The Top Ten Greatest Trainers In Boxing History: My Take

[abdul-jakul]

1. Cus D' Amato
2. Eddie Futch
3. Freddie Roach
4. Nacho Beristain
5. Lou Duva
6. Emanuel Steward
7. Angelo Dundee
8. Jack Blackburn
9. Teddy Atlas
10. Roger Mayweather

[Thread Stealer]

I don't think that highly of Atlas as a pro trainer at the highest level. His best moment came when he allegedly "willed" Moorer to the HW title against Holyfield, but if you watch the fight in full, Moorer was still sleepwalking after Atlas would plead with him to take more risks. Atlas is obviously knowledgeable, but his track record as a pro trainer isn't anything special. Hell, Aaron "Put the Condom on the Eye" Snowell has a better track record as a pro trainer than Teddy.

Ray Arcel was a great trainer.

[Andre Berto]

Keep a spot open for Berto, he's training after retiring.

[mr cartoon]

1. Cus D' Amato
2. Eddie Futch
3. Freddie Roach
4. Nacho Beristain
5. Lou Duva
6. Emanuel Steward
7. Angelo Dundee
8. Jack Blackburn
9. Teddy Atlas
10. Roger Mayweather

duva shouldn't be on top of dundee

[Rockin']

I think that Bill Miller might deserve a mention in this. He brought Lindell Holmes to a title aswell as James Toney and Bronco McCart. Lindell Holmes was a bad m-fer, James is self explanatory and Bronco did well in his career. Maybe not top 10 but an honorable mention is certainly deserved. It may be a biased opinon on this but I just love the guy....Rockin'

[titanium]

I would have Futch over D'Amato and Roger Mayweather doesn't belong. Georgie Benton does.

[IIG]

Green K for the effort.

[asghar]

1. Cus D' Amato
2. Eddie Futch
3. Freddie Roach
4. Nacho Beristain
5. Lou Duva
6. Emanuel Steward
7. Angelo Dundee
8. Jack Blackburn
9. Teddy Atlas
10. Roger Mayweather

And what about Tommy Brooks?

[chav]

Keep a spot open for Berto, he's training after retiring.

Berto is already on his way to retirement isnt he? I can usually tell by the low level of opposition someone is facing, and in Andrea's case, he is blazing quickly down the retirement path with the stiffs he's facing.

[Rassclot]

justify Roach, Nacho and Duva over Emmanuel Steward for me please.