Brother Nazim Richardson - The Boxing Scholar

[johna_83]

Not sure if this has been posted on here already or not, just another fantastic Gorilla Productions video this time in honour of one of the best trainers in the sport today.

It's hard to argue against Freddie Roach after his recent success with Pac, but if there was ever a man to challenge him as the number one it has to be Brother Nazim. I could listen to him talk boxing all day long, and not only does he know his stuff, he is absolutely hilarious (see second video @ Mayweather-Mosley Press Conference).

IMO without Nazim, Shane has no chance of beating Floyd. With Nazim in his corner, although still an underdog, i definitely give him a realistic chance at the upset.

Enjoy :yep

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[JIM KELLY]

Akhi (Brother) was in OZ and got the knowledge from Kareem Said!

[HairyHighlander]

Farkn ace !!!!!!!


Nice one, cheers :good



Knock the grease of this dude


Watching again..........

[HairyHighlander]

That second vid, fark me, some amazing SIMPLE insight right there.

Cheers again :good

[Mandanda]

Cheers Johna. Great video's

My Favorite Trainer right now.

I agree with you on the Mosley thing. I was just waiting for a bus earlier today and it run through my head about the Mosley-PBF fight and i thought this has to be the first time i'm not 100% certain Floyd wins.

The reason...cos Mosley has Naazim in his corner and i know how damn good his strategies are.This though will be his biggest and maybe his greatest test.

If Shane didn't have Naazim in his corner i wouldn't be interested in the fight because i'd know Floyd have it wrapped up...his still the favorite to win but i'm intrigued to see what Naazim comes with come fight night.

[TFFP]

One of the top trainers in the sport no doubt about it. I think his strength is as he said in the interview, he knows when he already has a race horse. He doesn't try to do anything overly dramatic, he hasn't got the arrogance of a Mayweather or even Roach - he keeps a low profile. He's very good at working out gameplans and is a very steady head in the corner when many are too caught up in the occasion.

That said, he is fortunate to be working with relatively finished articles, experienced fighters. A true test of his greatness would be to take an unfinished product and turn him into something special. Not that he'd ever be concerned with seeking that type of limelight for himself, but thats what would make him a great trainer.

[mugen82]

One of the top trainers in the sport no doubt about it. I think his strength is as he said in the interview, he knows when he already has a race horse. He doesn't try to do anything overly dramatic, he hasn't got the arrogance of a Mayweather or even Roach - he keeps a low profile. He's very good at working out gameplans and is a very steady head in the corner when many are too caught up in the occasion.

That said, he is fortunate to be working with relatively finished articles, experienced fighters. A true test of his greatness would be to take an unfinished product and turn him into something special. Not that he'd ever be concerned with seeking that type of limelight for himself, but thats what would make him a great trainer.

I agree totally, and the person for that job is his son Rock Allen, but god knows where he's disappeared too.

[silly_illy]

brother nazeem rocks!
for me he's a legendary trainer!
love his interviews, can listen forever! always has wise words! :good

[robpalmer135]

gorilla productions is so sick.

anyone seen the boxing sport of kings video, when it shows froch getting up from the taylor knockdown. amazing

[abzmanc]

Gonna watch this when I get home. Looks like Nazim is highly respected on these boards. Nice to see a good guy with a low profile getting the credit they deserve.

[Tony Bellew]

He's a brilliant trainer and has been around Bouie fisher and Hopkins for a long time!! that says a lot os Hopkins don't suffer fools!! Nazim is a fantastic trainer!

[Lee Mc]

He's a brilliant trainer and has been around Bouie fisher and Hopkins for a long time!! that says a lot os Hopkins don't suffer fools!! Nazim is a fantastic trainer!


Totally agree :deal

Hopkins' career has been so successful, in part, because of Richardson.

[Mandanda]

Anyone seen anything of Rock Allen his son. Doesn't punch that hard by record but haven't seen anything other then amateur fights.

[Relentless]

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[Tony Bellew]

I've studied Bernard for years and Richardson is seen as a vital member of his team, Even when he went Roach Richardson was still right there having his input and said he learnt new things from Roach, Richardsons article in the ring magazine was an excellent one and a great insight into the life and beliefs he has, He's very humble too and gives respect to all the other coaches and says he's still learning al the time...

[Flea Man]

Yep, Nazims article in Ring Magazine (explaining his brief hiatus from up close work with B-Hop as well) was quality. He really knows his stuff.

Here's the keys to beating Floyd, and one reason I think Shane can spring an upset (doubtful though)

Floyd takes a few rounds to adjust to his opponents game. Nazim will be smart enough to get Shane to change up after a few rounds and keep Floyd guessing.

Do that for 7 rounds and you've got it won.

Thing is, Mosley is not a very adaptable fighter. He also lacks the footspeed/work to keep up with Floyd. A quality fighter is Mosley, but there's no reason to suggest Floyd isn't just cherry picking another beatable fighter.

Would be a very, VERY good win if Floyd does what I expect him to do (coast to a points win) but enough to cement him as the P4P no1 or into the top 50 of all time? Absolutely no chance.

[safc1990]

Wasn't it Nazim who was heard constantly shouting "Body shot!" to Hopkins in the 9th round vs De La Hoya? Hopkins then KO'd Oscar with a body shot.

[Beeston Brawler]

I really rate him..... and like him because he just gets on with his job rather than being an annoying cunt like Roach or Floyd sr.

As mentioned above, it would be good to see him with a lesser fighter to see how he fares, rather than proven quality like Hopkins or Shane.

[Gaz S]

Absolutely, been a big fan of Nazim for a long time. I think Hopkins-Pavlik & Mosley-Margarito have finally brought him some of the due recognition he deserves. Has been one of my favourite trainers for years, not just because of the quality of his work but for his professional and respectful attitude.

[ishy]

I'm really looking forward to the Floyd-Shane 24/7 solely because we will find out more about Nazim.

He really is a brilliant trainer and always has something interesting to say as opposed to someone like Floyd Sr or Roger who just chat shit most of the time.

[timber]

Agree. Brother Nazim is a boxing genius, the interviews he gives makes great sense. I just hope that Mosley does the job.

[abzmanc]

Enjoy :yep

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Does anyone know what the Pavlik camp where shouting towards the end of the vid when B-hop/Pavlik had a little handbags moment after the fight?

[johna_83]

Does anyone know what the Pavlik camp where shouting towards the end of the vid when B-hop/Pavlik had a little handbags moment after the fight?

I think one of them shouts 'very classy' at Hopkins in a sarcastic way because of the way he goes on after the bell.

Then Jack Loew threatens to double-jab Bernard back to Philly

[JIM KELLY]

I think one of them shouts 'very classy' at Hopkins in a sarcastic way because of the way he goes on after the bell.

Then Jack Loew threatens to double-jab Bernard back to Philly

Then Hopkins has a one to one with the student pavlik about needing to fight like a black fighter..classic!

[threethirteen]

I like Nazim, just cause he doesn't talk about crazy training, he talks about strategy. His advice in the corner is great - do this and this will happen. Smart guy, and the love Hopkins has for him is clear.

He breaks guys down mentally. There's no trash talk - he sees people for who they are and he tells the truth.

[JIM KELLY]

I like Nazim, just cause he doesn't talk about crazy training, he talks about strategy. His advice in the corner is great - do this and this will happen. Smart guy, and the love Hopkins has for him is clear.

He breaks guys down mentally. There's no trash talk - he sees people for who they are and he tells the truth.

i see bro nazeem as a Guru like Cus and other great trainers!

[abzmanc]

He is quality... gotta love his proverbial talk in the corner... 'Swim without getting wet' etc...

[Flea Man]

I can't see Rog' or Floyd bad mouthing him, he's not a guy that invites derision.

With Nazim guiding Shane, and with B-Hop offering moral support, Shane has as good a chance as he'll ever have at overcoming the stylistic disadvantages he's up against in this fight. I'm an atheist, but I will be saying my prayers come fight night.

WAR SHANE!!!

[Relentless]

freddie roach isn't one to compliment other trainers but even he has said he thinks nazim is a great trainer.

[threethirteen]

Shane has as good a chance as he'll ever have at overcoming the stylistic disadvantages he's up against in this fight

I'd have picked Mosley to beat Floyd at LW. Faster, bigger puncher, better chin, fantastic bodywork. Floyd, talented as he is, has built a mirage above LWW. His fights have been against very sub-standard opposition for his abilities. Mosley's the best he's fought since Judah, who's so erratic it's hard to rate the win objectively.

I think it's going to be a close fight.

[silly_illy]

Wasn't it Nazim who was heard constantly shouting "Body shot!" to Hopkins in the 9th round vs De La Hoya? Hopkins then KO'd Oscar with a body shot.

yep, that was him.

[silly_illy]

Does anyone know what the Pavlik camp where shouting towards the end of the vid when B-hop/Pavlik had a little handbags moment after the fight?


i think it was ....."WHITE POWER!!! WHITE POWER!!! WHITE POWER!!!"



jk/:lol: