Usyk about his victory: The only thing I wanted was to glorify Christ

Oleksands Usyk after defeating Joshua. Photo: The Observer

Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk said that he wanted to glorify Christ with his fight.

"The only thing. what I wanted to do was to glorify my Lord Jesus Christ, to say that for everything he thanked God, and this victory is from Him,” said Oleksandr Usyk defeating Anthony Joshua.

It is noteworthy that Usyk accompanied all publications in social networks about his victory with only one phrase: "Thank God!!!"

Oleksandr Usik also commented on the campaign that was launched in Ukrainian social networks on the eve of his fight: “I know that many did not want this victory. But I don't care. God has other plans."

Earlier, Oleksandr Usyk said how he came to faith.

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