ANTHONY JOSHUA supports Ben Whittaker, despite Tyson Fury being his trainer.
Team GB's Olympic-silver-winning light-heavyweight ace has signed pro deals with AJ’s 258 management brand, Sky Sports, and Sky Sports.
Ben Whittaker won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2021
The 24-year-old has made a deal with Sugar Hill Steward, Gypsy King's American mastermind coach. It was a surprise.
Joshua supports his stablemate, but he is still willing to follow his great footsteps and make amateur medals real money.
The 2012 gold winner, former WBA, IBF, and WBO champ stated: "Ben's a truly special talent with an amazing amateur pedigree.
"He had to make some difficult decisions while he was turning professional, but now he is here.
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"Managed by 258 Management, the best team in boxing, I believe he is ready set the world on fire with his talent.
"Everyone should be ready for a unique journey. Ben is the future PPV superstar.
Whittaker could have trained with Joshua, 32 years old, in his new Loughborough gym or cherrypicked any UK coach from the country.
He explained that Steward, the nephew of Kronk legend Emanuel Steward, was what convinced him.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYHe stated, "I wanted to be different and grew-up with that Kronk fashion.
"Hit and don’t get hit” is the motto of amateur sports, but I want Sugar to be the man to bring in knockouts.
Whittaker will continue to work with Joby Clayton, his uncle and coach for amateurs, going forward.
