Dave Coldwell..... Some turnaround

[Jeff Thomas]

I came across this spiteful post a few moments ago, didn't half make me laugh.

Shows how fast boxing can change.

This was posted on Doghouse just after Rhodes had lost the 'cross roads' fight with Gary Lockett-

The Chubby Pundit wrote:

'Gotta wonder what the future holds for Dave Coldwell ...

He made a big thing about he'd turn Ryan Rhodes round and getting him winning titles again. That hasn't happened. Ryan did better than most thought, buyt Lockett still won that fight - no question.

His best prospect, Kell Brook, has f**ked off on holiday with his mates three stone overweight BEFORE he goes. The kid has obviously got a serious problem. What's Coldwell doing about it?

He hasn't got any kids coming through, he's just living off what he can pinch from Wincobank, selling em a load of rubbish about allegedly and ITV exposure. But just how much credibility does he have left? Who's gonna listen to a guy with no success as a trainer and a terrible pro record - worse still, as a pro he was ridiculed for being terrfied before fights and liable to chuck himself on the floor at the first sign of a punch coming his way.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=23870

But the final nail in the coffin must be the humiliation of having Dean Powell take over in the corner fo the Lockett fight, sidelining Coldwell to nothing better than head bucket-carrier!

If i was him i'd be seriously wondering about what happens next ...#

What a turnaround.Apparently Buncey is doing an article on him in this months boxing monthly. He who laughs last- well done Dave

[curtis wood]

daves one of the best trainers out there good hes now getting his props ryans never looked as good the proofs in the pudding your always gunna get haters im just finding that out myself!

[Jeff Thomas]

Funny thing the internet seems to bring out the worst in people. When I grew up every boxer deserved respect, since someone invented these bastard internet forums everyone seems happy to slag each other off. Last thing any fan wants to read is two professionals slating each other, hanging out their dirt laundry,- leave that for the MMA forums.

Dave has proved himself to be a fine trainer. The job he's done with Rhodes is just fantastic. Anyone who can turn the guy who my pal Lee Blundell basically pummeled- into a fine European champion, deserves massive kudos.

Curtis even a perfect fighting machine like Floyd Mayweather gets abuse- you either let it piss you off or you don't.

This is class though, something I found that I really liked........

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

This is an extract from something called the Sorbonne speech and I think it applies really well to fighters. ha ha and forums.

[Deserter]

your always gunna get haters im just finding that out myself!

Sorry to hear that Curtis - you've earned massive respect from all true fans of boxing with what you've achieved so far and the great attitude you've had in doing so. I think this inspirational quote from former US President Theodore Roosevelt sums up your situation:

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

[Deserter]

That is just plain freaky Jeff. Ah well, shows the quote must mean something if we both thought it was relevant

[Jeff Thomas]

That is just plain freaky Jeff. Ah well, shows the quote must mean something if we both thought it was relevant

D You stalking me pal?

[curtis wood]

love that quote cheers guys!

[idle talk]

ive seen Dave work his magic, he seems to have an answer for everything and the best possible one at that!! Great coach!! Keep up the good work Curtis.

[martin_g91]

People in this game have short memories. Who's to say in another 12 months he won't be getting slatted again, none of that is important.

What IS important is people having a pop at ex boxers. What ever they did or didn't do...they got in there. Not enough respect for that is shown in some of the comments made by people who clearly never have.

[jizzle]

People in this game have short memories. Who's to say in another 12 months he won't be getting slatted again, none of that is important.

What IS important is people having a pop at ex boxers. What ever they did or didn't do...they got in there. Not enough respect for that is shown in some of the comments made by people who clearly never have.

What part of 'payment' do you not understand?

[martin_g91]

People in this game have short memories. Who's to say in another 12 months he won't be getting slatted again, none of that is important.

What IS important is people having a pop at ex boxers. What ever they did or didn't do...they got in there. Not enough respect for that is shown in some of the comments made by people who clearly never have.

What part of 'payment' do you not understand?

What ?

[Gazmac81]

you could get it tatooed on your BAck mate

love that quote cheers guys!

[emma]

Ive never had a problem with Dave. when I met him he seemed a nice enough guy to me. Im glad hes proved the haters wrong and is doing alright for himself. well done dave!

[Jeff Thomas]

Ive never had a problem with Dave. when I met him he seemed a nice enough guy to me. Im glad hes proved the haters wrong and is doing alright for himself. well done dave!

Boxingbabe01?

[Chris W 1982]

Met Dave during the build up for Dodson/Smith and he came across really well.

Enjoyed some detailed conversation with him in anticipation of the grudge derby.

Top man and I hope he continues to prosper

[housesecond]

There's a lot of tossers on this internet thingy.

[emma]

Ive never had a problem with Dave. when I met him he seemed a nice enough guy to me. Im glad hes proved the haters wrong and is doing alright for himself. well done dave!

Boxingbabe01?

[Jeff Thomas]

Ive never had a problem with Dave. when I met him he seemed a nice enough guy to me. Im glad hes proved the haters wrong and is doing alright for himself. well done dave!

Boxingbabe01?

Where have you been Emma? And also are you really a female? I was told on ESB that you were actually a bloke? Not too bothered either way like but seems you've been around forever,

[SexySouthPaw]

Getting people knocking you all the time just motivates people even more,in boxing results are what counts and it all seems to be happening for DC Sheffield is a hotbed for boxing talent,always has been.Gotta say well done to Dave for bringing Rhodes back and pushing Curtis forward too.

[emma]

Boxingbabe01?

Where have you been Emma? And also are you really a female? I was told on ESB that you were actually a bloke? Not too bothered either way like but seems you've been around forever,

Yes i am really a female. If you are unsure ask ian mcneilly he knows as does kell brook and some other boxers/trainers.

[Wake up call]

Dave is one of the soundest men in boxing and a quality trainer.

[rhino222]

good trainer, good guy, good luck !!

[The Law]

good trainer, good guy, good luck !!

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Dave is one of the nicest guys in the sport and a gentleman in the truest sense of the word.

[slider]

Dave is a top guy. He breaths and lives for boxing.

[ERIC GUY]

I like Dave, always willing to chat, and he is on facebook more than me!!