Angelo Dundee Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1994, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
• Apprenticed under such trainers as Ray Arcel, Charley Goldman and Chickie Ferrara at Stillman's Gym in New York
• Served in the U․S․ Army Air Forces during World War II where he worked the corner in service boxing tournaments
• The first champion he trained was boxer Carmen Basilio
• Quote: "When I see things through my eyes, I see things․"
• Quote: "[on Muhammad Ali] "I never touched that natural stuff with him․ So every now and then I'd subtly suggest some move or other to him, couching it as if it were something he was already doing․""
• Trained boxers Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, as well as 15 other world champions
• One of his best remembered moments was when he told Sugar Ray Leonard, "You're blowing it, son," during his fight against Hearns, inspiring him to rally for a 14th round TKO victory
• Was portrayed in the films "Ali," "King of the World" and "Ali: An American Hero․"
• His autobiography, "My View From the Corner," was published in 2007