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Emanuel Steward

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Emanuel Steward
Steward in Dusseldorf, Germany, March 2012
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Nickname(s)Manny
NationalityAmerican
Born(1944-07-07)July 7, 1944
Bottom Creek, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 2012(2012-10-25) (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

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  1. Pugmire, Lance (October 25, 2012). "Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward dies at 68". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  2. "Emanuel Steward". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  3. "Funeral services for Emanuel Steward set | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  4. Brudenell, Mike (October 25, 2012). "Detroit Kronk boxing icon Emanuel Steward dead at 68". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2012-10-25.