AJ's new trainer....

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  1. Notepad12

    Notepad12 Active Member Full Member

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    Anthony Joshua will have new elite trainer Derrick James in his corner against Jermaine Franklin after being confirmed as his boxing coach.

    Thoughts on Derrick? Any good? Is elite as they say?
     
    Notepad12, Feb 8, 2023
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  2. One more round

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    He will need to be elite to get AJ mentally firing again.
     
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  3. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It is said that he trained Jermell Charlo and Errol Spence Jr. So, he must be a good trainer.
     
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  4. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    You can’t train a Glass Jaw. None of this matters.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Feb 8, 2023
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  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Very good trainer
     
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  6. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    For all the **** that AJ gets, he's still a top 5 HW. He has the physical tools, he just needs to level up his mental game.
     
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  7. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Derrick is a pupil of the late great Curtis Cokes. He's making a name for himself for sure. As for him training AJ ?
    I think most of AJ's problems are mental not physical. Can Derrick solve these? We'll see
     
    C.J., Feb 8, 2023
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    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Derrick won't be telling AJ he is "brilliant" no matter what.
     
    WhataRock, Feb 8, 2023
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