Tonight, Oleksandr Usyk will hold a big championship fight in Egypt. Veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war, who have been working in the energy sector since the front and help maintain Ukraine's power grid, came to support the Ukrainian boxer.
Ukrainian champion supported by veterans and power engineers
Oleksandr Usyk will enter the ring tonight for a big championship fight in Egypt. On the eve of the fight, the Ukrainian boxer received special support from veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war who have been working for the company since the front DTEK and help maintain Ukraine's energy system.
Defenders of Ukraine and ambassadors of the Heart of Azovstal initiative came to support Usyk.« Rinat Akhmetov. Their presence became a symbol of the unity of Ukrainians around the athlete before one of the most anticipated fights of the year.
Usyk's fight will take place tonight
Main match of the evening in Egypt is expected to take place on the night of 24 May. The fight is expected to start around midnight Kyiv time, but the exact time of the fight will depend on the duration of the previous undercard fights.
The fight is expected to attract millions of viewers around the world.
DTEK veterans support Usyk before the fight
Among those who came to support the champion were war veterans who returned to civilian work in the energy sector after their service. Some of them are now working at DTEK's mines and energy facilities, ensuring the stability of the Ukrainian energy system during the war.
Their presence alongside Usyk underscores the connection between Ukrainian sport, the frontline and the home front. It also shows support for those who continue to work for the country after returning from war.
«The Heart of Azovstal and a symbol of unity
Representatives of the Heart of Azovstal initiative, created to help Mariupol's defenders and veterans, also took part in supporting Usyk. The defenders of Ukraine who became ambassadors for the project emphasise that such international sporting events help to draw the world's attention to Ukraine.
The presence of veterans at Usyk's championship fight became a symbol of the resilience and unity of Ukrainians, both at the front and in civilian life.
Usyk remains a symbol of Ukrainian sport
For many Ukrainians, Oleksandr Usyk has long been not only a world champion but also a symbol of the country's resilience during the war. His fights have traditionally attracted attention far beyond sports and become important events for Ukrainian society.
The match in Egypt will be another big test for the Ukrainian champion, and the support of veterans and defenders makes this fight especially important.
