Legendary boxing trainer Brendan Ingle passes away at age of 77

Four world champions, including Naseem Hamed, had the the Dublin native in their corner.

IRISH BOXING TRAINER Brendan Ingle has died at the age of 77.

The Dubliner trained four world champions, including Naseem Hamed and Johnny Nelson, throughout a glittering career.

Ingle left Dublin at 18 for a professional boxing career in England, later setting up his now renowned gym in Sheffield.

He died peacefully at 7.40am at the Royal Hallamshire hospital in is adopted city.

The Great Whispering Guru is gone. Brendan Ingle changed the shape and face of British boxing. The boxing man is dead. Everybody else in the business was in a line behind him / the place will not be the same.
— Steve Bunce (@bigdaddybunce) May 25, 2018

Steve Bunce / Twitter

Just heard about the passing of Brendan Ingle. A sad day for boxing, he did so much for the sport and the community. Our thoughts with Dom, John and all the family. Rest in Peace 🙏🏼
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) May 25, 2018

Eddie Hearn / Twitter

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