Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was briefly detained by Polish regulation enforcement earlier than being launched.
The incident in query came about at a Kraków airport the place Usyk was travelling with one different particular person. Video footage shared on social media confirmed the Ukrainian being handcuffed and led away. Huge Combat Weekend was unable to independently confirm the video.
Oleksandr Usyk Detained
Usyk Incident Defined
In line with an announcement made by Polish Border Guard Main Jacek Michałowski within the Ukrainian newspaper Ukrainska Pravda, using handcuffs was “a precautionary measure.”
“The handcuffing was associated to the gentleman’s posture; each males have been gesticulating rather a lot as a result of they have been sad that they missed their flight. Subsequently, the handcuffing was a very precautionary measure; within the workplace, {the handcuffs} have been eliminated instantly,” mentioned Michałowski.
In line with Usyk promoter Alexander Krassyuk, this was on account of Usyk’s journey companion being denied boarding.
“Whereas ready for boarding, [Usyk’s] pal fell asleep on the seats within the ready space. After the announcement of the beginning of boarding, Usyk wakened his pal and mentioned that he would watch for him on the exit. After passing the passport and boarding cross verify, Usyk was left to attend for his pal. It began with this.”
“Staff of the airline in some way surprisingly established the situation of [Usyk’s friend] as ‘deep alcoholic intoxication’ and didn’t enable him to board the flight. Usyk started to search out out the explanation for the denial with Ryanair workers, however they refused to give an evidence, calling the police.”
Oleksandr Usyk Ultimately Launched
Not lengthy after being positioned in handcuffs, Usyk was ultimately launched. He later put out an announcement on social media claiming {that a} misunderstanding had taken place.
“Expensive Buddies. A misunderstanding came about. It was shortly resolved. Because of all who acquired involved. Because of Ukrainian diplomats for the environment friendly help. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to top, weight, attain and regalia,” mentioned Usyk.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy additionally issued an announcement confirming Usyk’s launch and that he has requested for the matter to be appeared into.
“I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the cellphone after he was detained,” mentioned Zelenskyy.
“I used to be disenchanted by this perspective in direction of our citizen and champion.”
“I instructed the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Inner Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to instantly look into all the main points of the incident at Kraków airport.”
Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) final fought in Could the place he received a cut up choice to develop into the undisputed heavyweight champion. He’ll rematch Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) in December along with his WBA, WBC and WBO at stake.
