Cheetham, who has known Hammond since he was 14, said the split was unfortunate but they had different ideas on how the boxer should prepare for the Olympic trials.
“It’s very disappointing that we couldn’t agree but Cameron has chosen his path.
“It was pretty tough at first but I’ve come to terms with it now but the academy wishes him all the best,” he said.
Hammond said he was going to Canberra for four weeks to train but wouldn’t be able to work at the same time.
“I decided to stay and train myself where I have work, and family and can still earn money,” he said.
“You need money to travel and live.”
“We’ve had a few disagreements and it’s sad that this has happened but maybe we can work things out in the future,” Hammond said.
He said there was the potential to travel to Tamworth to work with another coach and fight there but continue his personal training at home.
“I don’t want to leave here.
“I want to stay as long as possible,” he said.
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