Emanuel Steward

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Emanuel Steward
Chicago, Illinois
, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesManny

Emanuel "Manny" Steward (July 7, 1944 – October 25, 2012) was an American

International Boxing Hall Of Fame, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.[3] Steward was also known for his charity work in Detroit, Michigan, helping youth to attain an education.[4]

Life and career

Steward was born in

coal miner.[2][5] After moving to Detroit, he worked briefly in the auto industry before eventually going to Brewster Recreation Center, where Joe Louis and Eddie Futch trained.[1] Steward began an amateur boxing career there.[1] He compiled a record of 94 wins and 3 losses as an amateur boxer, including winning the 1963 national Golden Gloves tournament in the bantamweight division.[1]

In 1971, Steward took his half brother, James Steward, to the nearby Kronk Gym, a hot-bed for amateur boxers in the 1970s, and became a part-time coach there.[6] Steward trained many of the nation's top amateurs.[6] He eventually translated his success with amateurs into a career training championship-level professional fighters.[6]

On March 2, 1980,

challenging undisputed middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler
. He was well known for his outgoing personality and endless energy. In addition, he was very giving and was known for being a father figure. He even, at one point, obtained a 97–3 title. Even though he fought, his main passion was training.

Death

Steward died on October 25, 2012, after undergoing surgery for diverticulitis. He was 68.[4] Colon cancer was subsequently reported as a contributing factor to his death.[7]

Honors

Kronk Gym

Main article: Kronk Gym

Kronk Gym became a property of Steward's, who was also famous for his collection of

undercards
once a month.

Steward often turned up the thermostat to make boxers so uncomfortable that some would claim that even the walls would sweat.[8]

Fighters trained

Among the world champions and top rated contenders who trained or sought Steward's guidance at some point of their careers were:

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Pugmire, Lance (October 25, 2012). "Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward dies at 68". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Emanuel Steward dies at 68 From Los Angeles Times obituaries. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  3. ^ "Emanuel Steward". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  4. ^ a b Brudenell, Mike (October 25, 2012). "Detroit Kronk boxing icon Emanuel Steward dead at 68". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  5. ^ "Emanuel Steward, Legendary Boxing Trainer, Dies at 68". Time. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e Rafeal, Dan (October 25, 2012). "Famed trainer Emanuel Steward dies". ESPN. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  7. ^ "Funeral services for Emanuel Steward set | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  8. ^ "America at Large: Kronk Gym, a place that offered a 'chance at life'". The Irish Times. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

External links

  1. ^ "Legendary boxing trainer Steward dies at 68". ESPN.com. October 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
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