Trainer Nazim Richardson passes

Sad to report legendary Philadelphia trainer Nazim Richardson passed away this morning. He was known for training world champions Bernard Hopkins, “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Steve Cunningham among others. Richardson was also the one who caught Antonio Margarito being taped with plaster pads in his hand wraps before Margarito’s fight with Mosley.

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  • Inna la lahi wa inna rajiun.
    You’re with the ancestors and I pray they greet you warmly.
    Ameen

  • Him being a great trainer is only the tip of the iceberg.. having been around him at sfb in Miami he was always a true gentleman. And a consimate professional, you’ll be missed.. R.I.P

  • Tremendous awesome trainer in the biggest of main event battles on fight nights – he had such tremendous tactical plans – He was the ultimate teacher, thoughtful, and will be very very missed – Rest in peace Nazim…..

  • Brother Nazim commended everybody’s respect. A huge loss to the community. Rest in power

  • Good grief. He was only 54 years of age! Anyone know what the cause of death was? This is terrible!

  • 54….too early. A well respected man that will be missed by all

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