Angelo Dundee
American boxing trainer
Angelo Dundee (born Angelo Mirena; August 30, 1921 – February 1, 2012) was an American boxing trainer and cornerman. He was known for his work with Muhammad Ali (1960–1981).
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Born | Angelo Mirena August 30, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 1, 2012 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | (aged 90)
Occupation | Boxing trainer |
Years active | 1955–2005 |
Known for | Training Muhammad Ali (1960–1981) |
He also worked with 15 other world boxing champions, including Sugar Ray Leonard, José Nápoles, George Foreman, George Scott, Jimmy Ellis, Carmen Basilio, Luis Manuel Rodríguez, and Willie Pastrano.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Angelo Dundee". The Daily Telegraph. London. February 2, 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2019.