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Usyk, Klitschko brothers, and other Ukrainian boxers reactions about their country conflict against Russia

As the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has started, several Ukrainian boxers such as Oleksandr Usyk, Wladimir and Vitaly Klitschko, and Vasyl Lomachenko have used their social media profiles to share messages to their countrymen in these difficult times.

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Oleksandr Usyk is the current unified Heavyweight Champion
© Julian Finney/Getty ImagesOleksandr Usyk is the current unified Heavyweight Champion

The boxing community of Ukraine has shared their thoughts and position concerning the recent military conflict that has begun between their country and Russia. Successful and iconic Ukrainian sportsmen such as Oleksandr Usyk, Wladimir and Vitaly Klitschko, and Vasyl Lomanchenko have launched messages to their countrymen via their social media.

Oleksandr Usyk is the current unified World Heavyweight Champion. After becoming the Undisputed Cruiserweight king, Usyk (19-0-0) jumped into the boxing Queen division to prove his worth. He is on the verge of defending his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles against Anthony Joshua allegedly in April.

Wladimir and Vitaly Klitschko were the unstoppable monarchs of the Heavyweight category for more than a decade. Among the two of them, all of the belts of the division were divided.Vasyl Lomachenko is one of the current kings without a crown of boxing. The Ukrainian (16-2-0) holds no belts nowadays but he is considered one of the best Pound for Pound fighters due to his amazing skills.

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Usyk, Wladimir and Vitaly Klitschko, and Lomachenko’s messages to Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk used his Instagram account to clarify that he has not abandoned his country in these hard times. He shared a videoaddressed to his countrymen followed by a request for peace: “ Dear Ukrainians, many media said that Ifled the country but no, I was on business travel and I came back. I am home again. We need to stay together because difficult times for us have arrived. “.

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Oleksandr Usyk, Twitter, Boxing

Usyk’s message for Ukraine. (Instagram: @usykaa)

In the meantime, Wladimir Klitschko published in his Twitter account reflecting about the conflict his country is currently suffering. Previously, he had shared messages of support and praise to their compatriots. It is fair to add that Dr. Steelhammerhas already enlisted himself in the armyto defend Ukraine if it is needed .

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Wladimir Klitschko, Boxing, Ukraine, Twitter

Wladimir Klitschko’s tweet. (Twitter: @Klitschko)

On the other hand, Wladimir’s brother, Vitaly Klitschko, current Kyiv major has stated during an interview for ITV Newsthat as his brother, he is ready to protect their land and their people: “I don’t have another choice. I have to do that. I will be fighting.“. As well, he appeared in a video accompanied by Wladimir in which he asked the whole world for unity.

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Finally, Vasyl Lomachenko published in his Instagram profile auniversal symbol of peacealong with a prayer asking for the peace to be established again in Ukraine. Lomaisin his country too, given that the location of his post isBilhorod-Dnistrovskyi.

Vasyl Lomachenko, Instagram, Boxing, Ukraine

Lomachenko’s prayer. (Instagram: @lomachenkovasiliy)

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