Oleksandr Usyk helping Anthony Joshua before Tyson Fury meeting Oleksandr Usyk, the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, has expressed confidence that Anthony Joshua will defeat Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch. Usyk, who has previously faced both fighters in competitive bouts, has been actively assisting Joshua in developing a gameplan for the all-British showdown. The Ukrainian boxer, who has remained undefeated in his career, emphasized his belief in Joshua’s ability to overcome Fury, despite acknowledging the latter’s formidable skills. Joshua, 36, is set to return to the ring on 25 July for a scheduled fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following this, he has signed a long-term deal to face his former rival Fury later in the year. In recent months, Joshua has been training with Usyk in Spain and Ukraine, where the two have collaborated on strategy and preparation. Usyk, who has defeated Joshua twice in the past, shared his thoughts with BBC Sport, stating, “In my opinion, AJ wins against Fury. Fury is an unbelievable fighter and a very dangerous guy, but I look at how Anthony works and how he has changed. I want Anthony to win—he deserves it.” Usyk also highlighted his personal connection to Joshua, noting their shared experiences as fighters. He described Fury as a “greedy belly best friend” and praised his fighting abilities, but reiterated his support for Joshua’s victory. The Ukrainian champion added, “I like Fury, he’s an amazing fighter, but I want Anthony to win. He deserves it.” Beyond his preparations for the Fury fight, Joshua has been focusing on his upcoming bout against Prenga, which Usyk referred to as “official sparring.#anthony_joshua #tyson_fury #oleksandr_usyk #kristian_prenga #rico_verhoeven
