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Jonathan Banks has already proven in 2 defeats that he is excellent in the corner during a fight. He was all over Wladimir from as early as the 2nd round, giving all the correct instructions only to be largely ignored by the ex-champion, who seemed to be content with playing the same old tune while also ignoring his brother Vitali's advice with the same stubborn disregard.
In the Dillian Whyte fight, I'd say Banks is actually responsible for two key things:
It's because of Banks that the fight wasn't stopped in the first round through disqualification. When Dillian retaliated after being hit after the bell, that fight was one more after-the-bell punch from being over but Banks immediately forced Dillian back to the corner and pinned him there, acting similar to a personal bodyguard. The fight was then able to resume with Dillian essentially temporarily nullified since he respects Banks too much to push him out the way and continue fighting.
He also gave Dillian excellent advice, calmed him down which then resulted in the few moments of real offensive success that Dillian had in the second round. From almost being down and out, Dillian came back and almost reversed the course of the fight, if only for a few brief moments.
But now, with two potential rematches looming, Banks is probably about to face his ultimate test as a trainer where he has the chance to be instrumental in crafting the game plan and specific training methodology for both Wladimir and Whyte to adapt to Fury and Joshua's style and ultimately have much more success in their second attempts!
Banks has the opportunity now to propel himself to trainer of the year status in 2016 if he can help lead his fighters to victory in the rematches. What do you think? If Wladimr and Dillian win, is Banks insta-trainer of the year?
In the Dillian Whyte fight, I'd say Banks is actually responsible for two key things:
It's because of Banks that the fight wasn't stopped in the first round through disqualification. When Dillian retaliated after being hit after the bell, that fight was one more after-the-bell punch from being over but Banks immediately forced Dillian back to the corner and pinned him there, acting similar to a personal bodyguard. The fight was then able to resume with Dillian essentially temporarily nullified since he respects Banks too much to push him out the way and continue fighting.
He also gave Dillian excellent advice, calmed him down which then resulted in the few moments of real offensive success that Dillian had in the second round. From almost being down and out, Dillian came back and almost reversed the course of the fight, if only for a few brief moments.
But now, with two potential rematches looming, Banks is probably about to face his ultimate test as a trainer where he has the chance to be instrumental in crafting the game plan and specific training methodology for both Wladimir and Whyte to adapt to Fury and Joshua's style and ultimately have much more success in their second attempts!
Banks has the opportunity now to propel himself to trainer of the year status in 2016 if he can help lead his fighters to victory in the rematches. What do you think? If Wladimr and Dillian win, is Banks insta-trainer of the year?
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