OLEKSANDR USYK has offered Anthony Joshua the chance to train with him – which comes amid talks of fighting Tyson Fury.
The Ukrainian beat AJ twice in the space of 11 months, most recently in a Saudi Arabia split-decision.
It leaves him with a rebuilding job following consecutive losses, but Usyk is willing to help Joshua on his road to redemption.
He told Sky Sports: “If he needs my help, I will go to his camp and help him.
“He is not 40 years old, he is 33, so he should keep working – Anthony, don’t stop.
“I understand that he wanted to win against me, but Anthony can’t give up. He must go forward.”
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After Usyk beat Joshua in their rematch, he called to face Fury in a historic four-belt unification, the heavyweight division’s first ever.
But having only just returned to his war-torn home to the friends and family he left behind, the pound-for-pound star is taking a break.
That though does not fall into Fury’s plan of returning before the end of the year.
With Usyk, 35, out also nursing injuries, the WBC champion, 34, has instead turned his attention to Joshua.
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An offer to commence the Battle of Britain is believed to have been sent to AJ, who would earn 40 per cent of the total purse.
And he urged his long-time rival not to fear losing for a third time as he pushes for an unthinkable super-fight.
Fury told The Ring magazine: “He would be a massive underdog, so he’s in a win-win situation.
“If everyone expects him to lose and he beats me, then he’s back on top and bigger than ever.
“And if he’s lost three, what difference does it make if he loses four?
“Four losses means nothing. Look at Derek Chisora, he’s had 12 losses and he’s still battling away.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
