MEET THE COACH
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-Former Pro
-30 Years Experience
-Trained by Eddie Futch
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Sully was trained by the legendary Eddie Futch—the same coach who trained Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, and Riddick Bowe. Even with all that he has accomplished, Dave still considers himself a student of the sport. This ex-pro still boxes every day and says a single three-minute round of boxing is equivalent to running one mile. Sully is one of the most polite individuals you’ll ever meet, but don’t let that fool you – he’s got one of the nastiest left hooks
Dave Sullivan and former heavyweight champion Tony Tubbs, Tony was getting ready to defend his title against Mike Tyson, I was training to fight at Bally's Las Vegas Casino. Sadly we both lose, but we enjoyed getting ready for the fight and the after fight party was fun win or lose
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Sparring Dicky Ecklund in 1983 Acer Boxing Club Lowell. Dicky was very fast and his left hook to the body was no day at the beach
Sully, Micky Ward, and Keith Rudy 1978 Silver Mittens
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Boxing History
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1983 160 Lb. Lowell Golden Gloves Champion
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1983 156 Lb. Miller Gold Champion
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1984 165 Lb. defeated Mike Phillip Unites States Marine Champion Worcester Centrum Toys for Tots Show
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1985 152 Lb Coconut Grove Champion Outstand Boxer of Tournament
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1985 156 Lb. South Florida Golden Gloves Champion
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1985 147 lb. Finalist in State of Florida Golden Gloves Championship (was robbed please watch tape)
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1986-1991 Fought Professional retired after loss at Bally Casinos 23 stitchers
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Hear What Others Have to Say
I have had the privileged pleasure to have training under Dave Sullivan for the past 20 years. As he himself was trained under one of the legendary trainers in boxing history, he is a wonderful teacher and advocate of the sport.
As a physician at one of the major medical centers in downtown Boston, I appreciate Dave’s devotion to safety measures, and, I particularly appreciate his strict adherence to the fundamentals of boxing. I have had a few previous trainers over the years before I met Dave, but none as talented and gifted and as dedicated to the sport as he is.
He is the last boxing trainer I will ever have and I will ever need, because, simply put, I consider him to be the best in the business, and I am privileged and honored to have trained under him for all these many years. He has gotten me in the best shape of my life, for which I am eternally thankful and grateful.
In addition, he is a prince of a guy, and it has been my good fortune to know and to have trained with Dave Sullivan for the past two decades.
They come no finer than Dave Sullivan. As far as I am concerned, he is the cream of the crop!”
In very grateful appreciation,
- Kenneth C Sassower, MD
“I can’t say enough great things about Dave Sullivan. My son and I have both been students of Dave’s, and there was nothing better than watching my son’s confidence grow with every lesson. Ask anyone locally who knows boxing… they all know Dave, and they all say he’s the best. He’ll work you hard, but you’ll be better for it. I’ve been lucky for years to not only have Dave Sullivan as a teacher, but as a dear friend as well. Seriously, there’s no one better than Dave.”
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-Rich Shertenlieb WBZ-FM
I trained with Dave for over 10 years and wish we were training together today. Dave brings a unique combination of professional experience, teaching skills, and personability to each session. I enjoyed his attention to detail, sensitivity to my goals, and ability to explain concepts and to pivot workouts. Dave also is a great, down-to-earth guy. I strongly recommend him.
Steve Gorman
Partner, Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management
Wellington Management Company
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My name is David Diaz, I’m from Panama. I have been here in America for almost 7 years. In that time I practice any sport or any martial art. So couple weeks ago I start to train boxing with Dave, and it’s awesome. First of all he’s a great coach, he have patience and he knows HOW to teach in a correct way, and the most important thing he’s an incredible human been.
Since I start boxing, I have loose like 6 pounds, I sleep better, my anxiety decreased in 99% and I’m in an excellent mood after practice boxing.
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David Diaz
Dave is one of the best trainer/coaches I’ve known, not just in boxing or martial arts, but across all fitness disciplines. Always positive and supportive, yet rigorous in his critique of form, he builds his fighter’s confidence and skills in tandem, and when it comes to getting in the ring, is always protective of their safety. In a business filled with wannabes, pretenders and phonies, Dave’s the real article.
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Michael E. Liu AIA NCARB | Senior Partner + Design Principal
The Architectural Team, Inc.
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I have trained with Dave for a number of years and I can attest to his overall outstanding proficiency and approach to working with those of us in the grey haired set. He is supportive and encourages you to keep bettering yourself in the sport of boxing. He pays amazing attention to detail and corrects my many bad habits in a friendly and encouraging way. Dave is the best boxing coach in the Boston area, bar none, and he has my unqualified recommendation.
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Doug Gregory
Rich Shertenlieb WBZ-FM Radio
Rich Shertenlieb WBZ-FM Radio
Matty Ross and Vinnie Curto sparring at Acer Boxing Club Lowell 1983