Boxing legends Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko have said they want Oleksandr Usyk to share “special messages” during his defense of his heavyweight titles which will be one of the most high-profile fights of 2022.
WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO champion Usyk confirmed last week that he was leaving Ukraine to begin preparations for a bout that is expected to be a rematch with Anthony Joshua, the Briton he beat on points in London in September to win three of his belts.
Kiev mayor Vitali Klitschko, who has the prestige of being a former heavyweight champion in common with his younger brother, said he had discussed the return of one of Ukraine’s best-known active sportspeople to action with his sibling.
“A very important message could be carried through an event like this,” said the man who retired after retaining the WBC title with a win over Manuel Charr in Moscow in 2012 in his final fight, speaking to The Telegraph.