Sad news for the boxing world. World-famous trainer and boxing hall of famer, Tommy Brooks, passed away yesterday after a brief illness at the age of 71. Brooks was born in Little Rock, آرکانزاس, and grew up in San Diego. He started his boxing career under Archie Moore and went on to fight for the U.S. نیروی هوایی. He worked as a trainer with legends Lou Duva and George Benton, and throughout his career trained some of the biggest names in boxing including Evander Holyfield, مایک تایسون, لنوکس لوئیس; the Klitschko Brothers, Pernell را ویتاکر, Freddie Pendelton, چارلز موری, و خیلی های دیگر.

He is survived by his wife Donna (Duva), sons Brian, مارلون, جاناتان, and daughter Cassandra and her husband, boxing trainer, شان جورج.

Details of funeral arrangements in Georgia and NJ will be forthcoming.

Rest in Peace Tommy.