It became known why Oleksandr Usyk takes a toy donkey to fights.

Oleksandr Usyk, the famous Ukrainian boxer, always draws attention not only with his fights but also with his unusual talisman – a plush toy donkey named Lele. He appears in public with this symbolic amulet, which holds special significance for him.

Usyk takes the plush toy to press conferences and important bouts

This talisman represents for Usyk his loved ones, children, family, and inner strength. The story behind this plush donkey further emphasizes its meaning: the toy was a gift from the boxer’s daughter, and it has remained with him as a reminder of his loved ones and a source of inner strength.

Lele has become a talisman that gives Usyk strength and a connection to his family

The symbolism of the talisman

The plush donkey is not only a ritual for Usyk, it is his amulet that is always by his side at all events. For the boxer, this talisman is not just a toy, it is a support for family ties and inner strength.

'When I am with Lele, I feel my family. This is my guard,' Usyk emphasizes

Usyk and his talisman are a bright example of how a symbol can hold enormous significance for an athlete, supporting him both in preparation for fights and in public, inspiring new achievements.