Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in defeating Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to the Ukrainian twice, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the two are working together.
Usyk has welcomed Joshua into his team, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and have a great time. We've transitioned from being rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion, Usyk is well-positioned to advise Joshua on how to take on Fury, having beaten him twice.
'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 the possibility of Usyk being in Joshua's corner. Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's ability to win, citing the benefits of training with Usyk.
'Being around the best fighter in the sport is incredible, and he loves it,' Hearn said. Usyk is preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 and is focused on the challenge ahead, stating, 'For me, it's a regular fight. I am a master boxer.'