From the Ring to the Pitch: How Usyk Played Against Vancouver for Polissya

While the boxing world awaits news of his next move in the ring, the holder of the WBA, WBC, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight titles, Oleksandr Usyk, traded his gloves for cleats. The Ukrainian star took part in a friendly football match between FC Polissya and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Polissya secured a 2:0 victory, with Usyk entering the fray in the 75th minute and staying on the pitch until the final whistle. Following the match, the boxer took to social media to share his thoughts on the experience.

“Glad to step onto the pitch and give it my all. Big thanks to my team FC Polissya for the support, character, and full commitment on the field!” wrote Usyk.