Anthony Joshua’s coach, Ben Davison, says Daniel Dubois will rapidly uncover that it’s a mistake to start out “launching punches” proper off the bat on Saturday night time. Ben states that if any of AJ’s opponents take that aggressive method instantly, they may wind up like Francis Ngannou.
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Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) knocked out the 37-year-old former UFC champion Ngannou within the second spherical final March. Nonetheless, Ngannou (0-2) had solely fought as soon as as a professional earlier than that match, and he was unworthy of preventing a top-tier-level heavyweight.
Ngannou regarded completely clueless within the ring, inexplicably altering stances to southpaw and instantly getting clocked by Joshua.
That circus struggle ought to by no means have been sanctioned within the first place, and surprisingly, Ben Davison is utilizing it for example of what’s going to occur to IBF heavyweight champion Dubois or any fighter who dares use that method towards Joshua.
“If anybody thinks they will simply are available and begin launching punches at AJ, they are going to in a short time discover out, like Francis Ngannou did,” mentioned Ben Davison together with his warning about what might occur to Dubois or different fighters in the event that they struggle aggressively towards Joshua.
It clearly received’t be good for Ben Davison if Dubois begins off quick and knocks Joshua out within the early rounds on Saturday night time. Joshua would doubtless fireplace Davison quickly afterward after which search for the following taste of the week to rebuild him.
It doesn’t matter who coaches Joshua; he’s a sinking ship, and nobody can repair him. Joshua’s issues are too extreme for a brand new coach as a result of it contain age, ring put on, weak chin, poor stamina, and insecurity.
“Now, I imagine he’s the most effective heavyweight on this planet,” mentioned Eddie Hearn through the remaining press convention about Joshua. “It’s going to be a tremendous night time and historical past will probably be made by this man [Joshua].”
It will likely be attention-grabbing to take heed to Eddie Hearn’s speech on Saturday night time if Dubois knocks out Joshua. Will or not it’s the previous ‘Errors had been made’ speech by Hearn?
“I imagine Daniel Dubois will cement his legacy in boxing,” mentioned Frank Warren.
