World boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk arrested in Poland - President Zelensky had to intervene to secure his release

The absolute heavyweight champion of the world in boxing, the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk was arrested at the Krakow airport, while the video of the arrest appeared all over social networks.

The 37-year-old boxer planned to fly to Valencia, Spain where he wants to prepare for the rematch against Tyson Fury (36) for the match in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on December 21.

The Ukrainian was detained under unclear circumstances and later declared to be a misunderstanding. A video posted on social networks shows Usyk leaving the police in handcuffs.

🇵🇱🇺🇦 Ukrainian Boxer Oleksandr Usyk was detained at Krakow airport and taken into questioning.

Usyk's wife commented on his detention on her Instagram page: 'Everything is fine, all is well. Nothing criminal. Oleksandr will explain everything himself soon,' she wrote pic.twitter.com/fP8oT690mh

— Voice of the innocent (@AliBukhari10043) September 17, 2024

It took Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to urgently intervene in the case, after which Usyk was released.

"There was a misunderstanding. Everything was resolved quickly. Thanks to everyone who cared. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for their efficient support," Usyk wrote on Twitter, but did not reveal why he was arrested.

However, the media reports that he had trouble boarding the flight he was on with his wife after a 14-hour journey from Kiev. Due to the language barrier and Usyk's anger and reaction, he was eventually arrested.

Dear Friends. A misunderstanding took place. It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to the Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regard to height, weight, reach and regalia.

— Oleksandr Usyk (@usykaa) September 17, 2024

Usyk is probably the most famous Ukrainian boxer and is a national hero in his homeland.

In September 2021, he became the world champion in the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO versions and in May of this year he also won the WBC belt after defeating Tyson Fury and becoming the undisputed world champion. /Telegraph/