Oleksandr Usyk hits right notes with Ukrainian song at Anthony Joshua face-off

Oleksandr Usyk has warned Anthony Joshua to expect the same outcome as their last fight (Nick Potts/PA)

Oleksandr Usyk performed a Ukrainian anthem about fighting for independence after warning Anthony Joshua he faces a continuation of the dismantling he endured in their first clash.

Dressed in a traditional Cossack outfit for Wednesday’s head-to-head press conference, the unified world champion remained on stage after he had faced off with Joshua to sing ‘Oi u luzi chervona kalyna’.