Dave Coldwell is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2000, worked as a promoter from 2003 to 2015 and is currently a

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and Boxing analyst and commentator on

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. Coldwell currently trains

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, Hopey Price and Lerrone Richards, having previously trained Tony Bellew. Coldwell trained Tony Bellew for his World Title fight for the vacant WBC cruiserweight belt against the favoured Ilunga Makabu at

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, Liverpool. Having lost in his previous two attempts to claim a world title, Bellew won on his third go with a stunning third round knockout of Ilunga Makabu. All of Coldwell's fighters are trained out of his own gym in

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, England.

Boxing career

Training out of the Ingle Gym established by

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in Wincobank, Sheffield, Dave had a limited number of amateur fights before his 19 fight pro career before engaging in the promotional side of the sport.

Promotional career

Dave was head of boxing for Hayemaker promotions between 2008 and 2011, a promotional outfit owned by David Haye.

References

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