CNN —Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was released after being detained by law enforcement at Krakow Airport in Poland, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday.
Speaking on social media, Usyk – the undisputed heavyweight champion – said “a misunderstanding took place” but that the incident “was quickly resolved.”“Thanks to all who got concerned.
Usyk speaks to reporters after becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion earlier this year.
Earlier this year, Usyk beat Tyson Fury in a razor-thin split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
He became the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago, with the Briton winning all three belts available at that time.
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