The WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world champions are gradually watching the match.
Oleksandr Usyk was focused on preparing for the rematch against Anthony Joshua and almost stopped following the news from Ukraine. The world heavyweight champion said this according to the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO in a comment on Blockasset.
According to the boxer, he decided he would be more useful in entering the ring than being on defense.
“The fighting continues. The enemy is advancing, but our fighters are staying. I want to tell you that I kind of turned it off. Many of my friends and colleagues have asked me not to read the news. What is needed I, I learn from my friends who stayed there.
I went back to training because a large number of my relatives, friends, my team and some people who remained in Ukraine, some in power, some public figures asked me if I could better help my country if I start preparing for revenge, than I do. on the defense or just in Kyiv.
We thought with the team and decided that through such actions we can help the country and the people who need more help, ”Usyk said.
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Source: korrespondent
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