Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been launched after being detained at a Polish airport, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned.
A video posted on social media confirmed Usyk being led away in handcuffs by uniformed officers.
“I had a telephone name with Oleksandr Usyk when he was detained,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
“I’m outraged by this angle towards our residents and our champions.
“I’ve instructed Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrei Sibiha and Ukrainian Inside Minister Ihor Kremenko to right away make clear all the small print of the incident at Krakow Airport.
“As soon as I used to be knowledgeable that every part was OK, our champion was launched and nobody was detaining him anymore.”
WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Usyk is predicted to journey to London this week to observe the battle Daniel Dubois defends IBF title against Anthony Joshua At Wembley.
“We responded instantly to the detention of Oleksandr Usyk in Krakow and facilitated his launch,” Sybiha wrote on, external.
“I used to be knowledgeable of the small print by our Consul Common. We contemplate such conduct to be disproportionate and unacceptable for our champions and can ship a notice to the Polish aspect.”
Alex Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter, mentioned on Instagram that the incident was a “misunderstanding.”
The boxer additionally mentioned it was a “misunderstanding” however was “rapidly resolved.”
“Thanks to everybody who cared” Usyk wrote on X., external
“Thanks to the Ukrainian diplomats for his or her environment friendly assist. And respect the Polish police for fulfilling their obligations no matter top, weight, wingspan and clothes.”
It was unclear why Usyk was detained.
BBC Sport has contacted Usyk’s supervisor and promoter for remark.
Usyk has not competed since Could 19. Defeated Tyson Fury Grew to become boxing’s first undisputed four-belt heavyweight champion.
The Ukrainian relinquished the IBF title in June after selecting to not face his obligatory challenger and as a substitute supporting the IBF. Agree to rematch with Furyscheduled to happen on December 21.
Usyk can also be the undisputed light-weight champion and is undefeated in 22 fights, profitable 14 brief distance fights.
