Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee dies

[malaise]

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7530790/muhammad-ali-legendary-trainer-angelo-dundee-dies-90
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There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party.

The genial trainer got to see his old friend, and reminisce about good times. It was almost as if they were together in their prime again, and what a time that was.

Dundee died in his apartment in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday night at the age of 90, and with him a part of boxing died, too.

He was surrounded by his family, said his son, Jimmy, who said the visit with Ali in Louisville, Ky., meant everything to his Dad.

"It was the way he wanted to go," the son said. "He did everything he wanted to do."
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R.I.P. Angelo!!

[zipplewrath]

1. Was a nice guy

I was a grip during an interview with him. Camera on, or off, he was a nice guy to everyone. Told great stories, not too long, not too short. Made the interviewer look good. And almost completely devoid of any apparent ego. Considering all the historic people and fight in which he was involved, it was a bit surprising to see a guy not more impressed with himself.

[chelsea0011]

2. Is it true that he got Ali off the stool in the "Thrilla in Manilla"

when he wanted to quit late in the fight?