Which fighter will make the best trainer after their career?

[studentofthegam]

I always think Ryan Rhodes would be a great trainer but he is a British veteran fighter (might get a title shot) - not sure if he's that well known stateside.

Ive seen a little from him. He can take a punch thats for sure.

[Eaner0919]

Roy Jones Jr
one of those guys who grew up boxing and stayed disciplined
knows the sport of boxing and the business of boxing
smart fighter who can teach tricks, not just textbook skills

you don't think his ego would get in the way?

[Sparked_1985]

I was going to say Winky. But I don't think I've ever heard the man talk.

[Southpawology]

hopkins for the obvious #1 choice ...but i'll go with a sleeper pick in juan diaz

[brick wall]

usually great fighters doesn't end up to be good trainers because their expectations are too high based on what they were as fighters and their experiences. if they have to train somebody it has to be a very promising and talented young fighter to jive with their expectations. they would only get bored training a bum or an average fighter.

[studentofthegam]

You guys think Juan Manuel Marquez would make a good trainer? As long as he wouldn't make his pupils drink their own urine, I think he could become a good one.

He would definitely be good. Especially considering his lack of corner help.

Paulie malignaggi, he's vocal, hes competitive, he can teach heart, but also fundamentals, you give him a fighter with a chin and some hands and I think he could make him pretty good, plus he's be the Roach type of manager always out in front of his fighter taking the shots int he media for his fighter.

As strange as it may sound I agree. I never thought much of the guy as a boxer but I think he is pretty bright. He could talk all the **** he wanted. Yeah, the spitting image of Roach.

[Die Antwoord]

I think people are a little off with all the stars theyre mentioning. In almost all sports, the best coaches and managers werent stars, they were the midling guys who didnt get by on pure talent. A guy like Roy...I think he'd be frustrated as hell training someone. He'd be like, "why didnt you just dodge that punch and leap at the guy etc..." I think the best coaches are the ones who had to work for everything, where nothing came easy or really natural to them, if a certain skill came easy or natural for a guy...how are you going to expect them to teach it to someone elese.

[studentofthegam]

you don't think his ego would get in the way?

Yeah I believe it would. Thats probably why I wouldnt pick Mayweather Jr.

[studentofthegam]

I think people are a little off with all the stars theyre mentioning. In almost all sports, the best coaches and managers werent stars, they were the midling guys who didnt get by on pure talent. A guy like Roy...I think he'd be frustrated as hell training someone. He'd be like, "why didnt you just dodge that punch and leap at the guy etc..." I think the best coaches are the ones who had to work for everything, where nothing came easy or really natural to them, if a certain skill came easy or natural for a guy...how are you going to expect them to teach it to someone elese.

Who is a good look then?

[fightfan_79]

I was sitting up thinkin who would I want my son trained by? My favorite boxer is Floyd but I dont think he would make a good trainer. My list came down to Kessler and Donaire. They just have the dimeanor I would look for. Their not the most talented but smart enough to compensate. Who would you pick?

James Toney...had great skills....still does....but never had the discipline to stay in shape. Teaching skills doesn't require you to be in shape....