Teddy Atlas

Teddy Atlas (b. July 26, 1956, in Staten Island, NY) is recognized as one of boxing's greatest trainers. He has also worked as a fight commentator. Atlas had boxed as a youth but quit due to a spinal injury. He began his career as a trainer under the legendary Cus D'Amato who trained Floyd Patterson and a young Mike Tyson. Atlas was one of the first to predict that Tyson's character flaws would prevent him from ever being a great champion. He even predicted, a week before the fight, that Tyson would deliberately foul Evander Holyfield in their rematch, which he did.

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July 26 - 1956 - Staten Island

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He enjoyed his greatest success as a head trainer with champions Barry McGuigan and Michael Moorer.

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Barry McGuigan - Michael Moorer

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Atlas currently serves as commentator on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" and "Tuesday Night Fights".

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