Johnny Nelson shares his views on a possible February rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois being delayed, saying AJ’s “doubt from within” might be the explanation after he was KOd by his British rival final month…
I’m not shocked if this combat will get pushed again, I do not suppose this shall be AJ’s subsequent combat.
I feel it’s extra of a psychological factor with AJ, not bodily, for my part. He acquired 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 feel that is the explanation for the delay.
We all know he’s match however he has to get by the psychological influence the primary combat had on him. The one one in two minds might be him and he has to determine what went unsuitable towards Dubois.
It most likely wasn’t the gameplan as if he carried out the gameplan then there was one thing basically unsuitable.
The one factor you possibly can put it all the way down to is his mindset. How can he get his head round sticking to a gameplan and getting the job carried out? That is an AJ factor, not a coach factor or a administration factor.
You might be skilled sufficient. You understand what you might be able to. You’re a former two-time world heavyweight champion. There isn’t any motive that ought to occur. There isn’t any excuse.
I’m a fan of AJ – however there could also be a elementary downside there that’s going to maintain on occurring.
AJ is aware of he is an effective fighter and he is a superb motivational speaker, getting individuals to get the most effective out of themselves. Sadly, it looks like he would not take heed to his personal recommendation.
It is like he questions his personal talents. It is about having the boldness to match the power. We have now seen him at his greatest however it’s important to produce consistency at this stage of your profession as each combat is as worthwhile because the final combat.
AJ has now dropped to No 7 in The Ring Journal world rankings and you might be 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 arrange for this. However for AJ it’s constructing that confidence again up once more. He has to go in there assured.