Anthony Joshua is Trying to Too Hard to..............

[KTFOKING]

Convince himself that he is still mentally strong and can be a killer in the ring. But I just don't think he can overcome whatever issues he has that is holding him back. I'm a fan of his and think he can beat Usyk but he's not this killer that he was portraying himself to be in that IFL TV interview. Granted, I didn't watch the entire interview and just saw some clips, but it just seems like he thinks he has to drastically change things to win the rematch. In reality, a few tweaks and he can win but the issue is going to be when Usyk is turning up the pace and tagging him again, will he wilt or stay strong? Joshua let the smaller fighter back him up and hurt him in the final round and really the last three or four rounds. Joshua looks the part but does not assert his physicality on opponents. If he truly wants another voice in his corner and wants to try to do some things differently, than he needs to find a trainer that will keep him mentally sharp for the entire 12 rounds and won't let him give in when the going goes tough.

I will be rooting for him in the rematch but I did not like what I was hearing.

[BangEM]

Convince himself that he is still mentally strong and can be a killer in the ring. But I just don't think he can overcome whatever issues he has that is holding him back. I'm a fan of his and think he can beat Usyk but he's not this killer that he was portraying himself to be in that IFL TV interview. Granted, I didn't watch the entire interview and just saw some clips, but it just seems like he thinks he has to drastically change things to win the rematch. In reality, a few tweaks and he can win but the issue is going to be when Usyk is turning up the pace and tagging him again, will he wilt or stay strong? Joshua let the smaller fighter back him up and hurt him in the final round and really the last three or four rounds. Joshua looks the part but does not assert his physicality on opponents. If he truly wants another voice in his corner and wants to try to do some things differently, than he needs to find a trainer that will keep him mentally sharp for the entire 12 rounds and won't let him give in when the going goes tough.

I will be rooting for him in the rematch but I did not like what I was hearing.

You need to watch the whole interview for a better perspective. I don't know why you didn't give a go because it's a great and engaging interview. Soundbites doesn't do it justice because AJ tends to mix banter with conversation a lot and things can get lost in translation. And he isn't a fiery loud guy.

He didn't say he need to change everything - he just alluded to the game plan and how that's basically what he did in training camp. And maintained that it was the wrong strategy. And all he said is that he needs to go back to his natural fighting instinct rather than the slick boxing style he has been trying to adopt for a while now and give it all in the ring.

I think the first step is to get with a coach that can help him mentally and devise a winning game plan with the right strategy. Coaching is very important and it's obvious that his team failed woefully in the first fight. The fact that no one told him he was losing during the fight is very telling. Being in the ring is different from watching fights and like he said, he felt he was winning because he was touching Usyk in the ring. It was left to the corner to tell him he was losing but they didn't do that and kept telling him he was doing a brilliant job.

[KTFOKING]

You need to watch the whole interview for a better perspective. I don't know why you didn't give a go because it's a great and engaging interview. Soundbites doesn't do it justice because AJ tends to mix banter with conversation a lot and things can get lost in translation. And he isn't a fiery loud guy.

He didn't say he need to change everything - he just alluded to the game plan and how that's basically what he did in training camp. And maintained that it was the wrong strategy. And all he said is that he needs to go back to his natural fighting instinct rather than the slick boxing style he has been trying to adopt for a while now and give it all in the ring.

I think the first step is to get with a coach that can help him mentally and devise a winning game plan with the right strategy. Coaching is very important and it's obvious that his team failed woefully in the first fight. The fact that no one told him he was losing during the fight is very telling. Being in the ring is different from watching fights and like he said, he felt he was winning because he was touching Usyk in the ring. It was left to the corner to tell him he was losing but they didn't do that and kept telling him he was doing a brilliant job.

I'll watch it all sometime today but saw it was over an hour and decided not to watch it yesterday. I'll give it a listen though.

[BangEM]

I'll watch it all sometime today but saw it was over an hour and decided not to watch it yesterday. I'll give it a listen though.

Another reason why things get lost in translation is a section of the interview where he alluded to Wilder giving it his all in the first 2 rds of his trilogy against Fury and gassing out (he clearly stated that the other fight 2 weeks after mine). But somehow it has been lost in translation all over YouTube to mean: he, AJ, would gas in 2 rds if he were to give it his all.

So it's always better to listen to the whole interview and pick what you can pick from there.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

He just sounds like a wannabe. Talks like a street kid when he grew up in Hertfordshire, it’s hardly the f***ing Bronx.

I prefer this AJ over the PR robot though.

[Robbie Barrett]

He's got to have the mind set, if he loses the rematch his career is pretty much over. All or nothing.

[KTFOKING]

You need to watch the whole interview for a better perspective. I don't know why you didn't give a go because it's a great and engaging interview. Soundbites doesn't do it justice because AJ tends to mix banter with conversation a lot and things can get lost in translation. And he isn't a fiery loud guy.

He didn't say he need to change everything - he just alluded to the game plan and how that's basically what he did in training camp. And maintained that it was the wrong strategy. And all he said is that he needs to go back to his natural fighting instinct rather than the slick boxing style he has been trying to adopt for a while now and give it all in the ring.

I think the first step is to get with a coach that can help him mentally and devise a winning game plan with the right strategy. Coaching is very important and it's obvious that his team failed woefully in the first fight. The fact that no one told him he was losing during the fight is very telling. Being in the ring is different from watching fights and like he said, he felt he was winning because he was touching Usyk in the ring. It was left to the corner to tell him he was losing but they didn't do that and kept telling him he was doing a brilliant job.

Okay just listened to the entire interview.

Not much changed to be honest, but some funny moments in there.

He did state that the game plan to out box Usyk came from his team and just followed it. I'm guessing he was referring to McCraken but then he said he still wants McCracken on the team and wants the new American based trainer to work with him...I think it is fine keeping McCracken but if he wants to just change his game plan and have a trainer that will work on the mental aspect? From the four trainers he went to, the best option would be Hunter. If he wants to brawl more and have more of a killer instinct? Garcia and/or Reynoso would work well there...But I don't know if it would be hard for him with Reynoso only speaking Spanish. Guys like Ryan Garcia are still fine as his father just translates for him but it could be hard for Joshua since it would be something new. Shields is a guy that has a lot of experience and is very good at perfecting the 1-2 and he does have experience training past top HWs. Seems to me he may have vibed the best with him during his time in America.

I didn't have a problem with Joshua boxing since he has some confidence issues. The problem was that while he was landing good shots, he wasn't landing hurtful shots. Look at Usyk's face, he was clearly feeling those shots and he was even hurt by a few body shots but Joshua never jumped on him. He needs to commit to his shots a little more but he does not need to come out firing trying to take Usyk out early on.

Then his last message to Usyk about looking up to former gangsters and drug dealers was a bit odd to say the least lol.

[BangEM]

Okay just listened to the entire interview.

Not much changed to be honest, but some funny moments in there.

He did state that the game plan to out box Usyk came from his team and just followed it. I'm guessing he was referring to McCraken but then he said he still wants McCracken on the team and wants the new American based trainer to work with him...I think it is fine keeping McCracken but if he wants to just change his game plan and have a trainer that will work on the mental aspect? From the four trainers he went to, the best option would be Hunter. If he wants to brawl more and have more of a killer instinct? Garcia and/or Reynoso would work well there...But I don't know if it would be hard for him with Reynoso only speaking Spanish. Guys like Ryan Garcia are still fine as his father just translates for him but it could be hard for Joshua since it would be something new. Shields is a guy that has a lot of experience and is very good at perfecting the 1-2 and he does have experience training past top HWs. Seems to me he may have vibed the best with him during his time in America.

I didn't have a problem with Joshua boxing since he has some confidence issues. The problem was that while he was landing good shots, he wasn't landing hurtful shots. Look at Usyk's face, he was clearly feeling those shots and he was even hurt by a few body shots but Joshua never jumped on him. He needs to commit to his shots a little more but he does not need to come out firing trying to take Usyk out early on.

Then his last message to Usyk about looking up to former gangsters and drug dealers was a bit odd to say the least lol.

I think he doesn’t want to sack Rob outrightly because of the type of respect he has for him and would probably leave him there somewhere on his payroll like that he does with his first amateur coaches before he went to Team GB. But I do sincerely think he’s going to leave that setup and move to the US eventually.

That was also exactly what I saw in the first fight. He landed a lot of shots at will but the problem is that he never followed and those shots had no pop. So it wasn’t much about Usyk because Usyk was wincing every time AJ landed and was in too much discomfort to throw anything - AJ just basically went into the fight not to commit himself and keep it clean/tidy for 12rds like an amateur. However, the problem with that was that Usyk was landing his left at will and that was what decided the fight because it paid off in the last few rds with how swollen AJ’s eye was.

Personally, I feel Garcia would be the best fit because he has always been an AJ fan and I think they’ll develop good chemistry. But I believe he’ll most likely go with Shields because he’s Black American and he has been around some greats.

The last part of the interview was just banter and he was smiling when he was saying it, lol.

[Marchegiano]

He just sounds like a wannabe. Talks like a street kid when he grew up in Hertfordshire, it’s hardly the f***ing Bronx.

I prefer this AJ over the PR robot though.

Public relations. I had asked about puerto ricans cause I'm ****in' dumb. disregard.


doesn't say edited so I will.

[KTFOKING]

I think he doesn’t want to sack Rob outrightly because of the type of respect he has for him and would probably leave him there somewhere on his payroll like that he does with his first amateur coaches before he went to Team GB. But I do sincerely think he’s going to leave that setup and move to the US eventually.

That was also exactly what I saw in the first fight. He landed a lot of shots at will but the problem is that he never followed and those shots had no pop. So it wasn’t much about Usyk because Usyk was wincing every time AJ landed and was in too much discomfort to throw anything - AJ just basically went into the fight not to commit himself and keep it clean/tidy for 12rds like an amateur. However, the problem with that was that Usyk was landing his left at will and that was what decided the fight because it paid off in the last few rds with how swollen AJ’s eye was.

Personally, I feel Garcia would be the best fit because he has always been an AJ fan and I think they’ll develop good chemistry. But I believe he’ll most likely go with Shields because he’s Black American and he has been around some greats.

The last part of the interview was just banter and he was smiling when he was saying it, lol.

Yeah, I know it was banter but it just came out super awkward lol.

Garcia is a very good trainer but I don't know if he would be the best match for Joshua. To me, Joshua does not need to change many things technically. At this point he is what he is and he's a perfectly capable boxer. Just need someone to instill more confidence in him and keep him on track. But if Garcia can do those things for him? Go for it!

Joshua tired some and just got discouraged. He mentally drains himself and that makes him even more tired. Most of his issues are all mental. McCracken did well with him but at this point he's not going to bring much more to the table so letting someone else run the show may be the best thing for him.