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Who actually is training Joshua? The reason I ask is this week in the build up to the fight, i've seen Hearn say how Joshua had to get off from the open workout to head up to Sheffield to finish up his training. I mean there's been rumours before but is McCracken actually training AJ and Sim's is basically just a front man?

Maybe he's just sparring in Sheffield? I always thought Tibbs but I hadn't the rumours about McCracken.

Stuarty30 wrote:Maybe he's just sparring in Sheffield? I always thought Tibbs but I hadn't the rumours about McCracken.

Yeah Barry Hearn let slip in an interview that McCracken is involved in Joshua's training. Seems a strange set up.

Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

Rexob wrote:Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

glad it isn't just me who thought that

Rexob wrote:Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

I've said this before but every time he gives an interview it seems like he has about 12 brain cells and even one of those is on the blink. Doesn't seem the sharpest tool in the box.

I've heard plenty of rumours that McCracken is AJ's unofficial trainer.

All I know is, if I was looking to build Joshua in the way that Matchroom is, I would not entrust Simms with the job.

Boxerbeetle wrote:I've heard plenty of rumours that McCracken is AJ's unofficial trainer.

All I know is, if I was looking to build Joshua in the way that Matchroom is, I would not entrust Simms with the job.

Wouldn't surprise me.

Simms has worked the corner with McCraken so they clearly know eachother well and it makes sense to have a base nearer home rather than relocating fully to Sheffield

Not the 1st time ive heard the McCracken rumours either

He trains in Sheffield most of the time. It's not even a secret.

Top top trainer McCracken.

He's worked wonders with Team GB

Counter-puncher wrote:

Rexob wrote:Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

glad it isn't just me who thought that

i agree

McCracken trains him Simms is just a front!

lefty wrote:

Rexob wrote:Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

I've said this before but every time he gives an interview it seems like he has about 12 brain cells and even one of those is on the blink. Doesn't seem the sharpest tool in the box.

Floyd Senior (orthodox only) and Roger are both good on the pads but I doubt either of em will be joining Mensa anytime soon.

Stuarty30 wrote:

lefty wrote:

Rexob wrote:Simms looks shite on the pads with boxers?

I've said this before but every time he gives an interview it seems like he has about 12 brain cells and even one of those is on the blink. Doesn't seem the sharpest tool in the box.

Floyd Senior (orthodox only) and Roger are both good on the pads but I doubt either of em will be joining Mensa anytime soon.

Lol fairpoint.

I think their both punch drunk more than being thick?

PredatorHayds wrote:Top top trainer McCracken.

He's worked wonders with Team GB

Which there lies the problem.

Rexob wrote:I think their both punch drunk more than being thick?

Yeah possibly. All that crack they've smoked won't have helped either...

And dirty hoes.

Rexob wrote:And dirty hoes.

Crack hoes

The Insider wrote:

PredatorHayds wrote:Top top trainer McCracken.

He's worked wonders with Team GB

Which there lies the problem.

McCracken train s froch and he is a pro

So why all the secrecy over Joshua

He's a multi millionaire ffs, can't the big prick pay for a coach and use facilities that aren't directly funded by the taxpayer (Department for Media, Culture+Sport) and the Lottery which is supposed to contribute to amateur sport not pay for this dickheads red snakeskin fight shorts.

nb - i don't really give a sh*t. Or maybe i do? I'm just a bitter jealous man these days, why can't Stormzy rap me an intro before i make my toast in the morning

arlovski wrote:He's a multi millionaire ffs, can't the big prick pay for a coach and use facilities that aren't directly funded by the taxpayer (Department for Media, Culture+Sport) and the Lottery which is supposed to contribute to amateur sport not pay for this dickheads red snakeskin fight shorts.

nb - i don't really give a sh*t. Or maybe i do? I'm just a bitter jealous man these days, why can't Stormzy rap me an intro before i make my toast in the morning

Do you think McCracken is not getting paid ?

Starboxer wrote:

The Insider wrote:

PredatorHayds wrote:Top top trainer McCracken.

He's worked wonders with Team GB

Which there lies the problem.

McCracken train s froch and he is a pro

So why all the secrecy over Joshua

The AIBA changed the rules.

Oh I see


This. Looks dodgey