Anthony Joshua vows to stand by trainer Rob McCracken
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua vows to stand by trainer Rob McCracken

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has launched an impassioned defence of his trainer Rob McCracken following the criticism that followed his stunning knockout defeat to Andy Ruiz in June. McCracken's tactics were heavily criticised by former world champion Lennox Lewis among others, while the trainer's admission that he allowed Joshua to fight on despite fearing he was concussed also drew criticism. Anthony Joshua has launched an impassioned defence of his trainer Rob McCracken But Joshua, who has had McCracken by his side since he first joined the GB Boxing set-up in Sheffield in 2010, insisted his influence is strong and important enough to prosper even in the wake of such a stunning setback. Rob McCracken is under pressure to come up with the perfect game plan when Anthony Joshua fights Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia on December 7 Joshua has armed himself with a keen sense of perspective in the months following his loss to Ruiz, a late replacement who was considered a mere stepping stone to bigger unification bouts against the likes of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.

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Anthony Joshua sticks with coach Ben Davison and reveals parting words to Derrick James
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua sticks with coach Ben Davison and reveals parting words to Derrick James

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Anthony Joshua slammed by Carl Froch for criticising ex-coach Rob McCracken
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Joshua slammed by Carl Froch for criticising ex-coach Rob McCracken

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Carl Froch claims Anthony Joshua refused to spar or run in training for first Oleksandr Usyk fight
1 year, 6 months ago

Carl Froch claims Anthony Joshua refused to spar or run in training for first Oleksandr Usyk fight

Daily Mail  

Carl Froch believes the real reason Anthony Joshua dropped his unified heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk is because he 'didn't work hard enough' in the lead up to their inaugural encounter. 'The Cobra' is a good friend of AJ's former coach Rob McCracken and claims Joshua completely disregarded his mentor's guidance and skipped sparring sessions and hard runs during pre-fight …

The new Anthony Joshua and the extreme moments that will define comeback
1 year, 9 months ago

The new Anthony Joshua and the extreme moments that will define comeback

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Anthony Joshua reveals new coach’s ‘high standards’ ahead of Jermaine Franklin fight
1 year, 11 months ago

Anthony Joshua reveals new coach’s ‘high standards’ ahead of Jermaine Franklin fight

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Anthony Joshua's four-man shortlist: Who are the trainers in the frame ahead of Usyk rematch?
3 years, 2 months ago

Anthony Joshua's four-man shortlist: Who are the trainers in the frame ahead of Usyk rematch?

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua looked somewhat lost as he fell to a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to an all-time pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk last month, relinquishing his hard-earned collection of belts in the process. Anthony Joshua fell to a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk Usyk claimed the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight tiles with his stunning 12-round victory The future …

Anthony Joshua retains heavyweight belts with ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua retains heavyweight belts with ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev

LA Times  

Anthony Joshua retained his world heavyweight titles with a ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev on Saturday, potentially setting up an all-British fight against Tyson Fury to be undisputed champion of boxing’s marquee division. After months of boxing fights in empty British venues, up to 1,000 spectators — a limited number that included boxing royalty in Floyd Mayweather — were inside …

Anthony Joshua raises eyebrows by insisting on sparring just two days out from clash with Pulev
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua raises eyebrows by insisting on sparring just two days out from clash with Pulev

Daily Mail  

After a cordial bump of fists with his challenger, Anthony Joshua left his final press conference on Thursday evening in hope of a few more shots from his sparring partners. It has been a curious aspect of the build up to Saturday's clash with Kubrat Pulev for the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles that Joshua is still engaging …

Meet the key figures behind Anthony Joshua's regeneration
4 years, 1 month ago

Meet the key figures behind Anthony Joshua's regeneration

Daily Mail  

It is in defeat that we learn our greatest lessons. As revealed by Sportsmail last year, a part-time carpet cleaner and heavyweight boxer named Timothy Moten was one of several Ruiz clones flown in for Joshua's last camp after he approached Ghansa on social media. And it was McCracken's gym itinerary which helped Joshua vastly improve on areas he needed …

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he would love to fight Andy Ruiz Jr one more time – just so he can knock him out. Joshua suffered a shocking first defeat of his professional career at the hands of the Mexican in New York last year, with the Brit dropped four times before being stopped in the seventh round. Anthony Joshua …

Anthony Joshua: It's hard being a heavyweight champion
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua: It's hard being a heavyweight champion

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua believes he will always have to prove himself in the heavyweight division, stating it is tough to live life as a champion. Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday, as he recorded a comprehensive points victory over Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia. READ | Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr …

Robles criticises Ruiz Jr's preparation for Joshua rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

Robles criticises Ruiz Jr's preparation for Joshua rematch

The Hindu  

Andy Ruiz Jr's trainer, Manny Robles, has suggested the heavyweight only had himself to blame for being out of shape for his rematch with Anthony Joshua. Six months on from sensationally snatching Joshua's IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts, Ruiz was on the wrong end of three lopsided scorecards in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as he suffered a comprehensive points …

Anthony Joshua reveals Wladimir Klitschko’s influence ahead of Andy Ruiz rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua reveals Wladimir Klitschko’s influence ahead of Andy Ruiz rematch

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Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua said on Wednesday he will not celebrate if he regains his world heavyweight title, as he faced off with rival Andy Ruiz in a final press conference before their controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia. The British boxer said he was “hungry, determined and focused” as he appeared alongside Ruiz in a press conference in Diriyah, close to the …

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch

Associated Press  

Anthony Joshua didn’t just lose three world heavyweight titles and an undefeated record when he was beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr. in one of boxing’s biggest upsets in a generation. We’re on a journey.” Joshua’s journey took an unexpected detour with that loss to Ruiz Jr. in June. He still won’t say exactly what went wrong that night in New …

Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua will 'always have a dodgy chin' and backs Andy Ruiz to win rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua will 'always have a dodgy chin' and backs Andy Ruiz to win rematch

Daily Mail  

Frank Warren believes Anthony Joshua will always be vulnerable to being knocked out regardless of whether or not he avenges the sole blemish on his record when he faces Andy Ruiz Jr this weekend. Warren, who promotes Joshua's heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, is of the impression that the loss to Ruiz highlighted underlying weaknesses in the Brit's armour. Anthony Joshua …

Anthony Joshua loses £10k after challenging pal to perform 25 pull-ups
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua loses £10k after challenging pal to perform 25 pull-ups

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua lost £10,000 after challenging a friend to do 25 wide grip-pull ups in his training gym. Jonathan Constant, friend and non-League footballer, was judged by Andrew Tabiti As he crawled to the decisive rep, Watford man Joshua could be seen running away behind the ring laughing as he said 'I'm hiding!' The playful break in his training camp …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: Joshua vows to show his greatness
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: Joshua vows to show his greatness

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua has vowed to "whup" Andy Ruiz Jr and says everyone should bow to his greatness after he wins their world heavyweight title rematch. Ruiz sensationally knocked Joshua out to claim his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at Madison Square Garden in June. "I'm fighting the best man in the world now," Joshua told Sky Sports News. "They think …

Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison defends Rob McCracken over Anthony Joshua ‘concussion’ revelation
5 years, 3 months ago

Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison defends Rob McCracken over Anthony Joshua ‘concussion’ revelation

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looks to rediscover 'passion' ahead of rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr
5 years, 5 months ago

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looks to rediscover 'passion' ahead of rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr

Firstpost  

29-year-old Anthony Joshua has revealed he wants to add new members to his backroom team ahead of his training for the rematch with Ruiz in a bid to restore his enthusiasm London: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua admits he needs to rediscover his “passion” for boxing following his shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua suffered the first defeat …

Anthony Joshua backs trainer Rob McCracken
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua backs trainer Rob McCracken

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua wants to keep working with trainer Rob McCracken and denied he suffered a panic attack ahead of his stunning defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua sensationally lost his IBF, WBO and WBA world titles at Madison Square Garden over the weekend, suffering a seventh-round stoppage in one of the greatest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing. The …

Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed, to happen later this year
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed, to happen later this year

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua will have the chance to avenge his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr before the end of the year, promoter Eddie Hearn has announced. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts after a shock seventh-round TKO at the hands of challenger Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. RELATED| Joshua loses heavyweight belts …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz result: Underdog stuns Joshua with knockout victory to win world titles
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz result: Underdog stuns Joshua with knockout victory to win world titles

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