2022 ESPYs Archives - Awful Announcing

Vitali Klitschko will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year’s 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. His commitment to the people of Ukraine has been a global inspiration, and his bravery is a prime example of the resilience of the human spirit."

Dick Vitale will receive this year’s Jimmy V Award for Perseverance during the ESPYs broadcast on July 20

"I reflected on his speech many times during my seven-month battle – ‘don’t give up, don’t ever give up Dickie V’ – and I remembered my mother and father, who taught me never to believe in ‘can’t’. Jimmy V was special and his legacy lives on. I am so grateful to receive this tremendous award in his honor."