I’ve trained Anthony Joshua and Jesse Rodriguez – but the most talented fighter I’ve worked with is ‘The Filipino Flash’

Robert Garcia is one of boxing's most respected coaches.

The former IBF super featherweight king has moulded 16 world champions during his illustrious career on the other side of the ropes and has trained some of the sport's biggest names.

Anthony Joshua, Marcos Maidana, Antonio Margarito and his brother Mikey Garcia have all worked under 'Grandpa's' watchful eye, while his current crop of fighters is topped by WBC and lineal super flyweight champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez.

Picking your most talented fighter is no easy feat for a trainer, especially when you have helped guide the careers of as many outstanding pugilists as Garcia has.

But when pressed by marvelbet369.com, Garcia cast his verdict.

"If we are talking about talent, discipline and heart then Bam Rodriguez, Vergil Ortiz and Nonito Donaire are up there," he told marvelbet369.com during an exclusive interview.

"I try to keep family out of my favourites because that is my brother Mikey [Garcia].

"Mikey was very talented but if I had to single out one I would probably stick with Nonito Donaire.

"He was a warrior and an absolutely fantastic fighter."

Garcia took over as Nonito Donaire's trainer after an acrimonious split with his father in 2009.

As a pairing, they went on to claim world titles at bantamweight and super bantamweight.

However, cracks started to form when 'The Filipino Flash' was defeated by Guillermo Rigondeaux in 2013.