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Hey guys I was just wondering what you thought about Johnathon Banks as Wlad Klitschko's trainer.
I will always miss the voice of Emanuel Steward between rounds of the fighter's he has trained over the years...but do you consider Banks to be a good trainer? Able to calm his fighter and/or wake him up, if needed, as Steward could do so well?
For example, If Wlad attempts something unusual and/or stupid from his perspective in a future fight (like pushing out his chin, or entering a pure slug-fest with a banger) will Banks be able to talk Wlad back down to his game plan?

Thanks :)

I think Wlad is disciplined and finally understands the style that will make him most effective. Therefore, he doesn't really need a trainer for any major strategic advice or focusing. He is what he is.

I think that when a good boxer who is talented and experienced get to this level (Hopkins, Klit,May) it doesn't really matter who their trainer is....

They just need someone to organise their fitness training and routine...l

Banks is not an elite trainer, but he is more qualified to continue Steward's training routine than most other trainers would be.

reggaereggae wrote:I think that when a good boxer who is talented and experienced get to this level (Hopkins, Klit,May) it doesn't really matter who their trainer is....

They just need someone to organise their fitness training and routine...l

Also their mitts workout is quite impressive.

Cool, thanks for the opinions on Banks

Lackeos wrote:Banks is not an elite trainer, but he is more qualified to continue Steward's training routine than most other trainers would be.

Banks has trained many years under Steward too. he will probably replicate the Trainings he received with Steward with wlad.

It is still early days on Banks but I reckon he could go along way when he calls time on his fighting career as he has been mentored well by Emmanuel Steward and Javon Hill.

Do they spar?

hulkmaniac wrote:Do they spar?

You'd assume so. Pretty elite sparring partner

As good as Wlad is.I can not complain about Banks as a trainer.
I would like to see some other fighters under him and see how they improve.
It is too early to make an accurate report of his skills as a trainer.

Banks lost against damn Seth Mitchell... Wlad could hire me as a trainer, im cheaper.

I thought he did a great job telling him what to do in that fight but in all honesty I think Wlad has learned more from Stewart and really doesn't need anyone

PsychoGamerTwo wrote:Banks lost against damn Seth Mitchell... Wlad could hire me as a trainer, im cheaper.

freddie roach lost 13 fights
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer

manny steward never fought professionally.

BAD INTENTIONS wrote:I think Wlad is disciplined and finally understands the style that will make him most effective. Therefore, he doesn't really need a trainer for any major strategic advice or focusing. He is what he is.

Agreed, Wlad is a veteran and seasoned enough, at this point, to know exactly what he needs to do for his preparation and his execution of his game plans. Banks was also trained by Emmanuel Steward, so they both understand the style and teachings of their late mentor. I don't thin that Wlad necessarily needs Banks, but it's always advantageous to have someone outside of the ring and looking at the fight from a different perspective than what Wlad is...

To quote Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince from his smash song "SummerTime"

"""If it ain't broke, then don't try to fix it......DONT TRY TO FIX Iiiiiiit"""

PsychoGamerTwo wrote:Banks lost against damn Seth Mitchell... Wlad could hire me as a trainer, im cheaper.

WTF? What does that have to do with being a trainer?

Awesome feedback, thanks guys.
It's odd to have an active fighter as a trainer, isn't it? Or maybe it hasn't always been that way?

My father finally watched the Klitschko - Pulev fight On Demand. Funny, he's now a Wlad fan :)

PsychoGamerTwo wrote:Banks lost against damn Seth Mitchell... Wlad could hire me as a trainer, im cheaper.

So I guess Wlad should get the #1 heavyweight in the world to be his trainer? It's too bad that he already is that guy. Should he get someone who is X-0 against Seth Mitchell to be his trainer, like Chris Arreola? Or does he just need to hire an undefeated fighter like Tyson Fury to train him? Would Roger Mayweather beat Seth Mitchell if they fought? Perhaps Roger Mayweather vs Seth Mitchell should be an eliminator, and the winner gets to train Wlad. I can actually think of a fighter right off the top of my head who beat Seth Mitchell, and that fighter is Johnathon Banks. OMG, WLAD SHOULD HIRE JOHNATHON BANKS TO BE HIS TRAINER!

Lackeos wrote:

PsychoGamerTwo wrote:Banks lost against damn Seth Mitchell... Wlad could hire me as a trainer, im cheaper.

So I guess Wlad should get the #1 heavyweight in the world to be his trainer? It's too bad that he already is that guy. Should he get someone who is X-0 against Seth Mitchell to be his trainer, like Chris Arreola? Or does he just need to hire an undefeated fighter like Tyson Fury to train him? Would Roger Mayweather beat Seth Mitchell if they fought? Perhaps Roger Mayweather vs Seth Mitchell should be an eliminator, and the winner gets to train Wlad. I can actually think of a fighter right off the top of my head who beat Seth Mitchell, and that fighter is Johnathon Banks. OMG, WLAD SHOULD HIRE JOHNATHON BANKS TO BE HIS TRAINER!

I actually got a headache when I read PsychoGamer's post.

Jonathan Banks as a protégé of Manny Steward is the perfect trainer for Wladimir.

They've been working together for nearly ten years now. I imagine Banks knows Wladimir as well as anybody.

Seems like he's doing a good job to me.

Wlad is going to be Wlad, no trainer is going to make him better or worse

hulkmaniac wrote:Wlad is going to be Wlad, no trainer is going to make him better or worse

seems that was proven wrong at least once.

hulkmaniac wrote:Wlad is going to be Wlad, no trainer is going to make him better or worse

well he certainly improved under Steward but I think at 38 years old his style is pretty much set.