A few hours before the fight, Oleksandr Usyk released the anthem “Battle for Light” about fighters against Russia's energy terror
The absolute champion in super heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk published the national anthem “Battle for Light” in support of Ukrainian rescuers, energy workers of DTEK and Air Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian boxer published the national anthem on her Instagram page.
“The song that united Ukrainians. Our national anthem of the battle for light. With boundless respect for your fight – DTEK, DSNS, Air Force,” Usyk wrote.
Famous Ukrainian artists participated in the creation of this composition, which was born as part of a flash mob during the week before the fight: Monatik, Nadia Dorofeeva, Yulia Sanina, Onuka, Kazka, Otoy, Lida Lee, Dakh Daughters.
In addition, the former Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson joined the anthem.
The basis for the anthem was the sounds of Usyk's blows, which complement the work of Ukrainian air defense, rescuers and energy workers. The key motif of the national anthem was a Ukrainian folk song…