Oleksandr Usyk is committed to helping Anthony Joshua secure a victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua, a former world champion who has lost to Usyk twice, has joined Usyk's training camp, and the two have developed a strong bond. Usyk has expressed his enthusiasm for 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 defeat Fury, having beaten him twice himself. Usyk confidently stated, 'I believe AJ can do it and beat 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 significant impact of training with Usyk. 'The setup is incredible, and being around the best fighter in the sport is inspiring,' Hearn said.
Usyk is currently preparing for his own fight against Rico Verhoeven, a dominant kickboxing champion, on May 23. Despite being linked to potential future fights, Usyk remains focused on his upcoming bout, stating, 'Now, my focus is solely on Rico, and we'll discuss future plans later.'