Angelo Dungee, WWII vet and trainer of champs

Angelo Dundee, the renowned trainer who guided Muhammad Aliand Sugar Ray Leonard to boxing glory, died on Wednesday in Clearwater, Fla. He was 90.

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[h=6]Dan Grossi/Associated Press[/h]Angelo Dundee with Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, in 1962.More Photos »



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[h=6]Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images[/h]In more than 60 years in professional boxing, Angelo Dundee gained acclaim as a brilliant cornerman. More Photos »


His death was announced by his son-in-law, James Coughlin, who said Dundee had recently been treated for blood clots.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/sports/angelo-dundee-trainer-of-boxing-champions-dies-at-90.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/boxing/wires/02/02/2080.ap.box.dundee.appreciation.1277/index.html

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/boxing/post/_/id/1015/angelo-dundee-service-information



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Rest in Peace Mr. Dundee, you were a great trainer and teacher in the "sweet science" of boxing. You will be missed by all.

 

RIP Angelo. Truly a champion amongst champions.

 

Rest In Peace Mr. Dundee.