Like any boxer turned trainer, he must find what works for him as a trainer, but not as a former boxer. Freddie Roach was relentless boxer who had the heart, but not the physical gifts. When he became trainer/coach, he had to learn what works or not and became one of the greatest coaches in boxing.
Good point on physical gifts. Roy was so talented that he tried to get fighters to pull off moves he could do, as Des mentioned in the audio clip. Chris Eubank Jr was, at times, looking like a stunt double awkwardly playing Jones in a movie. It was never going to work out.
Like any boxer turned trainer, he must find what works for him as a trainer, but not as a former boxer. Freddie Roach was relentless boxer who had the heart, but not the physical gifts. When he became trainer/coach, he had to learn what works or not and became one of the greatest coaches in boxing.
Good point on physical gifts. Roy was so talented that he tried to get fighters to pull off moves he could do, as Des mentioned in the audio clip. Chris Eubank Jr was, at times, looking like a stunt double awkwardly playing Jones in a movie. It was never going to work out.