Professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk has introduced a series of NFTs aimed at raising $2 million for his homeland, Ukraine.

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is launching NFT art pieces aimed at supporting Ukraine amidst its struggles with the Russian invasion. The athlete, who hails from Crimea, has partnered with the NFT sports platform Blockasset and the renowned digital artist Dosbrak to create 2,000 original pieces on both Solana and Ethereum. Usyk's goal is to raise roughly $2 million, with all proceeds directed to the Usyk Foundation to provide assistance to Ukrainians impacted by the war. launch The NFT collection is set to debut just before Usyk’s highly anticipated matchup against British boxing champion Anthony Joshua. Additionally, the proceeds from the fight will fund essential supplies such as food, sanitation, and medical assistance for those affected by the ongoing conflict. As an added incentive, one fortunate NFT buyer will receive two tickets to Usyk’s bout with Joshua.

Dosbrak, an Irish artist who has previously collaborated with UFC fighter Conor McGregor and legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson, will hand-paint each trait of Usyk's NFTs. The artwork will capture the essence of Ukraine and reflect Usyk's rich heritage, achievements, and unique personality.

Currently, fans can snag Usyk’s NFTs prior to the minting day using credit or debit cards or USDC. Those who buy early will receive their NFTs in their wallets once the collection goes live. So far, Usyk has successfully raised over $52,220 by selling 1,739 Solana NFTs at $200 each. Ethereum-based collectibles are expected to be available soon.

Usyk expressed, \"I’m grateful for the chance to collaborate with Blockasset, whom I consider the champions of sports NFTs. I genuinely admire Dosbrak’s artistry, and it’s been a joy working together on this venture, which promises to raise significant funds for our foundation.\"

While getting ready for his major fight, Usyk actively served in Kyiv's territorial defense battalion. Following the fight, he plans to return promptly to Ukraine. said .

I’m preparing to release 2,000 digital art pieces, and all the proceeds will aid the Usyk Foundation.

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