Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome Fury: 'AJ Will Emerge Victorious'

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in defeating Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world titleholder who lost to Usyk on two occasions, has joined Usyk's training camp. Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, stating, 'We support one another, work together, and share jokes - it's an excellent experience. Previously, we were rivals, but now we're friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion who has beaten Fury twice, Usyk is the ideal person to guide Joshua in his preparation. 'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury,' Usyk said. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing, with a potential matchup later this year. Usyk might even be in Joshua's corner for the fight. Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's ability to win, citing the benefits of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a significant advantage,' Hearn said. 'Anthony Joshua is bringing a new level of passion and fire to his career and this fight.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23. Despite potential future matchups, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'Now, my focus is solely on Rico, and we'll discuss future plans later.'