How good of a trainer was Lou Duva?

[Anthony342]

true. Rhonda's mom is pure old school...I taught kids for free in schools like she does in LA and its a lot of work. It also shows dedication because it is not the limelight. She was a great champion, which I never was...it takes a lot of goodness to make that commitment. I trust her at her word regarding this trainer, i.e. I doubt he ever made himself available for those growing up who could use some help like martial arts training.

Yeah, I've seen him in the corner in boxing matches on TV as well, so we'll see if they of them make it big in boxing.

[Anthony342]

Here is a clip of Mayweather hitting Duva. It comes at around the 1:00:00 mark of the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws3eLhZK2LY

And as a bonus here is the aftermath of the first Bowe-Golota fight:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV8A7jCf4Cg

Speaking of which, how good was Roger Mayweather?

And good thing that fight was over, or else I could see that being ruled a no contest or maybe a DQ.

[Anthony342]

Then if Shields is still around, most fighters must be doing well with him. Didn't he also train Tyson towards the end of his career?

[joseph5620]

I respected Lou Duva. He as a big part of many fighters becoming great. Yes he had a great team like the previously mentioned Benton. He also passionately cared for his fighters and the fans. Whether his jumping into the middle of a riot after the Golota-Bowe fiasco or charging out at Micky Duff and Honeyghan when Lloyd hit Bumphas while Bumphas was getting up from his stool in the corner. He truly cared for his fighters. One whom he loved like a son, the late Oscar Diaz, suffered a head injury in the ring and I think that broke his heart.

His passion also was displayed towards fans. On my first meeting with him I mentioned I was a big boxing fan and he quickly called a bunch of his fighters over to meet me and talk. You don't see that kind of behavior often. At least not often enough!

Angelo Dundee was the same way when I met him in 2005. Like you said, it's not often enough to see that type of humility and friendliness towards the fans. I'm pretty sure there's a long list of those who are not so gracious.

[billeau2]

I think Al Certo is retired from training, and working in boxing. Certo once himself a boxer until a sewing accident left him unable to fight. Al Certo runs a suit shop which I believe is in Union City, NJ.

As for Ronnie Shields, and Roger Bloodworth, they have not seemed to have a lot of success where others have. I always thought Lou Duva was the cutman between these two guys. Roger Bloodworth may have retired, but I am sure Ronnie Shields is still around.

Really in Union City? wow. That area, which I lived in for a year or two is interesting, its not far from where Jim Braddock lived (bergan county?) and its just all these Spanish stores. Very cool area, our apartment caught a perfect glimpse of the world trade center.

[Scott9945]

Speaking of which, how good was Roger Mayweather?

And good thing that fight was over, or else I could see that being ruled a no contest or maybe a DQ.

Roger was a very good fighter. His biggest weakness was his chin.

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As for Ronnie Shields, and Roger Bloodworth, they have not seemed to have a lot of success where others have. I always thought Lou Duva was the cutman between these two guys. Roger Bloodworth may have retired, but I am sure Ronnie Shields is still around.

Then if Shields is still around, most fighters must be doing well with him. Didn't he also train Tyson towards the end of his career?

Ronnie Shields is definitely still around and very active. He trains Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo along with several others.

Never knew his history until this thread, though.

[billeau2]

Roger was a very good fighter. His biggest weakness was his chin.

Its true....there are those (I don't agree) that insist he was the best Mayweather!

[Scott9945]

Its true....there are those (I don't agree) that insist he was the best Mayweather!

Really? If there is one thing I'm sure of, it's that Roger was the second best Mayweather, with quite a distance between him and 1st or 3rd.

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R.I.P Lou Duva.

94 years old.