Ukrainian boxer and heavyweight world champion Alexander Usyk has officially stated that he will not run for the presidency of Ukraine. Despite this, the athlete expressed confidence that his electoral support is significantly higher than current sociological surveys indicate.
Poll Results and the Athlete's Reaction
Recently, the sociological group 'Rating' published survey data modeling the results of potential presidential elections in Ukraine. The top three leaders included the current head of state, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhny, and former Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov.
Alexander Usyk took fifth place in this ranking, receiving 5.9% of the vote. However, commenting on these figures in an interview with the press service of the Polissya football club, where he serves as First Vice President, the boxer criticized the accuracy of the forecast.
"If I had such a thought, I think more people would have voted for me. But I will not run for President of Ukraine," Usyk stated. Thus, he closed the question of his participation in the race, reserving only his opinion that his rating is underestimated.
Political Ambitions and Future Plans
Earlier this year, Usyk had already spoken about his political ambitions. In one of the interviews, he stated that he plans to retire from boxing in a few years and devote himself to public service. He made an important clarification: he is considering only the highest post in the country, refusing any other positions.
The last few months for the athlete have been filled not only with sporting but also with political events. In June, Usyk met with former US President Donald Trump. Later that same month, he announced his decision to vacate all his championship belts, hinting that his next fight would be a farewell one and would be conducted without titles on the line.
