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Usyk detained and released
Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport after trying to defend a friend who was denied boarding. Shocking footage showed Usyk being led away by security, but he was later released following clarification from his team and Ukrainian officials.
Usyk's side of the story
Usyk's head of PR, Mykhailo Krasiuk, explained the situation, stating that Usyk was trying to help a tired friend who was not allowed on the plane. Despite the misunderstanding, Usyk, his wife, and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky all spoke out in support of the boxing star.
Upcoming plans for Usyk
Usyk was set to travel to London to be a special guest at Anthony Joshua's fight with Daniel Dubois. Following the incident, Usyk reassured fans online, thanking them for their support and praising the Polish law enforcers for their handling of the situation.
Usyk's recent achievements
Despite the airport incident, Usyk recently became the undisputed champion by defeating Tyson Fury. However, he had to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with a rematch against Fury. Now, Usyk is looking forward to watching Joshua's fight in London and potentially reuniting with Fury at a fan event.
