ANTHONY JOSHUA’s former coach Robert Garcia has broken his silence on his axing – revealing he was given the boot in a frank phone call.
Garcia – the trainer of 14 former world champions – was drafted in by the Watford warrior ahead of his crunch rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in August.
Anthony Joshua teamed up with Robert Garcia ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk
But he parted company with the American after his second defeat to Usyk
Garcia has no hard feelings about his departure from the team
But the American couldn’t guide Joshua to victory in the Saudi showdown, which ultimately led AJ to go in a different direction with his coaching.
Garcia told ES News: “Anthony called me and told me what he was doing.”
Joshua, 33, is currently in the USA feeling out potential new head coaches for the rebuilding chapter of his career.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champ was recently spotted training in Los Angeles with Virgil Hunter – the ex-trainer of fellow Brit Amir Khan.
And Garcia completely understands Joshua’s reasoning for giving him his marching orders.
He continued: “I understand you know, the way he is seeing things and honestly, I wish him the best.
“Even if it was me again, I understand they are trying to fight sometime in the spring, having to go to camp in England it was very difficult for me because I know that Jose [Ramirez] is fighting during that time.
“So, I’ve got to train his a*** off to get him ready to fight. Also, Bam [Rodriguez] will be fighting during that time.
“It’s not about Virgil Hunter doing a better job, Derrick James doing a better job or me doing a better job than his previous trainer.
“It’s about him getting out of his comfort zone and not being the boss and doing what he’s told to do in a place where he’s not comfortable.”
He added: “It doesn’t matter who it is, when he comes back, I know they’re going to pick him two or three easy fights so that’s going to make any trainer look good.
“But it’s a big difference. I went in there against Usyk and we still did better than anyone expected.”
Joshua suffered a split decision defeat to Usyk in their Saudi showdown, although Garcia, like many others, believes he gave a much better account of himself than they did in their Tottenham tussle last September.
Joshua is expected to return to the ring in late March once he finalises his new coaching team, with a domestic dust-up with Dillian Whyte in his sights.
But promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed talks over a long-awaited grudge match with Deontay Wilder have taken place.
Anthony Joshua is hoping to return to the ring early next year
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. You must put in the work to get better at boxing. If you put in the work, you will see improvements in your boxing technique, speed and endurance as well as strength and stamina.
It is important to observe good boxers fighting in order to improve your boxing technique. It is important to observe their movements, their defenses, and how well they use punches. Next, try to copy their moves.
Next, you need to spar with another boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. You’ll notice how fast and strong you punch, as well as how effective you are at blocking incoming punches, when you spar.
Finally, practice your boxing skills with drills. Practice is key, so don’t be discouraged and keep practicing.
How to protect yourself
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. The goal is to avoid getting punched. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here are the steps:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows in line with your sides.
- Block the incoming punch with your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Don’t give up on your defense.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. To achieve this, both boxers should be able to throw punches with high velocity. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
What is the best way to practice boxing with no partner?
You can also watch professional boxing matches live on TV if you don’t have a partner and want to learn boxing. A local amateur boxing association is also available. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions usually involve sparring partners who hit pads together.
You can also use punching bags to practice boxing. Before hitting the bag you should make sure you are wearing protective gear, such as gloves.
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
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How to Learn to Box for Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is one the most loved sports in the world. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many types of boxing training programs. Some programs are offered at local gyms and others at your home. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
Make sure you choose a program that meets your needs and is compatible with your lifestyle. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.
Also, consider whether you prefer an advanced or beginner course. Beginner’s classes usually teach basic techniques, such as sparring, mittwork, shadowboxing, and punching. Advanced programs often cover more complex movements, and include a greater variety of exercises.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs usually last for six months and are around $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. In addition, some programs incorporate resistance training (such as lifting weights) and aerobic conditioning (such as running).
