Oleksandr USYK trains non-stop for big heavyweight rematch with Anthony Joshua - But a stuffed donkey could be the key to his success.
The Ukrainian powerhouse takes its inspiration from Disney's donkey, so it never strays too far from Disney's donkey.
And now Usyk has revealed the heartwarming story behind his not-so-secret weapon.
See why below...
Why is Oleksandr Usyk carrying a stuffed donkey?
When Oleksandr Usyk left the devastated country of Ukraine to begin training for a world title defense, the boxing icon was forced to part ways with girl Elisaveta .
And Yelizaveta, who knew that her father would travel to Saudi Arabia to fight Anthony Joshua, needed to protect her father in her Eeyore form. I felt sexual. Pooh character.
Usyk admits Yelizaveta renamed Disney her donkey to her Liolia and is now an important part of Team Usyk.
What does Oleksandr Usyk say about stuffed donkeys?
Ukrainian heavyweight says his girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter will go Lioria He said he was adamant that he would go anywhere.
Usyk said: "It belongs to my daughter. She gave it to me as a talisman. I bought it when we went to Disneyland Paris.
55} "When we left Ukraine together, when the roads parted in Europe, my daughter gave me this toy and said, 'This must be next to you.'Take Anthony Joshua 40/1 or Oleksandr Usyk 25/1 to beat William Hill
Always Being nearby, she told me to bring it to my media event.
When is Joshua vs Usyk 2?
- Joshua vs Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday 20th August .
- The battle will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- It is set to a later time for UK viewers, with an approximate start time of 10:54 PM.
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