gnasher16 31,602 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I know theres a few boxing fans on here.....just thought id pay tribute to an old friend who sadly passed away this week......Frank Black was a well known east london trainer out of the old royal oak gym in canning town,who was behind the careers of john stracey,charlie magri,bruno,honeyghan....and in more recent years worked the corner in many calzaghe fights....passed away suddenly aged 69. Frank was a very well respected,kind and genuine man who had a great knowledge and love of the sport......RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kash 1 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I know theres a few boxing fans on here.....just thought id pay tribute to an old friend who sadly passed away this week......Frank Black was a well known east london trainer out of the old royal oak gym in canning town,who was behind the careers of john stracey,charlie magri,bruno,honeyghan....and in more recent years worked the corner in many calzaghe fights....passed away suddenly aged 69.Frank was a very well respected,kind and genuine man who had a great knowledge and love of the sport......RIP. R.I.P. FRANK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 thanks for the share fella.............R.I.P Frank.......respect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Nice post Gnasher, i've never had the pleasure of meeting Frank,but have heard his name mentioned many times.My thoughts go out to his friends and family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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