Oleksandr Usyk, a HEAVYWEIGHT football king, scored a stunning scoring chance in his debut for Ukrainian second-tier side FC Polissya.
Despite the possibility of a rematch against Anthony Joshua in a matter of weeks, the legend changed sports to face top-flight team NK Veres Rivne.
He kept AJ at a safe distance in order to win the world title. In Turkey, he was a six-yard boxer at the Winter Cup 'friendly.
After 76 minutes Usyk was finally brought on, but once again failed to deliver the knockout punch.
The 35-year old swung his right foot from an inviting pullback towards the penalty area, but missed the ball completely.
It was a great win for Usyk, as Polissya won 2-1 - and he kept his best till the end.
First, the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO champions nodded the ball in support of a team-mate.
He soon made a nice one-two and seemed to be settled down.
In stoppage time, Usyk had Veres Rovine on the ropes and a fast run.
After a corner was taken by an opponent, the barrel-chested slugger picked up the ball on the edge of his area and moved to the halfway line.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSHe put it off for a teammate, who was then fouled when the counter-attack failed.
Cameras were on Usyk right from the beginning, and the attention reached fever pitch when he started shadow-boxing to warm up.
He bounced around as soon as he got on the pitch, much like Brazilian superstar Hulk.
Volodymyr Zagursky, director of Polissya, insisted that before kick-off, the country's most well-known athlete could make his professional debut if he impressed at the training camp.
Zagursky stated to The Times Hub: "If Usyk is a strong player, we will offer him a professional contract. If not, we will give him a chance at football."
What will Usyk's participation at the tournament look like?" These moments are secret. You will see all the action at the tournament.
Amazingly, Joshua could be dethroned by the ring hero as early as March or April.
The winner of the WBC Champ Tyson Fury vs Dillian Youte is the one to watch.
