Oleksandr Usyk sings a Ukrainian song after an intense confrontation with Anthony Joshua in the final press conference before their rematch
Oleksandr Usyk proudly shouted a Ukrainian song to wrap up the final press conference ahead of his rematch with Anthony Joshua.
The heavyweights are set to meet again, live on talkSPORT on Saturday night, with Usyk defending his WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles.
This time, more is at stake for the champion on a personal level.
The Ukrainian boxing king is fighting for his country amid their ongoing war with Russia.
With his homeland turned into a battlefield, Usyk proudly represents the nation on the world stage.
He spent much of the preparation bringing attention to the plight of his country and will be doing charitable efforts on fight night.
Usyk has even made a pact which will see the rematch aired on free TV in Ukraine this weekend.
During the final press conference in front of world media on Wednesday, he chose to wear traditional Ukrainian attire.
He then spoke eloquently as always and confronted his enemy.
The couple wished each other good luck and snapped their look.
As Joshua left the stage, Usyk unexpectedly started singing a Ukrainian song.
He involved members of his team as he roared the lyrics and accompanied them with animated gestures.
Usyk finished with a one fist salute, then left the stage himself.
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