Al Silvani

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Al Silvani
Born	26 March 1910
Died	10 January 1996

Al Silvani (26 March 1910 - 10 January 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.

He also had a lengthy career in the film industry as an actor, stunt man, and as a technical advisor--most note-worthy a lead role in Robin and the Seven Hoods. He also appeared in From Here To Eternity, Ocean's Eleven, Rocky, Rocky II and Rocky III.

He was a close personal friend of Frank Sinatra and hung out with Sinatra's Rat Pack.

Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.

[edit] Fighters Trained

• Alexis Arguello
• Nino Benvenuti (Late in his Career 1968-71)
• Tom Bogs
• Mustafa Hamsho (For second Hagler fight)
• Eddie Machen
• Tami Mauriello
• Buster Mathis
• Floyd Patterson (Later in his Career)
• Al Tribuani
• Cleveland Williams

[edit] References

• The Ring Magazine, Corner Men: Great Boxing Trainers - Ronald K. Fried

[edit] External links

• Al Silvani at the Internet Movie Database
• Al Silvani at Allmovie