On the heels of the Beltway Boxing Community losing one legend in York Van Nixon, now comes word that local trainer and manager Tom Browner passed away earlier today at the age of 70. Mr. Browner battled bone cancer for a number of years.
I will work on a full obituary later this week, but Mr. Browner was a major part of the community for many years. Mr. Browner was the original trainer and manager for heavyweight contender Tony "The Tiger" Thompson throughout his career and also trained, among others, Darryl Lattimore.
Mr. Browner was a soft-spoken man, but his actions spoke volumes. He will be truly missed.
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We are going to miss you Tom rest in peace!!
He was a good Man.
Our condolences.
The Tucker's
We will surely miss Tom, he was a good man
If you didn't have a chance to know Tom then you missed out.
SF.
Tom u where one of the best too know R.I.P god bless u and ur family
Sorry to hear that! I will keep him and his family in my prayers! He was one of my trainers as an amatuer. Tom will be missed in many ways! Keep me posted Gary! Thanks! Lamont Pearson
Tom Browner was a Champion in Life! He will truly be missed.
Fight Doctor (J. Spears)
On behalf of my mom Irene (Tom's wife)& myself, Kimberly Browner( Tom's daughter), I want to thank you all for your condolences. I am so delighted that you all thought so highly of my father. He put many years nearly 30 or more years into the boxing arena and assisted many young boys and men not only in boxing, but being a positive male role model. I would like to thank each and every one of you for your positive words. God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kim Browner
will truly bee missed, my heart is so heavy such a great peson and outstanding trainer!
A very good man who was respected by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace.
John Gradowski
Tom was a father to me! And will be missed!
Tony and Sydnee Thompson
Ms. Browner,
I do appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog. My deepest condolences to your family. Mr. Browner was indeed a great man!
On behalf of all of us at Maxboxing.com, our thoughts are with Tom's family and friends.
Uncle Thomas you were truely a man among men. My Father the Late John T. Hubard thought alot of you and my family will miss you so much. For your love patience and kindness. Our prayers are with the entire Browner family. May the peace and love of God be with you now and always, Amen. Camille, Justine & Family.
Tom will definetely be missed. It was always a pleasure to talk to him.I will miss you!Thank you for everything. boxing fan.
I still remember his promotion(s) in Silver Spring. I got to know Tom a little bit back in the day when I was covering boxing for the Montgomery Journal, and he was certainly a pleasure. Very committed, a positive influence on boxing and those around him. To Kim Browner, the rest of the family, my friend Tony Thompson (who I haven't seen in a while) and everyone else around here, my sympathies.
-- John Scheinman
One of the first men I met in the sport... a man that exemplified what so many in boxing are and are often overlooked. A man of his word. Mr. Browner was a pleasure to meet and have the pleasure to know through the years and I am truly saddended to hear of his passing.
Scott Wagner
He was great man.. will miss you alot!
You alwys knew you had a tough fight when Tom was in the other corner.....Tom I know your reading this so i just want to say thank you for all your help in this game....It has helped me in life... Jake Smith
RIP love Ya Tom
Tom Browner was a man of great character whose passion for boxing was always evident. He had a positive influence on numerous young boxers who benefitted from his wise tutelage both in, and outside, of the ring. I recall Tom once expressing tremendous pride when talking about one of his former boxers who went on to pursue a successful career in law enforcement. Tom Browner will truly be missed, and the Maryland State Athletic Commission extends its deepest condolences to the Browner family.
Patrick Pannella
Executive Director
Maryland State Athletic Commission
tom brower,like us all that give an try are best with what we got .2 do 4 the love of our sport,2 save a youth and all our passion 4 what we love doing.he was like find wine,sinatra..u will be sadly miss and he did it his way....god bless and love 2 his family....
a true gentleman.a mans man.a good fella.god bless 2 his family...
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