Anthony Joshua has shared that Oleksandr Usyk's team encouraged him to "show greatness" as he prepares for his comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. The two heavyweight fighters trained together, with Joshua gaining insights from Usyk's elite training regimen.

Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, reflected on how Usyk's team pushed him to elevate his performance ahead of a potential showdown with Tyson Fury later this year. He stated, "It's an elite team. I got to see how he prepared for Rico Verhoeven [whom Usyk defeated in May]."

He emphasized the importance of hard work, acknowledging that while he has natural talent, Usyk's team urges him to tap into his full potential. "They want to see more, like bring it out. Let's bring out the good stuff that you've got in you and let's improve," Joshua said.

However, he recognized the difference between training and the pressure of fighting. Joshua explained, "Sometimes in a fight, you don't have that luxury to make improvements... Your greatness should just be something that you do every day in the gym."

With a career record of 29 wins out of 33 bouts, including 26 by knockout, Joshua is determined to showcase his aggressive fighting style. He stated, "If I can end it, trust me, I will. But I know what my mind is telling me. I just have to make sure I'm victorious." This weekend, he aims to demonstrate that ruthless side against Prenga.