Haru Nagano, the longtime manager of Teiken Gym in Tokyo, Japan. He has died at the age of 99, the WBC announced on Sunday.
Nagano “is a basic necessity for the enormous number of fighters who pass through the prestigious portal,” the WBC wrote in a statement. Blog post confirming the news–
“Mr. Nakano also worked for many years running Teiken Promotion with Mr. Akihiko Honda, president of the most important boxing promotion company in Japan.”
Founded in 1946, Teiken Gym has seen famous modern fighters such as Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, Jorge Linares, Carlos Cuadras and Ryota Murata come through its doors.
Nakano’s boxing career has spanned the lives of many people. Excerpt from the May 13, 1968 issue of the St. Petersburg Times, devoted to foreign sports. Referring to the upcoming match between Yoshiaki Akasaka and middleweight champion Nino Benvenuti Nagano, who was Akasawa’s manager at the time. Said in the newspaper that he “I am delighted and grateful” for the opportunity to fight with the world champion. More than five decades later Nagano continues to be active in boxing.
Previous post about Nagano Found on the WBC website, it reads “Mr. Nakano is a kind person. But has a strong character. and above all, very passionate about her work and boxing” and was amazed at her work ethic that continued into her 90s.
Teken Gym’s website Also paid tribute to Nagano. It was stated that she died during medical treatment. and discouraged visits or gifts According to Nagano’s wishes The website also states that the funeral will be a family affair only.
–She is the most loved and cared for person. who runs the Teiken promotional gym and sacrificed his life for boxing,” WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman posted on social media.
