Who was the greatest fighter turned trainer?

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 20 Sep 2005, 17:39

I think of guys like buddy mcgirt, but i dont know about as many trainers as boxers, so what trainers of today or any decade, were the best boxers?

theone · Post by **theone** » 20 Sep 2005, 17:58

i thinks most trainers more were fighters at one time but most werent that good.

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 20 Sep 2005, 18:22

buddy mcgirt was a pretty solid fighter.

tiredoldngrey · Post by **tiredoldngrey** » 20 Sep 2005, 18:26

How about Jack Blackburn, who trained Joe Louis? Jackie McCoy was 36-10 as a pro.

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 20 Sep 2005, 20:17

Jack Blackburn, George Benton, Johnny Coulon, Freddy Roach, Mushy Callahan were all champions or contenders who became highly regarded trainers.

thunderfromdownunder · Post by **thunderfromdownunder** » 20 Sep 2005, 21:16

jeff fenech done a good job with people like darchinyan, green and the hussien bros

dws · Post by **dws** » 20 Sep 2005, 23:01

I think Jack Dempsey may have trained some fighters but that may have been more for moral support or publicity for the fighter.I remember reading he was in Max Baer's corner when he fought Louis and almost had to push Baer out he was so terrified of Louis,Dempsey was disgusted with Baer's fear and wanted to belt him.

tiredoldngrey · Post by **tiredoldngrey** » 21 Sep 2005, 00:01

Alberto Davila, former bantam titlist, was doing pretty well training some fighters a few years back.

barry · Post by **barry** » 21 Sep 2005, 03:52

Jack Blackburn gets my vote! He was a lightweight who fought and beat light heavyweights and several heavyweights and not just the every day grade c variety, he beat some of the best!