British ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) is pleased with the changes that have taken place in his training process after he decided to part ways with longtime coach Rob McCracken and now trains under Angel Fernandez and Robert Garcia.
According to the boxer, earlier his training was more monotonous, and he also made many decisions himself, while now he has completely transferred the reins of control over the process to mentors.
“Angel and Robert are much more (than McCracken) in the subtleties,” Joshua notes. – They can say to me: “In this round, we improve your fucking jab. And our next goal is to do baboutmore slant when you shoot from the right.” Training has become more tactical, and I have to memorize a lot. It can tire my brain a little, but nothing will tire me more than being in the ring for the full 12 rounds, so I have to get through it.”
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“This time, instead of taking control, I realized that what I want is not as important as what the coach wants,” continues the Briton. – The coach should work in an environment where he can teach me. I was ready to hand over the reins and said, “We need to work on this, this, and this. But I want you guys to make the decisions.” I am like a sponge, I learn from everyone and therefore I let them control the environment. And if I’m happy in that environment, I’ll have a good workout.”
“I have a lot of respect for Garcia, which is why his name was originally on the list because of his reputation and experience. And I am happy with everything that my team decides,” Anthony assured. “I can only gain confidence in preparation and sparring. A coach can say a million nice things to a fighter, but if he doesn’t do it, it doesn’t make sense.”
On August 20, Joshua will have a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), whom he lost in September last year. Here’s what Rogan and Tyson have to say about it: “This motherfucker is a real phenomenon!”
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