Oleksandr Usyk thanked Britain for his country’s support as both Ukraine and Team GB prepare for the Olympics ( live on Peacock in the US ).
The opening ceremony takes place in Paris on Friday, and Usyk was in London as a convoy of UK vehicles departed to take aid to Ukraine.
Discussing the UK’s support for his country, the champion said to Sky News : "It's good helping because a lot of people who now stand on the front-line protecting Ukraine, these cars will help.
"The evacuation of soldiers, the work, it's very important. Because on the current front line, every day is a new car, because it's dangerous, it's war. Cars are destroyed."
Usyk was asked if he had cried at times during the war, and he answered: "Of course.
"Last attack on Ukraine on the medical centre, Ohmatdyt (Children's Hospital), yes, because it's children.
"It's not soldiers. It's not big person. 10 years old, six, 15, but it's the start of life, but for these people it's lost. It's hard for me."
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