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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4671684, member: 516"]
Other than Loma’s old man (who also ran the Ukrainian National Amateur Program for many years) and Floyd Senior (who was a pretty good world class fighter himself), I cannot recall any father-son trainer/boxer relationship that was wildly successful (even Floyd fired Dad after a bit).  Roy Senior was pretty effective for RJJ (until he wasn’t later in the career - I believe he was the target of Lampley’s criticism).  Shawn Porter’s old man was pretty successful as well (until the last fight - when he publicly criticized Shawn’s prep and effort).

IMO, most of these fathers “ride their kids’ supremely gifted and talented coat tails.”  Living vicariously thru them.  Hard being old and unable to do it yourself.  Most fighters change trainers (at one time or another) during their careers.  They have to if they desire to get better and learn new methods, techniques, strategies, etc.  I can’t think of too many of these fathers that train/manage many other elite level fighters (other than their sons).  Floyd Senior an exception (became a sought after pro trainer).  Same with Roger the uncle (RIP)….

A direct answer to your question - I generally agree with Lamps here.  And why I don’t think fathers should train their elite level sons.

That’s just my opinion….
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