Just another case of an athlete trying to place blame somewhere else so they can continue the lie. Sure there is some truth to this, Roach is an offensive trainer, but Khan should have known that before they reached an agreement or quickly after. The problem is most athletes (and many coaches) get caught up in the glitz and glamor of their sport and don't perform the necessary due diligence to find out if the coach/trainer fits their needs. Since we had an NCAA title game on Monday, I will use a basketball example. Rick Pitino is a ball pressure defensive coach that wants to attack all points on the floor (at various times) and offensively designs his sets to get rim runs or 3pointers. If you're a poor individual defender and have a mid-range offensive game (operate between 8'-18') playing for Pitino wouldn't be the right fit. Why? Because his coaching strategy will not develop/highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses. That doesn't make Pitino a bad coach nor does having an offensive focus make Roach a bad trainer. Certain athletic attributes and temperaments flourish more under their base system than others.

All good to great trainers/coaches go through a period of decline during their career. Causes can be anything from fatigue, health, changes in competitive environment (things they do great are no longer a major advantage) to complacency. Some constantly retool and continue at the top (Manny Steward) long past many of their peers, some retire because of a realization that they no longer have the desire (Red Auerbach) and others keep going until their declining skills reach a point where they are blown out (Tom Landry)*. In Roach's case I believe the issue is primarily his health and the decline of his major attraction Manny Pac. Can he physically turn it around and keep Wild Card Gym relevant for 5-10 more years, only those that know his condition can tell. Athletes are like rats, when they start jumping ship it's generally smart to start looking for a life raft.

*Simply used coaches in various sports to show how it's all the same.

No.

If you're a defensive fighter, and you want to work on defense at the Wild Card, then you're finished.

And although I can see Roach's method working out, it's not for everyone, as Roach was a brawler with no defensive skill. The gym favors sluggers like Pacroids, but not defensive masters like Mayweather, Jr.

Boxing isn't just about slugging and proving toughness. It is also about smarts... If you want to extend your career.

I have felt Roach's fighters were very successful for a strong run, but did lack defensive responsibility. A fighter like Khan needs defense cause his chin is suspect. He needs a trainer who protects him to a degree in training.

Recently, most of Roach's elite fighters have been leaving him or losing. I noticed that. Maybe this a part of the reason.

Amir Khan is a feather fisted club fighter with a potato chip chin who proved to be a disgrace to both British boxing and Wild Card. Freddie Roach and Wild Card are both better off without him.

Amir Khan can now look elsewhere to blame for his china chin and less than stellar defense

Nothing wrong with that.

The world famous Wild Card Gym has produced many champions ...

The accepted style there is to indulge in all-out wars...

Amir Khan recently quit the Wild Card Gym and Freddie Roach, he states that every sparring session was a war, and that Freddie would purposely put sluggers in the ring with him ... To test him out.

Defence was unheard of in Freddie's gym, you made your bones by battering your opponent into submission.

Amir Khan states that every sparring session was a brutal experience, there was no learning, you got pitched with the latest 'physcho' and got on with it..

Is the Wild Card Gym finished... along with the great Freddie Roach??

Your opinions Gentlemen please.....