Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik was detained at the airport in Krakow, Poland. This was reported by Telegram channel of Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The reason for the boxer’s detention has not yet been determined.
On the night of May 19, 2024, Usik defeated British boxer Tyson Fury – the fight lasted all 12 declared rounds and ended with the Ukrainian athlete winning over Fury by split decision. The Ukrainian boxer retained his WBA, IBF and WBO titles, taking the WBC belt from his opponent.
After this victory, the Ukrainian boxer rose to first place in the ranking of the best boxers regardless of weight category according to ESPN.
Usik and Fury were scheduled to meet in the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 17, 2024. On February 2, the British boxer suffered a cut above his eye during training, which caused the fight to be postponed.
The rematch between Usik and Fury will take place on December 21, 2024.
Usyk before clarifiedRussia offered him to change his citizenship.