Boxer Anthony Joshua visits Ukraine for first time, tours memorial in Kyiv

Boxer Anthony Joshua visits Ukraine for first time, tours memorial in Kyiv

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Former world boxing champion, British boxer Anthony Joshua, recently visited Ukraine for the first time.

According to Ukrinform, GB News stated this in an article.

Joshua said upon arrival: "Ukraine! For the first time in my life."

UNITED24 notes that Joshua arrived in Ukraine on March 20 at the invitation of the current Ukrainian world boxing champion in the WBC, WBA, and IBF categories, Oleksandr Usyk.

Read also: Ukrainian champion Usyk contributes to restoration of museum in Lviv damaged by war

It is reported that Usyk showed Joshua the streets of Kyiv, including a memorial in the city center dedicated to soldiers who died defending Ukraine.

As Ukrinform previously reported, heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk also shared his plans for the future.

Photo: Instagram/usykaa

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