Anthony Joshua contacted former rival Wladimir Klitschko to offer war support after losing to Oleksandr Usyk last year.
The British heavyweight was looking to overturn his loss to Ukrainian star Usyk last year when the pair met in a unified world title rematch in the Middle East. Joshua lost by split decision in a fight that may have normally been held in Usyk's home country, had a war not been tearing its way through Usyk's homeland during the time of the fight.
Russian president Vladimir Putin elected to invade Ukraine and declare war on its people, which delayed Joshua's second meeting with Usyk as the new champion decided to stay at home and help his country with the war efforts. After being granted permission to leave, he decided to continue his career and finish his business with Joshua.
