The boxing world is mourning the death of legendary boxing trainer Tommy Brooks. Lou DiBella, a Hall of Fame boxing promoter, shared on social media that Brooks died Tuesday after battling a very aggressive cancer.

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It's a sad day in the world of boxing as Tommy Brooks, the popular trainer of legends like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, has passed away.

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He led Holyfield to his two wins against Tyson in 1996 and 1997. He later also trained Tyson before breaking up in 2002, following Tyson's defeat to Lennox Lewis. Apart from that, Brooks also worked with the famous Klitschko brothers,

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Tommy Brooks-- who trained boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson-- passed away this week at 71 years old. Boxing promoter Lou DiBella announced the sad news on social media, revealing Brooks died Tuesday night following a battle with a "very aggressive" form of cancer.

Legendary boxing trainer Tommy Brooks, who coached Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, has died at 71. Tributes are pouring in.