Comments Thread For: Jackson: If Pascal is So Pro-Black, Why Did He Hire a White Trainer?

[Tobi.G]

Same here, I was always neutral on this fight but all Pascal's attempts to turn this fight into some type of race war is just uncalled for and honestly irresponsible, we have seen several cases where "pro black" boxing fans have went out and killed other boxing fans of other races cause they weren't fans of their black boxer. VERY IRRESPONSIBLE of Pascal.

You are right. But your "if he dies he dies! attitude is also uncalled for.

[El-blanco]

John David Jackson is probably the best trainer in boxing and he is as sharp as a tack. Very good quick rebuttal by him.

Pascal trying to get in Kovalev head, but that Racist talk doesn't affect Russians the same way it would white Americans or British who have been indoctrinated by the left to hate themselves and feel white guilt.

I still rooting for Pascal, I just think stylistically he showed he could beat Kovalev he just doesn't let his hands go much, he could easily ambush him and use his quick awkward combos to clip Kova who has been knocked out in the amateurs and has a shakey chin. one thing about Pascal is he has a strong chin he knows what to expect just hope he can deliver and listen to Roach.

It's not as simple as letting his hands go. There's a reason why he can't just ambush him and pascal is well aware of that. Pascal has a strong chin but it can't hold up to kovalev's one in a million type power.

[Jubei]

From all the talk and actions this really sounds like the only person you could accuse of being racist is Pascal himself.

Backfired.

[Sledgeweather17]

John David Jackson is probably the best trainer in boxing and he is as sharp as a tack. Very good quick rebuttal by him.

Pascal trying to get in Kovalev head, but that Racist talk doesn't affect Russians the same way it would white Americans or British who have been indoctrinated by the left to hate themselves and feel white guilt.

I still rooting for Pascal, I just think stylistically he showed he could beat Kovalev he just doesn't let his hands go much, he could easily ambush him and use his quick awkward combos to clip Kova who has been knocked out in the amateurs and has a shakey chin. one thing about Pascal is he has a strong chin he knows what to expect just hope he can deliver and listen to Roach.

If there's a real chance of Stevenson vs Kova happening then I hope Pascal loses cause they'll be absolutely no chance of that happening if Kovalev loses.

[OctoberRed]

Well, it doesn't get any whiter than Freddie Roach.

[megas30]

I get what Jackson is saying, but sometimes when ppl say things without thinking is when the truth comes out. On the other hand, I have always seen Pascal as a drama queen. Only luck can help Pascal win this fight.

[stuff jones]

Has JDJ ever come out and just flat out defended Kovalev against the racist allegations? He's a black guy who knows Kovalev about as well as an American I suspect - if he felt the accusations were untrue, he should speak up. If not, he probably shouldn't work for him.

[stuff jones]

Has JDJ ever come out and just flat out defended Kovalev against the racist allegations? He's a black guy who knows Kovalev about as well as an American I suspect - if he felt the accusations were untrue, he should speak up. If not, he probably shouldn't work for him.

Well here's my answer:

"Sergey may say things that, at the time that he says them, they may come out the wrong way," Jackson said. "But if he were racist, I wouldn't be in his corner. Trust me, I wouldn't be here."

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jean-pascal-latest-to-accuse-fellow-boxer-sergey-kovalev-of-racism-231553066.html

[.!WAR MIKEY!.]

Has JDJ ever come out and just flat out defended Kovalev against the racist allegations? He's a black guy who knows Kovalev about as well as an American I suspect - if he felt the accusations were untrue, he should speak up. If not, he probably shouldn't work for him.

Well here's my answer:


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jean-pa...231553066.html

yeah I was just gonna tell you to just watch the press conference today where he speaks, he speaks on it and then him and pascal gets into.

[SplitSecond]

Not really a good rebuttal at all, Pascal is not letting on to be pro-black, he's letting on to be the impartial individual, otherwise he'd really have no right to say anything about Kovalev. Pascal is just an idiot and obviously he's gotten under John David Jackson's skin which is now a bother for Kovalev who is likely in an uncomfortable position.

JDJ needs to just let this go and recoup, clear his mind and in turn ease the mind of his fighter, Pascal wants Kovalev dumb and emotional.