With Anthony Joshua’s trainer situation seemingly resurfacing, another world-renowned trainer has a say in his ability to coach the two-time world heavyweight champion.
In one Interview with SecondsOut during the week, Shane McGuigan was asked if he would coach ‘AJ’ if given the opportunity and went on to say what he would do with the former champion.
“It’s Anthony Joshua, of course I would love it. Athletics guy. He has a lot to learn. He needs to regain confidence in himself… Some good wins and then roll the dice again.”
Rumor has it that Joshua is currently looking for a new coach after rallying Robert Garcia for a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia in August. Recent conversations with Roy Jones Jr, who currently coaches Chris Eubank Jr, have culminated in fan interest..
Joshua is looking to return to the ring in the first quarter of 2023 and find his way back to victory after three losses in five fights that knocked him out of the world title.
McGuigan was also asked about possible difficulties with his stables, which already include heavyweight regular world belt holder, Daniel Dubois.
“It’s going to be difficult, of course… It’s one of those jobs that you’ll always have to manage but I’m very happy to be working with Daniel, it’s clear that I believe I can do a lot of things. good with AJ. “
Dubois is now on the brink of a proper title following a streak of three straight knockout wins since the only loss of his career to date to Joe Joyce in November 2020.
‘Dynamite’ won the WBA regular world championship last time against Trevor Bryan in Miami in June. McGuigan also coached other British sports stars, such as world cruiser class champion Laurence Okolie, Chris Billam-Smith and Ellie Scotney.
As for a potential relationship with Joshua, it may seem more like talking for good than anything else, but strange things have happened in the sport of boxing.
