OLEKSANDR USAYK returned to Ukraine before his Anthony Joshua rematch and pleaded "no war" amid Russia's invasion.
Usyk was in London to meet Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, and discuss a date for his second fight against AJ.
Oleksandr Usyk, who returned to Ukraine after Russia invaded, pleaded for 'no war'
The unified heavyweight champion flew home to Ukraine amid a crisis.
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, declared war on Ukraine by unleashing an overnight barrage artillery and airstrikes against the country. Before dawn, tanks were rolled into the country.
After months of building his army on the border and lying to the world about plans to invade, the tyrant declared a special military operation in Ukraine.
The world has seen the worst crisis in Europe since World War II, as Putin attempts to destroy the world order.
Usyk returned to Ukraine and posted an Instagram video with the caption "NO WAR."
Hearn insists that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will not have any impact on Joshua's rematch against Usyk.
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35-year-old ex-cruiserweight king and his manager met in the UK to talk with Hearn.
Usyk was there to witness Chelsea's 2-0 Champions League win against Lille. He is scheduled to face Joshua, 32 in May or June.
Spurs are the leading contenders to host, despite Hearn's talks with mega-money sites from the Middle East.
DAZN was informed by him that he had just returned from the Middle East.
"We have had many meetings with different countries of the Middle East to fight that war.
"Had a conversation with Daniel Levy, Tottenham, which was the location of the first fight, they really want the rematch back then, I love that idea as well.
"Egis Klymass and Oleksandr Uzyk are in the UK this week, so we're going sit down with them to just talk about everything."
