Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed world cruiserweight champion, broke down in tears during a recent interview with Sky Sports’ Gary Neville. Usyk was discussing his father, who passed away in 2013, and the emotional story behind his death.
Usyk’s father, Oleksandr, was a former soldier in the Soviet Union and was a major influence in his son’s life. He was a hardworking man who worked in a factory and was a great role model for Usyk.
Unfortunately, Oleksandr was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 and passed away the following year. Usyk was devastated by the news and was unable to attend his father’s funeral due to his boxing commitments.
During the interview, Usyk revealed that his father had been a great source of inspiration for him and that he was the reason he had become a world champion. He said that his father had always been there for him and had always believed in him.
Usyk then went on to explain that his father had been a great example of how to live life and that he had taught him to never give up. He said that his father had always been there for him and had always been a great source of strength and support.
Usyk then broke down in tears as he revealed that his father had been the one who had encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming a world champion. He said that his father had always been there for him and had always believed in him.
Usyk’s story is a heartbreaking one and it is clear to see how much he misses his father. It is a reminder of how important it is to cherish the time we have with our loved ones and to never take them for granted. Usyk’s story is a reminder of how important it is to never give up on our dreams and to always believe in ourselves.
