Ben Davison downplays Tyson Fury’s 'traitor' comment ahead of fight

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Ben Davison downplays Tyson Fury’s 'traitor' comment ahead of fight
Summary

Ahead of the anticipated super-fight on December 11, Anthony Joshua's coach Ben Davison addressed Tyson Fury's recent comment labeling him a 'traitor'. Davison, who previously coached Fury before moving to Joshua, described Fury's remark as 'tongue-in-cheek'. He emphasized that his relationship with both fighters is professional and rooted in mutual respect. Davison has reunited with Joshua following recent fights, including a knockout victory over Kristian Prenga in July. As the buildup to the Fury vs. Joshua bout intensifies, Davison stated there is no conflict of interest in his training.

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  • •Ben Davison starts coaching Anthony Joshua again for the Fury fight.
  • •Tyson Fury playfully called Davison a 'traitor' at a press conference.
  • •Joshua and Davison previously parted ways after a loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024.
  • •Fury vs. Joshua is scheduled for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
  • •Davison maintains a professional relationship with both fighters.
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Ben Davison, who previously coached Fury, has begun a second stint with ‘AJ’ ahead of the heavyweights’ super-fight

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