Talking about Dundee

February 02, 2012

Here's what they're saying about the passing Angelo Dundee:

 "He had a ball. He lived his life and had a great time." - Jimmy Dundee, son

"To me, he was the greatest ambassador for boxing, the greatest goodwill ambassador in a sport where there's so much animosity and enemies. The guy didn't have an enemy in the world." - Bruce Trampler, longtime boxing matchmaker

"Another great passed yesterday. Angelo Dundee. Your memory lives on. I can only dream to live to 90 years old." - Mike Tyson, boxer, on Twitter

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"Angelo Dundee RIP - all time great boxing trainer and a tremendous person. He trained [Russel] Crowe in Cinderella Man and inspired us all. - Ron Howard, film director, on Twitter

"I am so sad - Angelo Dundee was a beautiful man. Met him several times and treated me with such warmth. RIP CHAMP." - Dick Vitale, broadcaster, on Twitter

"RIP Angelo Dundee. My life is so much richer for having known him. He had the biggest heart of any man I ever knew. God love you Angelo." - Russell Crowe, actor, on Twitter

Here is what they have said over the years about Mr. Dundee:

"Through all those days of controversy, and the many that followed, Angelo never got involved. He let me be exactly who I wanted to be, and he was loyal. That is the reason I love Angelo." - Muhammad Ali, writing in the foreword to Mr. Dundee's book, "My View From the Corner: A Life in Boxing"

"He is the only man in boxing to whom I would entrust my own son," - Howard Cosell, late sportscaster

 

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