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]
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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DIRIYAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 07: Anthony Joshua looks on with a cut to his left eye during the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Matchroom Boxing ‘Clash on the Dunes’ show at the Diriyah Season on December 07, 2019 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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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.”
Another fan also guessed the same.
Patrick Murphy wrote, “That’s Garcia sacked.”
That's Garcia sacked
Safe to say Garcia won’t be returning
Another fan suggested Joshua should scrape Garcia and get an aggressive coach, who has experience in training heavyweight fighters.
Another fan wrote, “Now Anthony Joshua’s former trainer.”
Now Anthony Joshua's former trainer
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. x.com/Kreestoph27463…
Has anyone heard from Robert Garcia post #UsykJoshua2? Radio silent. Normally the trainer is at the table at the post fight presser? I can't see their partnership continuing. He told AJ he was 3-0 up after 3 rnds. BS. #boxing
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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