Don Angell

Donald J. Angell was a member of the Washington, D.C. Boxing Hall of Fame for his career as both a fighter and a manager.

Career as a boxer

Angell's fighting career began in 1945 at the age of 16 in Stratford, Connecticut. Within a year, he became team captain and assistant to the coach. In 1947, Angell expanded his career, fighting in cities throughout Connecticut.

From there, he began a career of managing and training fighters. While a student at Georgetown University, he worked with Marty Gallagher, the school's boxing coach.
In 1967, he coached Chris Fox of Annandale, Virginia to the 139 1b. AAU title and was named outstanding boxer of the tournament. Fox was the first champion fighter that Angell coached.
Angell went on to coach nationally recognized fighters, including Pete Hussey and professional fighters Keith Broom and Ed Harris. He retired in the early 1980s and lived in Northern Virginia for much of his retired life. Angell died on November 9, 2021.