Trainer hits back at slurs over AJ
The Herald|March 31, 2023
ANTHONY Joshua’s dedication has been praised by his new trainer Derrick James ahead of tomorrow's comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin.
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Trainer hits back at slurs over AJ

The Brit will begin his latest journey to redemption at the O02 Arena and has been told it is win at all costs after Oleksandr Usyk inflicted two painful defeats in recent world title fights.

This will be the first time since 2015 that no world heavyweight belt is on the line for a Joshua fight and his critics have been out in force during a difficult period for the former Olympic champion.

Robert Garcia, who trained Joshua for his second clash with Usyk, has been among the most vocal and described him as mentally defeated” during the latter stages of his last fight in Saudi Arabia in addition to detailing he needed a stricter” camp.

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