Hearn: "Joshua will still come back to the US and choose a new coach"

Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) will eventually decide to hire a new trainer from the US before his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs). AJ went on a boxing trip around the U.S. a few weeks ago to see firsthand how some of the big name trainers work, including Eddie Reynoso, Robert Garcia and Ronnie Shields.

"I think he will come back, probably to talk to people he met before again and make a decision," Eddie Hearn, promoter of the former world heavyweight champion, told The Sun.

"I think changing the environment is a good idea, but that's just my personal opinion. People in America used to ask me who I thought Anthony should train with. I replied, whoever he feels comfortable with. We'll see what happens," added the head of Matchroom Boxing.

Anthony Joshua lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts to Alexander Usyk in September, losing to the Ukrainian on points. Their rematch is tentatively scheduled for next spring.