Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk will take part in the movie Smashing Machine, where he will star alongside Dwayne Johnson. This was reported by UNN with reference to IMBD.
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It is noted that the Hollywood movie is dedicated to the life of former UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Johnson himself, also known as "The Rock," will play the main role in the film.
In the biopic, Usyk will play the role of Ukrainian MMA fighter Igor Vovchanchyn, who fought Kerr twice. In the first fight , the Ukrainian won by knockout, but the fight was recognized as a nullity. In the second, he lost by unanimous decision.
The premiere is scheduled for 2025. The film also stars Emily Blunt, Lindsay Gavin, and Ryan Bader.
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