He suggested that while he is enduring some ‘tough sparring’, McCracken is the only one offering advice – which is why the Brit went to America recently. 

Joshua, whose record stands at 24-2 went to learn more and bring vital information back – and he is not ruling out the addition of another experienced coach.

“I said, “Rob, look, I got to go out there and I’ve got to find a new coach to work with and learn from as well’,” Joshua continued.

“I’m not basing myself in the states. I’m a UK resident, I’m not living out in the states.

“So, to find a new coach must mean I train 11 months, 10 months out of the year and for me, I’m not going out to the states to live and find a new coach.

“I might go out there. I’m probably going to shoot out there again and do some training.

“Rob’s in Lithuania or something like that or Siberia, like so I’ve got to find other ways to keep myself busy.”