It was originally assumed that Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) will use the services of trainer Ben Davison for only one fight with Otto Wallin, but there are many signs that the Briton will train with him further. AJ is pleased to work together with the young coach, under whose guidance he is now preparing for the fight with Francis Ngannou (0-1, 0 KO).
“Ben and I hit it off because he didn’t try to change my fighting style,” Joshua said. “There was a stage in my career when I wanted to change my style, box more carefully, behind the left straight, move more, not be so aggressive, control the pace of the fight.”
“But Ben told me this: it doesn’t suit your body type! You’re fucking huge, explosive, you need to get in the ring and knock out!” - said the two-time world heavyweight champion.
The fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is scheduled for March 8 in Riyadh. Its winner will likely fight for the Royal Division championships against the best of the Fury-Usyk pairing.
