Oleksandr Usyk, the absolute world champion in professional boxing in the super heavyweight category, promised to pay Ukrainian boxers significant prizes for the medals won at the 2024 Olympics.
Already today, Usyk plans to arrive in the capital of France to support the Ukrainian national team. On Monday, the London 2012 Olympic champion will take part in an event organized by the Ukrainian House in Paris.
Before the start of the 2024 Games, Usyk met with the Olympic boxing team of Ukraine, handed the athletes envelopes with cash prizes and promised solid prize money for the medals. In particular, Usyk offers $80,000 for the gold award, $70,000 for the silver, and $50,000 for the bronze.
