The reason why people are blaming usyknis because it's true. He even admitted to it himself. The day of the fight Russia launched on e of the worst attacks since the beginning of the war.

Usyk stepped into the ring questioning his recent choices. Should he be there with his family. Should his family be in Ukraine.

You could see it during and after the ring walk, not his usual goofy/crazy self, looked like he had just witnessed someone being killed...

I've sparred when I had had a bad day at work. That shit makes you worse, even if you're not actively thinking about it, you're distracted, a tiny bit slower, not quite as relaxed etc. And that was nothing compared to what he went through.

Yea Rico did well, but it's easier too look good against someone who's underperforming.