The Man Who Trained Japan’s First World Boxing Champion: Alvin Robert Cahn

Cahn gives pointers to Shirai at a private gym in Takinogawa, Kita, Tokyo. He was a dedicated coach who sought perfection.

Cahn talks with Shirai during a break in training at the Takinogawa gym. Their smiles reflect the deep trust between the two men.

Cahn dangles a cigarette in his mouth as he plays with a chicken at the Shirai home. Takinogawa, Kita, Tokyo.