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Teddy Atlas

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Teddy Atlas


#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Teddy Atlas is a well-known American boxing trainer, analyst, and former professional boxer.

Birth and Death Dates


Born on March 6, 1954 (current age: [insert current year - birth year])

Nationality and Profession(s)


American, Boxing Trainer, Analyst, Former Professional Boxer

Early Life and Background


Teddy Atlas was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began boxing at the age of 10 and had a successful amateur career before turning pro. Atlas won 14 of his first 15 fights as a professional but eventually lost to Larry Holmes. After retiring from boxing due to injuries, Atlas transitioned into training other boxers.

Major Accomplishments


Atlas's most notable accomplishments include training Mike Tyson in the mid-1980s and later working with other prominent fighters such as Luis Collazo and Hasim Rahman. His tenure as a trainer spanned several decades, during which he was known for his unorthodox methods and emphasis on conditioning.

Notable Works or Actions


Atlas has appeared in various media outlets, including HBO's "24/7" series, where he provided analysis and commentary on high-profile boxing matches. He has also written articles and been interviewed by prominent publications.

Impact and Legacy


Teddy Atlas is remembered for his unique approach to training boxers, which emphasized conditioning and technical skills over brute force. His work with Mike Tyson during the late 1980s was particularly notable, as Tyson went on to become a world champion under Atlas's guidance.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


Atlas is widely quoted due to his candid and insightful commentary on boxing, both past and present. His experience as a trainer and former boxer lends credibility to his opinions, making him a sought-after analyst in the sports media.

Quotes by Teddy Atlas

Don’t you understand anything about commitment, about being a pro, about sticking with what you say you wanna be?
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Don’t you understand anything about commitment, about being a pro, about sticking with what you say you wanna be?
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It’s easy to slip back. You have to be disciplined.
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It’s easy to slip back. You have to be disciplined.
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It gives you a measure of Tyson’s ambition: He was so determined to take what he needed from Bobby Stewart that, to prove to his prospective mentor that he was sincere, this supposedly uncontrollable kid became a model inmate.
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It gives you a measure of Tyson’s ambition: He was so determined to take what he needed from Bobby Stewart that, to prove to his prospective mentor that he was sincere, this supposedly uncontrollable kid became a model inmate.
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Don't you understand anything about commitment, about being a pro, about sticking with what you say you wanna be? You don't just say it when you feel good. You don't just say it when you're not tired. You don't do it just when it's not sunny. You do it every day of your life. You do it when it hurts to do it, when it's the last thing in the world you wanna' do, when there are a million reasons not to do it. You do it because you're a professional.
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Don't you understand anything about commitment, about being a pro, about sticking with what you say you wanna be? You don't just say it when you feel good. You don't just say it when you're not tired. You don't do it just when it's not sunny. You do it every day of your life. You do it when it hurts to do it, when it's the last thing in the world you wanna' do, when there are a million reasons not to do it. You do it because you're a professional.
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#hurt
Throughout the history of the sport, the heavyweight champion has been... a reason to talk about boxing at the water cooler.
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Throughout the history of the sport, the heavyweight champion has been... a reason to talk about boxing at the water cooler.
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#sports
If you have an advantage, you have to take advantage of it.
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If you have an advantage, you have to take advantage of it.
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#ifs
Probably not even a household name in his own house.
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Probably not even a household name in his own house.
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#names
He's a nice guy. He's passed a couple of tests. He has a good amateur background, which is important. He's calm in the ring after fighting so long in the amateurs. He knows he can handle himself in certain situations.
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He's a nice guy. He's passed a couple of tests. He has a good amateur background, which is important. He's calm in the ring after fighting so long in the amateurs. He knows he can handle himself in certain situations.
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#amateur
Not there. He doesn't work his way in behind the jab, he doesn't punch to the body. Rather than work his way into position to throw punches -- and it is work -- he loads up with wide punches and long punches. The one thing he has retained is his power. But when he's loading up, he's vulnerable.
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Not there. He doesn't work his way in behind the jab, he doesn't punch to the body. Rather than work his way into position to throw punches -- and it is work -- he loads up with wide punches and long punches. The one thing he has retained is his power. But when he's loading up, he's vulnerable.
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#behind
It's a terrible situation when the best I can say for some of these judges is that they're incompetent. Because the other alternative if they're not incompetent is that they're corrupt.
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It's a terrible situation when the best I can say for some of these judges is that they're incompetent. Because the other alternative if they're not incompetent is that they're corrupt.
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#best
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