Oleksandr Usyk took advantage of public training in Saturday's match against Anthony Joshua to perform a four-coin trick at lightning speed. showed the reaction of
Saudi Airlines Standing in the center of the ring of his club, the unified heavyweight champion of Ukraine lined up coins on his hands, wrists and arms before flicking them into the air to catch each one.
It was an impressive display of dexterity and was the centerpiece of his 10 minute session which also included some dance moves.
He wears his T-shirt showing the colors of the Ukrainian flag, with the slogan "Colors of Freedom", and his country at war with Russia. is a reference to
Oleksandr Usyk (Nick Potts/PA) working out at club Saudi Arabian Airlines in Jeddah
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At Monday's arrival event, he had a donkey toy given to him by his daughter under his arm. This stuffed animal was given to him by his daughter before he joined the war, and was eventually granted exemption to defend the WBA, IBF, and WBO belts Jeddah. }
Joshua hit the pads with new trainer Robert Garcia as assistant coach Angel Fernandez watched from the corner. in their rematch.
"Previous experience with him helps, but it's all about the night, so I don't know how much it helps," said Joshua.
"Throughout my experience, I've learned that I like sponges, but in the end Saturday night is a fight and that's all. That's it. Just do your best." , that's all I can do."
