Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, found himself in an unexpected pickle recently. The Ukrainian boxing sensation, known for his lightning-fast footwork in the ring, got caught up in a different kind of dance with Polish authorities.
Usyk is fresh off his historic victory against Tyson Fury. He was ready to jet off to Spain to start training for the much-anticipated rematch. But fate had other plans, and they didn’t involve sun-soaked Valencia.
As Usyk tried to board his flight, an airline official did not allow him to enter. The reason? They thought Usyk and his trainer looked unfit to fly. But between the language barrier and Usyk’s stubborn insistence, things got complicated, and he was arrested by the Polish police.
Here’s where it gets amusing. As per ESPN, Oleksandr Usyk tried explaining that they were just tired from a marathon journey. They had just taken a 14-hour flight from Kyiv, including a 557-mile drive. That’s enough to make anyone look a bit worse for wear.
The whole debacle was sorted, and he was soon released and free to continue his journey to Spain. But not before giving a shout-out to Ukrainian diplomats for their swift assist.
Oleksandr Usyk Reveals High Penalties If Tyson Fury Withdraws From Scheduled Rematch
Usyk and Fury’s rivalry has taken an intriguing turn. The boxing world buzzes with anticipation for their December 21st rematch. But there’s a new twist in this high-stakes rematch.
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Oleksandr Usyk has laid down the law for the upcoming bout. The Ukrainian champ has revealed some hefty consequences for Fury if he bails. Remember when Fury’s cut delayed their first fight? Usyk’s not letting that slide again. He’s put his foot down, and boy, does he mean business.
“He has a contract and so do I until Dec 31st, we have to hold this fight up to and including [that date]…If he pulls out December 21, he will lose all of his money and dividends and won’t be a man of his word anymore,” said Usyk via Ready To Fight.
But would Tyson Fury risk it? The payday for this fight is probably astronomical, and he is already hitting the gym hard. He is probably dreaming of reclaiming his crown. The boxing community is abuzz with predictions. Some say Usyk has got this in the bag. Others believe Fury will bounce back stronger than ever. Only time will tell how the rematch concludes.
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