ANTHONY JOSHUA claims that Robert Garcia, a "bad boy coach", was his "standout" choice to train him. However, he acknowledges that he didn't visit all the coaches in America.
Following his defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk in September, the British boxing star was forced to sack Robert McCracken and embarked on a tour through the United States looking for a mentor.
Anthony Joshua (left), has described Robert Garcia (right), as a "bad boy" and praised him as his new trainer.
AJ, 32, was impressed by Garcia, despite visiting Ronnie Shields, Eddy Reynoso, and Virgil Hunter.
Angel Fernandez and Joshua have teamed up to prepare Joshua for the August 20 rematch in Saudi Arabia with Usyk. They will be holding a camp at Loughborough University.
Joshua will continue his training and travel to Dubai to adjust to the heat of the Middle East.
Many believe Garcia is the right choice for Garcia, who has a track history of producing powerful and aggressive fighters.
Joshua agreed with Joshua, even though he admitted that he did not meet all of the coaches he had hoped to when he was in the US.
JD Sports was informed by him that he had seen many coaches before selecting his new trainer in Texas, Fresno and LA. There were also coaches I did not get to see, but he was the best. Robert Garcia is a bad-boy coach.
McCracken had coached Joshua to Olympic gold glory in 2012, and two reigns of champ glory last Autumn. But McCracken felt it was time to make a change after Usyk outclassed him last Autumn.
AJ said, "All these heavyweights train because they want what you have, so you have to train as if you don't have anything."
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS"As a fighter it is important to keep in the gym all year and I have known the fighter I am fighting so my approach to the fight has been leading to the date.
"When I turned pro, my first training camp was in Eddie [Hearn]'s back yard. This is where we started. After that, I went to Tony Sims' gym for the first two or third fights. Then I was allowed to train at Sheffield.
"I have been a professional for nine years. I have been in Sheffield for seven to eight years. This is my first time training there. I have trained with Rob [McCracken] for 11 years.
