I don't think Pavlik needs a new trainer. I know most disagree with me, but damn it, watch his fights, and listen to the corner. In the two fights KP lost, and during the times he struggled when he shouldn't have, he pretty much ignored Leow's instructions. I realize Espino was not exactly a stellar opponent, but standing chest to chest with Espino trading shots was certainly not what Leow told KP to do. That's just one example out of many.
Chad had a good trainer in Eddie Mastafa MUhamed AKA Eddie Gregory he just didnt listen he needed a reason for the lost
Andre Berto: Desperately needs to work on balance, inside fighting and should probably hire a nutritionist if he doesn't already have one, he needs to improve his stamina, I think if he gets with the right trainer he could be a whole lot better, maybe Nazim or Jeff Mayweather, improvement on his defense wouldn't hurt either...
I think blaming losses and sub-par performances on the trainer is usually misguided. == == Watch this video, and listen between rounds. Which corner had their **** together? Which corner was in a state of near panic? Which trainer calmly gave good instructions? Which trainer said nothing meaningful, and screamed about doubling the jab? I'm not mindlessly hating on Martinez the way I sometimes do, nor am I nut-hugging Pavlik like I often do. I'm being serious, and I'm giving open minded posters an opportunity to learn something. == == [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tExuW3STamk&playnext=1&list=PL68146C3743C5405C[/ame]
If the fighter is not listening to the corner he might not respect their word. I think if Kelly hung out with Bhop for a year or so i think it would improve his overall game. I like Kelly, I would really call myself a fan, but I see huge untapped potential.
I forgot al about Berto, fast hands, quick feet, good pop . . . definately needs a change of direction
I strongly disagree, what a horrible game plan for the big klit! He not only did not have clue what he was doing in there, one of the saddest performances this year!