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Who was the greatest fighter turned trainer?
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 17:39
by Rory McCloskey
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?
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 17:58
by theone
i thinks most trainers more were fighters at one time but most werent that good.
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 18:22
by Rory McCloskey
buddy mcgirt was a pretty solid fighter.
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 18:26
by tiredoldngrey
How about Jack Blackburn, who trained Joe Louis? Jackie McCoy was 36-10 as a pro.
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 20:17
by enrique
Jack Blackburn, George Benton, Johnny Coulon, Freddy Roach, Mushy Callahan were all champions or contenders who became highly regarded trainers.
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 21:16
by thunderfromdownunder
jeff fenech done a good job with people like darchinyan, green and the hussien bros
Posted: 20 Sep 2005, 23:01
by dws
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.
Posted: 21 Sep 2005, 00:01
by tiredoldngrey
Alberto Davila, former bantam titlist, was doing pretty well training some fighters a few years back.
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Posted: 21 Sep 2005, 03:52
by barry
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!