Those in boxing know him but Ronnie Shields boxing trainer of Errol Spence isn’t a household name in America or for new fans.
Ronnie Shields has been around forever in boxing yet he keeps a very low profile.
A silent man but a trainer who has produced a number of champions over the years. Although when he trained Mike Tyson later in Tyson’s career they didn’t have much success.
For those new to boxing, Shields is going to train Errol Spence Jr, the former welterweight champion from Texas soon in his comeback this summer against Tim Tszyu in their 158 pound catchweight fight.
Here’s background on Ronnie Shields to bring you up to speed:
- Jermall Charlo – WBC interim middleweight champion. Shields trains him and was in his corner for his June 19, 2021 title defense vs Juan Macias Montiel.
- Jermell Charlo – Former WBC super welterweight champion. Shields trained both Charlo twins since age 10, though Jermell later left for Derrick Hayes.
- Erislandy Lara – WBA super welterweight champion. Shields has trained Lara for 8+ years; Lara defended the belt 6 times with Shields.
- Guillermo Rigondeaux – Interim WBA junior featherweight champion. Shields trained him for his Dec 31, 2011 title fight vs Rico Ramos.
- Juan Díaz – Former unified lightweight champion. Shields is listed as one of his trainers.
- Kermit Cintron – Former IBF welterweight champion. Shields trained him for his Nov 2011 shot at Canelo Alvarez.
- Current stable includes 3 recent champions: Erislandy Lara, Jermall Charlo, Guillermo Rigondeaux.
- Past champions trained: Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker, Vernon Forrest, Arturo Gatti.
- Total named world champions Shields has worked with: At least 11, per trainer lists.
- Recent activity: Still cornering Jermall Charlo as of 2021 and Erislandy Lara as of 2018 unification vs Jarrett Hurd.
An impressive list of boxers and champions he’s worked with.
He has a big job on his hands though with getting Spence ready for his fight with Tim Tszyu and he knows it.
Not an easy fight for Spence or Shields and their game plan will be key.
Particularly with Errol Spence junior appearing as not entirely 100 per cent confident ahead of his comeback.
