ANYONE know what kevin rooney's been up to?

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  • AntonTheMeh
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    #1

    ANYONE know what kevin rooney's been up to?

    he was an amazing trainer for tyson, but after tyson fired him, I've heard nothing about him.so anyone know what he's been up to?
  • Kball15
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    #2
    he still trains at a gym in NY i think, and his son works at star boxing

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    • AntonTheMeh
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      #3
      Originally posted by Kball15
      he still trains at a gym in NY i think, and his son works at star boxing
      thanks for the info.any up and coming fighters he's been training?

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      • The Gully Gad
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        #4
        His done a few films as well rooney has...
        shame he hasnt had another world class fighter under his wing

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        • KnockoutTheFat
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          #5
          The last time I saw him, he was a cornerman for Lenord Pierre, a fighter who got KO'ed by Kelly Pavlik in VERSUS. Last time I actually saw him train somebody.

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          • Benny Leonard
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            #6
            Originally posted by The Gully Gad
            His done a few films as well rooney has...
            shame he hasnt had another world class fighter under his wing
            I heard it was because he won't leave Catskill even though his family has urged him to go to the City. Not sure what's up now.

            I've always thought the solution would be to have two gyms: one in the city and the one in Catskill.

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            • AntonTheMeh
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              #7
              Originally posted by The Gully Gad
              His done a few films as well rooney has...
              shame he hasnt had another world class fighter under his wing
              I've always wondered this.he was a really good trainer.it's amazing how tyson fired him and lost right after that.

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              • We want Floyd
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                #8
                Kevin Rooney is so overrated as a trainer it ain't even funny. Who was Kevin Rooney before and after Tyson.

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                • Benny Leonard
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA
                  I've always wondered this.he was a really good trainer.it's amazing how tyson fired him and lost right after that.
                  He didn't lose right after that, but his skills eroded, which happens when you don't train properly. He also didn't have anyone to advise him on strategy, before and during the fight.

                  The Bruno fight was really the first indication that Mike was on the decline. Mentally however, Tyson was having trouble even while he was with Rooney. Mike said that he couldn't appreciate the Spinks fight because....

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                  • Verstyle
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                    #10
                    I haven't talked to him in a year. I still got his email though. Cool guy on the phone.

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