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.
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... :-(
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!
Heard Don King wanted to hire a midget to be his trainer. King thought it help draw bigger audiences.
Valuev is Steward's dream fighter. Boring, pawing jab, huge, and prone to holding. Jokes aside, it's a match made in heaven.
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.
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
What were all those interviews where valuev was saying his trainer was like family, this that. One close loss and he drops him. WTF!