The heavyweight title Oleksandr Usyk WBC was apparently received by one of the employees of the White House after President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he lost his belt.
Last month, Zelensky had a special gift for Donald Trump during a visit to the White House, introducing one of the world titles of Usyk to the oval office before Crunch Talks with the President of the USA. “Kot” won the title of heavyweight WBC after defeating the rival of Tyson Fury in May in Riyadh.
In a win in Saudi Arabia, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Two men went again one seven months later. Although Fury begins from the front, the Ukrainian star turned the wave before she finally raised her hand to points.
Usyk and Zelensky have sturdy relations, and the first allows the Ukrainian president to introduce one of his desired belts to Washington. However, almost a month after the visit, Zelenskyy revealed Time The magazine does not know what happened to the championship belt.
When asked about the place of stay of the belt belonging to the 37-year-old, Zelensky replied that “he did not know,” he added: “Maybe he is still sitting there.” After quite a heated exchange between Zelensky and the US management, he left the belt on the side table next to the chair. Reports add that later on the same day a member of the White House staff found a belt and took him to the private Trump dining room – where he currently lives, among others, souvenirs – described by the magazine as a “souvenir of unsuccessful diplomacy”.
During the meeting last month, negotiations broke up after a stunning three -sided match screaming between Zelensky, Trump and vice president JD Vance. The Ukrainian president was told that he would leave the White House early before he and Trump could even enter the stage to a planned press conference.
As for Usyk, the heavyweight star is a two -level champion and is currently in the back of her professional career in the ring. The Ukrainian has one eye to retire, saying: “I think two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I feel great myself. I feel that I have two fights to prepare, not more. Only two. “
The Ukrainian hopes that they will part with Daniel Dubois once and for all, and even potentially he is interested in the foot in Octagon with Jake Paul. Talking with GossipSergey Lapin from Team Usyk said: “Oleksandr Usyk wants to start another fight with Daniel Dubois. Dubois is our priority, because he has a belt. We are waiting for the date of fighting with Dubois, we assume that he will be a place in Riyadh or London, one of the world’s boxing capital and Uyk, and he will be the best room again.
“Usyk always cared for just fighting the best and creating a enduring legacy in great boxing sport. But in the future, because they solidify their place more as one of the real great fighters, we will see what other possibilities open for him. It may be great to get into the cage with Jake Paul under the rules of MMA, it would be captivating. Dana White.
“Transferring data to boxing can open the door to more fights between boxers and the current UFC stars. He is a talented guy, and thanks to Turk’s abilities they would create a very captivating project. He will pay attention to our great sport, expand the base of fans, attract a modern investment and possibly escalate athletes.”
Conor Benn was called by Shakur Stevenson photo: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
Conor Benn has been a man sought after since his brave effort against Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn jumped into two grades for medium weight to face Eubank Jr, losing unanimous decision At the Tottenham Hotspur stadium last month.
The “destroyer” is obliged to re -face Brighton and he is expected to do it in September.
However, the 28-year-old was called by several rivals in the whole pond, including Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero, who defeated the last one in Modern York at the beginning of this month.
Benn was now attacked by the world champion in three importance, Shakur Stevenson, who defends his lightweight title of the WBC world before William Zedała in Modern York on July 12.
Eubank and Benn gushed him in a thriller (photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
In a recent interview Stevenson said he would move three classes of weight to face the man Essex.
“I just watched Conor Benn,” said Stevenson about Breakfast club.
Newark has doubled an explanation in social media, to be directly speaking to Benn: “I’m going to separate you.
“Too piercing, too much speed, too wise.
Stevenson next to Hearn Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“And a massive shot will be the last thing you do.”
Benn answered the 27-year-old, saying: “Do you want to do this next Shakur?
“Let’s start it. Without economical conversations.”
Eddie Hearn, who promotes both men, flew to Modern York on Thursday for a starting conference for Stevenson’s Clash with Zepeda and he told boxing fans pro On Wednesday, he contacted Stevenson to fight Benne.
“I talked to him earlier, he wants it,” revealed Hearn.
“I said,” Let’s look tomorrow, but first you have Zeda. “
“Everyone wants to fight Conor Bennem.
“He is in an incredible position and is ready to fight everyone.”
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