Adam Booth

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Adam Booth is a British boxing trainer.

Biography

Booth's father is a Turkish Cypriot[1] and his training camp is based in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus.[2] He is best known as the trainer of English professional boxer, and former WBA World Heavyweight Champion David Haye.[3] Booth has also trained and managed a number of other leading British talents including George Groves, Danny Williams, Gary Logan and leading female fighter Cathy Brown.[4] During a fight between Haye and Chisora, Booth was gashed in the head by a tripod that was thrown in his direction by Haye. Booth was born in 1969 in South London. Adam Booth's nickname is Dark Lord for being very outspoken for a trainer.

His reputation as a physical trainer extends beyond boxing as he has also acted as a health consultant for Kylie Minogue.[4]

He is also the trainer of Andy Lee and formerly of George Groves,

References

  1. ↑ Bet Fair. "Boxing Betting: Corner men could make the difference in David v Goliath clash.". Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
  2. ↑ The Times (2009-10-25). "David Haye: my mum says I’m not allowed to have a tattoo". London. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
  3. ↑ The Times (2009-11-10). "Adam Booth is big in David Haye making". London. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Outbox UK. "Adam Booth". Retrieved 2010-12-21. 


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