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 Usyk's training camp, where they are working together in preparation for their respective upcoming fights.
Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and share jokes - it's been a great experience. We've transitioned from being rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-equipped to provide Joshua with valuable advice on how to take down Fury, having beaten him twice himself.
'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury,' Usyk confidently stated. Meanwhile, Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that negotiations for a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Fury are progressing. Usyk may even be present in Joshua's corner for the fight.
Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's ability to win, citing the positive impact of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a significant advantage,' Hearn said.
'Joshua has been training with Usyk since August and has shown remarkable improvement.' Usyk is set to face Rico Verhoeven on May 23, and he remains focused on this upcoming fight, saying, 'For me, it's just another fight - I'm a master boxer.'