CANELO ALVAREZ’S coach urged Anthony Joshua to make use of his physicality and ‘better combinations’ when rematching Oleksandr Usyk.
AJ was outclassed over 12 rounds by Usyk in September, but raised eyebrows as he opted to try outbox the masterful southpaw.
Since the loss, Joshua has spent several months re-evaluating his coaching squad with rumours he is looking for a new trainer.
He then spent time with Canelo and the Mexican’s cornerman Eddy Reynoso in their adopted US training base in San Diego in October.
Reynoso, who does not speak English, has since subsequently revealed an approach to lead Joshua, 32, into his rematch with Usyk, 34, this year.
And the trainer already has a blueprint figured out for 6ft 6in, 17st 2lb AJ.
Reynoso told Fight Hub TV: “Work his distance more, better combinations.
“He has a lot of good traits, good physical traits but he doesn’t take advantage of them.”
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Reynoso has guided Canelo, 31, to world titles in four division and most recently undisputed glory at super-middleweight.
And his impressive stable also consists of heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr, 32, lightweight Ryan Garcia, 23, and super-feather champ Oscar Valdez, 31.
Joshua has won Olympic gold and unified world titles as a professional under head coach Rob McCracken.
But ahead of his must-win rematch with Usyk, AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn admitted now could be the time for change, amid talks with Canelo’s team.
Reynoso said: “I would love to work with Joshua, why not? My job is to train fighters and I will see if I can make it work.
“It’s a question of the timing of the next fight. We talked with Eddie Hearn and Joshua’s management and we will see what happens.”
