Anthony Joshua has reunited with trainer Ben Davison for his heavyweight grudge match against Tyson Fury in Cardiff this December. Davison previously guided Fury during his comeback, including the first Deontay Wilder fight in 2018, and has also worked with Joshua, Fabio Wardley, and Moses Itauma. Joshua recently employed trainers from Oleksandr Usyk's camp, including Iegor Golub, but has now brought Davison back as head trainer.
Promoter Eddie Hearn insists the move isn't specifically to target Fury, noting Joshua maintained links with Davison behind the scenes during recent camps. "Ben's a great trainer... AJ just felt it would be a good addition to the camp," Hearn told Sky Sports News. Since parting with long-time trainer Rob McCracken, Joshua has worked with Robert Garcia, Derrick James, and Usyk's team, but Hearn denies the corner is unsettled.
Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson expressed surprise at the reunion, citing recent criticism of Davison's work with other fighters. Nelson noted Fury and his brother Shane called Davison a "traitor" during a chance encounter. The fight represents the first time Davison will be in the opposite corner to Fury.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing