😱 ANTHONY JOSHUA "WEAK MINDSET" EXPOSED!!! ROBERT GARCIA REVEALS ALL!!! 😱

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

The turning point for AJ was the Klitchko fight. It was a fight that he won but it changed him. He fought timid after that as he didn't want to feel a big shot again. Punch resistance isn't really something you can train for. Its something you either have or you don't have.

[@Romanus-]

Well he isn’t lying

[@CharmingReality]

Says the guy who told AJ he was wining 3-0 going into the fourth round. Both of his trainers were useless. Zero productive, constructive corner information. AJ has far too many yes men in his camp

[@EliasVergsen]

The most telling thing he said is AJ needs to go and be around more fighters in the gym and have more competition. He's never had that. It's always a comfy setting where everyone around him swoons over him. He needs to train in the US.

[@whiz3787]

Agreed. He doesn’t need to train in the US because they are better fighters but rather because he is scared to do it. He needs to face some adversity in his training. He has so much he can literally take away everything and make himself battle hardened again and it won’t effect him monetarily…if he was a real fighter that’s what he would do. Stop coddling himself like a toddler.

[@mikecalvin74]

Agreed. He needs go to kronk or Maywheather gym with hungry up coming fighters .He will be back

[@vacayooper4728]

@@mikecalvin74 Kronk would be a good test. Rough gym filled with rough people, don't know if he's up for that but they will tear him down and he will have to battle to build himself up again.

[@The_Final_Boss_Luka_Mora]

People just accept that no matter what trainer AJ in had in his corner or amount of confidence booster fights, or therapy sessions he would never beat usyk. His only chance of ever beating Usyk if he gets into his mid 40's ,is washed up and loses all punch resistance. Or if AJ waits for his son Mikhail Usyk to grow up and start boxing and fight him as soon as he gets into college. Time to stop blaming trainers, ''haters''' 'the 'pressure'' ''the wrong game plan'' ''confidence issues'' and accept AJ is just mediocre euro level fighter and was and never will be on the level of Lewis or Mike Tyson. Lewis lost to guys by one punch by hit hard punchers who were in shape, not beaten to a beaten by a guy who feasted on snickers to train. It doesn't matter who would have trained AJ, you can't blame Robert Garcia for his loss he did what he could working with a limited fighter who is afraid of getting hit after Ruiz broke him in. If it wasn't Ruiz it would have been someone else. You can't train a poor gas tank, you can't train a lack of heart, this isn't the wizard of the oz and you can't train a dodgy chin. Elite level guys either have a rechargeable battery gas tank, heart, or special equaliser such as skills/ring iq or insane power or all those ingridients. Aj does not posses any of them Before Robert took the paycheck, he went on record, admitting AJ can't be fixed. He did his damnedest trying to correct ingrained bad habits that were programmed into AJ but he only wanted to be praised for the things he was doing right. There's unspoken rule inside ABJ's gym where no one is allowed to criticise him. he's accustomed to having cheerleaders around him to build up his confidence. Thats the reason why his trainers are inclined to kept telling him he's winning fights he's losing, and giving motivational speeches instead of telling how much of a limited one dimensional still fighter he is, due to AJs attitude. And that's why Angel Fernandez is still around, a guy with no credentials besides completing a personal trainer course with ineffective gimmick work outs that impress low IQ meatheads. One thing you can't take away from Fernandez, is that he is a p4p hall of fame cheerleader. What AJ needed was someone like Mickey Goldmill or teddy atlas and sit his ass down and give him that 'you got civilised'' speech from rocky 3 to remind him all the opponents he ran through early on in his career were more or less handpicked carefully selected by Matchroom which were tailor made for his style and let him know he will never be a champ again.

[@Fathervinyard]

couldnt have said it better my self lol 😆 talk about the cold hard truth lol

[@arindomudiare3898]

Handpicking opponents tailor made for his style sounds like Wilder and Fury you are describing here bruv

[@The_Final_Boss_Luka_Mora]

@@arindomudiare3898 First of all I'm not your ''bruv'', Secondly take a real hard look at without being spellbound by the repetitive Matchroom bs about it ''look at his reSuMe'', break it down and you'll realise it's pathetic littered with C level fighters novices and old men, Even AJ admitted he was conditioned his whole career to fight orthodox fighters and blamed Usyk for being a leftie southpaw for why he couldn't beat him. Beating 2 paper champions with a combined total of 0 defences to their name, doesn't make you a real champion. Charles Martin, Breazealle, Molina, Takum, Cornish, a one armed Dillian Whyte, a wlad that didn't train for 2 years after losing to Fury, a washed up 40 year old Povetkin, and washed up Pulev is not some great resume to shout home about. Especially when all those fights were on home soil with very little risk.

[@iam_dave9755]

Lol, how would you know what he ought to do if you don’t even know him in person, you’re just going off speculation and peoples opinion like they know anything for sure…

[@Fathervinyard]

@@The_Final_Boss_Luka_Mora charles martin is the second shortest reigning heavyweight champion ever by 85 days only bested by tony tuckers 67 days 🤣🤣 an elite win for aj though

[@drankyodrank]

Confidence fights: Otto Wallin, zhelia zhang, Ruiz trilogy, jarell miller, whyte rematch. The problem is this era is in phase 2 of its golden stage and the top contenders are on average more dangerous then when Joshua originally came to power.

[@TheKlawwGang888]

Well yeah? This is blatantly obvious, hence why they keep saying "brilliant AJ!" and "you're winning the rounds champ!" when he clearly isn't. This is clearly to keep his spirits up because he's prone to tilt when put under pressure, a terrible mindset to have. I feel his lack of confidence is directly linked to his excessive usage of social media.

[@rosieomelly600]

I don't think social media has anything to do with it. Honestly, he's not having fun anymore. Like it seems like he's just there. Mind, and body are there, his soul isn't. He got comfortable. Not saying he isn't a great fighter he definitely has the potential but like anything else....you got to WANT it.

[@ontherocks8712]

Overated- always has been.Retirement is his sensible option.He has made more money than he could spend.

[@farratheproducer-beatsinst6367]

First part absolutely, but il be honest, I think he’s been getting bashed up in sparring after the Ruiz fights, and he’s experiencing flashbacks , i feel this is what is stopping him being aggressive

[@ILMofC]

JOSHUA HAD...A "bully" mentality. When a bully is on the receiving end, the illusion of invincibility evaporates, leaving him doubting himself.

[@xn-triq7607]

Nah, he's never come across as "the bully" imo, he has always been calm and unconfident, almost shy and disbelieving in himself, that's not a bully mindset at all.

[@kiely4561]

bully? 😂 honestly man reading the comments from these youtube psychologists doesn't half make me chuckle

[@spencerjosey3417]

I’ve just watched an interview on Esnews with Robert Garcia and he’s got nothing but praise for AJ and says he never called aj mentally weak

[@elid377]

A guy who told AJ he is up 4-0 and thought he was winning after 8th round should not say one word. if AJ executed his plan it was a shitty one. How can you have your corner lying to you

[@_Damian_.]

I found it interesting Garcia was nowhere to be seen during all that post fight nonsense. Wasn't in the post fight press conference either.

[@camwells9726]

Yeah I thought the same , and he wasn’t mentioned in the press conference either .

[@Barney-ii1no]

got his pay check and left

[@TheMichaelseymour]

i dont mind agreeing with almost all of this ...but "if he is to fullfull his potential ???? ....the guy won olympic gold after a short amatuer career -and is a 2 time world champ - plus no shame losing to usyk ......why bash a man when he's down?....usyk did enough of that !

[@brianhanes5413]

Usyk actually uplifted AJ after their fight but I otherwise agree

[@andrekesarisingh2563]

I really like your analysis brilliant. Whilst others like Dominic Ingle think they can train AJ to beat Usyk ..completely the wrong angle.. forget that fight ..move on and rebuild.. great vid thanks!

[@sirdetmist3204]

I personally don't think AJ ever believed his own hype, I actually wonder if AJ has always lacked in self confidence and its just taken until now to show. He's never been particularly charismatic and I always got the sense he was hiding who he truly was and some fighters do that in different ways but with AJ I just wonder if he was mentally compartmentalising himself from what was going on, all this underdog stay humble nonsense, I saw it as a way to take pressure off himself and to devalue himself so he didn't feel like he had perform as well. AJ should have had his first title fight in late 2019 early 2020.

[@Romanus-]

I think he definitely had strong confidence till the Ruiz fight. That shattered his confidence and he never had gotten it back. The Usyk fights just did further damage

[@sirdetmist3204]

@@Romanus- Did he? I mean he never spoke like he did, there were often parts on fights were he didnt look very confident, he would look shaky, look at him before the Klitschko fight, you could see the anxiety in his eyes and the tension, when Fury fought Wlad there didnt seem to be a single tense muscle in his body.

[@sweetbwoy5905]

Great analysis as always. You set yourself apart from the others by your understanding of the human psychology of boxers & not just their fighting ability which until yourself your channel I don't believe most people really understood👊🏾

[@talkswithjordan1995]

Looking forward to seeing AJ’s rebuild, hopefully he sticks with Garcia and learns

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

He won’t learn as he doesn’t like being hit !

[@weallfollowmanutd]

I don't think a trainer at this point will change him. Brainwashed fighter. Spent too long listening to how good he is by trainers and his team

[@SamCork1]

Anthony Joshua needs Peter Fury. Perfect partnership.

[@ibrstellar1080]

I think Joey Gamache has great coaching skills and has experience with Heavyweights and there would be no conflict of interests like Peter Fury.

[@declanmckenna5111]

I'm not sure Joshua could cope mentally with Furys straight up no nonsense approach.

[@x2x3456]

I think AJ would benefit from the old school style of boxing - forget the branding, money, sport science, and just get back to basics both mentally and physically

[@deanod8303]

AJs melt down was him knowing he's no longer in control, the A side. And knowing he won't get the same respect. So tried to get respect the aggressive way

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Your assessment of AJ’s lack of self- belief is accurate. He is a talented boxer and he needs to work with Floyd Mayweather, before fighting again.

[@coreyboachie]

Hatman, I completely agree with you on his self-belief but the only thing I disagree with is that the klitschko fight knocked his confidence if anything I think it improved it as it showed to him that he can get absolutely decked but still get up and win. I also remember him saying at whyte vs chisora 2 that none of the heavyweights were on his level and this was obviously prior to the ruiz loss

[@robertwalters9652]

Joshua only employs yes men

[@mahadjama1731]

Maybe he should spend time with Chisora and figure out how to bring that fire back ,Chisora takes a loss and still comes back with more fire.

[@krisnaharrison8902]

People are over complicating things. Even at his best he cant beat usyk. Every fighter has one or two boogeymen who would beat them the majority of the time. Good management avoids the fighters from that scenario. I believe in reverse psychology in getting the best out of people especially weak minded people. When i was young my old man hated weakness. He saw it as an embarassment for a man to have this. When i was at school i was always fighting as we all do. When i got battered i would come home dejected turning up at the doorstep like a man whos spunked all his money in the bookies. My dad would get the belt out and tell me go back 2 moro and settle it. If u dont make sure you dont come back in my house. It would get me mad to the point that i wanted to kill my dad and bury him in suburbia, but it worked and now as an older man i respect what he did. Imagine my dad said dnt worry son ill take care of it or he said take a break from school for a day or two. I would have turned into a soft ass punk. Aj needs the harsh truth.

[@bezzyranx9839]

🎯🎯🎯Boom!!💯👌🏾

[@xn-triq7607]

He hasn't exposed anything, we could already see it in him, Joshua just hasn't got a fighter's spirit, he's an athletic specimen that lacks ferocity & instinct. How many time's have we heard it or said it ourselves "he's just not letting go, he's holding back, what's he waiting for" 🤷🏾‍♂️....... The definition of frustration is to be a Joshua supporter 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DavidGoldX]

He certainly does. We’ve seen that fighters spirit early in his career

[@ron_h8908]

I caught that same demeanor when I was hearing Robert Garcia's interviews. Didn't sound really confident, sounded like it depended on AJ. I think any trainer would have a similar response because clearly AJ has some issues that have nothing to do with who his trainer is. I know no trainer is training their fighter to just stand in the ring and not throw his or her hands. So that has to be something the fighter is seeing or feeling once they get in the ring. The couple of times that AJ was really throwing his hands, Usyk could only cover up because it was too much. So I questioned why AJ didn't do that more. I don't know if it's confidence or his gas tank, but Garcia obviously saw something and didn't want to throw his fighter under the bus in these interviews

[@kiely4561]

Simon Jordan really hasn't got a clue, a man that used to sell mobile phones for a living giving his opinion on a boxers psycholgy....do me a favour lol, the man has never taken a punch in his life even though ironically he has the face of someone who's crying out for one

[@zorrosp7483]

Peter fury should train AJ ... imagine that .

[@mcuk88]

A step down for Joshua is over due. He could fight journeymen like Wilder has done his whole career or fury after he got back from his layoff after not rematching wladmir. Aj would have to go through these warm up fights quickly though. They’d be more like exhibition fights. 😁

[@JonBernard41]

Ortiz is a journeyman? Who knew? UK Boxing, as an industry, mirrors Anthony Joshua; Fragile, shaky, a mental mess.

[@mcuk88]

Wilder hasn’t had 1-2 fights he’s had 45. They are mostly journeymen. Most fighters you can’t even click on and get a profile. Ortiz was his 40th fight. Have a look if you don’t believe me. Wilder will probably fight someone like Helenius next. Easy Pickings. Cheer up. You sound bitter 😁

[@jacktenrec472]

AJ needs to be coddled and reassured constantly like a little toddler, pretty pathetic

[@badtrekee4348]

AJ's belly is full. Too much money ruins fighters

[@jacktenrec472]

@@badtrekee4348 canelo

[@DavidGoldX]

That “toddler” would destroy you and pipe your mrs within minutes of meeting her if you even have one

[@RK_KNIGHT]

Usyk was never in trouble in the 9th. On playback none of the punches connected, Usyk was just being defensive. Garcia can chat after the fight but I never heard him say he must let his hands go during AJ could do with a joke fight, but he doesn’t need to take his foot of the pedal at this stage

[@BaseDaKIDTheHARDCORECasual]

There's absolutely NO chance AJ will be allowed to come back against Journeymen. DAZN won't let that happen with the deal he signed and the money he commands won't allow it to happen. Using Lewis is a false equivalent because at that time he wasn't the main man in the division and wasn't making the same kinda money so it was easier to step down the levels for the rebuild. AJ gonna have to at least be in there with fringe contenders or at least the familiar names that the public are aware of.

[@metalmania1442]

Blood hell the amount of excuses and mental gymnastics to pretend AJ is some elite fighter blaming it all on confidence for his obvious shortcomings. Even begging for him to fight bums and wait for him to age out fighters. AJ has no more rematch clauses, so now he has to work his way through the rankings to earn a fight with the top heavyweights.

[@arindomudiare3898]

Who's an elite fighter Wilder?🤣

[@Barney-ii1no]

the hype gravy train has ended, herne needs to find another big one to milk

[@greenearth14]

AJ would benefit most of all by retiring…he clearly enters his recent bouts for money and petrified of being embroiled in anything that resembles a fight, is so apparent I’m dumbfounded people cannot see it.

[@naeemislam1105]

you are dumb founded because you are an airhead. He is not done. Not close

[@ontherocks8712]

Oh I can mate.He has had it.Shot.Whatever he achieved in the past or could achieve in the future ( i dont see a win) he will be remembered for his tantrum in Saudi.

[@greenearth14]

@@ontherocks8712 too true

[@YoungTowser]

The psychological decline of Anthony Joshua also highlights how he's been viewed by (Re)Matchroom from the beginning - a marketing dream up there with Jordan, Beckham, Tiger Woods etc. Joshua was a wider project and this is a massive factor people seem to overlook when evaluating his career. It all has that ( obviously I dont know but...) tone of "You know how much this is worth Anthony??" but when the payday started meaning less, what can it actually mean to him? You've got him surrounded and managed by people who it meant everything, which is tragic since Anthony Joshua is actually a human being, let's not forget that. It goes beyond saying he's the cash cow. Theres a few who need to look themselves in the mirror and Anthony Joshua isn't actually one of them

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

1000000000000%. Will never beat Tyson couldn’t even lace his boots !

[@Gestr3482]

Damn, well I guess that's Garcia's first and last fight with AJ.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Wilders age is not too much of an issue since power is the last thing to go and power is all he got

[@simonbrandy9662]

I agree 💯 with everything Hatman said. Great video!

[@naseibonsu8120]

Hatman is talking 💯 facts! AJ's confidence is shot and definitely needs tune up fights to practice certain things on these opponents to get his confidence right! As for Hearn, it's clear that he wanted AJ right in there again because he had a dream of promoting an undisputed fight and cashing in that big dough but in the process he has damaged AJ further and now he is trying to milk the man and not really caring about the boys mental health. I believe that AJ chose the wrong trainers in garcia, garcia is a tremendous trainer but I don't believe he fits AJ's style as a fighter. Sugar Hill would've been perfect for him and had AJ listened to Lennox in the first place when Lennox suggested a change in trainer. He could've had him in his corner before fury got him and things could be looking very different today.

[@haydengarinduchesne9269]

What is this close to a knock out in round 9 talk ? Yes it was AJ’S best round and he did land some good shots , but he also missed a lot in that round also , I think that was his push for the knockout and when it didn’t happen I think physically and emotionally he was spent by then and uysk stepped up big time . Have to be honest though it wasn’t really close I gave AJ four rounds .

[@JRichard20]

Why not fight Ruiz for a decider? Yes it’s a gamble and Joshua would probably run a hundred miles from Ruiz in case of a loss, but why not use a Ruiz 3 fight for regaining confidence? I can’t think of a better way for him to get his confidence back than to go for a devastating KO against Ruiz. Then go from there.

[@tommartin7728]

It always seemed to me that McCracken was loathe to tell AJ anything he didn't want to hear, like AJ always had to be treated with kid gloves. I thought it was that AJ had to be the boss or he'd get pissed off, but maybe it was more a way to give him confidence. Anyway I think that Robert Garcia is going to struggle after AJ was used to a yes man coach for so long, whatever the reason.

[@1871kwame1]

😂😂👏🏾👏🏾yes man coach 😂😂😂

[@TheLeylander]

AJ only had 49 amateur fights and became IBF world heavyweight champion by his 15th pro fight he was rushed, he has the learning ability and the talent , but like any apprenticeship everybody needs more experience to get better.

[@naserihsan3759]

Exactly 💯

[@Shivam-ue6ur]

Tyson fury has 36 amateur fights

[@TheLeylander]

@@Shivam-ue6ur Yeah and Fury started boxing from age of 10 and AJ aged 18.

[@The_Final_Boss_Luka_Mora]

Usyk was actually 15 when he stared boxing and he didn’t turn pro until he was 26. He became undisputed after 15 fights at cruiserweight. Champ after 3 fights at heavyweight. He’s technically smaller, older, and has less pro experience than AJ. Stop making a victim out of robocop. Wilder also started boxing late in his 20's, but no one cares about how late he started the game.

[@TheLeylander]

@@stactionsmedia3318 I'm not saying he is elite , how can be when I commented on his lack of experience in amateur and pro fights , you obviously don't read properly.

[@truebxingfan1442]

If AJ smart, he will stay with Robert and go train with him in California. Go outisde of your confort zone JesusChrist and Tell Angel to stay in his lane witch means, as a co-trainer. I Just Cant believe that he was the main trainer during the fight. Garcia should have stepped in after the 10th.

[@clarencenelson7717]

A well-structured analysis that's pregnant will a lot of truth and food for thought. However, I draw the line in terms of retaining Robert Garcia. AJ should get rid of him forthwith. The strategy you laid out to build back AJ's confidence makes a lot of sense, and it has to be done in a step-by-step way. I have always said that Joshua should bury the hatchet and take on Lennox Lewis who is experience and has learned so much from the late Emanuel "Manny" Steward. AJ should take a leaf out of Wilder's book and take on a few no-hopers but don't specialize in them as he has. Joshua is capable but he must be prepared to listen and co-operate with his new trainer which will give believability and confidence and enhance his competitiveness to be champion again.

[@tuesday917]

I like your videos; you speak truth to power

[@camwells9726]

I actually didn’t think aj fought that bad , usyk is just a bad match up for him , sometimes you just meet a fighter that is too difficult for you , that is the reality , it happens.

[@alexzarifeh8848]

Ali was inspired by his faith so too Usyk! AJ not sure where to ground himself.

[@seebarry4068]

24:13 even fury after wilder 1 had some 🥫 fights. Built them up, sold them well, made good money, got some bonus ego. AJ could easily do the same.

[@sundayabolade1730]

Say this is trying to distance his self from AJ defeat. Not surprised he want the money. But for AJ this is the time to rebuild and start a new chapter of his boxing career. The first chapter is closed.

[@DanA-st2ed]

how are you gonna throw your fighter under the bus like that

[@L3xus857]

I agree with everything you said 1000%

[@TheLastDragon5]

Anthony Joshua could benefit from Teddy Atlas as a trainer. Teddy Atlas is skilled at psychological motivation.

[@benrobbo2902]

I actually agree. And I don't rate atlas loads

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

Andy Joshua GOAT of all time. Dont care what you say

[@ontherocks8712]

Teddy Atlas was scathing about AJ .If you havent seen it.

[@TheLastDragon5]

@@ontherocks8712 That may be exactly what AJ needs. AJ is surrounded by “Yes” men telling him he is winning and doing a great job when in fact, AJ is not

[@MckGroupEntertainment]

Brother you own my favourite boxing channel. ✊🏿💫 Love what you deliver

[@jkrowling8313]

Hatman there was a time when Anthony Joshua believed his own hype. Watch the IFL TV interview with Joshua after the Whyte fight, he is talking to Barry Hearn and he’s saying something like “I told you Barry this guy (Whyte who he’d previously lost to) will be remembered as the first guy that took me past 3 rounds” or something to that effect

[@Stu-The-Cue]

I was gutted after the Lionel Butler fight, I thought Lewis was finished. But by the time he beat Morrison who was WBO champion 2 years previous, I could see the confidence coming back into his game. This period was crucial to his future success and should serve as a lesson of how to rehabilitate fighters after crushing defeats

[@KINGVICTORV]

I really feel we all need to spam AJ socials with this video.. he needs to hear this for real 💯

[@davidchester429]

When he says "from what I'm hearing" It might be a none native English speaking thing. Or it might be a slip of the tongue. It might be that he thought AJ was more projecting confidence but garcia didn't believe it

[@wunwun8875]

HATMAN IS ON THE MONEY AS ALWAYS. His psychological analysis makes a lot more sense than anybody else's, that I have heard.

[@AfricanDigitalCreatives]

I also agree with what Teddy atlas said. When you are a fighter and get money you need to find something else to motivate you other than money. AJ secured the bag a long time ago. Does he actually know what motivates him or what he is fighting for when in the ring. That matters alot too. What drives his will at the moment

[@nuca5104]

That was JOBY CLAYTON not Rob McCracken yelling "brilliant AJ!" "Beauitful AJ"

[@AgentGreyFox]

AJ needs about 5 fights over 2 years to re-build, re-set and get his mindset right. I don't think he should drop Garcia now... Just settle it, fight more often and go through the division slowly. Then come back better

[@BD-hm3fb]

Would garcia leave his family and fighters to come to the uk fulltime? I dont see Aj going to america either I think if he is looking to stay in the uk then the best uk trainer is shane mcguain

[@Noboxingnogal]

You sure do love AJ, cant remember last time we seen a video about another boxer lool

[@mrmaestro1896]

His youtuber his job is to create content

[@youngmelo3717]

Aj has no chin he can’t be super aggressive dude goes Bambi legs off weak jabs lmao that bum goes full goofy every single time he gets touched 😂

[@boxingmaster2663]

british

[@castlebilliards8712]

@@boxingmaster2663 Nigerian

[@jonpark5203]

I agree that AJ hasn't got the right mindset and lacks the self belief and confidence to fully realise his full potential, but the issue is I don't think AJ truly knows what he wants, he is too easily influenced by everyone else in his corner, including Eddie hearn who is probably just interested more so in the money. I feel AJ is young enough still? To improve on his skill set and mindset, yes he should take the time out to recuperate, recharge and most importantly go inwards to work on himself, either way I wish him the best for his career.

[@ibrstellar1080]

I think Joey Gamache is a decent trainer for AJ as he seems to improve every fighter he trains and give him 4-5 fights with AJ and a lot of his basic mistakes would get eradicated and he has the power and dedication to turn it around but there needs to be a slow steady rebuild.

[@luked9201]

Is this trainer on AJs side here or was he around looking for a big pay check. Seems like AJ has been used here. Garcia has no experience dealing with a heavyweight let alone a heavyweight who doesn't know how to fight anymore!

[@panystavrinos9398]

Very informative video. When AJ fought pulev anybody could see he was gun shy. The old AJ would have blasted him out in a few rounds like vlad did years b4.

[@martinsmith8487]

Have a look at any Parker fight pre Joshua when he found out his brother had suffered a brain aneurysm whilst in training and had (sparred his brother) for Joshua compared to post. He was ultra safety first during that bout and ever since. Mindset !!!

[@michaelbrajko5739]

this is a great video sir. respect

[@undisputed1291]

Peter fury, obviously would LOVE to have AJ!, But he's a Fury!!, AJ needs to start to fight like a BIG MAN!! And be more fluid! I do believe that AJ, can become a dominant champion, but he needs the right trainer! Unfortunately Emanuel Stuart would have been perfect.😉👍

[@boxingbasics7015]

He was dominating but that ain't what the judges was saying those judges were terrible two of them were horrific in a way they scored that fight

[@robertjohnson2581]

AJ is beaten in his heart. His mind has followed and please quit making excuses for him. It won’t change the facts.

[@DavidGoldX]

You’re not very smart if you think he’s making excuses for AJ

[@robertjohnson2581]

@@DavidGoldX you think that what was said wasn't in defense of AJ? Your opinion is yours. I won't judge your intelligence.

[@DavidGoldX]

@@robertjohnson2581 saying AJ needs to rebuild his confidence is making excuses for him? You are dumb

[@juniorgrant1476]

I feel like feelings like this should be kept in private after a fighter goes through a big loss like this. Robert Garcia’s comments seems like he’s just adding more fuel to the fire. On the other side, his comments could do some good and kick a spark into AJ, who knows. Wish all the best.

[@bangmateo7481]

No we want the truth and validates what I always say about AJ that he is mentally weak.

[@samsonosun8568]

Disagree! Nothing wrong with being open and honest about your view on a fight even if your opinion doesn’t favour. All this tip toeing around AJ is what got him where he is, too many yes men.

[@bangmateo7481]

@@stactionsmedia3318 100%

[@wujmt5154]

I just thought Aj gassed(again) i thought he was doing ok.Better than the first fight.Points wise ,for me up until the 9th he was in the fight.He unloaded a load of punches in around the 9th.He just ran out of steam.Usyk is an absolute gem btw.What a fighter👍

[@rainmanmainplan4421]

Constructive criticism is always good if your dealing with someone that is very understanding and rational. But if garcia is replaced then it would be a very bad move. I'll rather have someone that wants the best out of me dee down than someone that just massages my ego and tell me what I want to hear.

[@Jamac007]

Depending on the person, some people draw power from an inflated ego by others, some draw power from doubt and negativity and some draw power from the plain truth.

[@rainmanmainplan4421]

@@Jamac007 I think it just comes down to the individual

[@whiz3787]

AJ is such a natural talent that I’m halfway tempted to think he can come-back just thru talent alone…but he is beaten. He is defeated. He is scared. He has lost the eye of the tiger and NO trainer will get it back for him. I just don’t think he ever will even though I want him to. For this reason, retirement makes sense. No reason to fight if your not going to fight anymore

[@DavidGoldX]

Joshua still beats the majority of heavyweights out there plus he showed improvements in the last Usyk fight. He improved mentally more than he has been in recent fights. I can see him regaining his full confidence back if he’s moved the right way. I’d like to see him retire for other reasons

[@adinkraartscollective]

This is what happens when you hire mercenary trainers. No loyalty. Garcia sounds as though he was not in the gym with AJ prior to the fight or with him during. Or he had not done his homework on Usyk. Ridiculous comments.

[@kingoflvgos4707]

"...the fighters who go on to be the greatest and the most successful tend to be the ones who are tethering on the brink of delusion..."--- HatmanStrikesBack. Hmmnn, interesting, Mr.Psychologist. "Fighters" like who? Joe Louis? Jack Johnson? Muhammad Ali? Mike Tyson? Max Baer? George Foreman? Lennox Lewis? Wladimir Klitschko? Because all these fighters (minus Louis and Lewis) tasted more defeats than Anthony Joshua, even though Joshua reached the pinnacle of the Heavyweight division FASTER than all the afore mentioned names. So, no matter how great they thought themselves to be (according to you) ---in their “delusion of grandeur"--- they all tasted the canvas multiple times. What makes a man is not how many times he falls, but how many times he can pick himself up and achieve greatness again.

[@bricktop2090]

Joshua weakness was exposed when he had the 2nd fight with Ruiz" running away for 12 rounds dropping Mud"

[@erelpc]

It looked to me like he was engaged in a fight for 12 rounds. He just figured out that the bulldozer style isn't going to work against a shorter tank who outweighs him by about 2 or 3 stone, so better to keep it long. If you want to see the definition of running, watch some of Erislandy Lara's fights and Fury vs Klitschko.

[@bricktop2090]

@@erelpc It looked to me that he was afraid of getting hit on his chin again"

[@erelpc]

@@bricktop2090 Oh right

[@Airyed]

This exactly why that Angel Fernandez guy needs to be sacked

[@Romanus-]

Yep he needed to gone years ago

[@farcry123x]

Yep both the Usyk fights proved he's a yesman same with Garcia saying he was winning the fight

[@JackGallagher2014]

This is why Hatman is the best breaks everything down to a T

[@JohnDoe-jj4yq]

🧢

[@DanielDarts82]

Did you Watch the KZbin Boxing event on DAZN? It was actually really good and a Very good Standard of boxing (for what I was expecting) apart from the main event. The pro boxer embarrassed himself.

[@seandonoghue2347]

If that guy was a pro boxer, he ain't any more. That was embarrassing. Turning side on and wondering why he's getting hit in the back of the head, then turning away and wondering why he's taking kidney shots. That kid was sad.

[@DanielDarts82]

@@seandonoghue2347 I really thought (stupidly) that being Mexican he would of been Half decent. But no he was Bad 🤣

[@seandonoghue2347]

@@DanielDarts82 oh he was no Mexican style boxer. Haha. More like a Microsoft style boxer.

[@joeallenboxing]

I'm not getting it from Garcia... Garcia told Joshua he was winning after all the rounds he lost. Aj needs a harder trainer that will almost constantly bust his balls. I see that a mile away.

[@cannabiscove]

Tryna keep his confidence up

[@rebellion7463]

With a tough trainer it'll either make you or break you, i think AJ'll break under that pressure.

[@justinneill5003]

If García thinks they were on the verge of winning the fight in R9, he needs to replay it in slo-mo and watch more closely. I thought the same until I did that. Hardly any of AJ’s punches landed on target, Usyk slipped nearly all of them or took them on his glove. It looked good because Joshua was laying into him and Usyk unusually stayed in front of him against the ropes, and AJ probably deserved the round for his aggression, but he didn’t really put a dent in Usyk. In fact, watching it back, you could almost think it was a role-a-dope tactic, especially considering what followed immediately afterwards in round 10. And about that meltdown… actually I agree with Simon Jordan for once, I believe AJ’s bubble burst in that fight. The difference with Ruiz is that he knew he’d made an obvious mistake, that he was the better boxer, and knew exactly what to do in the rematch against a slow-footed opponent with short arms and no movement. In this case, it WAS the rematch, his career was at stake, there was no prospect of putting it right in a third fight, and even if there was, there was no obvious mistake to put right; after two defeats it had become clear that he had finally met his match.

[@steveb9527]

Should of gone to the Kronk Gym. Needs a tough guy in his corner not a yes man. Not like he cant afford the best.

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

He had the best but overeater fighter not mentally strong enough

[@MrSandalwood]

Go back to the dillian whyte fight that was the AJ I loved he,, loved fucking people up...he had vengeance in his fists that night

[@bezzyranx9839]

I think he needs Lennox in his team tbh it’s a shame AJ doesn’t like him, that’s the guy who could give him the most game!!🤔💯💯💯👌🏾

[@NoName-od2qj]

@@MrSandalwood that’s the problem. Ever since the Ruiz fight aj hasn’t been like he was in the Whyte fight.

[@AlTarif]

@@MrSandalwood Difference is he was fighting Dillian Whyte who is nowhere near Usyk's level.

[@etherjoe505]

Wow that's a hell of an interview huh. In a way you could say, AJ was competitive through 9 rounds with Usyk. So I actually take this as encouraging for AJ's future. If he can get his mental game situated -- stay with Robert Garcia who is going to give it to him straight. Could actually be the start of an exciting new chapter in AJ's career !! He's developing the talent and has a better team if he gets himself on board.

[@ontherocks8712]

Can you tell me in what way was AJ in the fight ? Im beginning to think i watched a different fight.

[@Beinspiredmusic]

I totally agree with you on this 👌

[@Khorpedon]

Agreed. By the second Usyk fight there was no bubble.

[@farleymarly2575]

AJ does need to lose the yes men. All the guys telling him your winning I was like dam those yes men are just ruining him. I wonder if they said your behind he might of went for it. But telling him he's winning was a bad idea

[@lennoxmate4064]

People forget that Lennox Lewis v Lionel Butler was a WBC final eliminator. Butler was the number 1 contender. He was coming off a winning streak of 17 straight KO’s. Including a 1 round KO of Tony Tubbs, who only the year before many felt got robbed v Riddick Bowe. Straight after the Butler loss he beat Bruce Seldon. Butler was considered to be an EXTREMELY dangerous threat to Lewis. Unfortunately he had substance abuse issues and wasn’t very disciplined. He showed up overweight v Lewis and only had three rounds in him. Lewis took him out in the 5th. Yes Lewis did look gunshy though. I saw the confidence returning in the Morrison fight. Especially in the 4th, 5th and 6th rounds. Lewis started showboating and started dominating Morrison on the inside. Then of course he had the confidence to go to war v Mercer. The McCall rematch completely restored him. It was unusual and bizarre but before McCall started behaving strangely, Lewis was hitting him with some great punches.

[@blaisetenkeu8101]

Very insightful as always Hatman.. Love your work 👏

[@MrJayc1980]

These videos are so well researched, and very insightful 👏🏻

[@i1mz]

As you’ve mentioned numerous times, AJ is suffering because of poor development in the pro game. They rushed him to Championship level when he was still green. Should’ve had at least another 10 fights before fighting for a belt.

[@pjdunnit6753]

To whom? Journeymen cabdrivers, or dangerous gatekeepers cable of chinning AJ......Same result in my opinion, will never be a GOAT.

[@MrAdmvp]

Garcia has come out in a video saying he never said these quotes

[@riccardoverde4683]

although this is true, i think psychology can be overstated. It's skills that pay the bills- and who knows if pyschology simply follows technical ability (somewhat). For me, AJ has reached the level in whihc he comes off second best, ie elite level. A little like ricky hatton say. Aj seems flaky mentally, Ricky hatton didn't. But result is same.

[@fusion454]

Very true

[@jasonallen9144]

The thing with wilder is he was humiliated by his own reaction to the Fury defeat and then he went and lost again by knockout. He really has to do a job on Helenius now because he’s under some serious pressure.

[@degenerate8228]

The funny thing is at least wilder humiliated himself after the fight outside the ring. Aj humiliated himself inside the ring.

[@mmafan9518]

AJs ego is to big but his confidence is really low, he quit in the ruiz fight and honestly I don't think he will ever get any better from here out.

[@ontherocks8712]

Agree.Retirement his only sensible option.

[@Fathervinyard]

there was an interview from a few years back where garcia said wilder would ko aj and he looked as if he 100% believed it lol shows how much confidence garcia had in aj another yes man basically wich is a shame for aj lol