The highly anticipated rematch billed as ‘Rage on the Red Sea’ for the unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight ended on a disappointing note for the British heavyweight icon Anthony Joshua.
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The former two-time champ entered the ring to seek revenge for his first loss but could not alter the verdict in his favor. As he lost the fight for the second time in Saudi Arabia in a row. Following Joshua’s loss, his trainer, Robert Garcia, opened up on the loss.
Michael Benson of talk sport wrote, “Anthony Joshua’s trainer Robert Garcia: “I think Oleksandr Usyk was mentally stronger… His mind made him turn the tide. And I think Anthony’s mind is a bit weaker than Usyk’s – instead of going out stronger, his mind and exhaustion played games with him.”
Anthony Joshua's trainer Robert Garcia: "I think Oleksandr Usyk was mentally stronger… His mind made him turn the tide. And I think Anthony's mind is a bit weaker than Usyk's – instead of going out stronger, his mind and exhaustion played games with him." [@IzquierdazoBox]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 26, 2022
After the loss in the first collision, Joshua held his team and his coach accountable for it. According to him, his corner played a very big role in his loss against Usyk. As a result, he removed his long-time trainer and hired Garcia to train for the rematch. However, before the fight, Garcia was very sure of Joshua’s victory, but the fight result shattered all his hopes.
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Now, when Joshua could not defeat Usyk under Garcia’s wings, his fans predicted the latter’s removal from the trainer’s position.
How did fans react to Anthony Joshua’s trainer’s remarks?
A fan wrote, “Sacked in the morning.”
Sacked in the morning
— Hasan (@Hasan_C45H) August 26, 2022
Another fan also guessed the same.
Garcia off to the job centre
— . (@BarnabyWinstan2) August 26, 2022
Patrick Murphy wrote, “That’s Garcia sacked.”
That's Garcia sacked
— Patrick Murphy (@PatrickMurphy89) August 26, 2022
Safe to say Garcia won’t be returning
— Brandon (@brandonray__) August 26, 2022
Another fan suggested Joshua should scrape Garcia and get an aggressive coach, who has experience in training heavyweight fighters.
Mate if I was Anthony I’d scrap that trainer and go get someone who trains heavyweight champs. He needs an aggressive coach that will bring the fire out of him
— HatingINMyDNA (@KyleCoucom) August 26, 2022
Another fan wrote, “Now Anthony Joshua’s former trainer.”
Now Anthony Joshua's former trainer
— Craig 🌹 (@CraigDHoare) August 26, 2022
Another fan guessed that he would not be surprised if Joshua comes up with his former trainer or a new trainer.
I called it.. bye bye Robert Garcia. Wouldn't be surprised if he brings back McCracken or looks for a new trainer altogether. https://t.co/adCmB8TcXg
— Kristophe (@Kreestoph274639) August 26, 2022
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Certainly, this was Joshua’s biggest loss in his career. The win over Usyk could have opened the doors for a fight against Tyson Fury. However, it did not happen.
As of now, AJ is in the back seat. He needs momentum to regain his confidence.
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