Al Fenn
Al Fenn was a boxing promoter and trainer from Phoenix, Arizona. He was also the president of the Arizona Golden Gloves Association. He served as a mentor and father figure to Tongan boxer Tony Fulilangi who once fought George Foreman.
Background
[edit]Fenn has been referred to as "The Godfather of Arizona Boxing".[1] Fenn during his time had made a huge contribution to boxing in Arizona, promoting both amateur and professional boxing.[2][3][4] In the 1950s, the boxers he managed were golden gloves winners.[1] In the mid 1970s, while president of the Arizona Golden Gloves Association, Fenn encountered major problems for allowing female boxer Marion Bermudez to fight.[5][6]
Boxers
[edit]After Zora Folley was discharged from the army in the 1950s, he signed up with Fenn as manager for ten years.[7] In the 1980s, Fenn was managing Tony Fulilangi.[8] Fenn's guidance, helped the young Tongan boxer straighten himself out.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b The Cyber Boxing Zone, Jun.20, 2013 - Interview with the Late ‘Godfather of Arizona Boxing’, Al Fenn by Christopher Shelton
- ^ Boxing News 24, January 13th, 2018 - Jerwin Ancajas Defends Title, Valdivia Loss & More By Don Smith
- ^ PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Dec 2013 - Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Sting Nabs Coach, 3 Volunteer Elf's And Much More by Don Smith
- ^ Phoenix New Times, July 21, 2011 - Mental Illness Hasn't Stopped Chris Shelton from Becoming a World-Class Boxing Historian - Paul Rubin
- ^ New York Times, March 28, 1975 - A.A.U. Acts on Woman Boxer
- ^ A History of Women's Boxing, By Malissa Smith - Page 131
- ^ Ringside Report, November 24th, 2015 - Zora Folley: Portrait of the Pugilist as a Sweet Old Man-Part I
- ^ Arizona Republic ,October 30, 1985 - Page 81 Young In, Broad out In Friday Bout
- ^ Arizona Republic, Sunday, December 13, 1981 - Page 31 Brawler tries to limit punches to gym