Oleksandr Usyk will use 'our soldiers' in Ukraine and his Christian faith for inspiration as he bids to beat Tyson Fury again, writes JEFF POWELL Christmas is a’coming but apart from the weather – yes, the weather – you wouldn’t know it here.
Usyk is also taking inspiration from Ukraine's soldiers amid his nation's ongoing war with Russia.
Oleksandr Usyk arrived here for his rematch with Tyson Fury with his mind very much on his orthodox religious belief.
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury in May, and is focused on winning their rematch on Saturday.
It warms up under the midday sun but when you venture out from your heated room you will not find so much as one single sparkle of decoration in your hotel lobby or the malls, where the shopping is year-round manic not seasonal.