Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in his bid to defeat Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to Usyk on two occasions, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the unified heavyweight champion has welcomed him with open arms. 'We support each other, work together, and have a great time,' Usyk said. 'We were once rivals, but now we're 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.
'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury,' Usyk stated. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing, with Usyk potentially being in Joshua's corner.
Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's ability to win, 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.
'Anthony loves it, and his training with Usyk is already yielding positive results.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 and is focused on defending his WBC title. 'For me, it's just another fight – I'm a master boxer,' Usyk said, dismissing speculation about his future plans.