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 have formed a strong bond. Usyk has expressed enthusiasm about their partnership, 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-equipped to advise Joshua on how to take down Fury, having beaten him twice before.
Usyk confidently asserted, 'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury.' Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing, with the possibility of Usyk being in Joshua's corner. Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's abilities, citing the positive impact of training with Usyk. 'Being around the best fighter in the sport is incredible, and he loves it,' Hearn said. Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant heavyweight kickboxing champion, on May 23.
Despite speculation about potential future fights, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'Now I have focus only on Rico, and then we'll discuss future plans.'