‘Why Is Dolph on Crutches For?’: Fans Go Berserk As World Heavyweight Champ Oleksandr Usyk Poses With Rocky Star Dolph Lundgren, Aka Ivan Drago

Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning unified heavyweight champion, appeared with the legendary Swedish actor, Hans Lundgren, more famously known as Dolph Lundgren.

Michael Benson of talkSPORT, reported it on Twitter. He shared their picture and wrote, “Oleksandr Usyk with Dolph Lundgren today…”

In the picture, the 64-year-old Rocky IV actor, sported a white t-shirt with track pant bottoms. Unfortunately, he was using crutches to balance his body weight.

The actor is struggling with leg injuries for years. He often took to Instagram and post his pictures showing his recovery from the ailing health conditions.

According to his August 15 post, he has been suffering from injuries since his time in the military. In this post, he shared a picture from the balcony of his house pointing a finger toward his left ankle.

The caption of the post read, “During 40 years of martial arts and doing action films, it’s been a fight every day. The joint is now basically destroyed. Directing and starring in Wanted Man really did it in…Can’t wait to be able to walk normally again. Will keep you posted.”

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On the other hand, ‘Cat’ is coming out of his biggest career win. After defeating former heavyweight champ, Anthony Joshua, in the rematch his eyes are set to become the Undisputed champ. In the post-fight interview, he expressed his intention to face the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.

When Ivan Drago’s picture with Usyk came on Twitter, fans popped up with their remarks.

How did fans react to Ivan Drago’s picture with Oleksandr Usyk?

A fan wrote, “I’m afraid Usyk will school Fury, and I say this as a lifelong Fury meatrider.”

Another fan wrote, “Nice to see Russia and Ukraine standing together for once.”

“Ivan draco was represanting ussr. in rocky 4 in creed 2. his son represented ukraine. so ivan was probably ukrainian,” another fan wrote.

“Great to see a superstar / living legend as well as Dolph,” another fan wrote.

“Just fight Deontay or go back to war. The choice is yours,” another fan wrote.

Yet another fan wrote, “What a fight that would have been! Drago v Usyk.”

Another fan questioned, “Why is Dolph on crutches for?”

“No it wouldn’t Drago doesn’t land once”, another fan wrote.

What do you make of the duo’s picture together? Let us know in the comments below.

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