Joshua happy with new coach

Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) will cross their gloves for the second time in Jeddah on August 20. Robert Garcia, the new head coach of AJ's team, promises a more aggressive stance in the ring, while Joshua confirms Garcia's excellent reputation.

“Among all the professionals whose work I saw in the USA, Robert Garcia definitely stood out. He is a true professional, a “bad boy” among coaches, ”said Joshua.

“Everyone at heavyweight is training to take what is yours, so you have to train like you have nothing. You must be in the training room all year round and plan your preparation for a specific fight date, ”added the Briton.

Recall that Usyk defeated Joshua in September last year at the Tottenham Stadium in London, winning by unanimous decision. The winner of Joshua vs. Usyk II could take on WBC champ Tyson Fury for the undisputed title, although after defeating Dillian Whyte in April, Fury announced he was about to retire from the sport.

“Now I see another Anthony in the training room. He thinks, speaks and trains differently. He didn't fight properly the first time, but he already figured it out. On August 20, we will do everything possible to return the belts, ”said a week ago Robert Garcia, a former world featherweight champion known for working with many famous champions, including his brother Mikey Garcia, Filipino Nonito Donaire and Argentinean Marcos Maidana.