Kevin Rooney

Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a boxing trainer and former boxer.

Amateur Boxing Career

Rooney won the 1975 147lb Sub-Novice New York Golden Gloves Championship. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. Rooney trained at the Police Athletic Leagues 120th Precinct in Staten Island, New York.

Professional Boxing Career

Rooney began professionally boxing in 1979 and acquired a record of twenty-one wins, four losses, and one draw. Kevin Rooney was the trainer of world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson from the start of his professional career in 1985, up until Tyson's bout with Michael Spinks in 1988. After he was fired by Tyson, Tyson's boxing skills declined noticeably. Tyson's first loss came shortly after Rooney's departure.

Rooney was the second closest trainer to young Mike Tyson, followed by Teddy Atlas, and is most familiar with Cus D'Amato's famed "Peek-a-Boo" boxing style. Rooney has continued to train fighters, working most notably with Vinny Pazienza who after hooking up with Rooney, won the 154 pound title.

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