Boxers Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk Train Together

May 9, 2026, 21:47
AfricaSports

Introduction

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk are boxing stars. They fought before, but now they are friends and train together.

Main Body

Joshua and Usyk trained in Spain and Ukraine. They ran on the beach and hit bags. They posted a video of this on Instagram. Joshua had a sad time in December. He was in a car accident in Nigeria and two friends died. Now, training with Usyk helps him feel better and stronger. Joshua fights Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. Later, he wants to fight Tyson Fury. Usyk fights Rico Verhoeven in Egypt very soon.

Conclusion

Both men are training hard. They want to win their next fights in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Learning

πŸ₯Š Action Words: Now vs. Then

Look at how the words change when we talk about the past (yesterday/before) and the present (now).

The Past (Finished)

  • Train β†’ Trained (They trained in Spain)
  • Run β†’ Ran (They ran on the beach)
  • Fight β†’ Fought (They fought before)
  • Have β†’ Had (Joshua had a sad time)

The Present (Current/Future)

  • Train β†’ Train (They train together)
  • Want β†’ Wants (He wants to fight Tyson)
  • Fight β†’ Fights (Usyk fights Rico)

πŸ’‘ A2 Tip: The 'S' Rule When we talk about one person (Joshua, Usyk, He), we add an -s to the action:

  • They want (2+ people)
  • He wants (1 person)
  • They fight (2+ people)
  • Usyk fights (1 person)

Vocabulary Learning

boxer (n.)
A person who fights in boxing.
Example:Anthony Joshua is a famous boxer.
training (n.)
The act of practicing or exercising to improve skills.
Example:They spent hours on training in Spain.
beach (n.)
A sandy area by the sea or ocean.
Example:They ran on the beach before the fight.
bags (n.)
Objects used for practicing punches in boxing.
Example:They hit the heavy bags during their workout.
video (n.)
A recording of moving images.
Example:They posted a video of their training on Instagram.
Instagram (n.)
A social media app for sharing photos and videos.
Example:The video was shared on Instagram.
accident (n.)
An unexpected event that causes injury or damage.
Example:He had a car accident in Nigeria.
friends (n.)
People you know and like.
Example:Two of his friends died in the accident.
fight (v.)
To compete against someone in a match.
Example:He wants to fight Tyson Fury next.
Saudi Arabia (n.)
A country in the Middle East.
Example:He will fight in Saudi Arabia on July 25.
Egypt (n.)
A country in North Africa.
Example:Usyk will fight in Egypt very soon.
win (v.)
To be victorious in a competition.
Example:They hope to win their next fights.