Sportscaster
The Resume
(August 30, 1921- )
Birth name is Angelo Merena, Jr.
Personal trainer for boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard
Why he might be annoying
He looks like a troll.
As a boxing trainer, he doesn't set a good example for physical fitness as he is woefully out of shape.
George Foreman accused him of cheating during his loss to Ali in 1974's 'Rumble In The Jungle' heavyweight title bout (later recanted).
After Ali retired, he touted Leonard as 'a smaller version of Ali,' putting great pressure on the youngster by comparing him to a living legend.
Why he might not be annoying
Ali, after becoming a black Muslim, was pressured by other members to drop Dundee because he was white. Ali steadfastly refused, citing he wasn't just his trainer, he was his friend.
Managing Leonard in a 1981 title fight with Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns, he famously yelled at his fighter, behind on points after the 13th round, 'You're blowing it, son! You're blowing it!' (Leonard rallied for a TKO win in the 14th round).
He has managed 15 world boxing champions.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (1994).
Credit: Scar Tactics
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 47.67% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 147 Votes: 48.30% Annoying
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