Oleksandr Usyk is guiding Anthony Joshua in his preparations to defeat Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who lost to Usyk twice, has joined forces with the undefeated, unified heavyweight champion. Usyk has welcomed Joshua into his camp, stating, 'We support each other, work together, and have a great time.
We've transitioned from rivals to friends.' As a two-weight, three-time undisputed world champion who has beaten Fury twice, Usyk is well-equipped to advise Joshua on how to approach the challenge. 'I believe AJ can defeat my friend Fury,' Usyk said. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that negotiations for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury are progressing. Usyk may even be in Joshua's corner for the bout.
Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's abilities, citing the positive impact of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is a significant advantage,' Hearn said. Usyk is preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 and is focused on the task at hand.
'For me, it's just another fight. I'm a master boxer,' Usyk stated.
While Usyk has been linked to potential future fights, he remains focused on his upcoming bout, emphasizing the importance of discipline and focus.