Anthony Joshua has 'all the tools' to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah rematch - Garcia
Anthony Joshua’s new trainer says he has "no doubt" the Briton will be crowned three-time world heavyweight champion in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia this summer, stressing the former belt-holder has “all the tools” to come out on top.
Joshua, 32, will look to reclaim the WBA, IBF and WBO belts he lost to Usyk in their first clash in London last September when they meet again on August 20, with the fight to take place in Jeddah. The bout has been billed "Rage on the Red Sea".
Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight world champion who remains unbeaten as a professional, triumphed convincingly in the initial encounter, taking the contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 117-112, 116-112 and 115-13.
The manner of the defeat has prompted Joshua to make significant changes to his camp ahead of the rematch, with Garcia replacing long-time head trainer Rob McCracken.
The pair had enjoyed a lengthy and successful time together throughout Joshua's pro career, with the 2012 Olympic Gold medallist going on to win 24 of 26 bouts.
Speaking in Jeddah this week, as the August 20 event’s media obligations got officially under way, Garcia said: “I started coming [to England] in December, I’ve been coming back-and-forth to work with Anthony.
"I see a different Anthony now. The way he thinks, the way he talks, everything he’s practicing, everything he’s doing in the gym. I think he fought the wrong fight, and that’s the past. That happened already.
“We’ll see who’s the better man. Come August 20, we’re going to do whatever it takes to win those titles back. I know he can do it. He’s the bigger man, he’s the stronger man, he’s got the reach advantage, so we’re going to