Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome Fury: 'Anthony Will Succeed'

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 and is working closely with the undefeated, unified heavyweight champion. 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 being rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-equipped to provide Joshua with valuable insights on how to tackle Fury, having beaten him twice himself. 'I believe AJ will emerge victorious against my friend Fury,' Usyk said. 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 in Joshua's corner for the bout. Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's abilities, 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. 'Joshua is bringing a new level of passion and fire to his career, and we're proud of him.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23. When asked about his future plans, Usyk remained focused on his upcoming bout, saying, 'My priority is the fight on May 23, and then we can discuss future plans.'