Johnny Nelson shares his views on a possible February rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois being delayed, saying AJ’s “doubt from within” may very well 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 will probably be AJ’s subsequent combat.
I feel it’s extra of a psychological factor with AJ, not bodily, in my view. He obtained 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 via the psychological impression the primary combat had on him. The one one in two minds might be him and he has to determine what went flawed in opposition to Dubois.
It most likely wasn’t the gameplan as if he carried out the gameplan then there was one thing essentially flawed.
The one factor you possibly can put it right down to is his mindset. How can he get his head round sticking to a gameplan and getting the job achieved? That is an AJ factor, not a coach factor or a administration factor.
You’re skilled sufficient. You recognize what you’re able to. You’re a former two-time world heavyweight champion. There is no such thing as a cause that ought to occur. There is no such thing as a excuse.
I’m a fan of AJ – however there could also be a elementary downside there that’s going to maintain on taking place.
AJ is aware of he is an efficient fighter and he is a superb motivational speaker, getting folks to get the perfect out of themselves. Sadly, it looks as if he does not hearken 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 finest however you must 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’re questioning which model will flip up. You should not be that fighter at this stage of your profession.
A coaching camp is often 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.
