theres a part 1 and part 2
Roy is a unique case because people attribute his abilities strictly to him. Theres zero discussion about his Father and Roy Sr. was arguably America's answer to Brendan Ingle. He created 4 future world champions and about a dozen national and World champion amateurs. And a couple of Olympians. But Roy Jr's fame overshadowed his genius. Everything he did had a reason for it, and Roy Jr. wasnt the only one who could pull it off. But he was the BEST one.
I think Devin Cushing was Roy Sr's most recent prospect. You can see the style resemblance:
Abraham is a decent fighter, bit of a head case so not sure how far he will go. I like the kid, he used to come around and spar with my lightweight and welterweight I had at the time.
What it looks like when he's in with someone he cant just set up to knock out:
Wow, you know these guys? The match you posted above looks way, way advanced.
With my lack of knowledge, I'd hazard a guess this level of skill is years in the making.
That is extremely high praise especially from a person of your pedigree and experience. To your knowledge did Roy Sr. have a boxing apprenticeship or was he around good boxing minds (Pensacola doesn't exactly seem like a hotbed for boxing)? What traits and tools were commonly used by fighters trained by Roy Sr. ? One last question what things impress you about Roy Sr. as coach e.g his methodology or ability to a lot with very little?I think Roy Sr could have been one of the greatest trainers in the History of the U.S. if the feud with his Son weren't so public and everyone wasnt so infatuated with Roy Jr. at the time
That is extremely high praise especially from a person of your pedigree and experience. To your knowledge did Roy Sr. have a boxing apprenticeship or was he around good boxing minds (Pensacola doesn't exactly seem like a hotbed for boxing)? What traits and tools were commonly used by fighters trained by Roy Sr. ? One last question what things impress you about Roy Sr. as coach e.g his methodology or ability to a lot with very little?
Tnx. For me, I would hope to approach such effectiveness in my striking. The Amateur example, down the line. That more sophisticated vid looks impossible from where I'm standing right now. Same with much of the discussion about top champions.One of those guys I taught since he was 17. The other is Abraham (who calls himself "Abram"). And yes, quite a few years.
Agreed ! So sad Roy kept fighting for so long !Roy Jones Jr was Matrix level boxing. Anderson Silva reminds me of him in UFC