Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome Fury: 'AJ is Capable of Winning'

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 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 has twice beaten Fury and is well-equipped to advise Joshua on how to approach the fight. Usyk confidently asserted, 'I believe AJ can do it and beat my friend Fury.' Usyk might even be in Joshua's corner for the upcoming fight. According to Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, training with Usyk has already made a significant impact on Joshua. Hearn revealed that Usyk's setup and presence have inspired Joshua, saying, 'Being around the best fighter in the sport is incredible, and he loves it.' Hearn added that Usyk's team has beaten Fury twice, making it a valuable learning experience for Joshua. Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant heavyweight kickboxing champion, on May 23. Despite being linked to potential future fights, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'Now, I only have focus on Rico, and then we can discuss future plans.'