R.I.P Angelo Dundee

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  1. Garrus

    Garrus Big Boss 1935-2014 Full Member

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    http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/angelo-dundee-dead-90-15494635


    Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla.

    He was 90.

     The genial Dundee was best known for being in Ali's corner for almost his entire career, but those in boxing also knew him as an ambassador for boxing and a figure of integrity in a sport that often lacked it.

    He died with his family surrounding him, said son, Jimmy Dundee, but not before being able to attend Ali's 70th birthday bash in Louisville, Ky., last month.


    R.I.P
     
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  2. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sad day for boxing.......R.I.P Angelo.....
     
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  3. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    Damnit. I knew he was old but this still came from out of the blue. Rest in peace.
     
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  4. JabCross

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    R.I.P Angelo
     
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  5. Sawyers

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    RIP Angelo Dundee.

    One of boxing's finest men.
     
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  6. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Rip

    Another big loss for boxing.
     
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Man, i hate to hear of this..R.I.P.
     
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  8. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP Angelo. Major, major, major, major loss to the boxing world.

    I am very glad to say that I was able to meet Angelo more than once and he was a fantastic person. A really great guy. He was fantastic with fans and never was mean or angry. His stories were hilarious and he was full of knowledge.

    One of my favorite memories of my entire life was seeing him and Bert Sugar on stage at the boxing hall of fame a few years ago telling stories to the crowd.

    It's really sad, just a few years ago he was walking around fine, then last year he was in a wheel chair but still in great spirits and a joy to be around.

    Whenever I saw him I made sure to take in the moment because he was old and I knew it might be the last time I'd ever see him, and unfortunately, I'll never see him again.
    Rip.
     
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  9. Bonecrusher

    Bonecrusher Lineal Champion Full Member

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    Rip..
     
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  10. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Damn. Tremendous loss. RIP.
     
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  11. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Heartbroken. RIP Angelo. RIP.

    Damn. Tearing up.
     
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  12. zoe

    zoe I Love Boxing & Dogs Full Member

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    Sad. I didn't realize he was quite that old, but it makes sense.
     
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  13. Keleneki

    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rest in peace, Mr. Dundee.
     
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  14. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He will be immortal and never forgotten. Worked with and helped so many elite fighters. Just a great member of the boxing community for so many years.
     
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  15. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wow. Rough couple of months for boxing. RIP, Angelo, you will never be forgotten.
     
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