Brendan Ingle dead at 77: Tributes to Prince Naseem's legendary trainer flood in
BRENDAN INGLE has died at the age of 77.
The Dublin-born coach fought 33 times as a professional before turning to coaching, where he was best known for mentoring Prince Naseem Hamed for the majority of his career.
Ingle also coached the likes of light-heavyweight Clinton Woods and former cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson, who posted an emotional video on Instagram today.
“On this 1 occasion I am using social media to inform People a good good man has left this earth today,” Nelson wrote.
“A good friend. A good father figure.. AND THE BEST TRAINER IN THE WORLD.
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“A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values.
“Marcus Aurelius... BRENDAN INGLE MBE RIP.”
Ingle’s son Dominic is also a boxing trainer, and currently works with the likes of Billy Joe Saunders and Kell Brook out of the Wincobank gym which his father made famous.
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Just heard about the passing of Brendan Ingle.
“A sad day for boxing, he did so much for the sport and the community.
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“Our thoughts with Dom, John and all the family. Rest in Peace.”
The news broke just minutes after the announcement of the passing of Dean Francis, the 44-year-old former British super-middleweight champion who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year.
And Tony Bellew, former cruiserweight world champion, said: “Hearing the news about Brendan Ingle and Dean Francis is truly heartbreaking.
“My thoughts are with all family and friends of both men at these difficult times.
“Brendan Ingle has left a legacy that very few can ever compare to. So sad.”
British boxer Anthony Crolla said on Twitter: “Just seen the sad news about Brendan Ingle.
“What he created at the Wincobank gym with his sons and others is a very special piece in British boxing history.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”