“Tony Bellew SLAMS Anthony Joshua’s Corner: The Shocking Mistake That Cost Him the Fight – and Why Ben Davison’s Advice Backfired!”

Tony Bellew, a former professional boxer, offered detailed criticism of the advice Anthony Joshua received from his trainer, Ben Davison, during Joshua’s knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois. Bellew expressed that Joshua’s corner mishandled key moments of the fight, leading to his downfall.

One of Bellew’s primary concerns was the tactical error of encouraging Joshua to throw an uppercut with his lead arm low, which left him exposed to Dubois’ powerful shots. This advice, Bellew said, was a fundamental mistake in boxing and something that fighters learn to avoid early in their careers. He described it as “amateur-level boxing” and argued that it led to Joshua’s vulnerability, especially after being knocked down earlier in the fight.

Bellew also reflected on Joshua’s performance after the knockdown in the first round. He felt Joshua never fully recovered and struggled to find his rhythm. Bellew highlighted that Dubois’ confidence grew throughout the bout, which was fueled by his early knockdown of Joshua. Instead of pressing aggressively, Bellew advised that Joshua should have taken a more measured approach, particularly by staying cautious of Dubois’ right hand and pushing the fight into the later rounds where Dubois may have begun to tire.

Despite his criticism, Bellew acknowledged that Davison is generally a good coach, but in this particular fight, the advice given at crucial moments was ill-suited to the situation. This defeat halted Joshua’s momentum after a series of wins, with a potential rematch against Dubois being discussed.