Player of the national team of Ukraine and Everton Vitaly Mikolenko shared his thoughts about Alexander Usik.

According to Mikolenko, the heavyweight is the best athlete of Ukraine and the best boxer of the world at the moment.

“He, along with other outstanding Ukrainian athletes, continues to be inspiration for those who risk their lives on the front. And none of them is a big inspiration than a heavyweight champion in versions WBA, WBO and WBC Alexander Usyk.

I think he is the best athlete in Ukraine at present and the best boxer in the world. He is a good guy. I talked with him several times when he came to us with the national team. He is very calm, very friendly. You can ask him about everything how he is preparing for great battles, it is interesting to listen to him about how hard it is "

Vitaly also said that Alexander has repeatedly visited the advanced to the military.

“I know that he was on the front line, not very often, but more than once. You can help people on the forefront financially, but sometimes it is better to help morally, ”Mikolenko said.

Previously, the player spoke about communicating with parents who are in Ukraine.