Ben Davison, the trainer of Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua , has admitted that something went wrong before the boxer took on Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Recall that Anthony Joshua faced his fourth and most challenging professional loss in September, suffering a defeat at the hands of Dubois. This fight represented a significant opportunity for the former unified heavyweight champion, as he aimed to reclaim his status and become a three-time world champion.
However, the bout did not unfold as anticipated; it ended in a disheartening fashion for Joshua, who was knocked down twice in the early rounds. Ultimately, the fight ended in the fifth round when the referee stopped the contest, marking a devastating setback in Joshua’s career. Daniel Dubois, the reigning IBF world champion, delivered a performance that many are calling the best of his career.
The young British puncher has experienced a rollercoaster journey in the boxing world, with notable ups and downs. Despite past defeats to formidable opponents like Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk, he has also secured impressive victories against fighters such as Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. In the wake of Joshua’s defeat, his trainer, Ben Davison, told talkSPORT Boxing, what led to AJ’s defeat to Dubois.
Davison acknowledged that there were underlying issues leading up to the match that, in retrospect, could have been addressed more effectively. He said, “We know that amongst ourselves we know.
