Johnny Nelson shares his views on a possible February rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois being delayed, saying AJ’s “doubt from within” could possibly be the explanation after he was KOd by his British rival final month…
I’m not shocked if this battle will get pushed again, I do not assume this will likely be AJ’s subsequent battle.
I believe it’s extra of a psychological factor with AJ, not bodily, in my view. He bought knocked out, had a tough coaching camp, and you do not know what impact the knockout has had on him.
The doubt is from him inside. He has to need it greater than anybody else. I believe that is the explanation for the delay.
We all know he’s match however he has to get by the psychological affect the primary battle had on him. The one one in two minds might be him and he has to determine what went incorrect in opposition to Dubois.
It most likely wasn’t the gameplan as if he carried out the gameplan then there was one thing essentially incorrect.
The one factor you may put it right down to is his mindset. How can he get his head round sticking to a gameplan and getting the job executed? That is an AJ factor, not a coach factor or a administration factor.
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One other angle of Daniel Dubois’ devastating knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September
You might be skilled sufficient. You already know what you’re able to. You’re a former two-time world heavyweight champion. There isn’t a cause that ought to occur. There isn’t a excuse.
I’m a fan of AJ – however there could also be a basic drawback there that’s going to maintain on taking place.
AJ is aware of he is an efficient fighter and he is a good motivational speaker, getting individuals to get one of the best out of themselves. Sadly, it looks like he would not take heed to his personal recommendation.
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It is like he questions his personal skills. It is about having the boldness to match the power. We’ve seen him at his greatest however you need to produce consistency at this stage of your profession as each battle is as worthwhile because the final battle.
AJ has now dropped to No 7 in The Ring Journal world rankings and you’re questioning which model will flip up. You should not be that fighter at this stage of your profession.
A coaching camp is normally about 10 weeks, so February is sufficient time to organize for this. However for AJ it’s constructing that confidence again up once more. He has to go in there assured.
