Anthony Joshua's ex-coach Robert Garcia has warned that the former heavyweight champion could need as many as three more 'tune-up' fights before he can challenge again for world honours.
The two-time heavyweight champion teamed up with renowned trainer Garcia for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last year, but opted for a new direction after losing that bout and replaced him with Derrick James. Joshua debuted his new coach on Saturday night against Jermaine Franklin and despite winning comfortably, was unable to impress viewers.
Having worked with the Brit for an entire camp, Garcia feels that Joshua should slow down the rate at which he's returning to the division's top table and take a number of easier fights. It's in contrast with Joshua himself, who feels that he could face Tyson Fury as soon as this summer for the WBC title.
