Who Is Anthony Joshua’s New Trainer Ben Davison? Is He the Former Tyson Fury Coach?

In a few days, a grand fight at the widely popular Wembley Stadium will take its course. On it, for the main event, roots an ambitious former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua against underdog interim IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. For Joshua, the fight is as crucial as it gets. But under whose tutelage does he train for it?

‘AJ’, the man of the hour, has been on the rise yet again. Last year, in the three fights he undertook, he excelled in all of them. However, the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card marked an upheaval in his training camp. What was the change? A shift of trainers. For his Otto Wallin fight, he brought in Ben Davison.

Meet Ben Davison, Anthony Joshua’s coach

Ben Davison, born on November 29, 1992, is a highly respected British boxing coach known for working with some of the sport’s top athletes. He first rose to prominence in 2018, when he helped Tyson Fury shed over 100 pounds and secure a dramatic draw against Deontay Wilder. Since then, Davison has built a reputation for coaching world champions like Josh Taylor and Leigh Wood.

Now, Davison is in Anthony Joshua’s corner as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face ‘Dynamite’ Dubois. Joshua teamed up with Davison after working with various trainers and found that Davison’s approach—enhancing a fighter’s natural strengths rather than overhauling their style—aligned with his needs. 

Davison encourages Joshua to lean into his explosive power and body type, focusing on maximizing his knockout potential. As Joshua gears up for his September 21st bout, he remains confident in his new partnership with Davison, crediting their chemistry and shared vision for success.

Who is Anthony Joshua’s former coach?

Anthony Joshua’s former coach is Rob McCracken, a long-time mentor who trained Joshua throughout his amateur career and into his rise as a professional. McCracken guided ‘AJ’ to major successes, including his Olympic gold medal in 2012 and multiple world heavyweight titles. However, after Joshua’s first defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021, he parted ways with McCracken, surprising many in the boxing world given their long-standing relationship.

Following the split, Joshua briefly worked with renowned trainer Robert Garcia for the rematch against Usyk. He later teamed up with Derrick James for fights against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius. Most recently, Joshua has been training with Ben Davison, who has worked with him for his bouts against Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou—and will work with him for the upcoming fight against Daniel Dubois.

Where does Anthony Joshua train?

Anthony Joshua trains at BXR, a high-end boxing gym and fitness center located in Marylebone, London. Opened in 2017, BXR was endorsed by Joshua himself and offers state-of-the-art facilities for both boxing and strength conditioning. Designed to help members “train like a champion,” BXR features professional boxing rings, advanced training equipment, and pay-to-train studios, focusing on boxing skills, strength, and cardio.

Joshua’s rigorous training routine combines old-school and modern techniques. He incorporates outdoor running, fasted cardio, and altitude training to simulate fight conditions. Alongside gym-based strength work like deadlifts and TRX rows, Joshua uses unique exercises such as sandpit training for agility and neck harnesses for punch resistance.

BXR’s head boxing coach, Gary Logan, guides members through the intricacies of boxing, making the gym a go-to spot for those looking to follow in Joshua’s footsteps while receiving world-class training and support.

That being said, Anthony Joshua seems to be under the right mentorship to bring home the IBF heavyweight title and potentially set up bigger fights. However, the question is, how long will this partnership with Davison last?