Is Ben Davison a Fraud?

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Is Ben Davison a fraud?

  1. Yes, he is a Fraud

    31 vote(s)
    44.3%
  2. Not sure, time will tell

    29 vote(s)
    41.4%
  3. Not a fraud. He is a great trainer

    10 vote(s)
    14.3%
  1. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Simple poll. I don't believe someone can go from ZERO involvement in boxing up to age 23 and suddenly become a "world class" trainer in a few years. To me he is a complete and utter fraud for the level he is at. Where did he obtain his boxing knowledge?

    What do you think, ESB?
     
  2. rodxd

    rodxd By Popular Demand banned Full Member

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    Yes. That Taylor performance was awful, Fury looked **** vs Wallin, if Leight Wood loses its over
     
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    Safin Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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  4. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    All trainers are fraud's

    Boxers do the hard work
     
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  5. Leeroy84

    Leeroy84 Lancashire-la-la-la Full Member

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    Not sure he's getting the best out of Taylor, that's for sure.

    He's young though, room for improvement I suppose. I voted for time will tell.
     
  6. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    So Taylor had one bad fight (due to a rough camp and weight cut) under Davispn after performing very well twice under him as well and now you guys blame Davison? Mhhh. Interesting.

    I don't think Davison is a good coach for a young and upcoming boxer. He clearly lacks the boxing skills and experience but i think he's a good coach for a finished product (skill-wise) like Fury, Taylor or even Wood. Those guys already have a developed skillset and there are other things to fix. I like the way he brought Fury back, he also improved Wood in a crazy way and finally Taylor had probably his career best performance under Davison against a world class Ramirez.

    Is he the best coach in the world? Obviously not. Is he a fraud? No, he isn't. But he's picking his fighters carefully and rightfully so. I wouldn't like to see a great amateur who is turning pro going to Davison.
     
  7. miniq

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  8. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. Full Member

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    He”s undefeated as a trainer.
     
  9. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    Tbf a good trainer does work hard.
    He might have a few pros in the gym that's some serious commitment.
     
  10. MagicE

    MagicE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think there's a specific situation in which he's a decent trainer.

    He seems to have a great relationship with his boxers, so I wouldn't say he's a fraud, they would sniff him out if he was.

    What I would say is that he is definitely not a good at coaching his fighters to fight on the front foot.
     
  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I love that the choices are either time will tell or great trainer. Like there's no absolute world in between those two options.
     
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  12. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This was intentional as there's only One True Choice.
     
  13. alpo1

    alpo1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's not a fraud. He puts himself through hard cardio sessions so he knows what fighters go through.
     
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  14. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ben once completed a half marathon which is where he learned how to keep the mind afloat in even the deepest of water.
     
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  15. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    He is not a total fraud but he is a bit deluded and thinks he knows more than he really does. He brings a lot of the stick he gets on himself.