ANTHONY JOHUA celebrated his birthday in Los Angeles, as he is still recovering from Oleksandr Usyk defeat.
After a photoshoot on Monday with Hugo Boss, the Watford icon turned 32.
Anthony Joshua took a photo with Ronald Ellis, boxer, at Eddy Reynoso’s gym in San Diego
SunSport was informed by a source at the camp that the Brit hero decided to remain in celeb-Mecca LA after suffering through grueling camp and fight.
On September 25, the WBA, IBF, and WBO kings lost their titles to the talented Ukraine southpaw.
However, the instant rematch clause was activated and plans for a fight in Spring 2022 are being made.
The UK's football stadium is the leading contender for the rerun, but Saudi Arabia remains an attractive option.
AJ was photographed in two gyms during his trip to America amid rumours that he might change trainers for the rematch.
Joshua visited Joshua Buatsi, a British compatriot, at Virgil Hunter’s gym in Hayward (California), before being snapped at Eddy Reynoso’s gym on Saturday.
Reynoso and Andy Ruiz Jr. would link up to train together.
Rashidi and Ronald Ellis, boxing brothers, posted photos on Instagram of Joshua at Reynoso’s gym in San Diego.
Eddie Hearn, AJ's promoter, was also present on Saturday to visit Canelo in preparation for his super-middleweight fight against Caleb Plant on Nov 6.
Although Joshua is not yet rumored to be parting ways with Rob McCracken as a trainer, Hearn has not denied the possibility of a departure.
Boxing Social was told by him: "I think AJ will want to analyse why he performed that way." Yes, his tactics were wrong, he did not perform well, 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'll do that."
Except for one post-fight, AJ has remained silent on social media to rest and rebuild for the rematch.
In the wake of Usyk's defeat, the two-time heavyweight champion insists that no one will see him as a sulk.
He stated that he was not a sulker and that this was a blessing for me to fight for the title of heavyweight champion of the world once again. I won't go home crying about it.
"It's war, and it's a long, difficult process. It's not one battle and done.
"I've already viewed the fight, seen my mistakes and considered what I could do to improve.
"I don’t care if I’m the underdog in the rematch. The belts don’t represent me. I want to be smarter, stronger, and more confident in my fight. I have learned a lot from it.
"I have no regrets. You have to trust that the process was done right. I cannot look back at regrets. We had a process and I can do it again.
"I have the chance to be a champion again, so I am trying to keep a positive outlook."
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