Usyk for the war in Ukraine: I begged that nobody be shot.

When Vladimir Putin decided that Russia invaded Ukraine, Usik decided to put aside gloves and took up arms to defend his country, however, the experience was difficult.

Every day I was there, I just prayed and asked God that nobody would try to kill me, so nobody would come and shoot me. I was just praying he wouldn't let me shoot anyone,” he told the media during the promotion of the clash with Anthony Joshua.

Usik was at war for two months, then employed and he had to leave his country, although he did not want to, but encouraged the same, except that he received support from the army and other country institutions.

I didn't want to leave. I didn't want to leave my country. At one point, I went to the hospital where the wounded soldiers were and asked me to wage this war for our country. I was told that by doing this. I would help you more than by staying”, Usik said.

Usik will protect the titles I BF, WBO and WBA on 20 August against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.