A Ukrainian boxer tells how his actions in Russia have affected his homeland.
Oleksandr Usyk became the reigning heavyweight champion in the fall of 2021 after defeating Anthony Joshua. AOP
Sport.ua website says Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usykin from a speech he gave to his countrymen. The left-handed heavyweight champion will defend his homeland in the fight against Russia.
In the video, Usyk talks about the turmoil and injustice caused by Russia, as a result of which the whole of Ukraine is ruled by terror.
– Russia has destroyed our cities for 17 days, leaving them to the ground under the pretext of fighting fascism. The Russians are fighting against our women, our children and the elderly. Destroying our hospitals, schools and entire cities. At the same time, they are cynically lying and claiming this to be some kind of “special operation”.
– At least 2-3 generations of us are already angry with you for your actions, Usyk says in the video, referring to the Russians and their actions.
A common future
Despite all the destruction and chaos, Usyk believes in the future.
– We are in our own country! In our orthodox Ukrainian country! We are rebuilding our Ukraine! We invest all the funds we receive in a beautiful and prosperous Nenkan that is, Mother Ukraine for the rehabilitation!
In his speech, Usyk paid tribute to the people of Ukraine.
– Dear friends, I would like to say to every Ukrainian who has defended the country – Thank you very much!