Lou Duva, American boxing manager. Achievements include the traning of 11 world champions: Joey Giardello, 1963, Johnny Bumphus, 1984, Rocky Lockrikdge, 1984, Livingstone Bramble, 1984, Mike McCallum, 1984, Evander Holyfield, 1986, Mark Breland, 1987, Vinnie Paziena, 1987, Pernell Whitaker, 1989, Darrin Van Horne, 1989, John-John Molina, 1989; corner-man over 70 world title fights including Michael Moorer, Arturo Gatti, Junior Jones.
Background
Duva, Lou was born on May 28, 1922 in New York City.
Career
Former boxer; former bail bondsman. Promoter Main Events, Totowa, New York, 1978—1980, Duva Boxing, Totowa, since 1999. Past president Teamster Local 286.
Named. Manager of Year Boxing Writers Association American, 1985, Trainer of Year World Boxing Association, 1987, 97. Named to International Boxing Hall of Fame, Canastota, New York, 1998.
Named. Manager of Year Boxing Writers Association American, 1985, Trainer of Year World Boxing Association, 1987, 97. Named to International Boxing Hall of Fame, Canastota, New York, 1998.