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 expressed his enthusiasm for having Joshua on 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-equipped to advise Joshua on how to take down Fury, having beaten him twice.
Usyk confidently stated, 'I believe AJ will triumph over my friend Fury.' Negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are underway, with Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealing that Usyk's training has significantly improved Joshua's skills. Hearn expressed his confidence in Joshua's ability to win, saying, 'It's a challenging fight, but we're all optimistic.' Usyk may even be in Joshua's corner for the fight.
Meanwhile, Usyk is preparing for his own bout against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, where he will defend his WBC title. Usyk remains focused on his upcoming fight, stating, 'For me, it's just another fight.
I'm a master boxer.'