Oleksandr Usyk receives "secret" advice ahead of Tyson Fury undisputed fight

Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he has taken advice from Wladimir Klitschko ahead of his undisputed clash with Tyson Fury.

Klitschko lost his world titles to Fury in 2015 when he was outpointed by the Brit in Dusseldorf. A rematch between the rivals was scrapped the following summer when Fury pulled out before he was later stripped of his titles.

He went on to win another world title when he beat Deontay Wilder in 2020 and will attempt to win back the other three when he takes on Usyk in Saudi Arabia on May 18. Usyk has a close relationship with compatriot Klitschko and has been in contact ahead of his showdown with Fury.

"Yes, we have spoken with Wladimir. He gave me advice but it's secret!" he told Seconds Out. Fury and Usyk were due to meet in February but Fury suffered a cut in sparring, forcing the clash to be moved back three months.

The heavyweight rivals have a rematch clause in place which could see them clash again later this year. The winner could then take on Anthony Joshua who recently stopped former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in the second round.

Joshua is expected to return to action in September, likely against the winner of Daniel Dubois ' proposed clash with Filip Hrgovic on June 1. That fight is likely to be for the IBF title which offers Joshua the best chance of becoming a three-time champion.

Asked about his next fight, Joshua told The Jonathan Ross Show : "Around September is when I’ve been told. I was hoping June. I’ve got some time to go on dates now and mingle a little bit. I’m training at the minute, I’ve got two months before I get into training camp.

"I think what they’re saying is be patient because you’ve got Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts and then once that’s done hopefully I can kick down the door and get my opportunity."