Tommy Brooks, former coach to Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, dies aged 71 after cancer battle
Former boxing coach of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield dies aged 71
- 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.