The boxing world is mourning the death of legendary boxing trainer Tommy Brooks. Lou DiBella, a Hall of Fame boxing promoter, shared on social media that Brooks died Tuesday after battling a very aggressive cancer.

Tommy Brooks has died at the age of 71, the legendary boxing coach passing away following a battle with cancer. Brooks is best known for coaching the former two-weight undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, while he also trained heavyweight great Mike Tyson.

The boxing world mourns the loss of Tommy Brooks, the esteemed trainer who guided both Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to heavyweight glory. Brooks, who passed away at 71 after battling cancer, also trained Vitali Klitschko and other top contenders.