Usyk supports Joshua in his quest to defeat Fury before their heavyweight clash

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has expressed his support for Anthony Joshua, predicting that he will overcome Tyson Fury in their highly awaited matchup later this year. Usyk has also been assisting Joshua with his game plan, providing strategic advice and training tips to enhance his chances of success against Fury.

Usyk, the holder of the IBF, WBA, and WBC belts, has been collaborating with former opponent Joshua in recent months and expressed his admiration for the Briton’s progress.
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He stated that 36-year-old Joshua merits a victory over compatriot and fellow ex-champion Fury, 37, following his change in approach.

Advertisement · Scroll to continue “Fury is an incredible fighter and a very formidable opponent, but I observe how Anthony has evolved and improved,” Usyk shared with the BBC. “I have great respect for Fury; he is my ‘greedy belly’ best friend and a wonderful fighter, but I truly want Anthony to win—he deserves it.”

Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, is set to make his return to the ring against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25. The match will mark his first appearance since a car accident last December that resulted in the tragic loss of two close friends.

Usyk mentioned that his recent collaboration with Joshua has centered on both technical and mental preparation.

We discuss strategy, boxing techniques, and the mental aspects involved. “We talk about our battles, and I tell him, ‘Champ, keep going; don’t give up,'” he said.

The Ukrainian is poised to defend his world titles against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt.