Usyk Gets A Postage Stamp—Tyson Fury Gets A Reminder

Ukraine’s postal service, Ukrposhta, is celebrating Oleksandr Usyk in a way few boxers have ever achieved—by releasing a special postage stamp featuring the undefeated heavyweight champion. Announced just days before his Dec. 21 DAZN PPV rematch with Tyson Fury, the stamp is a tribute not just to Usyk’s prowess in the ring but to his role as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience and pride.

Ukrposhta CEO Igor Smelyansky unveiled the stamp with words of admiration: “Usyk’s image on the stamp is a message that ‘the world loves the strong.’ And Ukrainians are famous for their courage and resilience. Strength is not always about muscles, missiles, or physical superiority. It is about the character, faith, and spirit with which our nation is endowed.”

The stamp isn’t just a collector’s item; part of the proceeds will support the Usyk Foundation charity fund, reinforcing Usyk’s commitment to giving back. “His victories inspire and remind us that true strength lies in fighting for what is right,” Smelyansky added.

Smelyansky went on to call Usyk a “symbol of invincibility for millions,” acknowledging how the boxer has brought international attention to Ukraine. “We are grateful to Oleksandr for making the Ukrainian flag fly on the screens of millions of people around the world during his appearances in the ring. His achievements are our pride and motivation.”

Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) is set to defend his unified heavyweight titles against Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 21. As fans eagerly anticipate the rematch, the stamp serves as a reminder that Usyk’s impact extends far beyond boxing—it’s about representing a nation’s courage on the world stage.

Experts Weigh In on Fury vs. Usyk Rematch

As Tyson Fury prepares for his Dec. 21 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, boxing insiders share their thoughts on DAZN News on what Fury needs to do to reclaim victory.

Andy Lee (Trainer, Former WBO Middleweight Champion):
“Tyson will be sharper, he will have more conditioning. His concentration will be much better. Those three elements alone will mean a lot and be enough.”

Frank Warren (Fury’s Promoter):
“Tyson more than anyone knows what he has to do in the second fight. He does not need me or anyone else to tell him what he needs to do in the rematch. He has a great boxing brain. He is a student of boxing.”

Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Promoter):
“The intrigue is in what Tyson Fury can do differently in this fight. The issue is that Usyk can also be better. He will have learned from the first fight. I think both boxers will do some things differently for this one.”

Sergio Mora (Ex-WBC Light Middleweight Champion):
“His adjustments are going to have to be intelligence and game planning. Then sticking to that game plan. He needs to have the discipline to see that plan out throughout the whole 12 rounds.”