September 18th 2024.
Ukrainian heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, found himself in a bit of a predicament at a Polish airport. Videos circulating on social media showed Usyk being stopped and detained by uniformed officers, with his hands cuffed behind his back. Fans were understandably concerned, but Usyk's promoter, Alex Krassyuk, was quick to clarify the situation.
According to Krassyuk, Usyk had forced himself off a Ryanair flight when one of his team members was denied boarding. It all started when the friend fell asleep in the waiting area and Usyk woke him up after the announcement for boarding was made. Usyk then proceeded to pass through the necessary checks, only to find out that his friend had been denied boarding due to alleged intoxication.
Usyk, being the good friend that he is, went to retrieve his friend but was met with resistance from airline staff. They refused to give an explanation and even called the police. Usyk, feeling threatened, asked for assistance from a Ukrainian diplomatic assistant before being handcuffed.
Krassyuk expressed his frustration, wondering if the airline employees and police had been affected by a lunar eclipse or simply wanted to meet the renowned heavyweight champion. Thankfully, the situation was resolved and Usyk's team is now waiting for an official apology and compensation from Ryanair, as well as an explanation from the Polish law enforcement officers.
A spokesman for the Krakow region border guards stated that the two men had their journey cancelled and were not cooperating when asked to leave the gate. This led to the involvement of the border guards. Prior to this incident, Usyk had been planning to attend Anthony Joshua's fight against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium this Saturday.
In conclusion, the misunderstanding at the airport has been resolved and Usyk is now looking forward to enjoying the highly anticipated fight between Joshua and Dubois. Let's hope that this incident will not overshadow the excitement of the upcoming match.
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