Brendan Ingle was an Irish boxing trainer, manager and former professional boxer based in Sheffield, England.
10 Facts About Brendan Ingle
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Brendan Ingle had a professional record of 19 wins and 14 losses.
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Herol "Bomber" Graham, undefeated in ten years is what Brendan Ingle would call "the best person to come out of our gym," although perhaps Brendan Ingle is best known for being Naseem Hamed's mentor from the age of seven to 25.
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Brendan Ingle has trained former IBF Light Heavyweight titlist Clinton Woods and was the trainer of former WBC Light Welterweight titlist Junior Witter.
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Brendan Ingle was trainer of former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson.
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Brendan Ingle lived in Wincobank, Sheffield, just across the road from his gym, St Thomas' Boys and Girls Club.
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Brendan Ingle's fighters relied on footwork and reflexes for defence, leaving the hands free for offensive activity.
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Brendan Ingle has lectured at Sheffield Hallam University where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.
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Brendan Ingle was awarded an MBE in 1998 for his services and contributions to British boxing and his work with young people in the Sheffield area.
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Brendan Ingle died in May 2018 due to a brain hemorrhage at the age of 77.