Great Trainers that never faught??

[agelessadonis]

Hey guys,

I was randomly wondering if there were trainers out there that dont have a substantial boxing career as fighters.. for example Emanuel Steward had a pretty extensive amateur career, Roach as well, plus pro.

But are there any successful boxing trainers that did not fight?

Cus D'amato?... Brother Naazim Richardson maybe?

I know having extensive fighting experience would be a great asset, but I always wondered if there were great trainers that simply studied the sport but never really competed.

Check out this article that precisely addresses your question: - it has received almost 250 FB Likes so far so something has to be right. Google "Ageless Adonis: Boxing’s Greatest Trainers and Strategists Who Never Actually Fought!" - hope it helps.

- Coach Craig

[ross]

Hey guys,

I was randomly wondering if there were trainers out there that dont have a substantial boxing career as fighters.. for example Emanuel Steward had a pretty extensive amateur career, Roach as well, plus pro.

But are there any successful boxing trainers that did not fight?

Cus D'amato?... Brother Naazim Richardson maybe?

I know having extensive fighting experience would be a great asset, but I always wondered if there were great trainers that simply studied the sport but never really competed.

Check out this article that precisely addresses your question: - it has received almost 250 FB Likes so far so something has to be right. Google "Ageless Adonis: Boxing’s Greatest Trainers and Strategists Who Never Actually Fought!" - hope it helps.

- Coach Craig

Just had a quick read and looks like youve answered a question that wasnt asked. You said you were debating Bruce Lees prowess as a martial artist, not as a martial arts instructer.

As a martial artist, Bruce Lee was top notch. As a fighter he was totally unproven as he never took part in any tournaments or competative bouts to judge him as a fighter on.

He could teach martial arts but I doubt he could train any top MMA fighters.

[Vendettos]

The irony!

Your name is "The Student", yet you spelled it faught.....

[agelessadonis]

Hey guys,

I was randomly wondering if there were trainers out there that dont have a substantial boxing career as fighters.. for example Emanuel Steward had a pretty extensive amateur career, Roach as well, plus pro.

But are there any successful boxing trainers that did not fight?

Cus D'amato?... Brother Naazim Richardson maybe?

I know having extensive fighting experience would be a great asset, but I always wondered if there were great trainers that simply studied the sport but never really competed.

Check out this article that precisely addresses your question: - it has received almost 250 FB Likes so far so something has to be right. Google "Ageless Adonis: Boxing’s Greatest Trainers and Strategists Who Never Actually Fought!" - hope it helps.

- Coach Craig

Just had a quick read and looks like youve answered a question that wasnt asked. You said you were debating Bruce Lees prowess as a martial artist, not as a martial arts instructer.

As a martial artist, Bruce Lee was top notch. As a fighter he was totally unproven as he never took part in any tournaments or competative bouts to judge him as a fighter on.

He could teach martial arts but I doubt he could train any top MMA fighters.

It goes into a bit more detail with regard to Lee being a great strategist - but also explains how men such Cus D, Ray Arcel, Gil Clancey as some of the greats who never fought yet were the top guys in the sport as well as details why having prior fight experience is not necessarily necessary in order for one to become a top trainer. As far as Lee is concerned, if you read further down in the comments you will see that Lee trained Norris, Mike Stone, and Joe Lewis - and during this time they never lost a tournament. Check it out again if you wish - add a comment if you like - I am a trainer and manager as well - so if you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.

Regards,

Coach Craig

[FinitoElDinamita]

He's not great but Enzo Calzaghe ... not sure but I dont think Angel Garcia boxed either.. he used to be a fake thug I heard..

[ross]

I agree you dont need to have fought to teach but back to the original debate you had. Lee was untested as a fighter. No one brings up dream fights of Cus Damato v Roberto Duran or Angelo Dundee v Thomas Hearns.

Everyone accepts Lee was a very good artist but no one can say how good a fighter he is. Same as those boxing trainers who havent boxed.

[Dark Lord Al]

I agree you dont need to have fought to teach but back to the original debate you had. Lee was untested as a fighter. No one brings up dream fights of Cus Damato v Roberto Duran or Angelo Dundee v Thomas Hearns.

Everyone accepts Lee was a very good artist but no one can say how good a fighter he is. Same as those boxing trainers who havent boxed.

Bruce Lee also loses points for a really bad haircut.

[agelessadonis]

This article might be of interest to you regarding Lee. Google Ageless Adonis - Boxing vs. MMA: Bruce Lee’s Opinion

All the best.

[ryanman]

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Air Jordans were great trainers. And I don't believe they ever fought.