The Ukrainian athlete spoke about his plans for the future after the Olympic Games in Paris.
Alexander Khizhnyak, who won the Olympic gold medal in boxing in the up to 80 kg weight category, shared plans for his future sports.
According to the champion, he has not yet decided whether he will enter professional boxing, perhaps the athlete will prepare for the next Olympics in 2028.
“This award will probably open a new door in my life. I can’t say whether it will be professional boxing or whether I will continue being a beginner. It takes time. I will go home, spend time with my family, and then I’ll decide how I want to proceed.” move on with your life.
I have been asked many times by professionals and amateurs. Until now, I answered the same: for me the main goal is the Olympic Games and “gold” in Paris. I didn’t even think about whether they would be professionals or novices – all this time there was only one goal – the Olympics in Paris,” Suspilne quoted Khizhnyak as saying.
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