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Ancient Ukrainian sword stole the show in Usyk’s victory over Fury, angering Russia

Oleksandr Usyk's unanimous victory over Tyson Fury secured more than his championship titles. By raising Hetman Mazepa's 300-year-old saber, he reignited the legacy of a Ukrainian leader cursed by Russia for seeking independence.

byBohdan Ben

Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian champion who can hold his breath longer than your average dolphin

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Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian champion who can hold his breath longer than your average dolphin

While most boxers stick to skipping rope and sparring, the heavyweight champion casually holds his breath for 4 minutes and 40 seconds—between winning multimillion-dollar fights and rethinking what it takes to be a true champion.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins gold in 80kg boxing at Paris 2024 Olympics

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak secured Ukraine's third gold medal at Paris 2024, triumphing in the men’s 80 kg category against Kazakhstan's Nurbek Oralbay.

byYuri Zoria