KYIV — A serious diplomatic incident was narrowly averted Tuesday, after Polish legislation 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 the direction of our citizen and champion,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned 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 mentioned its diplomats had been in contact with Polish authorities over Usyk’s detention.
“A misunderstanding passed off. It was rapidly resolved,” Usyk mentioned in a put up on X. “Because of all who bought involved. Because of Ukrainian diplomats for the environment friendly assist. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to peak, weight, attain and regalia.”
In keeping with Polish information web site Onet, citing native boxing promoter Andrzej Wasilewski, Usyk got here to Krakow by automotive to board a airplane for a coaching camp in Spain, however his affiliate was not allowed to board the plane. The boxing champ took difficulty with the choice and each have been handcuffed.