Oleksandr Usyk has pledged to assist Anthony Joshua in his upcoming bout against Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who has lost to Usyk on two occasions, has joined forces with the Ukrainian boxer's training team.
Usyk has welcomed Joshua into his camp, stating, 'We support each other, we work together, and we 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 provide Joshua with valuable guidance on how to defeat Fury.
Usyk expressed his confidence in Joshua, saying, 'I believe AJ will come out on top against my friend Fury.' Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing. Usyk may even be present in Joshua's corner for the highly anticipated bout.
Hearn noted that Joshua's training with Usyk has already had a significant impact, saying, 'Being around the best fighter in the sport is incredible, and he loves it.' Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant kickboxing champion, on May 23. When asked about his future plans, Usyk remained focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'My focus is solely on May 23 and the fight in Egypt. I will not speculate about the future until after this fight.'