Landman's Role Within Team Cotto

Yeah I don't think anyone would argue against that. Something else that I have wondered is Cotto's nutrition. Being that his mother, at least from what I understand, is doing the cooking for the team, I wonder how that is regulated or supervised by Landman or maybe even Diaz. I know how PR women/momz get down in the kitchen, so it peaked my curiosity to know what they are actually eating. IDK and I'm not even sure how long she has played that role--food for thought... I know cotto has used a chef in the past. Maybe he gave mama cotto a crash course on what to and what not to do. It aint no different than most boxers, they get a diet from their nutritionist and stick to it. Someone gotta do da cookin!

Fatty and Landman are the only ones currently in the MC Team which have been there consistently for various years. Even through a diminished role, I guess he plays an important factor as far as team chemistry goes. He aint no bum either I doubt he only looks out for Miguel's diet and his weight. He and Diaz probably make an excellent couple as far as strategizing a plan to maximize MC's endurance and output.

If Landman is still getting paid the same, I'm sure he wont be bothered if his role gets reduced. Yeah I don't think anyone would argue against that. Something else that I have wondered is Cotto's nutrition. Being that his mother, at least from what I understand, is doing the cooking for the team, I wonder how that is regulated or supervised by Landman or maybe even Diaz. I know how PR women/momz get down in the kitchen, so it peaked my curiosity to know what they are actually eating. IDK and I'm not even sure how long she has played that role--food for thought...

If Landman is still getting paid the same, I'm sure he wont be bothered if his role gets reduced.

Some great key points on this thread. Keep it coming!

His role is to be there for Cotto. Make his shakes n stuff. Cotto and him have developed a good relationship and he probably still plays a big roll in Cotto's training, albeit perhaps having to share responsibilities with Diaz and the guys Diaz brought in.

I do think these conditioning coaches can have an important role for any fighter, but I can see why some boxing people might be averse to relying on non-boxing exercises to get a guy in shape. They are a great baseline way of keeping or getting back into the shape where you are ready to put in the real work which is the boxing related work. At a certain point I think these guys are training a fighter's body to merely complete the exercise they are taking part in. Training your body to run sprints would make sense if you were going to be competing in a track meet, but boxing involves much more as we know. Perhaps Diaz has put more emphasis on getting into boxing shape...by boxing. You may be right on point there...

I do think these conditioning coaches can have an important role for any fighter, but I can see why some boxing people might be averse to relying on non-boxing exercises to get a guy in shape. They are a great baseline way of keeping or getting back into the shape where you are ready to put in the real work which is the boxing related work. At a certain point I think these guys are training a fighter's body to merely complete the exercise they are taking part in. Training your body to run sprints would make sense if you were going to be competing in a track meet, but boxing involves much more as we know. Perhaps Diaz has put more emphasis on getting into boxing shape...by boxing.

Remember Ariza giving Landman praise? http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiaos-ariza-gives-praise-cottos-landman--21507 Landman, as a conditioning coach, must be in some way clashing with Diaz. Diaz is not only a trainer but he also seems to be monitoring (and dictating) Cotto's fitness training. It's all good, though. Look at the Margarito rematch. Tony had thrown 700 punches through 9-rounds and was literally walking Cotto down but Miguel was still on his feet. Exactly, it seems like Landman's role is reduced. Two heads are better than one...

I think Diaz focus more on technique and his weird methods while Landman focus on his diet and weight. That makes sense...

There is absolutely nothing NOTHING Landman knows that any other fitness "expert" doesn't already know. Look at Alex Ariza does he look like a rocket scientist to you? No. Same old, same old. Run, Plyo, eat a lot, blah blah blah. Big whoop. I disagree. They don't all go to the same schools nor are they pupils of the same teachers. Different trainers have different philosophies and methods for achieving similar objectives.

I think Diaz focus more on technique and his weird methods while Landman focus on his diet and weight.