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Former boxing coach of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield dies aged 71

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Legendary boxing coach Tommy Brooks has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.
Promoter Lou DiBella confirmed Brooks' passing on Tuesday, 29 July, paying tribute to him as a "great boxing man and even better person".
Brooks was renowned for coaching two-weight undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, guiding him to two victories over Mike Tyson.
He also worked with Mike Tyson himself until 2002 and later with heavyweight greats Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko.
Before his coaching career, Brooks was an amateur boxer, winning a national title, and had a professional record of 7-3.

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Tommy Brooks, former coach to Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, dies aged 71 after cancer battle

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