A Ukrainian boxer fighting on Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora's undercard this evening, walked to the ring donning a full military uniform, amid the country's ongoing conflict with a neighbouring Russia - who invaded in February this year.
Denys Berinchyk faced Yvan Mendy in a Lightweight bout prior to tonight's main event at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - opting to pay tribute to those who continue to defend his homeland.
And the 34-year-old silver Olympic medallist received cheers from the London crowd as he made the ringwalk, but also accrued massive amounts of praise from those watching on around the world.
