Oleksandr Usyk many consider is the greatest Ukrainian to ever live so much so his President has even called ahead of the big fight.
Usyk is a real life Rocky story in many ways for anyone familiar with it, a true road warrior in all aspects.
The Ukrainian President Zelesnkyy has called him ahead of the fight with Tyson Fury this weekend:
As for Usyk, he appears to be chilled as always.
On the night before the fight he had a simple message on Instagram below:
“Ready”
Usyk has a country behind him, sure, but Fury has people from all countries behind him supporting him.
That’s the difference in fan base.
Don’t get us wrong, Usyk is big everywhere but Fury is truly a worldwide supported athlete and is still a bigger star for now.
Usyk is learning English at the moment which will help his star grow in the time ahead worldwide too.
English is still the universal language at the end of the day.
Only one language will be in effect later on today though, the sweet science.
A boxing ring is a boxing ring and boxing fans are in for one heck of a fight tonight.