The boxing world is mourning the death of legendary boxing trainer Tommy Brooks. Lou DiBella, a Hall of Fame boxing promoter, shared on social media that Brooks died Tuesday after battling a very aggressive cancer.

Legendary boxing coach Tommy Brooks, who trained Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, died after a battle with cancer. News of the 71-year-old’s death was reported by Hall of Fame boxing promoted Lou DiBella on Tuesday night.

Tommy Brooks -- who trained boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson -- passed away this week at 71 years old. Boxing promoter Lou DiBella announced the sad news on social media, revealing Brooks died Tuesday night following a battle with a "very aggressive" form of cancer.