Virgil Hunter wants to train Kovalev.

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  1. Cubs 7

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    Will Kovalev humble himself and accept the offer?
    If he does accept the offer, can he listen to Virgil and be coachable?
     
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    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    And John David Jackson wants to move to Ward's camp!?
    You really can't make this up lol. Maybe Main Event will merge with Roc Nation.

    Joking aside, I think it will be refreshing to change coach as it seems the Kov camp is in turmoil. Not sure if Hunter is the perfect coach though.
     
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    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What veteran fighter has Hunter ever improved?
     
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    A trainer can only do so much. He can't fight for his fighters. His fighters lost not because of Hunter, but because their opponents were better than them.
    Naseem Hamed got a schooling from Barrera while under Stewart's tutelage.
    Andy Lee got ktfo by Chavez Jr of all people under Stewart's tutelage.
    Kermit Cintron got massacred by Antonio Margarito while Stewart was in his corner.
     
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    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Hunter could teach Kovalev how to cheat, land low blows, headbutt, elbows, hold, wrestle and most important how to buy the judges, referee and boxing commission.

    However, Hunter did not improve Fonfara or Khan...............
     
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    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Without fouling would've probably been another close decision.

    Or an SD because Weisfeld is not on the take
     
  7. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Virgil taught Khan how to clinch. Hahah
    I remember the commentators the first few fights with Virgil in Khans corner commending him on making Khan less vulnerable in fights now he knows how to grab them after he gets in trouble.
     
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    ...Why the **** would Kovalev want to go to Hunter?
     
  9. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He needs to dump JDJ regardless. He showed mary any backing or support for Kova in the buildup or after the fight. What a snake.
    Don Turner too
     
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    alexland student of the sweet science Full Member

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    yep--the brief post-fight interview with JDJ made me want to puke.
     
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    Hope not. He's trouble. Was jettisoned from Sanchez and his relationship with Jackson has fell apart. Clearly a loose canon.
     
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    Flamazide Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Yeah, but we have heard that Kovalev is difficult to train before. Even if he gets rid of JDJ it may not matter much at all. Kov has already had two of the best trainers in boxing. Hehe, maybe he'll go to Freddie Roach next
     
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    Don Turner before the fight "Andre Ward is an average boxer"
    Turner after the fight "Kovalev is just a puncher"

    I'm starting to suspect Kov's team left the presser because Team Ward was about to expose JDJ giving them information regarding Kov's camp. I reckon they had a mini fallout just before Xmas, JDJ offered his services to Team Ward for XXX amount, give up plenty of information regarded the camp in the process and than to make up with Kovalev shortly afterwards due to his demands not being met.
     
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    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    JDJ may be overrated anyway.

    Don't Turner needs to retire

    Roach can't help Kova

    Lomachenko ?
    Atlas? Jk