It is no secret that Karol Nawrocki in his youth intensively coached boxing and inactive remains a large sympathizer of this sport, and even present he likes to show himself sometimes in the gym. Therefore, at the end of last year, the Polish president was to meet the undisputed (with all 4 championship belts of a given weight category at 1 point) heavyweight champion and junior heavyweight Oleksandr Usik (24-0, 15 KO). The plans included joint training and sparring. However, it was cancelled. Political issues were in the way.
The reason for the change of decision is that the Ukrainian boxer paid 100 1000 hryvnia to rebuild the Roman Szuchewych museum, to usage gloves for the same intent for auction and to encourage his fellow countrymen to support the initiative. Thus, he crossed out, at least for now, the anticipation of gathering Nawrocki, who has declared himself a actual patriot since the start of the election campaign, so specified an event, under the circumstances described, could have a negative impact on his image.
Roman Szuchewycz is the main liable – alongside Stepan Bandera – for the genocide of Poles in Volyn and east Małopolska. At that time, he served as the chief commander of the Ukrainian Insurgency Army. It is besides worth mentioning that during the press conference before rematching with Anthony Joshua Usik he sang "Red Kalina", the anthem of the Legion of Ukrainian Sicz Rifles, whose actions were aimed at the Polish population and later became an unofficial anthem of UPA.
So while the sports class of this prominent boxer is not subject to discussion, we most likely won't be on our way for a long time on historical issues.
Information sources:
Interia
wrawo.pl
Teachers for Freedom.
Wikipedia
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