Tony DeMaria- Boxing coach to Frank Shamrock


Tony DeMaria-Boxing Coach Shamrock's Martials Arts

Tony wraps Frank's hands for Diaz fight training.

Tony works pads with Frank for the media.

Tony DeMaria wraps Clint Coronel's hands.

Clint Coronel training for his boxing debut.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Tony DeMaria is the boxing coach at Shamrock's Martial Arts Academy, in San Jose, California.  Having trained Frank Shamrock for several years, DeMaria has grown close to Frank and speaks fondly of him.

"He's a wonderful human being...he's just a genius actually, mentally and physically".-Tony DeMaria on Frank Shamrock

His background in boxing takes him back to the tender age of 7, when he competed in his first amatuer boxing "smoker", and where he would eventually score a knockout over a future judge that was involved in a very high-profile murder case.

His father and uncles fought professionally, so boxing was in his blood, and like his family, he fell for the sport of boxing.

"Boxing is a very, very romantic sport, and I just kind of fell in love with it"-Tony DeMaria

JC Interviews Tony DeMaria pre-Diaz fight.

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A native of San Jose with a Cecilian heritage, DeMaria has obviously felt at home fighting and coaching in the Bay Area, and has remained in San Jose while coaching fighters  for over 3 decades.

"I have a very, very good report with all the kids"-Tony DeMaria 

Tony has built relationships with boxers that he still keeps in regular contact with, an obvious sign that he has effected people deeply, and in a very positive way. A local fighter, Golden Gloves Champion then turned professional,  Glen Corbus continues to call him every day.

"He calls me every morning at 7:15 like clock-work, hasn't stopped in ten years"-Tony DeMaria

Safety is always on the veteran trainer's mind, as he stated that many injuries occured in the gym before the fight, and that he keeps a close eye on his students. When it comes to his training style, hard work is paramount, positive reinforcement is constant, and fun rounds it out when the work is done.  

"I just love it, I love the kids"-Tony DeMaria

After speaking with Tony, it becomes obvious that his love of his family, boxing, and friends keep his spirits high to face the adversities and  realities of his life. He has a genuine love for the sport of boxing, and sharing his knowledge of it with others. 

The attached interview with Tony was conducted while he was training Frank Shamrock for the Nick Diaz fight, and Clint Coronel for his professional boxing debut.Shamrock was not able to bring Tony's prediction of an early knock-out over Diaz to fruition, as he lost to Nick Diaz by TKO on April 11.

Although it was rumored that Shamrock had a rib injury leading into the fight, Shamrock never brought up the injury as an excuse, and also gave Diaz appropriate  respect for his performance.

Coronel faced Ruben Rivera in a Junior Middleweight bout at Fight Night at the Tank on May 7th. Coronel and Rivera fought to a draw with Coronel scoring inside against his tall and long opponent. The judges scored the bout 38-38 for the two fighters.

Posted by LibraporLibra's MMA at 5/13/2009 10:40 AM
Categories: JC,Frank Shamrock,Interviews,Boxing,Strikeforce,Tony DeMaria
Tags: Frank Shamrock JC Boxing Strikeforce Tony DeMaria
 

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