- Al Silvani
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name = Al Silvani
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birthdate =26 March 1910
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deathdate =10 January 1996
deathplace =Al Silvani (
26 March 1910 -10 January 1996 ) was an American boxing trainer and actor.As one of the most sought-after trainers in the business, Silvani trained over twenty world champions, including
Jake LaMotta ,Henry Armstrong ,Carmen Basilio ,Fritzie Zivic ,Pone Kingpetch ,Rocky Graziano ,Ingemar Johansson , andLou Ambers .He also had a lengthy career in the film industry as an actor,
stunt man , and as a technical advisor--most note-worthy a lead role inRobin and the Seven Hoods . He also appeared inFrom Here To Eternity , Ocean's Eleven,Rocky ,Rocky II andRocky III .He was a close personal friend of
Frank Sinatra and hung out with Sinatra'sRat Pack .Inducted into the
World Boxing Hall of Fame .2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.
Fighters Trained
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Alexis Arguello
*Nino Benvenuti (Late in his Career 1968-71)
*Tom Bogs
*Mustafa Hamsho (For second Hagler fight)
*Eddie Machen
*Tami Mauriello
*Buster Mathis
*Floyd Patterson (Later in his Career)
*Al Tribuani
*Cleveland Williams References
*The Ring Magazine, Corner Men: Great Boxing Trainers - Ronald K. Fried
External links
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