Al Fenn was a boxing promoter and trainer from Phoenix, Arizona. He was also the president of the Arizona Golden Gloves Association. He served as a mentor and father figure to Tongan boxer Tony Fulilangi who once fought George Foreman.

Background

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Fenn has been referred to as "The Godfather of Arizona Boxing".[1] Fenn during his time had made a huge contribution to boxing in Arizona, promoting both amateur and professional boxing.[2][3][4] In the 1950s, the boxers he managed were golden gloves winners.[1] In the mid 1970s, while president of the Arizona Golden Gloves Association, Fenn encountered major problems for allowing female boxer Marion Bermudez to fight.[5][6]

Boxers

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After Zora Folley was discharged from the army in the 1950s, he signed up with Fenn as manager for ten years.[7] In the 1980s, Fenn was managing Tony Fulilangi.[8] Fenn's guidance, helped the young Tongan boxer straighten himself out.[9]

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