ANTHONY JOSHUA already trained in secret with Robert Garcia in the UK, ahead of Oleksandr Usyk's rematch.
Joshua, a Watford fighter, has added Garcia, who has trained 14 world champions to his team in preparation for his high-stakes summer match with Usyk.
AJ parted ways with Rob McCracken, his long-time trainer, after the loss
After his defeat, Garcia visited several coaches in America and flew to the UK in December and April to train with him before his appointment was confirmed.
Joshua's former super-featherweight champion champ, David Ghansa, was interviewed by iFL TV. He said that Joshua is in his camp and that he works out regularly.
"Since last January when he left [for America], we have had him back in the UK twice on different occasions.
"He spent two weeks in London with us, and then he was in Loughborough for two more weeks."
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Angel Fernandez, AJ's long-serving assistant trainer, was to be the leader of the camp following the departure from Robert McCracken.
However, the current role of head coach is not known due to the addition of Garcia.
Ghansa stated that Garcia was added to the mix through Angel.
They clicked, Robert Garcia and Angel Fernandez.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY"Angel loved what Garcia had to say; there's experience and there's commonality.
"And since then, they have just been chopping up. Angel has been sparring with Richard [Riakporhe] - all his fighters - in his absence and sending Garcia footage."
Next weekend, the new coaching duo Garcia & Fernandez will make their official debut when they take on Fabio Turchi of Italy.
Ghansa stated that he is now part of Angel's team. Therefore, I believe that Garcia will be in the corner next week with Angel when Riakporhe returns.
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Joshua's rematch against the undefeated Usyk, which will take place in Saudi Arabia, was originally scheduled for July 23.
The pair's desert dust-up was pushed back by minor broadcasting problems and to fit in a whistle-stop tour around the world.
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