Booth To Train Price - Confirmed

[keithmoonhangover]

What do you think? Good choice?

[lefty]

I think so. I wonder if he'll help Haye prepare for Fury then in terms of sparring.

[leforge]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

[the golden vision]

David Price joins up with Adam Booth

David Haye's trainer takes control of another British heavyweight

BRITISH and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price has officially hooked up with London-based trainer Adam Booth in an attempt to rebuild his career and climb the heavyweight ladder.

The move comes following back-to-back defeats to American Tony Thompson, and Price believes he has now found the man to unlock his undoubted potential.

“It's a fresh start,” he said. “I can leave behind what has happened but know that I've learnt from it. I've got the passion back now and am looking forward to getting in shape and putting a few things right.

“To begin with I contacted a handful of world-class trainers and asked Adam if I could have a chat and perhaps get some advice. When I first turned pro I was signed by Hayemaker and only left because of the television situation at the time. Adam pointed me in the right direction after that – and advised me to go with Frank Maloney – and I've always valued his opinion. So, after a brief chat, I brought up the idea of him possibly training me and we decided to have a meeting. I assumed he wanted to see what kind of frame of mind I was in.

“We did a few sessions together just to see how it would work, and he then agreed to train me. I was made up about that because I know Adam is very selective when it comes to choosing fighters to work with.

“I've got a good feeling about this move, and truly believe Adam is the man to bring out my true potential.”

Always an admirer of Price's rangy skills, Booth, though selective, liked the idea of taking another British heavyweight towards the sport's greatest prize.

“I've always seen massive potential in David and have always been interested in working with him on a full-time basis,” said Booth. “In addition to being a talented fighter, he's also a very nice guy and
someone who is good for the gym and good for me. I like his personality and I like what he stands for.

“But he's also much more than a nice guy. He's a big heavyweight, standing at six-foot-eight, and he punches harder than anyone I've ever taken on the pads. David has enough power in his right hand to knock out anybody in the heavyweight division. Now we need to add other things to his game to enable him to land his shots and once again feel comfortable in the ring.”

Of course, Price's physical attributes have never been in question. A former 2008 Olympic bronze medallist, the Liverpudlian ripped through each of the heavyweights he encountered during the formative stages of his pro career. But then came Tony Thompson. And now the rebuilding
job begins.

“The mental side of the game is a big issue for me, and that's something Adam spends a lot of time thinking about and working on,” added Price. “Even just sitting down and having a chat with him, I can tell we share a lot of the same ideas about the sport and about life. We've both got the same outlook, and this should make it very easy to gel. He has helped me get a few things off my chest recently, which has made me feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders. It's a good feeling.

“Also, going with Adam means I'll be working alongside other top-class fighters like David Haye and Andy Lee, and I'll benefit from all the sparring partners that get brought over during training camps. This kind of world-class sparring can only bring out the best in me.

“Ultimately, I know I've made the right choice and I know this move will take me to that next level.”

[JimStone]

As someone who firmly believes that Price's biggest problem is his seeming inability to relax come fight night, I doubt there's a better man in the country than the Dark Lord to get David's head in gear. All the best to them both.

[TopGun]

Interesting choice. They worked together before and I actually thought David performed better when he left Booth...but that may be because he was starting out. Booth is a good coach nobody can deny.

[keithmoonhangover]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

I honestly think the best thing for Price would be to have two or three low-key fights in America. Fighting someone like Zack Page would do him the world of good. Get a couple of distance fights under his belt and then come back and fight Chisora next year.

[lefty]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

I honestly think the best thing for Price would be to have two or three low-key fights in America. Fighting someone like Zack Page would do him the world of good. Get a couple of distance fights under his belt and then come back and fight Chisora next year.

He's already knocked Page out haha.

[Karl Jade]

Brilliant decision.

[jameswilson]

Is this a managerial as well as a training link up? I'm on the train home hence won't be reading a that on my mobile.

[keithmoonhangover]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

I honestly think the best thing for Price would be to have two or three low-key fights in America. Fighting someone like Zack Page would do him the world of good. Get a couple of distance fights under his belt and then come back and fight Chisora next year.

He's already knocked Page out haha.

Oh no he hasn't!

[JimStone]

Is this a managerial as well as a training link up? I'm on the train home hence won't be reading a that on my mobile.

The article doesn't say either way.

[palooka]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

I honestly think the best thing for Price would be to have two or three low-key fights in America. Fighting someone like Zack Page would do him the world of good. Get a couple of distance fights under his belt and then come back and fight Chisora next year.

He's already knocked Page out haha.

You said you were going to leave the drugs alone

[lefty]

Good move I wonder who he be promoted by?

I honestly think the best thing for Price would be to have two or three low-key fights in America. Fighting someone like Zack Page would do him the world of good. Get a couple of distance fights under his belt and then come back and fight Chisora next year.

He's already knocked Page out haha.

You said you were going to leave the drugs alone[/quote]

I need to clearly.

[broomy7s]

Staying in Britain, this was the best move he could've hoped for imo.

[MightyWarrior]

Great move, plus Booth is well used to working with punchers who don't have the sturdiest of chins.

[jamesmcdonnell]

As someone who firmly believes that Price's biggest problem is his seeming inability to relax come fight night, I doubt there's a better man in the country than the Dark Lord to get David's head in gear. All the best to them both.

Precisely my thoughts, he needs a trainer who can loosen him up and get him to relax, and to work on his defence more, which Booth has shown himself to be adept at.

I think booth is quite a calm character, he's always looked very good with his instructions in the corner, and gives sound advice.

I doubt Haye is ever going to be as relaxed as Haye, but it can't hurt.

[tear up]

Great news still think he has what it take s to go the top

[n1ebf]

I think so. I wonder if he'll help Haye prepare for Fury then in terms of sparring.

what gives you that idea? oh yeah, I suppose he is a massive tall heavyweight, good thinking

[lefty]

I think so. I wonder if he'll help Haye prepare for Fury then in terms of sparring.

what gives you that idea? oh yeah, I suppose he is a massive tall heavyweight, good thinking

I sense sarcasm.

[SteveDow]

Awesome decision. Was gutted for Price with the way the Thompsonfights went but have always thought he had the tools to make it to the top. He needs careful management and training now. Should steer clear of Del Boy this year and get a couple of low profile fights first to ease his way back in, preferably against someone who will give him rounds.

[DIRT SUGAR]

Great guy, great role model, lots of tools, but in the pro game it's about toughness physically and even when I watched Price in his early fights against average opposition there just seemed to be an air of fragility about him when put under pressure and the run he was on prior to Thompson was against pretty low-key opposition that made him look good. No man's unbeatable but two really comprehensive defeats against an over-40 Tony Thompson a heavyweight champion doth not make, plus he's 30 now, not 24-25 and I just think he's not got the steel in him to do it, for all his size and power, and being a nice guy has zilch to do with being a heavyweight champion sadly. Maybe Booth can get more out of him, but he's got his work cut out, but crucially, so does Price. Anyone half-decent heavyweight now knows once they can get past that right hand they've a chance.

[n1ebf]

I think so. I wonder if he'll help Haye prepare for Fury then in terms of sparring.

what gives you that idea? oh yeah, I suppose he is a massive tall heavyweight, good thinking

I sense sarcasm.

couldn't help it, you dropped your left hand for that one and I was in. lol

I wonder if Booth has still got them stilt-things they used for Valuev, they could come in handy...

[thatllbeme]

price v sprott on the haye v fury card would be ideal

[n1ebf]

Great guy, great role model, lots of tools, but in the pro game it's about toughness physically and even when I watched Price in his early fights against average opposition there just seemed to be an air of fragility about him when put under pressure and the run he was on prior to Thompson was against pretty low-key opposition that made him look good. No man's unbeatable but two really comprehensive defeats against an over-40 Tony Thompson a heavyweight champion doth not make, plus he's 30 now, not 24-25 and I just think he's not got the steel in him to do it, for all his size and power, and being a nice guy has zilch to do with being a heavyweight champion sadly. Maybe Booth can get more out of him, but he's got his work cut out, but crucially, so does Price. Anyone half-decent heavyweight now knows once they can get past that right hand they've a chance.

I agree with pretty much everything u said apart from the bit in bold. 40 this, 40 that. You'd think everybody over 40 was on a zimmer the way some people talk. There's no disgrace in a novice pro getting clipped by a wiley old tough boxer like Thompson. It's just one of them things that can happen.