9"At the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv": Usyk told what he will do after Ukraine's victory in the war
Usyk wants to fight at the Olimpiyskiy
The unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) intends to fight at the NSC Olimpiyskiy after Ukraine's victory in the war against Russian aggressors. Our compatriot noted that such an event will be a great one in the lives of all fans in our country.
He said this in an interview with TNT Sports. The 36-year-old boxer noted that he is inspired by the defenders of Ukraine who are standing up to the occupiers. The athlete emphasized that he shares each of his victories in the professional ring with all his compatriots.
Usyk wearing a T-shirt in support of Ukraine.
Source: Telegram channel of Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk visited the front line
Source: instagram.com/ol_ol.sh.k/
"It is sad. We can't do it now because there is a war going on in our country. But after our victory, I will definitely organize a match at the Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv. To please my home crowd and every Ukrainian in the stadium. For me personally, this is a great motivation and gratitude to those guys who are defending our country. When I talk to them on the phone, I can see their faces, their smiles when they shout "Yes, victory!" When I win, it's a victory for my whole country and those who are rooting for me," Usyk said.
NSC Olimpiyskiy.
Source: Facebook Premier Hotel Rus
Earlier it became known that on November 16, the date of Usyk's fight with Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) will be announced. Earlier, the media learned when the Ukrainian and the Briton would fight, which was scheduled for December 23. Journalists also claimed that the British boxer was threatened with a $240 million lawsuit if he refused to enter the ring with Alexander by the end of the year.
The Ukrainian himself admitted how the postponement of the fight affected him. Our boxer also paid a number of compliments to his British rival.
Announcement of the fight Usyk - Fury.
Source: Queensberry Promotions
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Source: Top Rank
In addition, bookmakers have abruptly changed their quotes for the Usyk-Fury fight. In turn, Oleksandr spoke about what he would do after defeating Tyson, who recorded a video message to the Ukrainian with a promise to knock him out by the end of the fourth round.
Usyk came out with the flag of Ukraine
Tyson Fury with the championship belt.
As reported by OBOZ.UA, Oleksandr Usyk did not disclose his tactical plan for the fight with Tyson Fury. In addition, the legendary Russian champion Kostya Tszyu gave his forecast for the fight between the Ukrainian and the Briton. Our boxer also called for less attention to be paid to the Gypsy King.
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