Ben Davison will elevate Anthony Joshua to the top of the heavyweight category, according to Derek Chisora. Almost six months after he teamed up with his new trainer, the Watford powerhouse has looked incredible.
Before Davison’s commanding stoppage victory over Otto Wallin in December, AJ began working with him.
It was a far better performance than his two previous outings under former head coach Derrick James—against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
Joshua has been under fire for being unduly cautious in a number of his recent fights, but since joining forces with Davison, the British fighter appears to have rediscovering his competitive spirit.
Joshua and Wallin teamed up again to help Joshua destroy Francis Ngannou in the second round after Joshua had defeated Wallin.
Having said that, Usyk, the gold medalist and undisputed cruiserweight champion, is currently the finest heavyweight in the world based on his past performances and present records.
“He started at heavyweight and quickly established himself. With one more bout, he can establish himself as the greatest fighter in the world, pound for pound, and create history for Ukraine.”
Chisora is also certain that Joshua defeats Tyler Fury in this iteration.
Simon Jordan acknowledges that Spencer Oliver has become a “national treasure” again but labels him a “sycophant bumkisser” for admiring Anthony Joshua.
If it’s made, I’ll always choose AJ over Fury, Chisora declared.
“He’s a friend, and we went to the same amateur club, but his power will be too much for Fury, he’d have so much ferociousness saved for that fight, and you must remember that Ben Davison knows Tyson Fury very well, so I think AJ [wins].”
Joshua may have the opportunity to prove himself against whoever raises their hand if the loser of Usyk and Fury’s first undisputed match on May 18 accepts a step-aside fee.
Fury’s US promoter, Bob Arum, has made hints that this could take precedence over an expedited rematch.
“The Public Investment Fund, the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority, is a sovereign wealth fund, so there is always a chance [of a step-aside] when they put up the money. They can have a tremendous influence on the fighters, and maybe if Fury is successful, they can make it worthwhile for Usyk to step aside to allow a Joshua fight to happen this year,” Arum told Sky Sports.
