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So do you think he could take him to another level or is he all wrong for Brook. McCraken works with a lot of different styles being that he oversees the GB team and considering his success there I see no reason why he can't work well alongside Brook who is in desperate need of some extra help in the corner. People are going to jump on it because he works with Froch who is a completely different fighter but I don't see McCracken trying to make Brook a Froch 2.0 clone so any comparisons need to be thrown out.

 

[Libertarian]

Good move if you ask me.

 

[Back to Bill]

I rate The Kracken, one of Britain's outstanding trainers.

 

[Miguel2010]

Good move if it happens. The Kracken is good shit.

 

[AnthonyW]

Great move. His conditioning will improve, and his corner in general will improve. The corner in his last bout was...I'm trying to find a word...hmm :think ...a joke! :deal

 

[Ilesey]

That would be a huge step in the right direction for Brook. He has to take control at a very important stage of his career. I've never rated the Ingle's. They were shambolic against Jones.

 

[Wickio]

Great move. In my opinion, the Ingle style just won't cut it at the very top level for Brook. I rate Rob as the best British trainer about and imagine he would bring Brook on a long way.

 

[Casual Benson's Unknown]

This will imo be very good for Brook, McCracken is a top trainer imo, and getting away from Ingle can only be a good thing for Brook. Does Rob train any other Pros at the moment other than Froch?

 

[Michael]

Yeah good move, Mckracken is one of the best trainer in Britain right now. The Ingle's are alright, they just develop a lot of their fighters in a style that few can adopt. Mind you Brook is probably one of their more orthodox developments as of late.

 

[BoxingAnalyst]

Brook considering switch to McCracken!..according to Galahad

Found this over at the scene, great news if true.

According to the rumors going around, welterweight contender Kell Brook is considering the possibility of hiring Carl Froch's trainer Rob McCracken. There are rumors that Brook is looking to make some changes after his recent scare against Carson Jones.

Rising prospect Kid Galahad, also trained by Brook's current coach, Dominic Ingle, has also heard these rumors. He doesn't see how a switch to McCracken will help Brook.

"Kell's relationship with Dominic is different to mine with him. I think it's all been one-fight deals so far. They are not as close as I am with Dom; I think with them its strictly business," Galahad told the Sheffield Star.

"My gut feeling is he will stay. The Ingles have always looked after him and got him into the position he is in now. When he left the Ingles a few years ago, he looked ordinary sometimes and then after he came back he looked a million dollars.

"I hope he thinks long and hard. Maybe last time he left it was a mistake and he wouldn't want to make a mistake twice. McCracken looks after Carl Froch and is involved with the Great Britain squad so how would he have time to look after Kell properly?

 

[Miguel2010]

Eddie Hearn just said on Twitter that he will answer a few questions.....So tweeted him about this and he didnt reply, but is answering lots of other stuff.

You think that means Kell is bound for the Kracken???

 

[CamR21]

Is McCraken continuing with amateurs after the Olympics?

 

[BoxingAnalyst]

Eddie Hearn just said on Twitter that he will answer a few questions.....So tweeted him about this and he didnt reply, but is answering lots of other stuff.

You think that means Kell is bound for the Kracken???

Same here, bastard didn't tweet me back.

I don't think it definitely means he's movign stables, but I have a feeling he will.

 

[Miguel2010]

Same here, bastard didn't tweet me back.

I don't think it definitely means he's movign stables, but I have a feeling he will.

Aye I knw the cunt!.....I reckon he's not saying anything cos they haven't announced it as yet....Might be on Ringside himself tmorra???

 

[BoxingAnalyst]

Aye I knw the cunt!.....I reckon he's not saying anything cos they haven't announced it as yet....Might be on Ringside himself tmorra???

I think you could be right Migs, If it's going to happen it has to happen ASAP.

 

[Lunny]

I'm not that knowledgable on McCracken and how he works but like you said he's clearly shown he's very versatile as a trainer and can train different styles. Froch is pretty far from an Olympic style yet he can do a job with both. Then you look at that Abraham fight and he can clearly get a boxer to box well and disciplined (which I think is what Brook needs to do to get to that next level, just tighten everything up) . I think it's a good move for Brook.

 

[AnthonyW]

I'm not that knowledgable on McCracken and how he works but like you said he's clearly shown he's very versatile as a trainer and can train different styles. Froch is pretty far from an Olympic style yet he can do a job with both. Then you look at that Abraham fight and he can clearly get a boxer to box well and disciplined (which I think is what Brook needs to do to get to that next level, just tighten everything up) . I think it's a good move for Brook.

Aye. I'd expect McKracken to lay down the law straight away aswell. Live the life of a boxer, no ballooning up in weight, no shortcuts, the stamina, endurance and conditioning will come with that.

 

[ScouseLeader]

Even if McCracken can't improve Brook that much, his advice in the corner is always great and he's relaxed even in the heated moments. I can't see why it would be a bad move for Kell.

 

[Miguel2010]

If this doesnt happen, who would be the best coach/trainer in regards to Kell making a real tilt at you know who???

 

[Miguel2010]

Still dont get why this is moved to world??? All Brits have been mentioned???

Is Kell now world news?