Paul Williams is a trainer now

[Ron Swanson]

I don't understand this, not because he is paralyzed, because he didn't use the advantages he had. That seems like a basic ingredient of being a smart fighter.

[p4pking]

I agree, he wasn't in any way a tactician and clearly being paralyzed would majorly affect his ability to train fighters regardless. Obviously all power to him for trying and I hope it works out on some level though.

[Spicoli]

Guy gave everything to the sport so best luck to him and good to see him still connected. Sounds like this may be a singular thing as the fighter Justin DeLoach is a childhood friend and proposed it to Williams. Good point on Williams never using natural gifts but also wondering and not trying to be an ass, but will Williams be outside or inside the ring with his chair and all? Not exactly easy access inside of a minute. Shobox airs the fight March 25th

[SlimTrae]

I too wonder how will he give instructions between rounds. Obviously he won't be the one taking out the mouthpiece etc.

As far as his skill level....it's not a requirement, let alone a prerequisite to being a great trainer.
Props to the journeyman fighter Freddie Roach that developed Pacquiao's right hand. After his loss to Morales, he was written off as a one handed fighter.

Props to D'amato ...amateur fighter who never turned pro.
Props to Enzo Calzaghe a friggin jazz musician trained Joe to a potential legend.

Sometimes the worst coach, trainer is the one who became a champ.
Be it Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird per NBA...who all admitted ..being a champ didn't mean you can coach/train others to become that.

Roy Jones Jr, to Pernell Whitaker failed miserably.

If Paul can prevent his handicap from being an issue, he may be the one to detect holes, flaws...that he himself fail victim to...for the love of a good fight I assume!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

I too wonder how will he give instructions between rounds. Obviously he won't be the one taking out the mouthpiece etc.

As far as his skill level....it's not a requirement, let alone a prerequisite to being a great trainer.
Props to the journeyman fighter Freddie Roach that developed Pacquiao's right hand. After his loss to Morales, he was written off as a one handed fighter.

Props to D'amato ...amateur fighter who never turned pro.
Props to Enzo Calzaghe a friggin jazz musician trained Joe to a potential legend.

Sometimes the worst coach, trainer is the one who became a champ.
Be it Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird per NBA...who all admitted ..being a champ didn't mean you can coach/train others to become that.

Roy Jones Jr, to Pernell Whitaker failed miserably.

If Paul can prevent his handicap from being an issue, he may be the one to detect holes, flaws...that he himself fail victim to...for the love of a good fight I assume!!!!!

I think you are looking at the wrong thing though, talent. Yes, talented guys usually struggle because things aren't as easy for others as they were for the talented athlete. That fits my point. Paul had great talents he didn't use. Roach got the most out of himself and it can be argued he does that for fighters.

You never know though I suppose, Bird was a great coach, Magic was lousy. I just think a cerebral fighter would be more logical as a trainer. Best of luck to Paul though. Life goes on sitting or standing so it's best to get moving yourself.

[SlimTrae]

@ronswanson

Fits the point, then we agree.

Byrd good, Magic lousy...okay so my analogy was 50/50
PW had talent he didn't get the most out of, hard to disagree. I may have justified it knowing he moved UP to Martinez because neither Floyd nor Manny wanted him @WW.
PW IMO had a similar issue as Diego Corrales: two linky fighters who couldn't maintain power once they moved up in weight. But that didn't address your question, so I digress....

[greynotsoold]

I figured that was coming. Last November, December, he was making the rounds of gyms in Houston, San Antonio, etc...