Moses Itauma will remain with Ben Davison for January comeback, Frank Warren says
Promoter Frank Warren has told Playbook Boxing that Moses Itauma will remain with trainer Ben Davison for his scheduled January return, despite criticism of Davison following Itauma’s August title defeat to Filip Hrgovic.
Moses Itauma will remain with trainer Ben Davison for his next fight, promoter Frank Warren has told Playbook Boxing. The 21-year-old is set to return in January, and Warren said the decision to stick with Davison follows conversations within the camp. Davison faced criticism after Itauma’s maiden world title fight in August, when Itauma looked strong early but tired as the contest progressed, ultimately suffering a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Filip Hrgovic.
Warren: 'He’s staying with Ben and the team'
Frank Warren told Playbook Boxing that Moses Itauma will continue working with Ben Davison as he prepares for his January comeback. Warren said: "There has been a conversation, and the proof will be in the pudding. He’s staying with Ben and the team. That’s where he is at. You’ve got to judge him now on his results, which is what we’ll do." Warren framed the choice as one to judge by Itauma’s future performances rather than by an immediate reaction to the August defeat.
Davison criticised after Itauma tires in maiden world title bid
Itauma set to return in January amid talk of trainer switch
Boxing News reports that Itauma is scheduled to return to action in January. The prospect of a comeback had prompted speculation among fans about whether he would seek a new coach after the Hrgovic loss. Warren’s comments to Playbook Boxing indicate the promoter and camp have decided to keep Itauma with Davison while awaiting results from the boxer’s next outings.
Davison now working with Wardley and Joshua alongside Itauma
Boxing News notes that Davison’s stable now includes Fabio Wardley and Anthony Joshua in addition to Itauma. The report says Wardley is due to face Daniel Dubois in a WBO heavyweight title rematch “next week,” and that Joshua has returned to Davison ahead of his December bout with Tyson Fury. Warren referenced Joshua’s return when defending the decision to keep Davison on Itauma’s team, saying: “AJ is back with Ben for his next fight, and there is a reason for that.”