Anthony Joshua gets ‘unbelievable lift’ from training with Usyk after tragic car crash

16 Apr 2026 • 7:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated that training with Oleksandr Usyk has given Joshua an "unbelievable lift".
  • Joshua began training with Usyk last month, four months after surviving a car crash that claimed the lives of two of his teammates.
  • Despite Usyk having defeated Joshua in two previous world-title fights, Hearn described their joint training as "incredible" and highly beneficial.
  • Hearn expressed strong confidence that Joshua will defeat Tyson Fury, a sentiment echoed by Usyk, who also predicted Joshua's victory.
  • Joshua is expected to have another fight before facing Fury and plans to continue training with Usyk for both upcoming bouts.

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