OLEKSANDR USAYK will give his Anthony Joshua rematch on TV to his war-ravaged Ukraine compatriots for free and continue to donate approximately PS1million to his foundation through the broadcast profits.
After Russia's devastating invasion of his country, the 35-year-old hero was on the frontline and had to be persuaded to leave his home.
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However, Usyk's team kept control of the TV rights to Ukraine and insists on the free broadcast of the Rage on the Red Sea in an effort raise the spirit of his nation.
SunSport has learned that the southpaw champion has made sure the fight is available in Ukraine via a streaming app and his YouTube channel, as well as local TV and radio stations.
Devout father of three could have made millions selling the Saudi showdown to broadcasters, but instead he will use the broadcast for FREE to raise MORE funds for his charity.
Numerous companies are expected come forward to sponsor the broadcast stream. In return for their logo appearing during the show's night, they will donate a substantial amount to the cause.
The MEGOGO app will have a QR code that viewers can use to make a personal donation.
SunSport was informed by a source within Team Usyk that Usyk wanted to give something to Ukrainian fans in these difficult times. He also wanted to make the fight accessible for all.
"We plan to collect more than $1million in donations, which the Usyk Foundation will use for Ukraine's aid."
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALSAfter visiting London at June's end for the UK leg, Usyk shared an emotional account about the difficult months he and his family had endured.
He said, "I didn’t want to leave the nation." "I want to stay there. After the fight, I will return to Ukraine.
"I didn't really want to leave my country and my city.
"But, I went to a place where soldiers were being treated for injuries and were getting rehabilitation from war and they were telling my that I should go and fight for my country.
"They said to me that if they send me there, I will help our country more than if i stayed and fought in war.
"It only took me one day to fully understand everything I have, all I have accomplished, all my belts and all my titles. I can't lose it in one second.
"Russian soldiers entered a house of mine and tore down a fence. They created living spaces and stayed there for quite a while.
"Every day that I was there, I would pray to God, please don’t let anyone try to kill or shoot me, and please don’t force me to shoot anyone else.
"But I would not have done it if I felt in danger or that my family or I were in imminent danger."
