Boxer Oleksandr Usyk dedicated his victory in the match between Ukraine and the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk won a victory over Briton Daniel DuBois, confirmed the title of unified world boxing champion in super heavyweight. The match took place in Wroclaw.
The Ukrainian defeated the Briton by knockout in the ninth round. After the battle, Usyk said that he dedicates the victory to Ukraine and the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Mayor of Kyiv and former boxer Vitaly Klitschko congratulated Usyk. “In the final, our Ukrainian anthem sounded victoriously. It’s very important and inspiring!” Klitschko wrote in a telegram.
Alexander Usyk is 36 years old. In September 2021, he became the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) super heavyweight world champion for the first time. Last year, he defended the title of joint champion.
Daniel Dubois is 25 years old. He is the current WBA world champion. According to the ratings of the main international boxing organizations, he ranked 1st in the WBA rating and 3rd in the WBO rating. Included in the TOP-15 best heavyweight boxers of the world.