Emerging from the United States, Silvani developed a reputation as one of boxing’s most in-demand trainers, guiding more than twenty fighters to world titles. His roster included legends such as Jake LaMotta, Henry Armstrong, Carmen Basilio, Rocky Graziano, Ingemar Johansson and Lou Ambers, as well as later-career work with Floyd Patterson and Nino Benvenuti. Recognition of his impact came with in…
