Emanuel Steward
Emanuel Steward | |
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Chicago, Illinois , U.S. | |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Manny |
Emanuel "Manny" Steward (July 7, 1944 – October 25, 2012) was an American
Life and career
Steward was born in
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,
. 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
- Elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame[1]
- Elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame[1]
Kronk Gym
Kronk Gym became a property of Steward's, who was also famous for his collection of
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:
- Dennis Andries
- Johnathon Banks
- Wilfred Benítez
- Jesse Benavides
- Mark Breland
- Cornelius Bundrage
- Oba Carr
- Julio César Chávez
- Kermit Cintron
- Miguel Cotto
- Chad Dawson
- Oscar De La Hoya
- Domonique Dolton
- Tyson Fury
- Yuriorkis Gamboa
- Miguel Ángel González
- Mickey Goodwin
- Naseem Hamed
- Thomas Hearns
- Evander Holyfield
- John David Jackson
- Hilmer Kenty
- Ole Klemetsen
- Wladimir Klitschko
- Andy Lee
- William "Caveman" Lee
- Lennox Lewis
- Oliver McCall
- Mike McCallum
- Gerald McClellan
- Milton McCrory
- Steve McCrory
- Michael Moorer
- Andrew Murray
- Jimmy Paul
- Aaron Pryor
- Graciano Rocchigiani
- Tarick Salmaci
- Adonis Stevenson
- Jermain Taylor
- Duane Thomas
- James Toney
- Syd Vanderpool
- Ricky Womack
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Emanuel Steward dies at 68 From Los Angeles Times obituaries. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Emanuel Steward". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Brudenell, Mike (October 25, 2012). "Detroit Kronk boxing icon Emanuel Steward dead at 68". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ^ "Emanuel Steward, Legendary Boxing Trainer, Dies at 68". Time. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
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ignored (help) - ^ a b c d e Rafeal, Dan (October 25, 2012). "Famed trainer Emanuel Steward dies". ESPN. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- ^ "Funeral services for Emanuel Steward set | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ "America at Large: Kronk Gym, a place that offered a 'chance at life'". The Irish Times. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
External links
- ^ "Legendary boxing trainer Steward dies at 68". ESPN.com. October 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2021.