There was good reason for Sugar Ray Leonard to fear Thomas "Hitman" Hearns considering only two of Hearns' first 32 opponents had managed to go the distance against him. But in the week leading up to ...
FRANKFURT, Sept. 1 — Angelo Dundee is probably one of the world’s most notable mother hens. He arranges hotel accommodations, gently herds his brood of fighters, keeps track of luggage, distributes ...
Never were four more prophetic words uttered with such urgency in boxing’s squared circle — or, thankfully for history’s sake, so completely disregarded. Had Angelo Dundee acquiesced to Cassius Clay’s ...
LOUISVILLE--They are 20 years apart in age and still have the unique rapport built while teaming up to capture the world heavyweight championship a record three times. Trainer Angelo Dundee is 90 and ...
Anyone who follows the sweet science knows that trainers are just as pivotal to the sport as the boxers themselves. Sure, there are some sports where great athletes can have mediocre coaches and still ...
He saved a young Cassius Clay when he was in trouble in England, convinced Sugar Ray Leonard that he could somehow overcome the fearsome Tommy Hearns. Angelo Dundee worked thousands of corners and had ...
Boxing lost a man who was arguably the greatest trainer ever, cornerman and all around ring strategist on Wednesday. My good friend, the Hall Of Fame trainer, a genuine maker of champions, Angelo ...