WBC Mourns the Passing of Tommy Brooks

Tommy Brooks, former trainer of some of boxing’s biggest names in history, has passed away at 71 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tommy, born in Arkansas, was undoubtedly one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. He built an impressive amateur career, which included two victories over Michael Spinks.

However, in 1982, he decided to move from the center of the ring to the corner, dedicating his life to guiding some of the sport’s brightest talents: Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Freddie Pendleton, Junior Jones, the Klitschko brothers.

The entire WBC family and its President Mauricio Sulaimán send their deepest condolences to Tommy’s family and friends during these difficult times. We have lost a gifted teacher, a valued  friend and a Great Man.