The two men had never met , but Durham had heard of Futch through the latter 's reputation as one of the most respected trainers in boxing .
In 1966 , as Frazier 's career was taking off , Durham contacted Los Angeles trainer Eddie Futch .
The two men had never met , but Durham had heard of trainer through the latter 's reputation as one of the most respected trainers in boxing .
In 1966 , as Frazier 's career was taking off , Durham contacted Los Angeles trainer Eddie Futch .