Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days

Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the old warrior has decided job done and being king of the heavyweight division belongs to someone else.He held up a sabre which belonged to 17th century Ukrainian leader Ivan Mazepa after his victory over Fury in Riyadh in December, 2024.