September 17th 2024.
Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning world heavyweight boxing champion, was recently involved in a bit of a scuffle at Krakow airport. It seems that the 37-year-old was arrested by uniformed officers and led away in handcuffs. This came as a surprise to many, as Usyk was expected to travel to London this week to attend the upcoming IBF world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
News of Usyk's arrest quickly spread, causing concern among his fans and followers. His camp manager, Serge Lapin, took to Instagram to reassure everyone that everything was under control. He hinted that the customs control service may have neglected their duties, leading to the misunderstanding.
Usyk's wife, Katerina, also shared an update on Instagram, stating that there was nothing criminal going on and that her husband would soon explain the situation himself. It was later revealed that the arrest was due to a misunderstanding, and Usyk was released after the intervention of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, personally got involved in the matter and was able to speak with Usyk himself. Zelensky expressed his outrage at the treatment of their country's champion and was relieved when he heard that Usyk had been released.
After his release, Usyk shared a statement, thanking everyone for their concern and support. He also commended the Polish law enforcers for carrying out their duties without any bias towards his status as a heavyweight champion. Usyk is now back on track for his upcoming rematch against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua, who has lost twice to Usyk in the past, has his eyes set on the upcoming fight between Usyk and Fury. He has expressed his willingness to fight either one of them again, stating that it would be an honor. But for now, he is fully focused on his own fight against Daniel Dubois and is not thinking too far ahead.
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