Manny Steward

[Final round]

His family released a statement a few hours ago saying it's untrue.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/20084057

[andeeholden]

RIP Manny...the boxing world is far worse off without you.

[dookus]

RIP Manny, one of the greatest ever. 43 world champions says it all.

[ShadrachSimmo]

Sad day. A true legend.

[whiskey]

His sister Diane confirmed it a short while ago.

"He has passed – he’s gone home. He was in no pain, and we sang to him, as well as did the doctors present. He had loved ones around him.He gave it his all,” she said. “But he’s been called away now."

"He loved to live and he loved to give. He was a down-to-earth guy when you were with him. As a trainer, he was a brilliant strategist. If you ever wanted to win a fight, you just listened to his advice."

[Jon Saxon]

Dennis Andries
Wilfred Benítez
Julio César Chávez
Kermit Cintron
Miguel Cotto
Oscar De La Hoya
Domonique Dolton
Naseem Hamed
Thomas Hearns
Evander Holyfield
John David Jackson
Hilmer Kenty
Ole Klemetsen
Wladimir Klitschko
Lennox Lewis
Michael Moorer
Oliver McCall
Mike McCallum
Milton McCrory
Steve McCrory
Gerald McClellan
Miguel Angel Gonzalez
Jimmy Paul
Graciano Rocchigiani
Jermain Taylor
Duane Thomas
James Toney
Yuriorkis Gamboa


Nuff said R.I.P :(

[ejruane]

Very, very sad. I actually got to meet him once and couldn't get over it. It was in Atlantic City in 1989. Me and a mate went to watch Dennis Andries (by then a Kronk fighter) defend his title against (Aussie) Jeff Harding. Andries was VERY 'agricultural' but very tough and Steward had seen something impressive in his spirit after he'd been knocked down about 5/6 times by Tommy Hearns. Anyway, we got the bus from NY, had a pint in an 'Irish' hotel (where we stayed), had an hour in a casino, then went to the fight (which was, oddly, in the afternoon). As we're sitting in our seat, two blokes in Kronk trackies approached us, handing out literature about the gym. One of them was Emanuel Steward. We were gobsmacked. He seemed pleased we were there to support Andries and said if we ever wanted to visit the Kronk etc. After the fight (which Andries lost by a stoppage in the last round) we saw him again in a hotel. He said it would be good for us to have a word with Andries as he was feeling 'very low'. I remember we said hard luck to Andries and though he was very thankful and polite, I don't think I have ever seen a more disappointed person in my entire life. He was gutted and felt the ref had stepped in early. Me and my mate were awestruck meeting Steward, but you could tell he wasn't in the least bit awestruck with himself. R.I.P Emanuel Steward. One of the greats without a doubt.

[whiskey]

I enjoyed reading that ejruane.

[TheGoods]

Always liked Steward. One of life's good guys. RIP Manny. Re-united with the sensational Bernard Mays, the best Kronk fighter of them all.

[jameswilson]

RIP.

[Wales]

RIP manny

Had the pleasure of meeting him in dublin with terry dooley. Terry took a photo of manny and me than loafed over, as he does. i was well into conversation and holding my own with steward when dooley arrived and absolutley owned me with his knowledge and questions regarding past fighters, fights and opinions. I stepped back and watched as steward enthusiastically answrred terry and was visibly surprised with the lanky stoners knowledge, but also enthused to both listen to his opinion and answer with his own. Needless to say i retreated to the bar.

[The Main Event Show]

Sad day was an honour to speak with him - Legend

[Ratchet Exits Nu]

RIP Manny Steward.

[Craig14]

People get called a legend too easily, Manny Steward could never fall in that category. R.I.P LEGEND.

[Khaosai-Galaxy]

He certainly knew his onions, both as a trainer and a businessman.

Very sad loss indeed.

[Bennyblanco]

RIP

I havent seen one interview with steward where he has came across bad.

Which fight was lennox lewis on the microphone after shouting 'big up emanuel steward' ?

[jessi]

Rip, a very sad loss to boxing and anyone who knew him. Thanks for the good times.

[GlobalBox]

RIP Manny - God bless you.

[Adamj1987]

RIP Manny

Massive lossto everyone connected to the sport

[Craig14]

A nice tribute from Lennox Lewis : 'I'm completly devastated by the passing of my long term friend, mentor and trainer Manny Steward. Manny has helped me through some of the biggest fights in my career and I only regret that I couldn't help him through his biggest fight'.

[dondada]

Very, very sad. I actually got to meet him once and couldn't get over it. It was in Atlantic City in 1989. Me and a mate went to watch Dennis Andries (by then a Kronk fighter) defend his title against (Aussie) Jeff Harding. Andries was VERY 'agricultural' but very tough and Steward had seen something impressive in his spirit after he'd been knocked down about 5/6 times by Tommy Hearns. Anyway, we got the bus from NY, had a pint in an 'Irish' hotel (where we stayed), had an hour in a casino, then went to the fight (which was, oddly, in the afternoon). As we're sitting in our seat, two blokes in Kronk trackies approached us, handing out literature about the gym. One of them was Emanuel Steward. We were gobsmacked. He seemed pleased we were there to support Andries and said if we ever wanted to visit the Kronk etc. After the fight (which Andries lost by a stoppage in the last round) we saw him again in a hotel. He said it would be good for us to have a word with Andries as he was feeling 'very low'. I remember we said hard luck to Andries and though he was very thankful and polite, I don't think I have ever seen a more disappointed person in my entire life. He was gutted and felt the ref had stepped in early. Me and my mate were awestruck meeting Steward, but you could tell he wasn't in the least bit awestruck with himself. R.I.P Emanuel Steward. One of the greats without a doubt.

Great little tale

[JamesH]

Very, very sad. I actually got to meet him once and couldn't get over it. It was in Atlantic City in 1989. Me and a mate went to watch Dennis Andries (by then a Kronk fighter) defend his title against (Aussie) Jeff Harding. Andries was VERY 'agricultural' but very tough and Steward had seen something impressive in his spirit after he'd been knocked down about 5/6 times by Tommy Hearns. Anyway, we got the bus from NY, had a pint in an 'Irish' hotel (where we stayed), had an hour in a casino, then went to the fight (which was, oddly, in the afternoon). As we're sitting in our seat, two blokes in Kronk trackies approached us, handing out literature about the gym. One of them was Emanuel Steward. We were gobsmacked. He seemed pleased we were there to support Andries and said if we ever wanted to visit the Kronk etc. After the fight (which Andries lost by a stoppage in the last round) we saw him again in a hotel. He said it would be good for us to have a word with Andries as he was feeling 'very low'. I remember we said hard luck to Andries and though he was very thankful and polite, I don't think I have ever seen a more disappointed person in my entire life. He was gutted and felt the ref had stepped in early. Me and my mate were awestruck meeting Steward, but you could tell he wasn't in the least bit awestruck with himself. R.I.P Emanuel Steward. One of the greats without a doubt.

Great little tale

X2

RIP to a legend.

[dondada]

Big Wlad makes a few comments on Wednesday about missing Steward which, of course, are all the sadder now:

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/video- ... lways-here

[mrbassie]

Very saddened by this. RIP Manny.

Huge loss to the boxing.

[Mensa07]

RIP Manny - earned himself a place at the top table with Messrs Dundee, Futch & co.