Oleksandr Usyk's wife is the only member of his team who is happy about the postponement of his heavyweight super fight against Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian champion had missed the birth of his fourth child to train for the fight, but now his wife will be able to attend the rescheduled match.
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Family First
Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, had put his career ahead of parenthood for the first time in order to prepare for the fight. However, he is surprisingly not upset about the delay and is happy that his wife will be able to recover from childbirth and be ringside for the fight.
A Supportive Wife
Yekaterina, Usyk's wife, is overjoyed that the fight has been postponed, as it allows her to be present when her husband finally takes on the Gypsy King. Usyk considers his wife to be his source of power and victory, referring to her as his "goddess of victory."
Apologies to the New Arrival
Despite missing the birth of his daughter Maria, Usyk expressed his apologies and regret for not being there. He acknowledged that he should have been with his wife during this special moment but emphasized that everyone is safe and happy.
Looking Ahead
Usyk will take a short break from training to spend time with his new daughter before returning to preparation for the fight. He plans to express his gratitude to his wife and daughter before getting back to work.
As the heavyweight clash between Usyk and Fury is rescheduled for May 18, fans can now look forward to witnessing this highly anticipated showdown with Usyk's "goddess of victory" in attendance.
