LEAMINGTON heavyweight Lewis Williams has returned from a training camp where he sparred with current world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Williams spent five weeks training alongside undefeated heavyweight champion Usyk and also sparred with former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua.
Leamington fighter Williams received an invite from Usyk’s team via his promoter Queensberry Promotions.
He initially received a week-long invitation but remained in Usyk’s camp for close to five weeks.
Williams featured in Usyk’s training camp in Spain ahead of the latter’s showdown with kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday, May 23.
Williams said: “Training with Usyk and his team was a massive eye-opener – the intensity of the sparring sessions and the rounds we shared were on another level.
“People who know me know how hard I train, but this showed me exactly how much further I need to go.
“In fact, I’ve probably done more rounds with Oleksandr Usyk now than any top heavyweight ever has done.”
Williams trains at Cleary’s Gym in Leamington and met up with fellow Brit Joshua during his time in Spain.
Joshua is preparing to fight in Saudi Arabia in July – believed to be a warm-up bout for an all-British showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.
Williams added: “We’ve known each other a long time so It was great to link back up with AJ, and I’m really looking forward to working with him in the future.
“I believe I’m as good as anyone in the heavyweight division. I was praised for my fast hands and movement when I was sparring with Usyk.
“I just need my experience now to catch up with my talent.
“I’m waiting for my next fight date as I can’t wait to get back in the ring and put all of the experience to good use.”
Williams turned professional with Queensberry Promotions almost two years ago and holds a perfect 4-0 record.
He won gold for Team England at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
