Check out this short documentary titled “Gabe & Billy’s War” created by University of Penn student Alex Berger. Alex goes in depth, following Philly Jr. Middleweight Gabriel Rosado & Trainer Billy Briscoe as they prepare for an upcoming fight. An interesting behind the scenes look at the fight process and also an intro to the relationship between trainer & fighter.
Philly fight game old timer Ken Hissner checks in once again with a piece titled “Philly Trainers Speak Out”. In this article, Hissner talks to 13 well known trainers from out area. The theme is simple, according to this report, many are in agreement that the fighters today aren’t as hungry as they were back in the 80′s & 90′s. Hissner also give some background info on these men who don’t get the glory but are always work hard behind the scenes to prepare their boxers for an upcoming fight. Read the article in its entirety and see if you agree with what the writer has to say. All opinions on the story can be sent to the author Ken Hissner at kenhissner@yahoo.com
