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Joshua Exonerates Coach Over Defeat To Ruiz Jr

Anthony Joshua has launched an impassioned defence of his trainer, Rob McCracken, following the criticism that followed his stunning knockout defeat to Andy Ruiz in June.Joshua insisted he never considered replacing McCracken, who will once again be in his corner for the 30-year-old’s rematch in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

McCracken’s tactics were heavily criticised by former world champion Lennox Lewis among others, while the trainer’s admission that he allowed Joshua to fight on despite fearing he was concussed also drew criticism.

But Joshua, who has had McCracken by his