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

Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in his quest to defeat Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who has lost to Usyk on two occasions, has joined forces with the Ukrainian's training team. Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and enjoy each other's company. We've transitioned from rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-equipped to advise Joshua on how to tackle Fury. 'I firmly believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury,' Usyk declared. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Fury are progressing. Usyk may even be in Joshua's corner for the fight. Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's abilities, citing the significant impact of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a huge advantage,' Hearn said. 'Joshua is bringing a newfound passion and fire to his career, and we're proud of him.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own title defense against Rico Verhoeven on May 23. When asked about his future plans, Usyk remained focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'My sole priority is the fight on May 23. I will not speculate about the future until then.'