Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, following his victory over Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, stated that during the fight, his family was in a shelter due to a Russian attack on Ukraine. The athlete said this from the ring in Giza immediately after the match concluded, UNN reports.
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"I know that Ukraine is being bombed right now. My family is in a shelter writing: 'I love you'"
The boxer also shared that Russia was attacking Ukrainian cities right during the match.
"I want to dedicate this victory to the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian soldier. Glory to God and Glory to Ukraine,"
The Ukrainian's speech took place immediately after his 11th-round stoppage victory over the Dutchman Rico Verhoeven. Usyk's words were met with applause from the spectators at the arena in Egypt.
Earlier, on the night of May 25, air raid alerts were issued in several regions of Ukraine due to a massive missile and drone attack by the Russian Federation.