The video of the conversation between Usyk and the head of state was published by another Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko in his Instagram.
“Vladimir Alexandrovich, hello. Good morning. Thank you so much. We boxed in mini-Ukraine, a lot of people supported. I serve the people of Ukraine, ”said Usyk.
In a duel that took place in Chicago, Usyk defeated American Chaz Witherspoon by unanimous decision.
Usyk has 17 victories and not a single loss in the professional ring.
Usik earlier admitted that he was nervous before the heavyweight debut.
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