Sad to report the passing of famed boxing trainer Hector Roca at the age of 82. Roca trained thirteen world champions including Iran Barkley, Arturo Gatti, Regilio Tuur, Buddy McGirt and many more. He was associated with the famous Gleason Gym all his life. Roca also trained Hilary Swank for her Oscar-winning role in Million Dollar Baby.
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Great trainer and humble man. Did an amazing Job in training Hillary Swank for the best picture movie of the year “Million Dollar baby” with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. May he rest in peace and may God comfort his family and loved ones…
Most remember him with Arturo Gatti, had no idea that he also trained Regilio Tuur. Congratulations on a life well lived Hector Roca!
rest in peace champ always
Great trainer for sure. RIP.
Met at the gym once and was just the nicest most outgoing dude.
A very nice man in a dirty business. Helluva bike rider also. Great trainer of fighters and men! RIP HECTOR ROCA
I hung out with him a few times. My dad sponsored a fighter who sparred with Arturo and was trained by Hector. I remember going to a hockey game with Arturo and him. I then trained at Gleason’s and ran into him there much later on. He had a very affable disposition. I always remember him smiling or laughing.
Good to see he made it into his 80’s and with pretty good health (at least until his 70’s when I saw him). A lot of people in this game aren’t so lucky. RIP
Wonderful man. Getting much deserved respect for his work with champions. He was a mentor for hundreds of amateurs in the Daily News Golden Gloves.
May he Rest In Peace.