Andrii, who lives about 70 kilometers (44 miles) from the front line in eastern Ukraine, had served two years in combat and described his injuries — a concussion and taking shrapnel in his right leg from an exploding land mine — as “minor.” Like so many other Ukrainians, he’s lost friends and loved ones.

Daniel Dubois has said he will "be the man" against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday when they fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship at London's Wembley Stadium.

“For me, it’s a great opportunity for my people and my country,” said Usyk after weighing in.