Virgil Hunter
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Virgil Hunter on Joshua Buatsi: He's the Second Best Fighter I’ve Had Behind Andre Ward
Amid some sobering analysis, Virgil Hunter also had some high praise for his charge Joshua Buatsi. Hunter, the veteran Oakland-based trainer, offered some circumspect words regarding Buatsi’s latest performance in the ring.
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Trainer Virgil Hunter on Buatsi: I Can't Honestly Say That He's Ready for Bivol or Canelo Right Now
Virgil Hunter issued a note of caution after his charge Joshua Buatsi picked up perhaps the most strenuous win of his career. The highly regarded, 29-year-old Buatsi outpointed British countryman Craig Richards, 32, in their hard-fought, 12-round lig...
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Virgil Hunter: No Fighter at 168 or 175 Has a Sure Shot of Beating Canelo
Veteran trainer Virgil Hunter, who guided Andre Ward to unified title runs at super middleweight and light heavyweight, does not see a single fighter in either division that has a concrete shot of beating Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
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Virgil Hunter: Buatsi Has Dedication, Focus, Devotion To Boxing That Khan Didn’t Have
Virgil Hunter believes that Joshua Buatsi has the killer instinct to take him places and says he also has a dedication that Amir Khan often lacked. Buatsi brutally knocked out Daniel Dos Santos in the fourth round in Manchester on Saturday, knocking...
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Joshua Buatsi Details Working Relationship With Virgil Hunter
Joshua Buatsi says he is excited to showcase his improvements under new trainer Virgil Hunter when he defends his WBA International light heavyweight title against unbeaten Frenchman Daniel Blenda Dos Santos at the AO Arena, Manchester this Saturday...
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Joshua Buatsi Links Up With Virgil Hunter; Looks Set For May Return
Joshua Buatsi has linked up with a new trainer ahead of his proposed ring return. The undefeated Olympic bronze medallist, who has raced to 13-0 in the light-heavyweight division since turning professional, is set to step between the ropes again in a...
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Marrio Barrios Arrives in Bay Area To Start Camp With Virgil Hunter
Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs), has arrived in the Bay Area, CA, to start training camp with his coach, 2011 Trainer of the Year, Virgil Hunter. Barrios is scheduled to defend his title against Rya...
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Virgil Hunter: Amir Khan Not Training Enough Between Fights
According to Virgil Hunter, the head trainer for former world champion Amir Khan, his boxer does not do enough training between fights and is letting his skills deteriorate. Khan was back in action last month, when he was stopped in six rounds by WB...