Anthony Joshua to Retain Longtime Coach even as He Shops for New Trainers

Anthony Joshua says he is getting “new teaching” from a variety of coaches in America but has not split from long-term trainer Rob McCracken.

Britain’s heavyweight star travelled to America to train in a series of gyms after losing his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles in a points defeat by Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.

Joshua says he has expanded his coaching team but has not parted company with McCracken who guided him to two world title triumphs.

Asked if McCracken could remain his trainer, Joshua told IFLTV: “Yeah, and he has to speak to the people I may want to work with and see if he can work with them.

“I had the same conversation with Rob, ‘I want to work with you, but I also want to work with this guy for six months’.

“Rob might tell me, ‘You know what champ, this ain’t working for me. For the next six months, you do your thing and come and see me after.’

“It’s mature conversations. My life, my health  is on the line.”

Joshua said he spent time with some of the most respected trainers in the States as he plans to avenge his second professional defeat in next year’s rematch with Usyk.

“I need to go and get some new teachings from guys that have trained – Robert Garcia trained 13, 14 world champions,” said Joshua.

“They’ve got so many generations of teachings.

Author: Okunlola Kayode. F

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