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Donald McRae reported from the pre-fight press conference on Thursday. Will be Usyk be dancing at the end?
“Usyk said his suit was “inspired by the Joker – but he is not a positive hero. I am a positive hero. My look, the hair, moustache, earring is all inspired by my ancestors who were 17th-century Cossack warriors. I used to do the Cossack dance after some of my amateur wins, I might do it again if I win on Saturday. I am a very unpredictable guy. I have this look for this fight because it is coming from my heart.”
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Mo Farah has a chat with Sky Sports: “I’ve seen it [boxing] on telly, I’ve never been ringside, and it’s very exciting … being close to the fighters is different to seeing it on telly.
“I’ve got massive respect for AJ, he’s done amazing throughout his career, but now, you know, it’s what he’s put in over the years towards this … tonight is going to be massive.
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