Don Charles Claims Joshua's Jab is No Longer Effective

Don Charles, the trainer of Daniel Dubois, expressed concerns that Anthony Joshua has lost a significant aspect of his boxing style, specifically his jab, ahead of his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury. Charles noted that Joshua, now 37, has become apprehensive and lost his physicality since his unexpected defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.

He stated that Joshua's jab, which was once a powerful weapon, has been diminished to a probing tool. The fight between Joshua and Fury is scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, marking the end of their decade-long rivalry.

Despite both fighters being in the twilight of their careers, ticket demand has been high, with over 500,000 fans queuing for tickets, although only 80,000 were available. The ring walk is planned for 1am to accommodate American audiences, with Fury anticipated to start as the favorite.

Joshua, however, remains confident and spoke about embracing pressure during the launch of Under Armour’s HeatGear and ColdGear baselayers.