MOSCOW, June 30. Ukrainian boxer, holder of the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight championship belts Alexander Usik announced his intention to return to his homeland immediately after the August revenge against Briton Anthony Joshua. In February, due to the events in Ukraine, Usyk joined the ranks of territorial defense.
& #34; (In March) I was asked to leave Ukraine and agree to a revenge. The training camp remains tough, but I still have a lot of time to get back in shape… The revenge will be good. My people will be very happy, and I will rejoice with them. As soon as I finish the fight and take care of everything else, I will return immediately. If I have a fight on August 20, then on the 22nd I will be in Ukraine", the undefeated athlete said on the Fight Hub TV YouTube channel.
In September 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision and selected The Briton has three world championship belts.