Fury trains before a fight with Usyk with a Russian boxer who supports the war against Ukraine
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Tyson Fury chose Russian Alexey Dronov as his sparring partner to prepare for the fight with Usyk. Dronov is a contract employee of the Ministry of internal affairs of the Russian Federation and is included in the database of athletes who support the war against Ukraine.
Among the sparring partners of former United World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, who will compete with Alexander Usyk, there is a Russian who supports the war against Ukraine, writes UNN with reference to Tribuna.
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One of Tyson Fury's sparring partners will be a Russian named Alexey Dronov.
It is known that among his main achievements are gold at the European Championship, the world championship and the Youth Olympics, which were won in 2018-2019. In the pros, he has a record of 4-0, 2 KOs.
And also, Alexey Dronov is in the database of athletes who support the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine from the Ministry of youth and sports of Ukraine. He is a contract employee of the Ministry of internal affairs, representing the Dynamo club.
"Dronov's affiliation with the defense sector has raised concerns and debates about his right to compete on the world stage. Critics argue that his military ties during a period of intense war run counter to the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and the spirit of international sporting events.
The decision on Dronov's future participation in international tournaments has significant implications and encourages a broader discussion about the role of athletes in promoting peace, neutrality and integrity of sports competitions in times of war. It highlights the ethical responsibilities that athletes bear and highlights the complex link between sports and politics in Russia," the website of the Ministry of youth and sports of Ukraine reports.
Recall
Ben Shalom statedthat he sees no chance for Tyson Fury to beat Usyk in a rematch. The promoter believes that in the first fight, the Ukrainian won without even showing his best boxing.
