Bruce Trampler

Bruce Trampler
Born (1949-08-11) August 11, 1949
Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Boxing Matchmaker
Known for Orchestrating the careers of Boxing's superstars
Website http://www.toprank.com/

Bruce Trampler (born August 11, 1949) is an American boxing matchmaker whose career highlights include orchestrating and helping the careers of World Champions including Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Michael Carbajal, Oscar De La Hoya, Johnny Tapia, Erik Morales and Miguel Cotto. He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999 and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010.[1]

Early life

Trampler was born in Maplewood, New Jersey. where he began to pursue a career in journalism. After graduating from the Ohio University in 1971 he decided to switch careers and dedicate his life to Boxing. He began with managing Bill "Dynamite" Douglass before spending 15 months under the tutelage of boxing trainer Angelo Dundee and Angelo's brother who was a promoter. Between the years of 1977 and 1979 Trampler worked with legendary matchmaker Teddy Breener while working at Madision Square Garden.[2]

Career

in 1979 promoter Bob Arum offered Trampler a career at Top Rank Inc. His continuous pursuit and keen eye for talent has helped the company become the engine it is today. For over 40 years Trampler has remained with the company and has molded his roots as one of the sports most prominent matchmakers. On July 31, 2012 Yahoo Sports named Trampler among the 25 most powerful people in boxing.[3]

References

  1. "Bruce Trampler". www.ibhof.com. unknown.
  2. "Trampler Biography". imdb.com. IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous.
  3. "The 25 most powerful people in boxing". sports.yahoo.com. Kevin Lole. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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