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Al Silvani (April 26, 1910 – January 10, 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, and Lou Ambers .
Jun 29, 2016 · Al Silvani was a boxing trainer who worked with over twenty world champions. He was one of the most sought-after trainers in the business. Silvani became interested in boxing because his older brother, Joe Silvani, was a professional boxer.
Jun 6, 2024 · Discover the remarkable career of Al Silvani, a revered boxing trainer known for his expertise in conditioning and fight strategy, who guided champions like Jake LaMotta and Muhammad Ali to victory.
The late boxing trainer Al Silvani plays himself in the movie and is credited as “Cut Man” for Rocky. Silvani, a New Yorker, trained Nino Benvenuti in the late ’60s and also worked Floyd Patterson’s corner during his infamous 1965 bout against Muhammad Ali.
Feb 6, 2024 · Like Carl Weathers, Al Silvani never boxed. However, he came from a boxing family (his brother Joe’s first documented bout was against future light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom) and he learned the ropes at New York’s fabled Stillman’s Gym at the knee of such legendary trainers as Ray Arcel and Whitey Bimstein.
- Arne K. Lang
Jan 10, 1996 · Al Silvani (April 26, 1910 – January 10, 1996) was an American boxing trainer and actor.
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May 24, 2024 · the chapter/interview with Al Silvani. Silvani says he left Graziano's corner with Fusari fight in 1949. It's possible that he may have included Whitey Bimstein when Graziano asked him to train him for the LaMotta fight, but he never mentioned Bimstein.
