Russian boxer Albert Batyrgaziev is facing backlash after publicly supporting Russia's aggression against Ukraine on social media. In a post that included hashtags featuring the letter Z, which is a symbol of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Batyrgaziev expressed his support for the attack. His comments have sparked outrage among members of the international community.

Batyrgaziev's actions are not consistent with the values of the sport, which include respect, sportsmanship, and fair play. Many have criticized him for using his platform to promote divisive and harmful rhetoric.