Emanuel Steward
| Emanuel Steward | |
|---|---|
 Steward in Dusseldorf, Germany, March 2012 | |
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Manny |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 7, 1944 Bottom Creek, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2012 (aged 68) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Emanuel "Manny" Steward (July 7, 1944 – October 25, 2012) was an American boxer, trainer, and commentator. He worked for HBO Boxing. He was also called the Godfather of Detroit Boxing. Steward trained 41 world champion fighters.[1] His heavyweight fighters had a combined record of 34-2-1 in title fights. He was added into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.[2]
Steward died October 25, 2012 of problems caused by diverticulitis surgery and colon cancer at a hospital in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 68.[3][4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Pugmire, Lance (October 25, 2012). "Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward dies at 68". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Emanuel Steward". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Funeral services for Emanuel Steward set | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ Brudenell, Mike (October 25, 2012). "Detroit Kronk boxing icon Emanuel Steward dead at 68". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
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