Kateryna Usyk: "It is very important to prove every day that Ukrainians are strong and free people"

Dmitriy Kel May 19, 2024, 2:06 a.m.

Ekaterina Usyk, wife of newly crowned absolute world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, reacted to her husband's victory over Britain's Tyson Fury.

"I thank everyone for the support, for believing in us. It is very important, every day to prove that Ukrainians are strong and free people. Together - we are a force. The whole world sees this. Glory to the Ukrainian people. Glory to all who defend," wrote Usyk in Instagram.

On May 18 in the main event of the evening of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk defeated Fury by a split decision of judges. Thus, the Ukrainian added the WBC championship belt to the WBA, WBO, IBF titles, becoming the first absolute heavyweight champion since 1999.

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