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Boxing Trainer Tommy Brooks, Mike Tyson's Ex-Coach, Dead at 71

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Tommy Brooks -- who trained boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson -- passed away this week at 71 years old.

Boxing promoter Lou DiBella announced the sad news on social media, revealing Brooks died Tuesday night following a battle with a "very aggressive" form of cancer.

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"Too young," DiBella said when sharing the details.