Anthony Joshua has cited tactical reasons for his decision to part ways with Robert McCracken and partner with Robert Garcia for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua is hoping to become a three-time heavyweight champion by winning his heavyweight belts back against Usyk on August 20. The Brit was encouraged to part ways with his longtime trainer McCracken after being outpointed by Usyk last September. After touring the US in search of a new coach, Joshua employed Garcia and Angel Fernandez as his two main trainers for the rematch.
'AJ' told The Sun of his decision to partner with Garcia: "This time around rather than taking control, I learned that what I want is not as important as what the coach wants. The coach has to able to work in an environment where he can teach me. I was willing to hand over the reins to guys and say ‘we need to work on x, y and z, but I want you guys to make the decisions’.
