Boxing Coaches

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Boxing coaches have quite a unique role. They teach fighters how to destroy their opponents inside the square ring. Yes its the hurt game and a good trainer knows the comprehensive theory of attacking and defending within the boxing ring. Many coaches don't tolerate nonsense from anyone and always demand respect from their fighters. They're stand up men with big hearts who are always willing to help the underprivileged kids the way they know best; To fight and conquer life's battles.

So why is it that a fighter listen to their coaches? Is it because they have fought many battles before? Is it because they have taught others to be lethal inside the ring? Or is it because they look up to them as a father type figure? The answer could be any or all of the previous.

A boxing trainer serves many roles to the boxer. They teach you how to fight; Condition you properly for a fight both mentally and physically; Motivate you to constantly improve; Come up with fight strategies against different opponents; Advise you with life decisions; Protect you against people trying to use you or bring you down; and discipline you when you slacken off.

A coach is one of the closest people to a boxers heart. They know their fighters well. They see them often. They read their body language. Coaches usually care for their fighters when others don't. Coaches are charitable people with good hearts that help fighters by sharing their sought after knowledge and teach young men and women the importance of disciple and clean living.

Total Boxing Info brings you a list of some of the more famous boxing trainers that have graced the sport of prize fighting by bringing the best out of their pupils. Read each one and be inspired by their accomplishments.



Cus D'Amato: Cus D'Amato will always be remembered by boxing fans as one of the greatest trainers to have ever lived. D'Amato shaped both Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres to become great fighters and guided them both to gain world titles.

Teddy Atlas Jr: Teddy Atlas Jr was born 1956 in Staten Island, New York. Teddy is one of the sport of boxings most well known personalities and household names.

Angelo Dundee: Angelo Dundee has become a legendary trainer and manager due to a very illustrious career serving in the corner of many boxing legends which brought him to the honors of being inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.

Floyd Mayweather Sr: Floyd Mayweather Sr. was born in the Bronx, New York in 1952. Mayweather Sr. is a former welterweight boxing contender; Current top level boxing coach; And father of the five division, pound for pound boxing kingpin Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Freddie Roach: At first glance, Freddie Roach, the famous American boxing trainer and former journeyman fighter whom once fought legends like Hector Camacho Sr, doesn't hold the appearance of a typical boxing coach.

Edito Villamor: Edito Villamor, the chief trainer for the legendary ALA Boxing Gym in the Philippines has embarked on what many Filipino boxing experts would call the start of a stellar coaching career.

Emanuel Steward: Looking into Emanuel Stewards amateur boxing career one might wonder why he never opted to turn professional considering that he earned a solid boxing record of 95 wins and 3 losses, and capturing a National Golden Gloves title along the way.

Johnny Lewis: Boxing coach Johnny Lewis is regarded by most boxing insiders as Australia's greatest ever boxing coach. The legendary Lewis has shaped, guided and trained 5 world champions which include Jeff Fenech, Kostya Tszyu, Jeff Harding, Virgil Hill and his most recent Gairy St Claire.

Billy Hussein: Billy Hussein is one of the most prominent coaches in Australian boxing today. Billy comes from a family of fighters with brothers Nedal Hussein and Hussein Hussein both world class contenders that have fought for world titles before as well as his other brother Mez, a boxing coach too.