ANTHONY JOSHUA is training with Mike Tyson's ex-coach ahead of Oleksandr Usyk's rematch.
It is the most obvious hint that Rob McCracken could be replaced by the Brit's trainer next time he faces the Ukrainian.
Anthony Joshua is currently training in America with Ronnie Shields
AJ has been seen in a variety of gyms since he lost his heavyweight title to Usyk last month in Tottenham.
Since Joshua was outclassed in the first round by Usyk, a number of questions were raised about Joshua's training group, which McCracken led. There has also been speculation that the boxer and coach could have a split.
Already, the star posted Snapchats of Joshua Buatsi visiting him at Virgil Hunter’s Hayward gym.
A second clip shows Joshua with Canelo Alvarez at Eddy Reynoso’s gym in San Diego.
He has worked previously with Evander Holyfield, Iron Mike, and Evander Holyfield. He says that he is training with the Englishman in order to see if they can'mesh' before a permanent appointment for Usyk rematch.
ThaBoxingVoice's Shields said that they reached out to Shields and asked if I was interested in looking at AJ. He also indicated that he would like to visit Texas to see if things could work out between us.
"I said, "No problem, I would like to see if there was a connection between us."
"He said that European boxing was different than American boxing. He realized he needed to go to America to find something new.
He said to me, "Listen, I know people don’t think I’m a dog. "I'm going to be a dog at the next fight.
He said, "And those are his words. He said to me, "I just need to learn how to be the best dog that you can teach me."
Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua invoked his right for an immediate rematch. The target date was March or April.
The promoter didn't rule out any new faces in his training team to solve the Usyk puzzle. He is undefeated in 19 fights.
Boxing Social was told by Hearn that AJ would like to analyze why he performed as he did.
"Yeah, the tactics were wrong, he underperformed. But why?
It's hard to just say "He didn't know the tactics and he underperformed," because let's not forget about Usyk's brilliance.
"AJ will never forget to look at his preparation and learn from it.
"If it's about changing things, looking at bringing in people, or whatever he has to do, he will."
Shields was asked about McCracken's relationship with AJ before the rematch and he replied that the former champ would only want to have one of his current coaches along with him going forwards - Angel Fernandez.
He said, "I talked to him about another guy that came along with him."
"He told me that he wants the guy there and I said it was no problem for me.
"Angel. "Angel.
