Anthony Joshua’s new coach Robert Garcia has claimed the Watford boxer is more talented than heavyweight rival Tyson Fury and has a bigger punch than Deontay Wilder. Garcia has joined Joshua’s team ahead of a potential summer rematch with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk following the axing of long-time trainer Robert McCraken.
Garcia has been keeping a close eye on Joshua ever since the 32-year-old caught his eye by defeating Kevin Johnson seven years ago. And the coach believes he is now working with the best in the business.
“Still now, a year ago, two years ago, if you asked me, ‘who is the most talented heavyweight,’ I’ve always said Anthony Joshua,” the American said. “Talent-wise, Fury is a different beast – a different monster. Usyk is very technical and difficult because he’s smaller and fast.
“Wilder – tremendous power. Everybody has their own unique qualities. But overall, if you’re talking about talent, I pick Anthony Joshua. And another thing Anthony Joshua has is insane power. Oh my gosh, he’s got great power. More than anybody else I think.
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And Garcia, who is yet to coach a heavyweight to world title success, admits he is excited at the prospect of helping Joshua get the better of the slick southpaw. “It’s a big challenge for me because this is my first time taking a heavyweight to fight for a world title,” he added.
“So it’s kind of like a dream come true. I’ve had champions in almost every weight division from 105 to 108, to 112 to 115, 118, 122, 126 and 135lbs. I think I’m just missing cruiserweight, light-heavyweight and super-middleweight. Those are the three I’m missing plus heavyweight. But having a heavyweight champion is the top of the line. I’m excited.”