The tension between Ukraine and Russia has worsened with the passing of time, and now the situation is very chaotic and far from ideal.
Amid all the chaos, the major organizations of professional boxing, WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF have taken a strong stance with the welfare of boxing and the world in mind.
WBC boxing president Mauricio Sulaiman took to Instagram to make a post. The post comprises an emblem of the four major organizations and a long anti-war message.
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Boxing stalwarts asking for ceasefire and peace
Several former and reigning world champions in different weight classes come from Ukraine. They showed deep concern amid the heavy tension that is engulfing the lives of their countryfolk.
The former heavyweight champions Wladimir Klitschko and Vitali Klitschko have joined the Ukrainian reserve force to serve their country in hard times.
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Another reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and the three-weight class champion Vasyl Lomachenko have taken a firm anti-war stand as well.
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As things continue to escalate, it’s difficult to say which way things are going to go in the days to come.
How do you feel about what these boxing stalwarts had to say? Let us know in the comments below.