Norman (28-1, 22 KOs) lost his WBO welterweight title to Devin Haney in November, getting dropped en route to a unanimous decision defeat in Saudi Arabia.

Previously trained by his father, "The Assassin" Norman has now handed the coaching keys to his career to the renowned Ronnie Shields ahead of his fight Saturday against Josh Wagner (19-2, 10 KOs).

The 10-round bout will serve as the co-main event to a Top Rank on DAZN show headlined by the rematch between Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

"Brian and I hit it off right away. He liked the way we trained and how I showed him different things that we can work on to improve his game. He loved it, and here we are now," Shields told The Ring.

"The most important thing we're working on is defense. When I looked at the Haney fight, I saw things that I know can help him with, so I brought it up and showed what we should be doing. He catches on very quickly and has enjoyed the feedback. We worked on it every day, in addition to the offense, and I think he's going to be so much better than he was before.”

Norman, The Ring’s No. 2-ranked welterweight, isn’t the only notable fighter seeking the Midas touch from Shields. Errol Spence Jr. is also training with Shields for the first time ahead of his comeback fight against Tim Tszyu in July.

Throughout his career, Shields has trained the likes of Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker, Vernon Forrest, Arturo Gatti, Jermall Charlo, and many others.

Shields has a positive outlook for the 25-year-old Georgia native Norman, owner of The Ring’s 2025 Knockout of the Year, following his vicious third-round stoppage of Jin Sasaki in June.

Norman recently said he's coming into the fight with Wagner equipped with multiple game plans and isn't solely focused on a knockout.

“My pops was doing his thing, but I feel that I needed a more experienced coach,” said Norman. “Ronnie gives me a whole lot of game from what he's seen from the legendary fighters he's worked with. I’m a fast learner. He’s calmed me down by being smooth and slow, yet smooth and fast at the same time.”

Shields said Norman’s demeanor reminds him of Holyfield and how “The Real Deal” wanted to soak in as much knowledge as possible.

“There's no doubt that he can touch new ceilings and reach new heights,” said Shields. “Brian wants to learn everything, and that's what I love about him. He always wants to improve and learn the next thing, and sometimes I have to slow him down to move with the process. But we’re well ahead of schedule.”