Former unified heavyweight champion Briton Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) got hit again by compatriot coach Dominic Ingle. Previously, he criticized the big man for constantly shuffling mentors, and now he got the habit of turning to everyone for advice, but doing everything his own way.
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words Ingla, this episode happened when “Joshua was just starting his professional career. He came up to me and asked: “Do you have any advice?” And I told him: “Don’t try to knock out all the opponents in the opening round. Learn to distribute your forces throughout the distance. It is at this stage of your career that you will gain experience that will come in handy later – when it comes to worthwhile opposition.”
“Obviously, he did not listen to my advice, and did everything in his own way,” Ingle throws up his hands. – As far as I remember, in the starting 10 fights, he knocked out all opponents in 1-2 rounds. I do not exclude that it is for this reason that he is now running from one coach to another in an attempt to find what he lacks. But, I’m afraid, he lacks exactly what they learn at the start of their career – experience and the ability to control an opponent in the ring.
It’s funny, but the other day the legendary Holyfield said the same thing about Joshua: “AJ asked for advice on the eve of the fight with Klitschko.” Evander believes that Joshua is overcomplicating things – but still shared his advice with the ex-champion.