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<h1>Usyk's Symbolic Gesture Before Fight</h1>
<p>On Monday afternoon in central London, Oleksandr Usyk appeared strikingly on an open-top black bus, ready to convey powerful messages to Daniel Dubois, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. He held up three fingers, symbolizing his aspiration to become a three-time undisputed world champion. This gesture highlighted his resolve to defeat Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, continuing his legacy as he previously unified all titles as both a cruiserweight and, notably last year, the first boxer to unify the heavyweight division this century.</p>
<h2>Current Champion Status</h2>
<p>Usyk currently holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, but boxing politics led him to vacate his IBF title shortly after his impressive victory over Tyson Fury in Riyadh 14 months ago. He is now poised to face the formidable Dubois, the newly crowned IBF champion. However, Usyk’s presence in London also starkly underscores his significant role in Ukraine's ongoing struggles.</p>
<h2>A Champion with a Cause</h2>
<p>Beyond being a celebrated world champion, Usyk embodies the essence of a Ukrainian statesman. As fight week kicked off, he marked the occasion with two poignant political gestures. In Trafalgar Square, he unveiled a replica of a mosaic by Ukrainian artist Alla Horska, originally from Mariupol in 1967, which was destroyed amid Russia’s invasion in 2022.</p>
<h2>Message of Resilience</h2>
<p>“Russia has destroyed much in my country,” Usyk shared with the crowd, emphasizing the need to rebuild. “We will survive and restore our nation, piece by piece, like a mosaic.” With Richard Branson by his side, Usyk announced that Branson would be the first donor to the Usyk Foundation, helping to raise £2.5 million to construct new homes for 64 displaced families in Ukraine.</p>
<h2>Symbolic Actions at Historic Sites</h2>
<p>Following this, Usyk and Branson visited the statue of Florence Nightingale on Pall Mall, which also honors the 19th-century Crimean War. The statue was adorned with a prosthetic limb painted in Ukraine’s blue and yellow. There was no discussion of boxing rivalries; instead, Usyk and Branson pledged support for the 80,000 Ukrainians needing prosthetics due to injuries sustained from Russian bombings.</p>
<h2>A Call to Awareness</h2>
<p>Usyk, hailing from Simferopol, Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, has expressed his sentiments clearly in previous interviews. He has called for greater awareness concerning the war, stating, “I urge President Trump to come to Ukraine and experience the reality here firsthand. Every night, we hear bombs.” He continues to voice concern over the impact of the conflict on innocent civilians, stating, “It’s hard for me; I worry for my country.”</p>
<h2>Focus Shifts Back to the Ring</h2>
<p>As the fight approaches, Usyk’s focus returns to Dubois. Having previously faced him nearly two years ago, Usyk overcame challenges to secure victory. At 38, after two exhausting bouts with Fury last year, Usyk acknowledges Dubois' significant improvement and rising confidence as a champion. Usyk recognizes Dubois' skills, noting, “Daniel is a good athlete with great wins recently. He’s a formidable opponent.” Usyk admits to feeling fear himself but clarifies that his fears are deeply rooted in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, emphasizing his role as a beacon of hope in these tumultuous times.</p>
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