Angelo Dundee
1921–2012 (age 91)
boxing trainer
Biography
Angelo Dundee (1921-2012) rose from a small gym to become one of boxing’s most respected trainers, guiding legends such as Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard through their most defining fights. He blended technical mastery with calm reassurance, instilling confidence in every boxer who stepped into his corner.
Later generations of fighters and fans sought his insight on television and in interviews, valuing the humanity he brought to every corner of the ring. He passed on lessons of discipline and dignity to countless students, always mindful of the responsibility of supporting someone’s dreams.