Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to support Anthony Joshua in his quest to defeat Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to Usyk twice, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the two have developed a strong bond. Usyk expressed his enthusiasm for their partnership, stating, 'We assist 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 himself.
Usyk confidently stated, 'I believe AJ will emerge victorious against my friend Fury.' Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations are progressing for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury later this year. Usyk may even be in Joshua's corner for the highly anticipated match.
Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's abilities, saying, 'Training with Usyk is already making a significant impact on Joshua. Being around the best fighter in the sport is incredible, and he's thriving in this environment.' 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, 'My sole focus is on Rico Verhoeven, and then we'll discuss future plans.'