[Grammar] "having never received", or "never having received"?

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bottomup44

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"Having never received formal training as a designer, Gaultier started out only with his strong will and natural talent."

Can I replace the underlined part with "Never having received"? If so, which one is better?

Also, in a different context, which one is better? (1) She reported having never received formal education. or (2) She reported never having received formal education.
 

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"Having never received formal training as a designer, Gaultier started out only with his strong will and natural talent."

Can I replace the underlined part with "Never having received"? If so, which one is better?

They are both fine.
 

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I much prefer "Never having received..." myself.
 

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