Oleksandr Usyk shares his views on Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring, as well as the “brotherhood” the two have created in training camp.
Anthony Joshua (29-4, 27ko’s) and Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15ko’s) joining forces just eptiomises their characters.
Just a number of years ago they shared 24 intense rounds together competing for the unified heavyweight titles.
The mutual respect between these two greats has always been there.
The man from Watford has had a number of trainers throughout an illustrious career.
As the two time unified heavyweight champion of the world enters the final chapter, he seems at home in camp with the team of his former opponent.
AJ teamed up with Team Oleksandr Usyk in 2025.
As Joshua gears up for a return to training camp, career long promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Joshua will continue in camp with Team Usyk.
Subsequently, the pair will now both be in camp simultaneously in Spain.
USYK17 Promotions had their inaugural event last weekend in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Both Joshua and Usyk were in attendance.
Speaking to Charlotte Daly of the Daily Mail, Usyk discussed his relationship with AJ.
The three time undisputed champion stated: “I’ve shown Anthony all places important to me”.
“I very appreciate Anthony being here”.
“Now he is my big brother, not my rival”.
“My partner”.
“Anthony is a very kind guy, very behaved, very hardworking, but very smart”.
Speaking on Anthony Joshua’s physical and mental state after the recent tragic events that occurred in Nigeria, Usyk stated:
“He is doing a bit better”.
“Anthony looks good training, but the doctor says slowly and to take his time”.
“He is physically and mentally good, we speak everyday, he is a champion”.
“God gives me tests, and gives tests to AJ too”.
“2026-27 Anthony undisputed champion, Usyk will help”.
Career long promoter Eddie Hearn has joined training camp in Spain to lay out the roadmap for the return of one of Britain’s greatest sporting stars.
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