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The boxing world witnessed something special last Saturday as Oleksandr Usyk faced Tyson Fury in what fans called “the fight of the millennium.” The 37-year-old Ukrainian didn’t just defend his heavyweight titles – the WBA Super, WBC, WBO, and The Ring – he proved why he’s at the top of the sport. Their first bout in May ended with Usyk winning by split decision, leaving room for debate. This time was different. After twelve rounds of masterful boxing, all judges agreed: Usyk wasn’t just the winner, he was the better fighter. His journey to the top has been a wild ride – full of unlikely twists, perfect timing, and the kind of determination that turns sparring partners into champions. “I am very feel”: Usyk’s bad ...

Britain was the first to resolve to boycott the 2018 FIFA World Cup, doing so in March this year. The reason for this was the Kremlin’s failure to respond to a British ultimatum that demanded to explain how the Novichok nerve-paralytic agent came to Britain, where it was used to poison ex-spy Sergey Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury. Prime Minister Theresa May stressed during a speech in the parliament that there would be no ministers or members of the royal family attending the Russian World Cup, although Prince William is president of the Football Association of England and...

The Ukrainian Sports Museum is currently reviewing nominations for its 2018 Induction Class. If you know someone of Ukrainian heritage, who you feel is a worthy nominee for induction in to the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame as an Amateur Athlete, Coach, or Team, pleaseshare their story! If you know someone who is or was a true builder of the sports community, and whose contributions fill you with awe and pride, please celebrate them and share their story!..