Boxing Rumors: Frank Martin follows in Errol Spence Jr.'s footsteps by firing trainer Derrick James after his knockout loss to Gervonta Davis

Ghost's first attempt at a world title unfortunately ended in failure at the altar of the tank. Despite his valiant attempts, Frank MartinLike the 29 boxers before him, he didn't have the answers. Gervonta Davis's relentless attack. The Baltimore native remains the WBA lightweight champion, but if some of the rumors are true, things aren't looking good for the Philadelphia native.

A veteran matchmaker who has been inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) Rick Glaser He shared the latest update: Frank Martin and his longtime trainer are reportedly Derrick James They decided to break up. But that's not all. The message also includes additional information about how (if at all) Martin came to that decision. It seems the whole thing after Martin's first loss left him confused.

Separation Rumors: Frank Martin and Derrick James

Rick Glaser writes:Trainer #Derrick James Fired #FrankMartin.But the shock was not misplaced. The message continued: Errol Spence Jr. It may have played a key role in influencing Frank Martin's decision.aAnd Frank #Errol Spenceis the same guy who previously fired Derrick James.“It said.

With the shocking revelation, the New York-based boxing matchmaker pondered whether “The Ghost” would follow Spence Jr.'s example and part ways with Derrick James. Recalling the lawsuit the award-winning trainer filed against the former unified welterweight champion, Rich Glaser wondered whether Spence Jr.'s relationship with Frank Martin might meet a similar fate.

The tweet has garnered a lot of attention since it appeared, with one shocked user saying: “Amazing! Please don't blame DJ for Frank's loss. Frank admitted that he didn't do as his coach told him to. If this rumor is true, Frank needs to learn not to be a pawn in someone else's game! Amazing.“

Last year, Errol Spence Jr. Terence Crawford Spence Jr. stepped into the ring again with the undisputed welterweight crown on the line. Just like Frank Martin, a year later the unbeaten New York-born southpaw faced a reversal of fortune when he finally faced his arch-nemesis, “Bud” Crawford. In many ways, the defeat was devastating for Spence Jr. Despite exercising his rematch clause, the former world champion has yet to return to the ring.

A bitter ending

However, in the following months, his relationship with Derrick James reportedly soured. The 2022 Trainer of the Year winner ended up suing Spence Jr. for unpaid dues, which some reports say amount to $5 million. Besides Errol Spence Jr. and Frank Martin, Ryan Garcia, Jermell Charloand Anthony Joshua These are some of the notable athletes who have been coached or are being coached by Derrick James.

As Rick Glaser emphasized, at this point, the news reports should be treated as mere rumors. Their veracity remains unconfirmed. However, it is not new for boxers and trainers to go their separate ways. After all, Ryan Garcia left Joe Goossens to eventually join Derrick James' stable. It is not clear if the latter is still serving as Anthony Joshua's head trainer. However, Rob McCracken To Robert Garcia And Derrick James Ben DavisonThe former heavyweight has been in quite a few stables himself.

Defeat is hard to accept. As is often the case, the effects of defeat tend to be far-reaching. It penetrates from the boxer's heart, and into every relationship he shares. Sometimes, it is something the boxer is genuinely concerned about. If he realizes that his trainer's guidance was limited and may have led to his defeat, he has good reason to seek out a new trainer. But if his decision is based solely on defeat or whim, it won't make sense in the long run.

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