Usyk addressed Trump via Rogan regarding the release of "Azov" captives and more.

Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk addressed Donald Trump regarding the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war

Oleksandr Usyk, world boxing champion, reached out to former US President Donald Trump, seeking assistance to free Ukrainian prisoners of war from Russian captivity. The champion published his appeal on the social network X, directing it to American podcaster Joe Rogan, who according to reports will appear on Rogan's show. Usyk pointed out that Time is of the essence and asked Trump to help immediately release the Ukrainians from captivity.

Dear @joerogan, could you ask @realDonaldTrump when he'll appear on your podcast: if Mr. President is so confident in his influence over Putin, could he help #FreeAzovstalDefenders and all Ukrainians from Russian captivity right away? Time is of the essence. Sincerely, Oleksandr

— Oleksandr Usyk (@usykaa) October 24, 2024

Statement after the press conference on the rematch with Tyson Fury

This statement by the athlete appeared shortly after the first press conference dedicated to the upcoming rematch between Usyk and British boxer Tyson Fury. At the press conference, Usyk asked Fury to leave an autograph on the photographs of their first fight.