Absolute worldweight champion Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs) gave a small interview to The Daily Mail, where he touched near-sports topics. In particular, the boxer asked a question about the anthem of Ukraine.

The interview asked how Alexander feels when she plays in the ring " " Usik admitted that this melody has always been special for him, although he would have changed some lines.

" Countries that I represent. Where I was born. Where I live. He always inspired me. Although I would have changed some phrases in it. I tell the truth because I don't like some phrases in my anthem. But we have an amazing anthem, and he always motivates me, ”said WBC, WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF titles..

Before the fight, the anthem of Ukraine was performed by Nadia Dorofeeva.

Later, with the singer, a joint photo posted the ex-camp of the Ukrainian national football team Denis Boyko, which provoked a violent negative reaction from Artem Milevsky and Ukrainian fans.