Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk calls for Azovstal defenders' release at weigh-in with Tyson Fury – photo
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:02:11 +0200
Oleksandr Usyk 220, 14 KOs, the Ukrainian world heavyweight champion boxer who holds the WBA, WBO and IBO titles, delivered a powerful message during a weighin with British fighter Tyson Fury 3411, 24 KOs, unfurling a flag that read Free Azovstal Defenders to express his support for the Ukrainian POWs held in Russian captivity.
Source Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravdas holding company Details The Ukrainian boxer has been actively involved in charity work since the onset of Russias fullscale invasion, donating over US10 million to various causes.
Oleksandr Usyk with a flag that read Free Azovstal Defenders and Tyson Fury.
Photo RIYADH SEASON Ahead of their first fight, Usyk collaborated with DTEK, Ukraines largest private energy company, to draw international partners and allies attention to the dire state of Ukraines energy system.
Background The Gypsy King was, as predicted, heavier than the Ukrainian champion, although neither boxer removed their clothing during the weighin Tyson Fury 127.4 kg Oleksandr Usyk 102.5 kg Support UP or become our patron
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