Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome 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 twice, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the two are working together. Usyk has expressed his enthusiasm for having Joshua on his team, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and have a great time. We've transitioned from being rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-equipped to advise Joshua on how to take down Fury, having beaten him twice. 'I believe AJ will succeed in beating my friend Tyson Fury,' Usyk said. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing, with the possibility of Usyk being in Joshua's corner. Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's ability to win, citing the benefits of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a significant advantage,' Hearn said. Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, where he will defend his WBC title. Despite being linked to potential future fights, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'Now, my sole focus is on Rico, and we'll discuss future plans later.'