Usyk released after brief detention

By Associated Press

Sep 20, 2024 12:08 am

KRAKOW, Poland — Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being briefly detained at Krakow airport in Poland, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

'I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,' said Zelenskyy after he had a phone conversation with Usyk. 'Our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained.'

World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk AP PHOTO

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