Re: Should AJ change trainer?
Quickest way to know if you need a new trainer is to ask the trainer to assess what went wrong and listen to his answer. From the way it looks Joshua had no idea what hit him. He started thinking he would obviously control the distance due to power and reach. Ruiz literally had to just stand there really and wait for Joshua to tee off and then punch with him. Ruiz got the worst of the first one and the best of the second. After that Ruiz knew he had it if he just kept punching. This may always be in Joshua's head no matter when the rematch is. The question is whether Joshua is willing to face his demon and do what he needs to do. Train focused and fight mercilessly like he believes something was taken from him that he wasn't done with yet. Ive see him do interviews about giving back to the youth and etc. sounding like he already planned his exit. He's a nice guy that you hope everything works out for in life... but this is boxing and while you're on the clock its either you or the other guy. Joshua has to be willing to pump that jab into Ruiz's melon till its pulp, Throw his hook after his jab and cross to catch Ruiz jumping in. On the inside tie up Ruiz and work the body and lean on him....convince Ruiz its only going to be worse for him if he gets up.
Right now i don't see it. If he doesn't find it, he'll make Ruiz look like tyson or tua next time around.
They want your @$$ beat because upsets make news. News brings about excitement, excitement brings about ratings. The objective is to bring you up to the tower and tear your @$$ down. And if you don't believe that, you're crazy.
Roy Jones, Jr. "What I've Learned," Esquire 2003
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