If you could train one Pro fighter; Who would it be?

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  1. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who would you choose to train?
    What improvements would you make?
    Who would you target in your first two to three bouts together? E.G. Tune up, Contender, Champion?

    I'd pick Jorge Linares.

    I'd teach him to defend himself inside, especially against uppercuts. I'd have him sit down on his punches a little more, and use his sholders for defense. I'd then teach him other things such as clinching, incase he does get rocked, and the importance of body shots and where to throw them.

    3 bouts would be...

    Tune up : Gavin Rees

    Contender : Michael Katsidis

    Champion : Ricky Burns

    Who'd you pick? :think
     
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  2. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Paul williams
     
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  4. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I could take Matthyse out of his run of **** luck and finally get him denting that division.
    On a side note,I'm no lover of Chelsea but I know I could get Torres back to the top.
     
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  5. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His best shot was to beat Judah, but he'd do well to go after Garcia if he beats Morales, though if Erik wins there's a strong chance that Lucas vs Soto will be for the vacant title :good

    Torres is beyond saving! Little more than a Kenny Miller wanna be these days :yep
     
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  6. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ouch! That was cruel.
    I just have a feeling LM can make a dent.I'd be happy with Soto first,Rios next and Khan to wind up.:bbb
     
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  7. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    No need to train Jorge Linares, he is already the greatest fighter I have ever seen.
     
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  8. Hook!

    Hook! Proud member of team G. Full Member

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    I don't give you enough credit, you're consistently funny.
     
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  9. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Mike Jones :smoke

    I'd teach him to sit down on his punches more and drill in him to turn his punches over and throw his jab with mean intentions. I'd also straighten up him punches too and make them loop less.
    I'd work on his defense more and teaching him how to pick his punches and create openings. Also more work on his inside game and work on rolling punches more.

    He's already on the right track with his balance and conditioning, so I'd just make sure he keeps the intensity up.

    Next bout: Randell Bailey for vacant IBF
    After: Stay busy fight against a Matthew Hatton caliber opponent
    Then: fight against Devon Alexander or Paulie (I realize both are with GBP though):twisted:
     
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  10. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    I'd train Juan Manuel Lopez.

    First and foremost, I would target his defense on a whole, head movement/slipping/rolling with shots, hand defenses and foot defenses. I would employ all of these for one goal, leaving his opponents vulnerable, and putting himself in a position to go on the offense and take advantage of his power rather than taking shots to get his own off.

    Taking that step back or laterally and using his opponents momentum to generate power can be very effective for JML, IMO. Make the opponent miss, have his feet planted and set to throw his big shots.

    Who knows whether Lopez could change and adapt to ALL of these changes, but they would be my main focus in at least my first 2-3 training camps.

    I would suggest he move up to 130lbs, and try my best to keep a steady weight in between bouts.

    My first bout would be a confidence builder. A none puncher, a none pressure boxer...basically a bout were he can get rounds in and try new things. Insert any boxers name.

    My second bout would be against Roman Martinez, definitely a winnable bout for Lopez...again refining and putting the training in to the bout.

    The champion bout would be against Gamboa. Why? Because I can :lol:
     
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  11. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    We've been through this, Jones sucks :tong

    I agree, if you could get the lad to stop shoe shining his punches then that'd be half the battle. Sounds like you'd teach him to fight like a philly fighter, which considering as that's his home; he should be doing already, it'd suit him perfectly. Looking at Jones, I've always thought 154 would be a better fit, dude is a huge WW.

    Notice you've kept him away from Kell Brook :smoke

    Do you think Lopez can change? Then again I chose Linares :lol: Yep, conditioning is a big thing here, though you'd probably have to move in with him... PR is nice though :D

    'Taking that step back or laterally and using his opponents momentum to generate power can be very effective for JML, IMO. Make the opponent miss, have his feet planted and set to throw his big shots. '

    I like that, let his offence flow rather than force it. Create openings with craft and movement rather than force :good

    'First and foremost, I would target his defense on a whole, head movement/slipping/rolling with shots, hand defenses and foot defenses. I would employ all of these for one goal, leaving his opponents vulnerable, and putting himself in a position to go on the offense and take advantage of his power rather than taking shots to get his own off.'

    That's the name of the game, hit and don't get hit. He'll never be a defensive master, but if he can avoid more punches it will only do him good, both in terms of Boxing and long term health. :good

    Thanks both of you, enjoyed reading those.
     
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  12. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No one any of you would know.
     
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  13. Relentless

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    none of you know **** about baaxin.
     
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  14. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Vidic is a very good poster :good
     
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  15. StillWill

    StillWill Dr. Eisenfaust Full Member

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    Linares has a worldclass trainer.
     
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