Seriously Faces Rematch Against Usyk Even Though There Is No Definite Schedule, Joshua Is Looking For A New Coach

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JAKARTA - Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn as promoter of Anthony Joshua said his client might come with a new coach in the rematch against Oleksandr Usyk which is scheduled to start early next year.

Anthony Joshua lost the WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles (+90.7kg) after losing to Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham, September 25, 2021.

Since the defeat, Joshua is reportedly training more intensely in order to regain four titles in the rematch later.

Many have questioned Joshua's readiness and preparation for the next. Speculation about the addition or replacement of coach Rob McCracken has surfaced and Eddie Hearn said it could happen.

Hearn said after losing the title, Joshua was not standing still. "He will be looking for ways to improve and wants to make sure he can beat Usyk in his next match," said Hearn.

Hearn also revealed Joshua participated in his visits to a number of gyms in the United States. "He just wanted to go and see another gym and he saw three or four trainers here," Hearn said.

Of the coaches Joshua met, one of them is Eddy Reynoso, who is currently in charge of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's preparations for the undisputed world title super middleweight (76.2kg) against Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, 6 November 2021.

Hearn commended Joshua for starting to look for ways to improve ahead of his rematch against Usyk, although no schedule has been confirmed yet.

Hearn said Joshua could have gone on vacation to Dubai or elsewhere after the defeat against Usyk. "But he is focused on preparing for the rematch. So are we going to see a change in the coaching team or are there additions? Yes, very likely," said Hearn.

But Hearn was reluctant to recommend a new coach for Joshua. According to him, the decision is in the hands of the British boxer.

"I will tell him choose the one that makes him confident and that he believes in. I would never personally recommend a coach to him," concluded Hearn.