After his impressive victory over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk gave an emotional press conference, reflecting on the fight, the sacrifices he made during training, and expressing gratitude to his family, team, and faith. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Usyk’s heartfelt speech:

Reporter:
“Congratulations on an incredible victory! When the judges’ scorecards were read and the first two were split, what was going through your mind? Were you worried?”

Oleksandr Usyk:
“I wasn’t worried. I believe I won. I’ve done my work, so there’s no reason to worry. My team says that the referee stole a knockout from me. What do you think about that?”

Usyk:
“I don’t think about it. We have a winner, and that’s what matters. Maybe no knockout, but we won, and that’s what counts.”

Reporter:
“There’s talk that Tyson Fury hasn’t committed to a rematch and might fight Anthony Joshua instead. Would you be disappointed if you don’t get Fury right away?”

Usyk:
“I’m not thinking about boxing right now. I’ve been focused on this fight for the past nine months—training hard, missing family birthdays. I missed my son’s birthday, my daughter’s birthday. My focus has been entirely on this fight. Now, I’m happy. I just want to go home, pray, and thank God for this victory. This is a huge opportunity for me and for my country. I’m so grateful for all the people who supported me and prayed for me.

Usyk (continuing):
“I want to thank my team—especially my coach Yuri. He’s been incredible. I love you, Yuri, and I thank everyone on my team, including Dima. You all know how hard we worked—months of intense training. We’ve done everything we could to prepare for this moment.”

Reporter:

“You’ve said before that your father would visit you before big fights and smile at you. Did he come to you before this one? Was it any different, and how much do you think his presence helped you?”

Usyk:
“No, my father didn’t come this time. The last time he visited me, I was welcoming my dreams. I miss him so much. It’s hard for me when he’s not with me because I always remember everything he taught me. I love him, but I told him, ‘Please don’t come, I need to focus on my path.’”

Usyk (continuing):
“I’m just so thankful to God for this victory. This is not about me, it’s about God’s glory. Everything I do, I do for His glory. I know He’s guided me here, and this victory is His will.”

Reporter:
“Oleksandr, you’ve made history tonight. You’re the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, holding all four major belts—WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO. You’ve set a new world record.”

Usyk:
“Yes, it’s a huge achievement, but I know it’s not just me. It’s the work of my team, my coaches, and the support of all the people who’ve been with me along the way.”

Usyk (emotionally):
“Finally, I want to dedicate this victory to my daughter. She asked me to take this moment with me, and I want to thank everyone who’s been watching. Your support means everything to me.”

This press conference wasn’t just about Usyk celebrating his victory, but also about him expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made, the support received, and his faith. His emotional words resonate with the hard work behind the scenes and the people who helped him reach this incredible milestone.