Father and Son - 20years of lost potential?

[Deanrw]

Could someone please explain to me how someone who already has an absolutely 100% perfect record could have done any better?

I see nothing wrong with what he did. He made a shitload of money in the UK defending the WBO belt. As a fan of the sport, I wish he would have fought over here a couple years sooner. If he would have fought Lacy here, he would have got a ton more press and exposure and truly exercised his skill to the American media. The potential matchups after that fight would have been mouth watering

I agree his career could have been handled better with him pursuing the big fights sooner but that's the promotional side of boxing and has nothing to whatsoever to do with his trainers ability to prepare Joe for a fight.

Sorry I got sidetracked with my own thinking there. I don't see how jumping trainers can help a fighter when all they have experienced is success. Stick with what you are familiar with. I see Pavlik doing the same thing. Besides, many of the "expert" trainers are just media creations and you are better off with a trainer who knows not only your capabilities, but also your weaknesses, as well as your mindset. Selecting a new trainer is like going into a fight cold. If you are on a losing streak, well then sure, go for it.

With my first post i was thinking Enzo and Joe should have pushed Warren to fight over here sooner.

[killersheep]

I thought Enzo really dropped the ball in the corner this last fight. He mentioned nothing like "Hopkins is trying to catch you coming in with a short right" or "he is trying to always tie you up inside, take a step back and let your hands go".

He basically said "punch more" That isn't useful at all, and may be acceptable for lower levels of the game, but definately not on the world stage.

Speaking of trainers though Roach hasn't done too well recently has he?
Aside from PAC of course.