Angelo Dundee’s legendary boxing career and people-relating skills won him admirers around the world. As a result, Dundee’s family has been touched by the outpouring of condolences from friends and fans following the Hall of Fame trainer’s death last Wednesday at age 90.

“We are grateful to be receiving so many phone calls, emails, texts and Facebook posts from people all over the world,” said Dundee’s niece, Suzanne Dundee Bonner. “It is very comforting to our family, and we are appreciative to everyone who has taken the time to extend their condolences and express their fond remembrances of my uncle.”

Dundee’s death was especially felt in South Florida, where Dundee lived for more than 50 years and, along with his brother and promoter, Chris, helped make boxing a popular attraction.

Eight members of the local boxing community reacted to Dundee’s life and career:

Dwaine Simpson, former fighter and retired director of the Metro-Dade amateur boxing program: “Angelo was the best cornerman I ran into. He had a way with psychology that he could get the best out of a boxer.”

Matt Baiamonte, co-owner of the new 5th Street Gym: “He was a mentor but most of all, a friend. He taught me about being nice to everyone. He treated everyone with respect and kindness. I’m getting emails from friends, thanking me that I introduced them to Angelo.”

Ed Kaplan, boxing analyst and former sports radio talk show host: “He was the best trainer I’ve ever seen. He was able to make fighters do something out of their natural fighting instincts and that was to box, not get hit and still excel. And what a nice person — he loved boxing, and he loved people.”

Rick Encinosa, boxing historian and former manager and trainer: “He was a man I admired since I was a kid, and when I grew up, I was blessed to become his friend. Angelo was what you saw on the screen — he was a great professional. If there was a goodwill ambassador in boxing, it was Angelo. You found very few people that didn’t like him and those were just out of envy.”

Don King, promoter: “He approached his work innovatively and imaginatively. He gave the guys a lot of courage in what they were trying to do and how they could do it. The most amazing thing about Angelo was that he could get along with anyone. He was the personification of walking in another man’s shoes.”

Frankie Otero, retired fighter: “Even though he didn’t work my corner, he always gave me advice and suggestions. You never saw him lose his cool in a fight. Angelo leaves a huge hole in our sport. He was still very eager to be involved. He was someone you always looked up to.”

Trevor Cedar, former gym owner: “He was a very nice and kind man, always happy and joking. Angelo didn’t act like a living legend. He was a regular guy. Nothing stopped Angelo. He always wanted to be around gyms and the sport. What a great life.”

Tommy Torino, retired fighter and former promoter: “If you needed a spokesman to represent the industry, there was no one better than Angelo. He had a great enthusiasm not just for boxing but life. He cared about his fighters.”

Funeral services for Dundee will be Friday at the Countryside Christian Center in Clearwater.

The viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed immediately by a memorial service. The Countryside Christian Center is located at 1850 North McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. For information, call 727-799-1618.