Virgil Hunter

Virgil Hunter on Joshua Buatsi: He's the Second Best Fighter I’ve Had Behind Andre Ward

Amid some sobering analysis, Virgil Hunter also had some high praise for his charge Joshua Buatsi. Hunter, the veteran Oakland-based trainer, offered some circumspect words regarding Buatsi’s latest performance in the ring.

Trainer Virgil Hunter on Buatsi: I Can't Honestly Say That He's Ready for Bivol or Canelo Right Now

Virgil Hunter issued a note of caution after his charge Joshua Buatsi picked up perhaps the most strenuous win of his career. The highly regarded, 29-year-old Buatsi outpointed British countryman Craig Richards, 32, in their hard-fought, 12-round lig...

Anthony Joshua: 'I've Been Listening To A lot of Virgil Hunter'

Anthony Joshua is apparently trying to soak in as much boxing knowledge from as many sources as possible for his upcoming rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua Explains Current Training Situation, Interested in Expanding Team

Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has broken his silence on the recent trip to the United States, where he was spotted with several high profile trainers.

Virgil Hunter: No Fighter at 168 or 175 Has a Sure Shot of Beating Canelo

Veteran trainer Virgil Hunter, who guided Andre Ward to unified title runs at super middleweight and light heavyweight, does not see a single fighter in either division that has a concrete shot of beating Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

Virgil Hunter: Buatsi Has Dedication, Focus, Devotion To Boxing That Khan Didn’t Have

Virgil Hunter believes that Joshua Buatsi has the killer instinct to take him places and says he also has a dedication that Amir Khan often lacked.  Buatsi brutally knocked out Daniel Dos Santos in the fourth round in Manchester on Saturday, knocking...

Joshua Buatsi Eager To Showcase What He Learned From Virgil Hunter

Joshua Buatsi is ready to show what he learnt during his first camp with Virgil Hunter when he faces Daniel Dos Santos in Manchester on Saturday night. The first lesson, he said was about treating a fight like robbing a house. 

Joshua Buatsi Details Working Relationship With Virgil Hunter

Joshua Buatsi says he is excited to showcase his improvements under new trainer Virgil Hunter when he defends his WBA International light heavyweight title against unbeaten Frenchman Daniel Blenda Dos Santos at the AO Arena, Manchester this Saturday...

Joshua Buatsi Links Up With Virgil Hunter; Looks Set For May Return

Joshua Buatsi has linked up with a new trainer ahead of his proposed ring return. The undefeated Olympic bronze medallist, who has raced to 13-0 in the light-heavyweight division since turning professional, is set to step between the ropes again in a...

Mario Barrios Starts Training Camp With Virgil Hunter

Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs), has arrived in Hayward, California, to start training camp with coach Virgil Hunter.

Marrio Barrios Arrives in Bay Area To Start Camp With Virgil Hunter

Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs), has arrived in the Bay Area, CA, to start training camp with his coach, 2011 Trainer of the Year, Virgil Hunter. Barrios is scheduled to defend his title against Rya...

Virgil Hunter: Amir Khan Not Training Enough Between Fights

According to Virgil Hunter, the head trainer for former world champion Amir Khan, his boxer does not do enough training between fights and is letting his skills deteriorate. Khan was back in action last month, when he was stopped in six rounds by WB...

Virgil Hunter Agrees That Amir Khan Still Has A lot Left in Tank

As previously reported by BoxingScene.com, Amir Khan feels he has plenty still to offer to boxing and says retiring too early would "haunt me forever". Khan was beaten by Terence Crawford in a WBO welterweight title bout on Saturday after succumbing...

Crawford's Coach: Even Hunter is Not Confident in Khan Winning

TERENCE CRAWFORD’S trainer believes the undefeated WBO welterweight champion is ready for Amir Khan’s speed after utilising the resources of the US Air Force Academy. Crawford, who defends his title against Khan at New York’s Madison Square Garden on...

Hunter is Hoping That Khan Has Fully Moved Past Canelo KO

AMIR KHAN's brutal knockout defeat at the hands of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez could have an affect on his career, fears his trainer Virgil Hunter. Khan is 48 hours away from a pivotal showdown with WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford at Madison Sq...