“ПРNВІТ”: Parker Stylishly Calls Out Usyk

Interim WBO Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has addressed three-time undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk—in song.

The New Zealander shot a tongue-in-cheek video riffing on a-ha’s classic Take On Me, using the track’s vibe to humorously call Usyk out and send a playful “hello”:

"We're talking away

I don't know what I'm to say

I'll say it anyway

Today is another day to find you

Shyin' away

Oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay

Take on me

(Take on me)

Take me on

(Take on me)

I'll be gone

In a day or two"

On 19 July, Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed Heavyweight champion, stopping Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. Shortly afterward, the WBO sanctioned a bout between the Ukrainian and Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs).

Photo: Ring Magazine