Valuev changes trainer

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by curmudgeon, Aug 14, 2007.


  1. curmudgeon

    curmudgeon Active Member Full Member

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    Did find it already posted, but in any case.. The Big Ape got Alexander Zimin for a trainer now - who now also trains Bahtin.

    Probably a good move.
     
  2. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  3. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Hope Valuev has better luck. I don't know why so many people here **** on him. He NEVER talks **** and NEVER says he's the best. My guess is it's his nationality and skin color... :-(
     
  4. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    good news, his previous trainer was a psychopath
     
  5. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    Buddy McGirt would be good for the big Russian
     
  6. andyZOR

    andyZOR Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Yes, but he was motivating. Did you see the way he yelled at that big Goof, v Chagaev? He yells, motivates, and knows his ****. If it wasn't for him, Valuev would have never become a champion. Hes a great trainer. Bad move for Valuev in my opinion. This guy is a great trainer, hes just a underate, witch is bull imo. Valuev, go back son. Don't leave your roots!
     
  7. Grabonator

    Grabonator Active Member Full Member

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    But Steward has better things to do than work with Valuev!
     
  8. Grabonator

    Grabonator Active Member Full Member

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    What? This guy was a disrespectfull piece of **** and dont know **** about boxing!
     
  9. andyZOR

    andyZOR Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    He was direspectfull? How so?
     
  10. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Heard Don King wanted to hire a midget to be his trainer. King thought it help draw bigger audiences.
     
  11. Shpion

    Shpion IDF Full Member

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    That would be hellarious to see a midget screaming at Valuev between the rounds.
     
  12. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Valuev is Steward's dream fighter. Boring, pawing jab, huge, and prone to holding.

    Jokes aside, it's a match made in heaven.
     
  13. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I don't much care for him because he's a sign that the division isn't in great shape--reminds me too much of K-1. As a person rather than a boxer, though, I'd agree with your assessment. Valuev seems a nice enough guy.
     
  14. madpup

    madpup Active Member Full Member

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    Zimin is a famous trainer for lightweights and middleweights. He is trying to teach Valuev some skills. Apparently Valuev is a smart man and a good learner, but I am not sure that his shortcomings (mainly slowness) can really be overcome with a trainer who would try to teach him to box like a lightweight
     
  15. Hrak

    Hrak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What were all those interviews where valuev was saying his trainer was like family, this that. One close loss and he drops him. WTF!