Fabio Wardley defends Moses Itauma coach after major setback against Filip Hrgovic

Fabio Wardley vehemently defended his coach Ben Davison following Moses Itauma's unfortunate defeat to Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena. Itauma, a 21-year-old, appeared visibly exhausted in the ninth round and was forced to retire via a ten-count from the corner. This marked his first loss since entering the ring, having reached the final eight as the second-youngest ever world heavyweight champion.

The loss has sparked criticism towards Davison and his team, raising questions about their preparation and training methods. However, Wardley dismissed the backlash as "delusional" and expressed his confidence that Itauma will bounce back and prove his worth once again. He further emphasized his trust in Davison, stating that they have been working together for years and have witnessed each other's resilience and determination in the ring.

Queensberry promoter Frank Warren also defended Davison, acknowledging the increased scrutiny faced by trainers involved in high-profile fights, but confirmed that there will be discussions on improving fight management strategies moving forward.