Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in defeating Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to Usyk twice, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the two are working together. Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, 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 has beaten Fury twice and is well-positioned to advise Joshua on how to approach the fight. '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 potential for a heavyweight mega-fight later this year. Usyk may even be in Joshua's corner for the fight.
Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's abilities, saying, 'Training with Usyk is already making a significant impact on Joshua. The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is inspiring.' Usyk is preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 and is focused on the task at hand, saying, 'For me, it's just another fight. I'm a master boxer.'