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Oleksandr Usyk‘s WBC heavyweight title has seemingly been picked up by one of the White House workers after president Volodymyr Zelensky revealed he misplaced the belt.

Last month, Zelensky had a particular reward for Donald Trump on his go to to the White House, bringing one of Usyk’s world titles into the Oval Office forward of crunch talks with the US president. ‘The Cat’ earned the WBC heavyweight title after defeating rival Tyson Fury final May in Riyadh.

The win in Saudi Arabia noticed Usyk turn into the primary undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis back in 1999. The two males went head-to-head again simply seven months later. Despite Fury beginning off on the entrance foot, the Ukrainian star turned the tide earlier than ultimately getting his hand raised again on factors.

Usyk and Zelensky have a sturdy relationship, with the previous permitting the Ukrainian president to carry one of his coveted belts to Washington. However, almost a month on from the go to, Zelenskyy revealed to Time magazine that he does not know what occurred to the championship belt.

When requested concerning the whereabouts of the belt belonging to the 37-year-old, Zelenskyy replied that he “doesn’t know,” earlier than including: “Maybe it’s still sitting there.” Following the somewhat heated exchange between Zelensky and the US management, he left the belt on a aspect desk subsequent to the armchair. The experiences goes on so as to add that later the identical day, a member of workers on the White House discovered the belt and took it to Trump’s personal eating room – the place it presently resides amongst different souvenirs – described by the magazine as “a memento of failed diplomacy”.

During the assembly final month, negotiations fell aside after a gorgeous three-way shouting match erupted between Zelensky, Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The Ukrainian president was informed to go away the White House early earlier than he and Trump may even take the stage for a scheduled information convention.

As for Usyk, the heavyweight star is a two division undisputed champion and is presently within the back ends of his skilled profession inside the ring. The Ukrainian already has one eye on retirement, saying: “I think two years, one-and-a-half [left in boxing]. I feel great myself. I feel I have two fights to prepare, not more. Just two.”

The Ukrainian is hoping to settle the rating with Daniel Dubois as soon as and for all subsequent and is even doubtlessly excited about stepping foot within the Octagon with Jake Paul after. Speaking to OLBG, Team Usyk’s Sergey Lapin stated:“Oleksandr Usyk wants to make his next fight against Daniel Dubois. Dubois is our priority, because he has the belt. We are waiting for the date of the fight with Dubois, we assume it will take place in Riyadh or London, one of the world capitals of boxing and Usyk will once again prove that he is the best fighter of our generation.

“Usyk has always cared only about fighting the best and creating a lasting legacy in the great sport of boxing. But in the future, as he further solidifies his place as one of the true great fighters, we’ll see what other opportunities open up for him. It might be great to step into the cage with Jake Paul under MMA rules, it would be interesting if there is money to be made from it. Also, we never say never about fighting the dangerous Alex Pereira, possibly partnered with Dana White.

“Dana’s move to boxing could open the door for more fights between boxers and current UFC stars. Dana is a capable guy, and with Turki’s abilities, they would create a very interesting project. It will bring attention to our great sport, expand the fan base, attract new investment and possibly increase the purses of the athletes.”