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Those guys are not going to leave their gyms and other fighters to do camps in the U.K.I can't imagine this would be to leave McCracken, maybe to add the team or as a consultant on certain aspects but AJ is a loyal guy, he wouldn't do that as it would be spun as blaming McCracken for the Usyk loss.
You don't get to be the best by settling for second best. McCracken deserves his dues but if AJ aspires to be top dog again he needs to make hard decisions.I can't imagine this would be to leave McCracken, maybe to add the team or as a consultant on certain aspects but AJ is a loyal guy, he wouldn't do that as it would be spun as blaming McCracken for the Usyk loss.
True! As Nigel Benn would say its a Dog eat Dog world. Coaches have long careers fighters have only have short careers and have to make a decision thats best for them.You don't get to be the best by settling for second best. McCracken deserves his dues but if AJ aspires to be top dog again he needs to make hard decisions.
Standby for the AJ groupie to reads that. She will probably launch into another full on hissy fitMaybe AJ is making the rounds of top gyms / trainers, offering his services as a sparring partner.
The lad needs a new gig, after all.
So he should'nt change trainers because it would be bad for his public image.? Even though the trainer has nothing new left to teach.I'll be shocked if it happens, tbh I'm not convinced it would make a difference. Everyone has pointed out what AJ did wrong in the first fight and what he needs to do in the rematch. But as he is the last chance saloon he might decide it's worth a punt. Just hope if it happens he at least makes a clear statement of thanks and absolves McCracken of responsibility for the loss. Otherwise it makes him look like the same mercenary scum alot of other fighters are.
Well he needs to do it the right way if he believes it's the right thing to do. Given he has been with McCracken almost his entire career both Pro and Am it wouldn't sit well for him to move on without making a very clear statement of thanks etcSo he should'nt change trainers because it would be bad for his public image.? Even though the trainer has nothing new left to teach.
And people who change trainers are mercenary scum ? No matter how incompetent their trainers, and despite the fact the fighters are the ones paying the wages and just like any other profession have the right to hire the best available talent. If the present employees are no longer upto the task.
Based on what?He picked Shields. I think it is a good choice but I am not sure he has enough time to make adjustments that AJ needs.
News all over Russian/Ukrainian boxing sites and even has quotes from Ronny, saying that they already watched Usyk fight together and had few hours of pad work.Based on what?
This BBC article talks about him looking but no decision.
Anthony Joshua: Briton trains with Mike Tyson's former coach in America
Ronnie Shields gave an interview with Tha Boxing Voice. He said it was just an audition. And AJ has not decided yet. AJ also told him if he does join a new team he will be keeping Angel Fernandes.News all over Russian/Ukrainian boxing sites and even has quotes from Ronny, saying that they already watched Usyk fight together and had few hours of pad work.
He also said that only person from previous team that stays is Angel Fernandes.
Please god not Abel. I can't stand that guy and I don't want to hear him ever again to be honestShields would be better than hunter and reynoso in my opinion
Would still like to see him with a garcia or abel sanchez