What boxers did Kevin Rooney train?

What boxers did Kevin Rooney train?

Career as a Trainer Rooney was the trainer of World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson from the start of his professional career in 1985, up until Tyson’s bout with Michael Spinks in 1988.

Where does Kevin Rooney live?

Later life. Kevin Rooney continues to train young boxers in Catskill, New York, at the same gym that he trained in under Cus D’Amato.

Who has Kevin Rooney trained?

Former professional boxer turned coach Kevin Rooney is best known for training Mike Tyson for six years during the prime of Tyson’s career.

Why did Mike Tyson get rid of Rooney?

Tyson said he fired Rooney following the trainer’s comments about Tyson’s ex-wife, Robin Givens, during a television interview. “I thought that was betrayal,″ Tyson said during his five hours on the stand.