Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome 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 Usyk's training camp, where the two 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 enjoy each other's company. Although we were once rivals, we have developed a strong friendship.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-equipped to provide Joshua with valuable insights on how to overcome Fury, having beaten him twice himself. Usyk expressed his confidence in Joshua's ability to succeed, saying, 'I believe AJ will triumph over 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 present in Joshua's corner for the fight. Hearn noted that Joshua's training with Usyk has already had a significant impact, saying, 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is truly inspiring.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant kickboxing champion, on May 23. Despite being linked to potential future fights, including a rematch with Fury, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'My sole focus is on the May 23 fight; I will not speculate about future plans.'