Alexander Usik rejected proposals to change citizenship of five countries

Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik said he received proposals to change the citizenship of five countries. This is indicated on December 28 by "Express".

"Russia is also on this list, but I did not even think about giving up the Ukrainian passport because I considered myself a patriot of my country and sincerely wanted Ukraine to flourish. As a result, I was born in Ukraine, so will always remain Ukrainian ", – said Usik.

Asked about the reasons he does not speak Ukrainian in Ukrainian, the boxer replied that he did not yet know enough Ukrainian and did not want to talk with a trader. However, Usik had promised to switch soon to Ukrainian.

"I think my Ukrainian is not pure, but I do not want to speak suzhir, but I promise to speak Ukrainian soon in public, which is my language, my parents and my ancestors. I grew up in an area where almost everyone speaks in Russian, so I speak Russian more often in life, "Usik said.

Remember that that year Usik became the absolute world champion of the first heavyweight (up to 90.7 kg) and defended this title in a battle against the British Tony Belly. According to the results of the year, the ESPN TV channel has recognized Usik as the best boxer in the world.