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R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 00:00
by jessi
Just heard the sad news on the radio, he was 90 years old, r i p to probably the most famous cornerman of all time, thoughts are with his family and close friends.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 01:43
by Glyn Leach
Lovely man. For all he achieved there wasn't one bit of snobbery about him, had a word or ten for everybody. RIP sir

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 02:22
by manno
Sad news but what a full life this gentleman must have lived. RIP.X

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 03:24
by rob h
RIP, sad day. Death of a legend.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 03:31
by Boxing Pirate
A great man may he RIP.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 04:09
by GlobalBox
Its a very sad day for our sport, he will have been a legend to almost all of us and was so respected, even if you have
not met him you just know he was a huge part of boxing history.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad sad time.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 04:49
by bennie
"You're blowing it, son, you're blowing it." Leonard lookd well ahead but in fact he was behind on the scorecards, and Dundee's timely words, at the end of the 12th round, spurred Leonard to a late stoppage.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 05:16
by mrbassie
Real shame. He had a good innings though. RIP.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 06:00
by Crazyboy
Sad sad news, legend of the sport - RIP Angelo Dundee, the guy must have seen it all...and some!

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 06:32
by Srebmun
RIP Angelo. Must have been some life he lived.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 06:42
by Ketchel
Sad news. The guys from the golden age of Heavyweight boxing are leaving us. Smokin Joe, Ron Lyle and now Angelo. RIP.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 09:11
by Chambers2
RIP Legend!

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 10:02
by Mensa07
RIP a legend indeed.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 11:04
by Jon Saxon
"your blowin it baby" to SRR just before he stops The Hitman

"you gotta put this guy down George" George goes out and chins Moorer.

"I dont care Im the chief second I'm stopping this fight" Ali Vs Holmes.

A genuine true legend in an a modern world where the word gets bandied around and apllied to the undeserving

R.I.P. :TU:

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 11:07
by Quixall
Only recently watched a great interview with Angelo.

Very sad news, a giant is lost to the boxing world.

R.I.P

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 12:04
by patmustard
Too many sportsmen are labelled as "great" these days and talk about their "legacy" when they haven't made even the slightest mark on the history of their sport.

This cannot be said about Angelo Dundee, or sadly, Joe Frazier a few months ago. Two genuine legends whose contribution to boxing will live on well past the days of alphabet 'world' titles and meaningless contests.

It's difficult to get hold of these days, but Dundee's biography, "I Only Talk Winning" (Mike Winters) is essential reading.

RIP

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 12:56
by stujones
The Dundee countdown for Leonard vs Hagler was the one of his most inspired speeches he delievered.

After a torrid back for fourth exchange in the 9th round.... Leonard looked dead tired.

Angelo.... "YOU've got 9 minutes to the title" - He offered no advice in the corner... Leonard needed no advice..... Dundee kept telling him "9 minutes to the title".

Then after the 10th. Angelo looked like he was going to have a heart attack "6 minutes till the title, you've only got 6 minutes... you can do six minutes in your sleep.... Champion, 6 minutes, a new champion".

Then after the 11th..... "3 minutes".... got the crowd going, got an exhausted Leonard to get up and showboat.... and when Richard Steele came in and said "one more round and the fight is over"... Dundee responsed with "you betcha".

Truly great stuff.

I remained convinced Leonard would have knocked out Hearns in the rematch in the mid rounds had Dundee been in the corner.

We'll never see his like again.

RIP - maker of champs.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 16:27
by Final round
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Respect, and thanks for the memories Angelo.

Re: R I P Angelo Dundee.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 18:46
by loaded_gloves
Such an absolute legend. I remember all the quotations in this thread. Angelo really was pure excitement. He was a brilliant man, trainer and, according to everyone, a real nice guy. 90 years, well done indeed.

"You're behind son, you've got to put this man down" - never forgot those words, to Foreman, after nine rounds versus Moorer. Awesome.