Angel Fernandez, ANTHONY JOSHUA’s new head trainer, is determined to be "the best coach in all of the world."
Fernandez was appointed No2 to Robert McCracken before Andy Ruiz Jr beat Andy Ruiz Jr.
Anthony Joshua with Angel Fernandez, coach
After Joshua's defeat by Oleksandr Uzyk in September, he had to reevaluate the coaching staff.
AJ moved to Loughborough University in Fernandez's place from McCracken's Team GB setup, Sheffield.
He was promoted from cornerman to chief trainer, and now shares the gym and sparring partner Frazer Clarke, an Olympian.
Before Joshua's rematch against Usyk, Clarke, a 1-0 professional, opened up about Fernandez’s aspirations.
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According to him, the Daily Mail reported that Angel and I often bicker. We get the job done.
"When we're here, it's business. But we go back-and-forth. It's all good, but it's also full of energy.
"When I use the word bickering I don't mean we are going at each others, I'm talking about pushing each other.
"He pushes my to be a better fighter. I believe him and the other lads at the gym push and encourage each other to be the best trainer they can be.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGS"That's the thing I love about him as coach: he doesn't settle, he thrives, he wants the title of best coach in the entire world."
Joshua, 32, will likely rematch Usyk (35), in the summer, but the initial July date could move to August.
Eddie Hearn, AJ's promoter, revealed that another experienced member could be added to the training team.
Clarke, 30 said that Clarke was the one who would get the most out of AJ - it is AJ.
He could have Donald Duck as his side, but that's up to him. He's fighting.
"The coach can give the advice, game plans, and other useful information but the fighter is the one who does the fighting."
"I believe AJ has the ability to win. I believe he believes he is capable of winning. I also believe his coach believes he can.
"That's the mindset of the gym. There are no losers in this gym.
"Anyone who has a loser mentality at the gym will soon be kicked out.
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"Is Angel the right guy?" In a few weeks we'll know if the fight is made in July, August, or any other time.
"I believe that the combination of both is sufficient to achieve this."
