Originally posted by IceTrayDaGang
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When they "listened", they looked like crap even in victory.
What I'm saying is, if we're only caring about the W, so be it. But you can't credit the trainer for that any more than you criticize the trainer for the L. That's still on the fighter and what they think they can do.
Porter said on a show that he was effective against Crawford because he chose to switch it up - which is what caused BoMac to light a fire under Crawford. At that point, Porter needed the support of his trainer to say, "good job, now let's adjust and do this" and he didn't get it. He got a triggered Kenny who tossed a towel instead of supporting him.
Remember "Uncle" Roger Mayweather? His corner advice to Floyd was basically, "Keep doing what you doing!" and Floyd kept smoking guys. The moment he's trained by his dad, he starts looking like crap.
So I'm agreeing with you, it's the fighter executing, BUT you also have to look at what negative impact the trainer might be having. A lack of focused instruction, too much noise, etc. can be detrimental.
Reminds me of Matias/Ponce with Ponce - a natural boxer puncher - having his corner tell him to go out there and go to war with a guy who's killed someone in the ring.
Sometimes, the trainer can be the problem. That's the point.
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