British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has reunited with former Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison as preparations gather momentum for his highly anticipated showdown with the Gypsy King on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Joshua's decision represents a return to a familiar working relationship with Davison, who previously trained the former two-time world heavyweight champion before they parted ways following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois.

During their previous partnership, Joshua recorded victories over Otto Wallin and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou before suffering the damaging loss to Dubois.

The 36-year-old subsequently worked with Oleksandr Usyk's training camp ahead of his fights against Jake Paul and Kristian Prenga. However, he has now opted to bring Davison back into his corner as he prepares for another major test in the heavyweight division.

Davison also brings valuable experience from his previous association with Joshua's upcoming opponent, having trained Fury for five fights.

Their partnership included Fury's memorable 2018 draw against Deontay Wilder, following the British heavyweight's return to professional boxing after an extended absence.

Davison's return to Joshua's camp has consequently attracted attention because of his familiarity with Fury's fighting style, strengths and weaknesses.

Despite the growing interest surrounding Davison's decision to work with Joshua, Fury has dismissed suggestions that the move could create tension between him and his former trainer.

Speaking in an interview with Michelle Joy Phelps, the former heavyweight champion jokingly described Davison as a "traitor" but made it clear that he had no personal issues with his decision to join Joshua's camp.

Fury acknowledged that Davison had professional and family responsibilities and was entitled to make decisions in his own interest.

"It does not mean anything to me. I wish Ben all the best. Ben's got a wife and kids to feed, so Ben needs to do what's right for him, not what's right for me, because God knows I will be doing what is right for me," Fury said.

"I won't be thinking about Ben Davison anyway."

The Gypsy King also praised Davison's qualities as a boxing trainer, describing him as a capable coach and expressing satisfaction with their previous working relationship.

"Ben is a good trainer, and I wish him all the best. I do not have any hard feelings towards Ben for training AJ; it's a job at the end of the day," he added.

"Ben and I had a good time together. We're still friendly. I think it's a good idea for AJ to train with Ben anyway. Ben is a good guy, fun guy to be around, good pad man and all that stuff."

With Joshua now reunited with a trainer who understands Fury's boxing approach, attention will focus on how the renewed partnership develops ahead of their December 11 encounter.

The reunion could prove significant in Joshua's preparations, particularly given Davison's previous experience working with the Gypsy King, as both British heavyweights prepare for one of the most anticipated fights in boxing.