Kyiv Mayor and former world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is set to receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2022 ESPYs, according to a Tuesday ESPN announcement.
The 50-year-old mayor of Ukraine's capital city and Hall-of-Fame boxer has been adamant in his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for years, and he has been a primary face of Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion.
Former heavyweight boxing champion and mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2022 @ESPYS. "Vitali's poise and strength as his city and country faces unfathomable tests have far surpassed the incredible resolve he demonstrated as one of boxing's top heavyweight champions," said Rob King, senior vice president and executive editor-at-large, ESPN Content.
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