width: 100%; I recently had a chance to speak with Virgil Hunter to discuss the boxing scene and get his views on what is next for some of the fighters he works with. Reigning "Trainer of the Year" Virgil Hunter has his hands full these days. Virgil Hunter may be a master of the X's and O's of boxing, but his knowledge of the sport's fans and media is severely lacking. They dont want to talk about Andre Ward did 1.3 million with no promotion against Edwin Rodriguez. Hunter went on to say, What makes that number interesting as well is the fact that the UFC had one of its biggest fights of the year going head to head when Georges St. Pierre defended his welterweight title against Johnny Hendricks. Orangetheory Fitness. His grandfather barnstormed through the south, fighting as much as he could. Its a matter of knowing your distance and range in doing drills, shortening up the punches and also not fighting talleven though he has the height advantage on most of his opponents. He earned the money as a professional boxer Family Member. We have Arsenal FC Merchandise, Barcelona FC Merchandise, Blackpool FC Merchandise, Chelsea FC Merchandise, Everton FC Merchandise and more. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "BWAA Awards 2011: Andre Ward Named Fighter of the Year Over Undeserving Nominees (and Nonito Donaire)", "Keyshia Cole Lets Us In On Her Meeting With Her Biological Father Virgil HunterAND Frankie", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Virgil_Hunter&oldid=1088767403, Articles needing additional references from April 2019, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 May 2022, at 00:57. The gym resembles a warehouse with a boxing ring looming in its center. Hunter is referring to one of Wards most notable wins in which Ward recorded a TKO victory in the tenth round after dropping Dawson two times prior. With Virgil Hunter's health issue Amir Khan will be trained by a new top coach writes Elliot Worsell News EXCLUSIVE Andre Ward would consider stepping in for Tony Bellew fight 'if the offer makes sense' Theres no question I made the first fight harder than it had to be. Back in the day, Virgil was in a relationship with Coel's mom, Frankie Lons, but neither Virgil knew that Coel had a daughter, nor did Coel suspectthat the daughter would be his. What he doesnt do so well, you make it good. He trained in an old Oakland gym where boxing history permeated its creaking walls. As we continue to build our relationship, youll see better and better results.. to 168 lbs. On this particular day, local heavyweight Marlo Moore is sparring with contender Gerald Washington. Virgil is teaching me similarly to the way my grandfather taught me, and I can easily say that hes picking up where my grandfather left off. Im definitely inspired because the atmosphere has everything to offer as far as training. There is a sign on the wall at Gleason's, posting an invitation from the poet Virgil: "Now, whoever has courage, and a strong and collected spirit in his breast, let him come forward, lace on the gloves and put up his hands."(Aeneid 5.363-364) Prizefighters have long answered this call at Gleason's and some still do.There is an illustrated book called At Gleason's Gym. more Boxing news updates, visit the home page: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=93463&cmd=tc, http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ropes-boxing-radio, https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRopesboxingradio/. No further information regarding their relationship is available. 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(Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) He drinks it up and then shares his knowledge with his fighters. } Moore, 27, compiled an amateur record of 35 wins in 39 contestsand just missed making the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. I raised my hand, reassuring him, No pictures, dont worry. Hunter said, Who is that? Virgil Hunter. Don't worry, we'll have all of the post fight recaps, drama and excitement here so you will never miss out. He looked unsure, and a bit overwhelmed. Virgils age is 76. Who might have been the supporting hand for the boxers achievement? You believe what were here for?. Would you have picked GGG to beat Chavez Jr.? Hunter asked. We got criticized for Chad Dawson who said right there on TV, When I am in the gym training as a light heavyweight I am down to 171, 172 anyway, so 168 will not be a problem, we want Andre Ward. We never asked him for that he said it right there on TV.. Its a defensive mechanism. 2018year 98min 5.9IMDB. [CDATA[/* >