Who would you choose

It occurred to me recently that, despite his much publicised turn over to the pro game along with AJ, Luke Campbell does not have, for a lack of a better phrase, a widely recognised trainer.

My personal view on him is that he hasn't moved too far from his amateur style and, in fairness, he hasn't needed to....as of yet. I would imagine that when Luke turned over he would have most likely had quite a few trainers more than willing to work with him, yet he hasn't gone for anybody with a high profile. Horses for courses I say and I could be unintentionally doing his current trainer a major dis-service, but does anybody think that he might benefit from going with somebody with more of a reputation in the pros? If so, who? Personally, and looking at things realistically (i.e. available trainers in this country) I think that Robert McCraken would be a very good fit for him. Rob will obviously know him very well already and has a very good history with Froch from a pro perspective.

As a little extra, put yourself in Luke's shoes - you're a highly decorated amateur turning over after winning gold and you've got your pick of the trainers out there. Who would you chose and why (this would be my first question on blind date if I was cool enough to go the show.....)?

I'd probably go for someone like Brendan Ingle - he'll help him work on his defense at a very early stage allowing him to then gain his offense while he grows in confidence. His defensive skills improving quicker than his offensive will make his career longer than if he's taught how to go for the throat every single time.

I'd go with Adam Booth or Joe Gallagher for no other reason than the f*cking meltdown on the forum would be immense

Do you think that:

a)~ if Peter Fury got hold of someone really talented, he would be a great trainer

b) Someone like Enzo Calzaghe has anything to offer these days?

It will be interesting to see if Tyson and Hughie improve. Peter definitely has Tyson in better shape.

I get the feeling Peter is always going to train heavyweights.

Enzo Calzaghe never had anything to offer aside from an naturally talented son who was able to adapt mid fight by his own volition.

He does have a recognised trainer...Mick Bromby....

Top amateurs who make the transition need a TOP strength and conditioning coach more than they need a technical coach. There's little Booth can teach Campbell, technically.

They can learn the pro tricks simply from sparring experienced pro's, plus a little advice from time to time. However coaches with good reputations, such as booth, tend to have the pull factor - they draw in the best sparring partners, the best nutritionists, the best masseurs, and the best SaC coaches.  

Rarely, is success down to one man. More often than not it's down to the team.