Khan Training Camp Philippines/Dallas/LA : Good Or Bad?

Depends on the fighter at hand, Khan seems better off away from home comforts but at same time LA is far different to Philippines. He still be getting the same advice,work and nutrition but mentally he may not enjoy the day to day life there. Plus Pacquiao's last camp there was ruined by weather and he had to learn to swim because couldn't do roadwork.

The trip from there to Dallas could be major downfall, it may upset the patterns Khan likes in training. Traveling tires the body and mind so it cannot be a good thing.

This will test Amir's mind body and soul. Far from Ideal that's for sure.

 

Roach has told Manny numerous times he doesn't like training him out there. Tbh as much as Roach needs Manny and Manny needs Roach i find this disrespectful of Manny to drag Freddie over to a country like Philippines knowing Freddie's health isn't greatest.

He obviously has his reasons for training there but i think it's a decision of the heart and not the mind. Clearly it's not best place to train for facilities and other aspects that are important in preparation for a bout.

I cannot see Khan liking it, he will just have to get on with it for now. I think if Ariza,Khan,Roach and Pacquiao were at table and they had to vote where to train i would think that it be a 3 to 1 vote in favor of LA.

 

If Khan loses, which I doubt he will, he loses, it won't be because the no 1 boxing trainer in the world took him to the Philippines.

 

I think Khan needs Freddie all the time, he can't be having bits and pieces that's no good to him, Khan relies on Freddie getting into his mind and drilling him over and over on moves.

I think if he was only getting a small amount of time with Roach then you couldn't find me a better man to take the reigns. Brother Naazim is similar in terms of repetition of moves and also tactically breaking down fights, as well as a man he can humble Khan a bit and use his wisdom to guide Khan to victory.

Obviously Naazim has his own unique style to Roach and philosophy but in terms of what type of trainer Khan would need as a replacement as i said you couldn't find me a better man to take reigns. Khan needs not only a coach but a tactician. In brother Naazim you get that.

 

Khan, mentally, is a lot stronger than you think. He had a similar setback in the Malignaggi fight, with him not being allowed into the country. And that was for his first ever fight away from home. Look how well he did in that.

Like JonOli above has said, Khan losing to Maidana won't have had anything to do with his training regime.

 

Isn't Pacquiao limited to a certain amount of time in the USA for tax reasons?

I'm sure that came up at some point before.

In any case, I'm pretty sure it won't hamper Khan too much, travelling is a pain but it's only a couple of additional flights, he doesn't have the hassle of booking them and I'm sure one of Pacquiao's many flunkies will go the effort of collecting his bags

Wonder how much longer Roach can go on training fighters..... he's about 50 now and his health is clearly on the downslide. Like Mandanda said, working with Richardson would be a good option, even though he's only in his forties you kinda think he's like a grandfatherly figure.... and has the tactical nous to combat pretty much style.

He came up with the perfect plan for Mosley to beat Mayweather, countering Floyd's lead hook with a right over the top... but Shane just wasn't good enough on the night.

 

If I was an upcoming fighter, I'd beg to be trained by Nazim Richardson.

 

I would as well.

He's as good a trainer as Roach (IMO anyway) and doesn't come with so much baggage... plus I think Roach is a twat anyway

You'd also be mixing with lots of other good young fighters and also spending time with the likes of Hopkins and Mosley.... not sure the Wildcard is best suited to a young kid wanting to learn.

Pacquiao takes up a lot of time and effort for everyone involved, you'll have his leeches everywhere you go too..... plus Roach seems to be a bit of a mercenary.

Must admit I prefer Steward to Roach too.

 

:rofl:rofl Says it all. Waste of ****ing time being out there.

 

You can't train all day, better than what most fighters I see seem to do these days and sit fiddling with their xbox