Coach Robert Garcia wants Anthony Joshua adhered to the correct tactics in the upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. In September last year, Joshua was criticized for not being aggressive enough against Usyk despite being heavier and more powerful than the Ukrainian. Joshua himself recognized the need for a more assertive fight with Usyk. For this, he hired a new coach.
However, in a recent interview, Garcia dismissed the popular notion that Joshua has to lash out at Usyk to be successful. The Mexican-American suggested that his charge needed a more cautious aggression in which Joshua could apply constant pressure without being reckless. Garcia cited one of his former fighters, the militant Argentine Marcos Maidana, as an example. In his opinion, Joshua should not take too many risks in the ring against Usyk.
“You know, I, like the whole boxing world, understand that AJ cannot outbox Usyk. Yes, we have to put pressure on him, but do it in a smart way,” Garcia told BBC 5 Live Boxing. - He (Usyk) is a very talented fighter. He has his combinations, they are beautiful. Great jab, great straight right, great right body shots, stuff like that, but we'll be ready for that. Instead of trying to box, we should force our fight on him."
“At the same time, we are not going to put up a fight or become a fighter like [Marcos] Maidana. Nothing like this. We must do everything wisely."
“We see and read comments. There are many people who underestimate AJ, but you know, when you see him in the hall and spend several months with him, you understand how smart this person is, how talented he is. He is dedicated to his cause, and if you put it all together and add a little more intelligence ... he will be ready to go out and inflict the necessary damage on the enemy, he will be unstoppable, ”Garcia added.
