Behind every champion stood someone with a ledger and a plan. Some built dynasties out of raw teenagers, others simply knew how to cut the best deal.
1Angelo DundeeCorner man and manager who guided Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard to world titles.1000pts
2Jack KearnsKnown as Doc, the shrewd manager who steered Jack Dempsey to the heavyweight crown and the first million-dollar gates.666pts
3Lou DuvaTrainer and manager from New Jersey who built a stable of champions including Evander Holyfield and Pernell Whitaker.666pts
4Cus D'AmatoGym owner and manager who guided Floyd Patterson and later a young Mike Tyson to the heavyweight title.0pts
5Joe JacobsFast-talking New York manager who took Max Schmeling to the heavyweight title in 1930.0pts
Photo credits
- Angelo Dundee — Unibond, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lou Duva — Mike Lizzi, CC BY 2.0
- Joe Jacobs — UnknownUnknown, CC BY-SA 3.0






















