Angelo Dundee
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Angelo Dundee 🇺🇸

Angelo Mirena
Boxing Trainer, Cornerman, Hall of Famer, Trainer of Muhammad Ali
Born Aug 30, 1921 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States
Passed Away Feb 01, 2012 Clearwater, United States
Lifespan 90 years old
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"You don't tell a fighter what he did wrong during a fight. You tell him what he needs to do right."

Archival Overview

Legendary International Boxing Hall of Fame trainer and cornerman who guided Muhammad Ali through his greatest triumphs, as well as Sugar Ray Leonard and fifteen other world champions.

Biographical Record

Born Angelo Mirena in Philadelphia to Italian immigrant parents, Dundee served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II before learning boxing training in New York's Stillman's Gym. Moving to Miami Beach, he and his brother Chris operated the world-famous 5th Street Gym.

Dundee began training Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) in 1960, working his corner during the historic victories over Sonny Liston, the 'Rumble in the Jungle' against George Foreman, and the 'Thrilla in Manila' against Joe Frazier. He later masterminded Sugar Ray Leonard's iconic victories over Roberto Durán and Thomas Hearns, earning universal esteem for his calm corner wisdom.

Key Life Milestones

1964

Guiding Ali to Heavyweight Crown

Trained and cornered Cassius Clay to shock Sonny Liston and capture the World Heavyweight Championship.

1994

Induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame

Enshrined in Canastota, New York, recognized as one of the greatest boxing trainers and cornermen of all time.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Mausoleum at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens
Palm Harbor, United States
GPS: 28.0817, -82.7486
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