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KYIV — A significant diplomatic incident was narrowly averted Tuesday, after Polish regulation enforcement handcuffed Ukraine’s undisputed world heavyweight champion boxer Oleksandr Usyk at Krakow airport — earlier than later releasing him.
“I used to be outraged by this angle in direction of our citizen and champion,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a Telegram assertion late Tuesday, including that he talked to Usyk after his detention and ordered Kyiv’s international ministry to research the state of affairs.
Ukraine stated its diplomats had been in contact with Polish authorities over Usyk’s detention.
“A misunderstanding befell. It was shortly resolved,” Usyk stated in a submit on X. “Thanks to all who obtained involved. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the environment friendly help. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to top, weight, attain and regalia.”
According to Polish information web site Onet, citing native boxing promoter Andrzej Wasilewski, Usyk got here to Krakow by automobile to board a aircraft for a coaching camp in Spain, however his affiliate was not allowed to board the plane. The boxing champ took concern with the choice and each had been handcuffed.
