Zelensky hails Usyk victory over Fury
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (R) fights against Britain's Tyson Fury during a heavyweight boxing world championship fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 19, 2024. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on May 19, 2024, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
"Victory!" Zelensky said in a post on Telegram. "So important and so necessary for all of us now."
Ukraine remains locked in war nearly three years after Russia invaded, but Zelensky said Usyk's triumph was a mark of Ukrainian resiliency and determination.
"Having retained the championship belts, Oleksandr proves: we are Ukrainians and we will not give up what's ours. And no matter how difficult it is -- we will win.
"Be it the ring, battlefield or diplomatic arena -- we fight and we will not give up what's ours.
"Congrats on the victory, Cossack! Congrats on the victory Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine."
Usyk's victory -- seven months after his first triumph over Britain's Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion of the four-belt era -- took his record to 23-0 with 14 knockouts.
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