Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been launched after being detained at an airport in Poland.
A video posted on social media confirmed Usyk being led away in handcuffs by uniformed officers.
“I talked on the telephone with Oleksandr Usyk when he was detained,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
“I used to be outraged by this perspective in direction of our citizen and champion.
“I’ve instructed the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha and the Minister of Inner Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko to instantly discover out all the small print of the incident on the Krakow airport.
“As quickly as I used to be knowledgeable that every part is ok, our champion was launched and no-one is detaining him anymore.”
WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Usyk is anticipated to be in London this week to observe Daniel Dubois defend his IBF title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley.
“We instantly responded to the detention of Oleksandr Usyk in Krakow and facilitated his launch,” Sybiha wrote on X, external.
“I used to be knowledgeable of the small print by our Consul Normal. We think about such actions to be disproportionate and unacceptable in direction of our champion and can ship a be aware to the Polish aspect.”
Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk stated on Instagram the incident was a “misunderstanding”.
The boxer additionally stated it was a “misunderstanding”, however “was rapidly resolved”.
“Due to all who bought involved,” Usyk wrote on X., external
“Due to Ukrainian diplomats for the environment friendly assist. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to top, weight, attain and regalia.”
It isn’t clear why Usyk was detained.
BBC Sport has approached Usyk’s supervisor and promoter for remark.
Usyk has not fought since 19 Might when he beat Tyson Fury to change into boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
The Ukrainian vacated the IBF title in June after opting to not face his obligatory challenger in favour of agreeing a rematch with Fury, which is scheduled for 21 December.
Usyk was additionally the undisputed champion at cruiserweight and is unbeaten in 22 fights, profitable 14 inside the space.