Usyk Trains Joshua to Take Down Fury: 'AJ Will Emerge Victorious'

Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in defeating Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to Usyk on two occasions, has joined Usyk's training camp. Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and share jokes - it's a fantastic experience. Previously, we were rivals, but now we're friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk has twice defeated Fury and is well-equipped to advise Joshua on how to approach the fight against the former two-time heavyweight champion. 'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury,' Usyk said. Negotiations for a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Fury are ongoing, according to Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn. Usyk might even be in Joshua's corner for the fight. Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's abilities, stating, 'Training with Usyk is already making a significant impact on Joshua. The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a valuable experience.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant kickboxing champion, on May 23 in Egypt. 'For me, it's just another fight - I'm a master boxer,' Usyk said. While Usyk has been linked to potential future fights, he remains focused on his upcoming bout, saying, 'My sole focus is on May 23 and the fight in Egypt. I will not speculate about my future plans until after the fight.'