According to Ben Davison, Anthony Joshua's former trainer, the boxer is making a smart decision by scheduling a tune-up fight before his highly anticipated match against Tyson Fury. Joshua is set to face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, and Davison believes this warm-up fight will help ensure Joshua's body is ready for the big fight later this year. Davison noted that Joshua typically keeps his injuries private and that taking a tune-up fight will allow him to gauge his physical condition before facing Fury.
The trainer, who has worked with both boxers, praised Joshua's ability to cope with pressure and injuries, saying he has always dealt with them silently and without complaint. While Davison did not predict the outcome of the Joshua-Fury fight, he acknowledged that both boxers are capable of winning and that their approach to the fight will be crucial. He also highlighted the similarities between the two boxers, saying they are both good guys at heart, but have approached the sport of boxing in different ways.