• 11/25/2024

It was a misunderstanding – Ukrainian boxer Usyk comments on his detention in Poland

Pravda Ukraine

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has said that there was a misunderstanding at the Krakow airport where he was detained and thanked Ukrainian diplomats for their support.

Source: Usyk on Instagram

Quote: “Friends, everything is fine. There was a misunderstanding that was quickly resolved. Thanks to everyone who was worried. Thanks to the Ukrainian diplomats for their support. 

And respect to Polish law enforcement officers who perform their duties regardless of height, weight, arm span and regalia. Thank God for everything.”

Background: 

  • Usyk, WBC, WBO, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion, was detained by police at Krakow airport on the evening of 17 September.
  • After midnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Usyk and said that he had been released.

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