Harry Wiley’s Training Camp®*

$42.00

100% Combed Cotton Jersey for ultimate comfort whether you’re at the gym or out on the town.

Classic fit t-shirt with Harry Wiley’s Training Camp® gym logo.
Double-Needle Stitched, Soft and smooth, Garment-washed & pre-shrunk, No pilling after wash.
Harry Wiley’s Training Camp® t-shirts are imported directly to XXIV VII
Manufactured in Canada and screen printed in Chicago. This is the highest quality cotton t-shirt on the market.

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Harry Wiley’s Training Camp®*

Harry Wiley Sr. (October 23, 1907 – 1972) was a distinguished boxing trainer renowned for his instrumental role in shaping the careers of several legendary fighters, most notably Sugar Ray Robinson. Born in New York City, Wiley embarked on an amateur boxing career at the age of 16. His promising trajectory was abruptly halted due to a severe leg injury sustained in an accident, leading him to transition from fighting to training.

Wiley’s expertise flourished at the Salem Crescent Athletic Club in Harlem, where he developed numerous amateur champions.

In 1935, Wiley began mentoring a young Walker Smith Jr., who would later gain fame as Sugar Ray Robinson. Under Wiley’s guidance, Robinson achieved an amateur record of 85-0 and went on to secure multiple world titles in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. Their professional partnership spanned approximately 25 years, during which Robinson’s innovative and versatile boxing style was honed under Wiley’s tutelage.

Beyond Robinson, Wiley collaborated with other notable boxers, including Henry Armstrong, Lou Ambers, and Muhammad Ali. He briefly trained Ali for two fights later in Ali’s career, with Ali acknowledging Wiley as one of the best trainers he had ever worked with.

Wiley’s influence extended beyond the ring; he owned and operated Wiley’s Gym in Harlem, a hub for aspiring and professional boxers. He also managed several businesses, including a restaurant and nightclub, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit.

Harry Wiley Sr. passed away in 1972, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering and respected figure in the boxing community.