Tyson Fury Mocks Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk's Training Partnership

The heavyweight champion takes a humorous jab at his rivals' team-up ahead of his own comeback fight.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:21pm

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British boxer Tyson Fury has poked fun at Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk's recent training partnership, calling the two fighters 'sausages' and 'fruits' in an Instagram video. Fury, who is set to make his own boxing comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov in April 2026, contrasted his laid-back training routine with his friend Joseph Parker to Joshua and Usyk's more serious regimen in Ukraine.

Why it matters

The rivalry between Fury, Joshua, and Usyk is one of the biggest storylines in heavyweight boxing. Fury's taunts highlight the ongoing tensions between the top fighters in the division as they jockey for position and marquee matchups.

The details

Joshua, 36, has been training in Kyiv with Usyk's coaching team as he prepares for a potential fight with Fury later this year. The two former champions have been working together since Joshua's win over Jake Paul in Miami in December 2025. Meanwhile, Fury shared a video of himself training casually with his friend Joseph Parker, contrasting their relaxed approach to Joshua and Usyk's more intense regimen.

  • Tyson Fury is set to make his boxing comeback on April 11, 2026 against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
  • Anthony Joshua recently defeated Jake Paul in Miami in December 2025.

The players

Tyson Fury

A British professional boxer who is a former unified heavyweight champion. Fury is set to make his comeback to the sport in 2026 after a brief retirement.

Anthony Joshua

A British professional boxer and former unified heavyweight champion. Joshua has been training in Ukraine with Oleksandr Usyk's team as he prepares for a potential fight with Fury.

Oleksandr Usyk

A Ukrainian professional boxer who is the current unified heavyweight champion. Usyk has been training Joshua in Kyiv ahead of a potential showdown with Fury.

Joseph Parker

A New Zealand professional boxer and former WBO heavyweight champion. Parker is training alongside Fury as the British fighter prepares for his comeback.

Arslanbek Makhmudov

A Russian professional boxer who will face Tyson Fury in the British fighter's comeback bout on April 11, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“'You got [Oleksandr] Usyk and [Anthony] Joshua teaming up. Two f****** sausages, fruits, with their masks on, training. And you got me and my boy [Joseph Parker] here. The two best drinkers, the two best partiers in the game. Ain't no better than us. Ol' Pablo J, Pablo J, and Tyson Montana. Let's go! Git up!'”

— Tyson Fury

What’s next

Tyson Fury's comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov is scheduled for April 11, 2026. The outcome of that bout could set the stage for a potential heavyweight title showdown between Fury and the winner of a fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.

The takeaway

Tyson Fury's taunts towards Joshua and Usyk highlight the ongoing tensions and rivalries at the top of the heavyweight division. As the former champions continue to jockey for position, Fury's return to the ring adds another intriguing storyline to the heavyweight landscape.