![]() The boxing world will never be the same without him.įollow Brian Mazique and Franchiseplay on YouTube and Twitter for reactions, analysis and news from the world of sports and sports video games. My prayers and condolences are with Steward's family and close friends. Re: Emanuel Stewards Top 5 Greatest HW Fighters Post by gilgamesh », 02:10 Djanders wrote:, 22:22 I have Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and Evander Holyfield third. We can only hope that an heir to his virtual boxing throne continues on in Steward's spirit. In any case, the direction and spirit of the gym would be driven by Steward's undying passion for the sport. It's a lot of suburban kids," Steward said. Per the Houston Chronicle, the gym, which has produced more than 30 world champions, was pondering moving the facility to a suburb of Detroit. Steward's Kronk Gym in Detroit, Mich., became a symbol of boxing excellence in the 1980s. Other stars, such as Oscar De La Hoya, Wilfred Benitez, Miguel Cotto, Naseem Hamed and Milton McCrory, have been trained by Steward during their careers. He cultivated the careers of legends like Thomas Hearns and Lennox Lewis. He was a unique trainer.He was a successful amateur boxer before becoming a legendary trainer. You try to look at their trends and work on what they have, rather than work with what you have, and he had the genius to select what they had and work with it. In this boxing documentary, I take a deep look at Hall of Fame boxing trainer, Emmanuel Steward, and how he turned the Kronk Boxing Gym into a factory of champions. "He had the insight to see how to develop a fighter. "To say the least, Emanuel Steward was an exceptional trainer. "When they went to him they were normal types of boxers when he taught them they were champions," Calzaghe said. "My prayers and condolences go out to his family at this very difficult time."Įnzo Calzaghe, who trained his son, Joe, to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world during an undefeated career, described Steward as a "genius". ![]() I'll miss his smile, his frank no-holds-barred truthfulness and our discussions on boxing and life. "I'm extremely grateful for the time that I was given with him and he will be severely missed by all who knew and loved him. ![]() "I'm proud to have had him in my corner for so many years. "Manny was giving, selfless, compassionate and stern," Lewis said. Steward was in Lewis's corner for his career-defining victories over Holyfield and Mike Tyson.įollowing Lewis's retirement, he began working with Klitschko and helped the Ukrainian become one of the finest heavyweights of his generation. DETROIT - Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward was celebrated by boxing royalty and the Queen of Soul at a star-studded memorial service Tuesday in the Motor City. "Manny always told me I was the best, but the truth is, he was the best and I'm grateful, privileged and honoured to be counted among his many historic successes." This photo shows Emanuel Steward, president of the Kronk Gym, left, sharing a laugh with Tommy 'Hitman' Hearns during testimony on legislation to reform the boxing industry at the. "It is with a heavy heart that realisation of what I hoped were just rumours are now, in fact, true. Emanuel Steward, who trained boxing champions Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya and Wladimir Klitschko and analyzed fights as an HBO Sports ringside commentator since 2001, has died. "We've maintained a close relationship and the last time we spoke he seemed his usual upbeat self, so it was very disturbing to hear about his illness and rapid decline," he added. Lewis, who retired in 2004, was unaware that Steward had been suffering from colon cancer. He subsequently reclaimed his title in 1997 and went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Lewis went to the American's Kronk Gym in Detroit after losing his WBC heavyweight title to Oliver McCall in 1994. Steward trained some of the most successful boxers in the history of the sport, including Thomas Hearns, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield and Wladimir Klitschko. "Manny has helped me get through some of the biggest fights in my career and I only regret that I couldn't return the favour and see him through his biggest fight." "I'm completely devastated by the passing of my long-time friend, mentor and trainer Emanuel 'Manny' Steward. Manny always told me I was the best, but the truth is, he was the best and I'm grateful, privileged and honoured to be counted among his many historic successes
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