Eddie Hearn reports that Anthony Joshua Joshua will announce a new trainer before his Oleksandr rematch. Fresh faces are a 'certainty.
In September, the 32-year-old British heavyweight lost his belts against the Ukrainian master.
According to Eddie Hearn
, Anthony Joshua will announce his trainer situation at the beginning of training camp.
Rob McCracken, trainer, devised a strategy to challenge the southpaw genius at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, the tactic proved disastrous and AJ began working with new trainers.
Joshua was on a tour through the US and Dubai, auditioning trainers such as Eddy Reynoso and Virgil Hunter, and McCracken is set to take the fall.
Hearn said last week that changing trainers would pose a risk to the health of his employees. However, he now claims that a change is in order.
Hearn said to iFL TV about Joshua: "He has been working hard.
"Obviously, his trip was to America and then training in the UK with various people... trainers flying into.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"I believe AJ will announce when camp begins, which I assume will be at the end of January or early February.
"But he worked hard to get it right.
"Many people have asked, "Do you think it's dangerous to hire a new trainer?"
"I reverse that and ask, "Do you think it's dangerous to not feel comfortable in your environment or setup?"
"He has put in the effort to ensure he does it right.
"I suppose there will be an announcement about his training team when camp starts."
Hearn was asked if he thinks McCracken will remain to play a part in AJ's camp.
The Matchroom chief stated, "He'll always get involved in some manner.
"He's more that a trainer for Anthony Joshua... he is a mentor, advisor.
"Those two will always speak - I don't know in what capacity. I'll let AJ announce that.
"But there will be additions to our training team."
