Usyk Trains Joshua to Overcome Fury: 'AJ is Capable of Winning'

Oleksandr Usyk is dedicated to helping Anthony Joshua secure a victory against Tyson Fury. As a former world titlist who has lost to the Ukrainian twice, Joshua has joined forces with Usyk's training team and is currently in camp with the undefeated, unified heavyweight champion. Usyk has extended a warm welcome to Joshua, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and share jokes - it's a great experience. We've transitioned from being rivals to becoming friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion who has defeated Fury twice, Usyk is well-equipped to provide Joshua with valuable insights on how to tackle Fury. 'I believe AJ can do it and beat my friend Tyson Fury,' Usyk said. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed to Sky Sports that negotiations for a fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing, with the possibility of the highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown taking place this year. Usyk might even be present in Joshua's corner for the fight against Fury. According to Hearn, training with Usyk has already had a significant impact on Joshua, with the setup and environment being 'incredible' and Joshua thriving in the presence of the best fighter in the sport. Hearn noted that Usyk's presence has been 'inspirational' for Joshua, pushing him to reach new heights. With Usyk's team having beaten Fury twice, the partnership is seen as a 'nice mix' and a 'nice dynamic' that could bring AJ success. Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant heavyweight kickboxing champion, on May 23 in Giza. Despite being linked to potential future fights, including a possible trilogy with Fury, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'For now, I'm only focused on Rico, and then we'll discuss future plans.'