An interview with Tank Davis' trainer Calvin Ford

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[@Grove513]

Calvin saved Tanks life , he's definitely Trainer of the year!!

[@knownwwable]

Calvin always says they saved each other

[@JustDoinIt26]

They saved each other!! IYKYK

[@makai_goat215]

He’s basically tanks father

[@michaelfultonjr4396]

they saved eachother

[@antoinetteberry3244]

@@knownwwable

[@unheardof9045]

Gotta Love & Salute Coach Calvin💯✊🏾💪🏾

[@tyronepalmer9954]

This is huge!!

[@ralphdagamer7350]

I truly believe that boxing trainers should receive just as much recognition as NBA coaches. W interview

[@mykiwilliams6943]

More. They’re much more important.

[@user-rl3fb6vi1x]

Facts!! 👌

[@user-rl3fb6vi1x]

When that Shakur fight Happens " Money will be His Way out of The Fight!!

[@MEEZMOBBINN]

@@mykiwilliams6943

[@ChrissClutch]

Bro is clearly a Boxing genius. "I dont Train knockouts... I Train punishment." Shit blew my mind

[@mykeboyd87]

How can u not love coach cal, wisdom, humble, teacher, life coach etc i love listening to him

[@NTS_AC]

They don’t make em like Kenny and Calvin anymore

[@tipplers3417]

💯

[@cincitytv9747]

Stephan A is getting better at podcasts

[@OriginalEvens]

Time 29 knockouts and 30 wins unheard of

[@Dworry-lt1dk]

@@OriginalEvensever heard of boots ennis?

[@D.C.1997]

@@Dworry-lt1dkhe hasn’t beating anyone he’s great but if he don’t get that Crawford fight he going to continue being under appreciated

[@Tone410]

S/O to coach cal! Best trainer in the business. I briefly trained with him one summer and he had me and my mans jump roping for 2 hrs straight 😂

[@NeverTakeJust1]

Calvin isn’t the best trainer he has 1 legit fighter who was a champ, and that's Tank. Lots of trainers have more champions in their camp. Loma dad papchencko had Usyk and Loma. Derick James had Spence and Jermell. Suga Hill, Robert Garcia, Freddie Roach I mean do you understand who these trainers are? I can keep going with trainers. Also, Calvin was a big drug kingpin who damaged a lot of lives selling that stuff and eventually put himself in prison. Don’t glorify people who don’t deserve it just cause you jumped rope with him.

[@Steve_Takes]

It's not that serious, buddy. ​@@NeverTakeJust1

[@big1709_]

Shut up

[@dreamchaser1474]

@@NeverTakeJust1df does his outside life have to do with boxing lame ssa bxtch ssa 🥷

[@borisjohnson246]

@@NeverTakeJust1 That shit dont mean nothing and got nothing to do with where hes at today. He did his time for being a drug kingpin. Here u are saying he dont deserve something after hes done his time. If anything that solidifies his story. He has the best fighter right now. 30-0. 28 knockouts

[@diandresimms6939]

Stephen A a real one shining light on Coach Ford ✨

[@JustDoinIt26]

Facts!!

[@Kindculturebrand]

Yup!

[@reallegend7688]

I’m glad Calvin get in the shine he deserve

[@AlfBsure]

[is getting]

[@constantineandreu9377]

"If you say you can beat em' take whatever....." Coach Calvin💪 a REAL ONE!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Nickyd2024]

Coach calvin and coach kenny will get there recognition for sure

[@Ron-vo1fx]

Calvin and Tanks story is special

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Tank is the greatest 30 year old prospect I have ever seen in my life.

[@popgfk9989]

Prospect he the champ homie WBmore far from a prospect do your homework on Tank being the man

[@NoName-cn3cp]

@@popgfk9989 lolololol

[@OMGitsRONNY]

3 division champ

[@sleepieeyes3551]

A prospect that’s the Face Of Boxing….. So what does they say about the guy you believe in 😂😂😂?

[@FaisonSampson]

At 30 it's been plenty of good fighters like sugar ray Thomas hearns and Marvin Hagler 👌

[@timgreen918]

Let’s go ! Bmore in the building 💯💯💯

[@JustDoinIt26]

West bmore always n 4EVA!! Much love n respect to the whole city!!! I love my city n everything n everybody in it!! 🙏🏽💪🏽💯

[@FaisonSampson]

​@JustDoinIt26 Penn north is where players play all day no 🧢🧢🧢

[@yahyahbrice9586]

​@@JustDoinIt26East Bmore West Bmore we are the same.Shout out to Tank Coach Cal and Coach Kenny and all the Me and Women who put the time effort and Love to our Children. Love Peace and Shalom.

[@FaisonSampson]

I hope these 2 guys will have a documentary about the both of them one day it will be phenomenal

[@erikwright8354]

The Coldest Truth Ever.."Tank vs Tank"

[@peaceistheanswer275]

Imagine being Tanks trainer from when he was like 11. From the dilapidated boxing gyms of Baltimore to reigning champion with zero loses. What a ride that must have been for Calvin

[@magacop5180]

7*

[@sbukeli]

7*

[@nathanielwilliams4818]

He had him since he was 7

[@fresh2462]

Movie in the making

[@smokey_410]

Im from East Baltimore, and its hard to make it out of this city, but if u do u will make it anywhere, we proud of Tank, Cal and Kenny. They give us hope that no matter how hard the circumstances are never give up. Tank will KO everyone at 135 and 140.

[@malachimckinney156]

Bout time this guy gets some recognition salute coach Calvin

[@georgelane8832]

This is the best boxing interview I have ever seen!!! Thanks STEVEN A. SMITH!!!!!

[@JustDoinIt26]

THIS IS MAJOR!!! Much love n respect to Stephen A!!! N definitely much much love n respect to Coach Calvin n Coach Kenny!!! Best coaches in the game with the best sports analyst in the game!! TANK IS HIM!! 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🙏🏽💪🏽💯

[@Nickyd2024]

And Tank does very well under bright lights

[@lancehusser2702]

Tank is the perfect fighter at 135. The best to ever do it at that weight..

[@user-tq4mj4ft2z]

Best trainer in the game 💯

[@justhim3335]

I don’t know about that…he have one of the best fighters but he has to have more then one boxer having success to be trainer of the year to imo

[@mugginwithapurpose1658]

Calvin is bigger than boxing 💐💐💐

[@carltonbass2501]

Great Interview! Keep Praying 🙏

[@donnellpool6239]

The coaches of the year Coach Calvin Ford and Coach Kenny Ellis 🏆

[@Sannicolasbrand]

Coach Cal a genuine dewd 💪🏽

[@KeydotBdot]

I like how you spelled it in the Baltimore accent to! lol or Tew!

[@jazminsantiago3693]

Ahh see what you did there 😂

[@user-mt3jj1vt6v]

I’m a youngin from Chicago respect to coach taking him in just being in his life for so long man that’s real love S/o tank too man go get em show em they can’t f with you

[@allanwatts8361]

Calvin made me a light heavy weight champ in amateurs

[@Ron-vo1fx]

Calvin confirmed what I've noticed about Tank and that is, if it turns into a street fight, my money is on Tank.

[@stevenjackson4076]

Key message. Those promoters know their guys can't beat Tank. So, ask for ridiculous money so the fight doesn't happen or, get paid to be laid. Facts

[@RichardMitchell-gb3tq]

I'm a Philly boy, New York is my 2nd home but my 3rd is Baltimore no doubt!!!! Respect to Tank..

[@Steve_Takes]

So basically the NorEast Corridor is your stomping grounds

[@rashadsavage4680]

🧢. Nobody here would ever say “ Philly boy” 😂😂 We don’t talk like that dikhead. Yu from Abington

[@RichardMitchell-gb3tq]

@@Steve_Takes absolutely

[@lilmocharlie]

Tanks vs tank is the best match like unc saud , he battling himself,

[@ThaFranchiseMVP]

Really was a dumb answer. He just avoiding naming fighters he think close to Tank caliber.

[@Kelz28]

I really feel what Coach Calvin saying when he say we still ain’t seen greatness from tank

[@Sicario_801]

no shet.. tank hasn’t fought anybody great 😅

[@hawks19_65]

@@Sicario_801so ur saying isaac cruz ain’t great, he a current champion at 140 now 😂

[@Sicario_801]

@@hawks19_65 cruz is great.. please 😂. cruz took belt from 🗑️ rolly.

[@hawks19_65]

@@Sicario_801 it don’t matter he’s still a current champion at 140

[@Sicario_801]

@@hawks19_65 champion.. yes. great.. HELL NO!

[@iAintSayDat]

Calvin Ford like the real Cutty Wise

[@chrischeatham8314]

He is the real Cutty Wise lol

[@josephtitobrunsonjr7427]

Lol 😂😆😅 dats funny. Alot ppl didn't know Coach Cal is Cutty. Hes in the episode when Cutty went up to the gym to get guidance. Coach Cal yells "Time" and the camera man gave Coach Cal a clip. 💪🏿🙏🏿👍🏿🤙🏿

[@carltonbanks2865]

He was based off of him

[@SLaPs817]

This man deserves more NATIONAL recognition

[@RonnieHithe-kh6sp]

Shout out to Coach Calvin on the amazing job he is doing with Tank and all the fighters he is involved with.

[@WeThem1s11]

Calvin got his glasses back..that’s aiteee💪🏾

[@georgekipunga1174]

You want them big dollars gotta come see Tank. What a coach

[@copperred]

Much love and respect to Calvin Ford! and Tank Davis!

[@TheHarlem1]

Don't be shock when tank beat your favorite fighter been that guy!

[@leontaecoleman3644]

that happens a lot that’s why people are mad.

[@williamoleschoolarendt7016]

STEVEN A I'm the one who came up with Mini Mike Tyson 3 years ago! When Tank beat Pitbull with one hand that confirmed just how special Tank is! His Boxing IQ is on a completely different level than the rest of these guys! If you watch him closely you can see the wheels turning he is downloading information and a few rounds later he is putting his opponents on the canvas! The only one who has any chance is Shakur but as good as he is he will end up on the canvas as well! PEACE ✌️

[@greatwhite7968]

Course he will...😍

[@peacethroughstrength172]

Well IF he hurt his hand it wasnt til about rd 9 or 10 but thats part of boxing...Tommy hurt his right hand in rd 1 vs Marvelous but never said jack because he didnt want to take anything away from his opponent's effort...I believe Tank will steamroll through SS and DH easy!!! Always believed this and still do BUT he needs to rematch PitBull though.

[@Thatboyj173]

Respect to the rize podcast and Coach Calvin

[@black-fonz9048]

CALVIN FORD = GREAT MAN!!! COACH CALVIN & KENNY ARE SAVING A LOT OF LIVES IN BALTIMORE 👊🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾🥊

[@audreyjenkins8561]

Coach Calvin, Jesus Christ loves you and Tank....❤❤❤ stick with Jesus, get to know him by reading the Holy Bible he has blessed you both and Jesus will continue blessing all those that sticks with him and love him❤

[@juliuscameron1010]

This was a damn good convo💯🙏🏾

[@-elipsis-7617]

INTERVIEW COACH KENNY ELLIS

[@Alltype_ofshitTv]

The Bible

[@txboy051]

We wanna see Tank vs Loma or Shakur period. I think Shakur is next but he like Martin needs to wait a couple years.

[@chriskennedy6422]

U found ur lane keep this coming

[@dangeloandrews6569]

Tank stalked him down the whole fight

[@qweshun1223]

More like walk him down. Tank took his punches like a mosquito bite. It was crazy. Dude just got exhausted and realize he was in above his head.

[@DontLookAtMyProfilePic11]

Remember 10 years ago England wouldn’t let Irish or black people in shops or pubs???🤔

[@AverageGenericN.O-Resident]

Really?

[@aj7803]

That was in the 60s and 70s and to a lesser extent the 80s Ppl try that now and they would get their asses handed to them and quite rightly so.

[@melltress9934]

Good interview and big respect to coach cal‼️🥊💪🏾💯

[@skeetermurray1151]

SA, you're great, but you're missing the point. "You don't go outside, when you can invite them inside"," -SM (Tank is ruling his division in his weight class). its Great interview, Bruh. Love Coach Calvin and my son, Tank.😏

[@keashawade4120]

Exactly! 💯

[@love99hvn55]

I wonder if SA knows Mr. Fords likeness is portrayed on the show the Wire?

[@THEREALDAMNSAM]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯 coach cal deserve the accolades 🙌🏾 👏🏽

[@billymcgahee4295]

It’s the casual fan that run their mouth about the shakur fight . They know what’s stopping it but yet wanna call tank a duck . We will see what move shakur make when he become a free agent

[@tyronepalmer9954]

Great interview

[@DeWillieThomas]

It’s ur turn coach make the world 🌎 believe in the kids again!!!!

[@HoodieLik0073one]

If I was a boxer I would want him as my coach. And Kenny

[@bbgee7792]

Wow Stephen A recognised he need to have his you tube popping!! LOL

[@jjfloxks7463]

I cant wait for that tank vs shekeur that's gonna be a epic fight

[@thedonno.h4436]

No it’s not. Shakur been talkin crazy, he gon give it to shakur out of everyone

[@brandontaylor7129]

Lol... Shakur is gonna run away from Tank. The fight will be a dud. Tank vs Loma is the best matchup

[@rolandbishop38]

Boxing is not a team sport so these trainers definitely deserve recognition!!!

[@jonaspareja]

We are witnessing GREATNESS!!! Tank going to knock em down one by one! Line em up, Who’s next?! 🥊👊🏽 Teo, Shak Cruz again ……..

[@brandontaylor7129]

Loma would give him a tougher fight than any of those guys

[@jonaspareja]

@@brandontaylor7129 He first up! Different name same result! Tank KO!!!!

[@-.6666.-]

“It’s what we dew” Baltimore baby

[@joelastre4864]

It's crazy how American media overhypes these American fighters. No pushback to anything at all. Tanks best win was pedraza SEVEN years ago. And this guy will never even mention it.

[@marvinthagoat]

Tank is a different beast…truly talented!

[@omikewhite8978]

Calvin father figure to tank. That “ believe in me “ was a mouthful.

[@MenRod8O99]

name the names! coach calvin starts stuttering @ 10:00😂

[@GTDKO]

Calvin Ford and Coach Kenny, the best in what they do talk is cheap action is real

[@revvedrey]

“You know yourself better than anybody else.” -calvin

[@RickyMcloud]

TANK N CALVIN!! RESPECT N LOVE EACH OTHER! THE BEST TEAM EVER! OFF DA DUMP!

[@chuckhollins9891]

Big shout-out to coach Cal 👏🏿👏🏿

[@raykwondavidson937]

Great vid !!!!!

[@dayle.johnson6683]

Good interview.

[@PlayMakerKev]

Key words for the Tank & Shakur fight is “ Bob is in charge of excepting the fight”

[@xxkingbmorexxnineetheraura4686]

🫡 #Salute Coach Calvin

[@ephraim1080]

Tank davis team are a group of scientists and their nuclear weapon is tank davis...making some opponents lost their sight making some dude sleep over the 100 counts even mike tyson didn't get to that level. If tank touches you then you will sleep that's all.

[@leontaecoleman3644]

Yeah he’s better than Mike Tyson.sorry to say it.

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

Stephen A should’ve doubled down and asked the question again “WHAT WOULD BE TANKS LAST FIGHT”

[@Nikkinv14]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 love coach Calvin

[@breonmitchell2443]

Calvin real life hero

[@dimevisualz4515]

I thought we was done calling him Gervonte thought it was Abdul wahid

[@deongray9748]

He been the main attraction in 🥊🥊

[@kevincamara7492]

He deserves coach of year

[@DwainWilsonJr]

Can we please get your input on the Reggie Jackson interview.. some time soon!!!

[@imnoav3ragejoe]

Tank grew up as a kid who didn’t have much, I’m glad he’s humble enough to reach back to his trauma and stay grounded as if he has everything to lose and nothing to gain. He’s a problem 😮‍💨

[@greatwhite7968]

Calvin is Defo for me anyway The Number 1 DON in boxing warra a top top guy...😍

[@JosephForrest-ot9ms]

Baltimore is low key the greatest city in America and tank is the Moses for our people for sure! I love y’all !!!

[@tezzy4013]

Detroit is

[@kevinhall357]

​@@tezzy4013🧢

[@bugaloosboxingnation4503]

Bmore stand up 21215

[@jonmolina948]

Y’all don’t care much for Lamar I guess.

[@bugaloosboxingnation4503]

@@jonmolina948 WE LOVE LAMAR DOWN HERE !!!

[@MmGocrazy-rs1cc]

They got commercials you cant even skip youtube tripping this like regular tv in my pocket🤦🏾‍♂️

[@georgefrancis4695]

He said u sticking your neck out but u sticking it out too much.. I'm ah cut it off 😂😂😂

[@dcc2199]

Only Person that can Beat Tank is Terrance Crawford all these other guys are Easy Wins for Tank

[@leontaecoleman3644]

Cap steroids crawfish is not beating tank.🤣🤣💰

[@jwkobe65]

Shakur

[@ThaBudCrawfordEra]

​@leontaecoleman3644 crawford is the face of boxing he's earned the right to pick n choose who he fights next..Crawford is your king boy 🤴🏽

[@killakam9006]

@@leontaecoleman3644😂😂 Bud would punish Tank keep it real

[@SEED_OF_ISRAEL]

Tank got a great coach APTTMH

[@Teech_]

Steven A 😞 is cap in boxing most of the time but yeah the tank and Isaac Cruz fight for me was his best showing.

[@y2kbus92]

❤❤❤❤

[@benjamincarattini4316]

Coach Calvin is the best

[@MmGocrazy-rs1cc]

Calvin ford look like he be wit the old school rapper melly mel ...yelling broken glass everywhere

[@ThatguyE79]

Why Calvin ain’t be up there for trainer of the year. Even tho he has a counter part with coach Kenny, they should have been won it in the last 4 years atleast once

[@FactsCook]

Boxing is also a business, If you have a business would you let the internet world tell you how to run your business? IF so you wouldn't be in business long.

[@mone1236]

So tank gotta change weight because he’s dominating nooooo thats how they set broner up had him move up to fast and got beaten by bigger guys tank 5’5 weight in at 133 can go to 130 if so stay 135 his whole career

[@keashawade4120]

💯 RIGHT!