Boxing RIP Keith Ellis trainer of Lester & all round larrikin

[Dan Cooper]

Australian boxing has lost one of its greatest characters, promoters and (self proclaimed) greatest trainers, with the passing of Keith Ellis.

Ellis trained his younger brother Lester to a world title, and according to him at least, more Australian title holders than any other trainer - and who would argue with Keefy on that or anything else for that matter?

Keith on the left, the night Lester won his world title from Hwan Kil Yuh at Festival Hall, 1985

Keith centre. Brother Neil, and nephew Heath in 2008.

RIP Keith Anthony Ellis 1958-2015

 

[Dan Cooper]

Tribute from referee and former fighter Brad Vocale >

Another sad day for Australian boxing with the passing of one of the genuine funny guys, who knew so much about the sport.

He took Lester and Tony Miller to World and National titles, and numerous others to good levels of success, I always found Keefy a good bloke, who would make you laugh in one sentence, but be bluing about something else in the next sentence, but always said with a wry grin, and never ever personal.

Sadly both Senior and Junior have now passed, both were boxing encyclopedia's who knew what they were talking about, sadly in last few years Keefy suffered ill health and had little, if any input into the sport, but we would still chat on the phone from time to time.

RIP Keith Ellis Jnr

The sport is a poorer place without you and its been a pleasure to have worked with you over the years.

Brad Vocale

 

[Rob Lewis]

Australian boxing has lost one of its greatest characters, promoters and (self proclaimed) greatest trainers, with the passing of Keith Ellis.

Ellis trained his younger brother Lester to a world title, and according to him at least, more Australian title holders than any other trainer - and who would argue with Keefy on that or anything else for that matter?

Keith on the left, the night Lester won his world title from Hwan Kil Yuh at Festival Hall, 1985

Keith centre. Brother Neil, and nephew Heath in 2008.

RIP Keith Anthony Ellis 1958-2015[/QUOTE
Back in 1991 Keith Ellis was in my corner at the Australian titles in Adelaide SA. It was a privilege to have you in my corner. If it wasn't for you yelling 6 punches Robby I wouldn't of won. Thanks Keith. RIP.

 

[Dan Cooper]

Back in 1991 Keith Ellis was in my corner at the Australian titles in Adelaide SA. It was a privilege to have you in my corner. If it wasn't for you yelling 6 punches Robby I wouldn't of won. Thanks Keith. RIP.

Welcome to the forum mate. Can you share any other thoughts about Keith? Did you train with him in Melbourne?

 

[Chris baker]

What a top guy so sorry to hear this boxed for him for 6 years lived at his house and was treated like family

 

[jamzmaxwell]

Surely, It's been a great lost for Australia. He was really a true boxing promoter and a great coach. may his soul rest in heaven.