ANTHONY JOSHUA was urged to "fight a Southpaw" before Oleksandr Usyk's rematch.
Joshua was defeated by the lethal leftie Usyk in their Tottenham tussle to win the unified heavyweight titles.
In their September showdown, Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua
Joshua was unable to read Usyk's fight. Johnny Nelson, ex-cruiserweight champion, believes that he should have more time with a southpaw before facing him again.
He said to iFL TV, "I want him to fight a southpaw."
"Someone should prepare for Uysk once more, get him used. Make him familiar with the competition and the level.
Luis Ortiz might be able give AJ the looks he needs to prepare for Uysk. But Nelson has warned him not to go near the Cuban.
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He said, "You have the likes Luis Ortiz [but] he'd keep me away from him."
"He's a boogeyman. He's a man you don't want."
"He is too risky. But I would try to get there with someone who is elusive, someone who will make you think.
"That will throw a shot from the back foot. This is in preparation for the Usyk fight.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSJoshua, 32, decided not to fight in a warm up fight to prepare for Usyk, who has fled his war-torn country to prepare for his maiden title defense.
Both are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in June. SunSport has confirmed that the blockbuster rematch will take place on June 25, with the tentative date set for June 25.
Joshua has deposed Rob McCracken, his long-standing trainer, in preparation for the fight. Angel Fernandez will take over as head coach.
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Behind The Gloves was told by him: "I'm currently working with Angel Fernandez: He's been in my camps for the past three years anyway."
AJ answered "Yeah man" when asked if Fernandez would become his trainer.
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