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Leigh Wood given message by trainer Ben Davison after controversial stoppage

Davison has been criticised for throwing in the towel to end Wood’s fight against Mauricio Lara

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Leigh Wood's trainer criticised for throwing in towel to stop Mauricio Lara fight

Leigh Wood was looking to defend his featherweight title against Mauricio Lara in Nottingham but his coach, Ben Davison, threw in the towel after the Brit was knocked down

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Controversial Leigh Wood stoppage was the right call

Home favourite Wood was caught flush with a Mauricio Lara left hook in Nottingham and relinquished his featherweight world title when the towel was thrown in

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Tyson Fury's ex-coach offers tactical advice to Anthony Joshua for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

Ben Davison, who trains undisputed world champions like Devin Haney and Josh Taylor, has offered his two cents on what Joshua needs to do in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022

Ben Davison "laughing off" criticism over coaching methods after Josh Taylor win

The divisive boxing coach is known for training Josh Taylor and Tyson Fury, but has come under fire from fans and other coaches for certain aspects of his approach

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2022

Conlan brothers troll Leigh Wood's coach over comments made after Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

Michael Conlan and Leigh Wood clash for the WBA world featherweight title in Nottingham on March 12

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Tyson Fury's ex-coach suggests game plan for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight

Ben Davison coached Fury to his stunning return from 400lb to fighting for the world heavyweight title, and is now working with world champions like Leigh Wood, Devin Haney and Josh Taylor

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Ben Davison stands by “lazy” comments towards British coaches despite backlash

Davison slammed other boxing coaches in the UK as "lazy" during a BBC interview recently, and has said that he won't be backing down on his stance despite sparking fierce backlash

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Michael Conlan vs Leigh Wood press conference: 10 of the best quotes from Belfast event

"Sitting at 11 or 12 o'clock at night with the new WBA world featherweight champion and a nice big f*** you to everyone else."

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2022