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Emanuel Steward Obituary
Victoria Kirton, Steward's executive assistant, says Steward died Thursday in a Chicago hospital. She did not disclose the cause of death.
The International Boxing Hall of Famer made his name training Thomas Hearns at the Kronk Gym in Detroit. That paved the way for Steward to work with a long line of champion boxers such as champion Lennox Lewis, during a big part of his title run, and current heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko as recently as July.
Steward owned the legendary Kronk Gym, where his fighters were clad in red and gold trunks, and worked as an analyst for HBO.
LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer
Copyright © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Memories and Condolences
for Emanuel Steward
175 Entries
Linda Platt
December 14, 2020
Rest In Peace, my friend.
Valenda Newell
July 15, 2016
"THE GREATEST BOXING TRAINER EVER" always displayed class, dignity and humbleness......AS A FAN I MISS YOU...RIP
Ricky Martinez
December 15, 2012
May you rest in peace and may you allways be remembered as an excellent trainer and commentor
Robert Dale Pickett
November 17, 2012
The last time I saw my friend was when I came home for my Step Dads funeral and he was there to comfort me, I often think about the times we had while we were training together as kids, he was a Great friend,who went on to be a Great Man, we will truly miss you Manny.
Gail Latimer
November 16, 2012
I am not a fan of boxing. I knew Emanuel as a friend. He came into my life when I needed a friend 18 years ago. He was a great father figure to my two sons. We talked just about everyday. We had many nights having dinner, talking, singing, dancing and laughing. I will miss by best friend.
bernard payton
November 14, 2012
Thanks emanuel for every time u turned a young teen life around
The Fikes Family
November 14, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
craig rush
November 13, 2012
you will never leave us...thanks manny...
-craig rush- (detroit mi.)
Kimtraila Williams
November 13, 2012
To: Mr. Emanuel Steward Family,
May the blessings of God's love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more Blessing.
God Bless,
Kimtraila Williams
Isiah Landrum Jr.
November 13, 2012
May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
margaret toney and family
November 13, 2012
you have our prayer
Junious and Jemal Hinton
November 12, 2012
The boxing world has lost an amazing icon that will truly be missed. You were a great man and trainer. Our prayers go out to your family in their time of sorrow.
Kenny Lowman
November 12, 2012
Emanuel was a great man. He really will be missed. I'm glad I had the chance to meet him. Gone but not forgotten.
Betty Whitfield
November 12, 2012
For God so loved the world that he gave his only. begotten son that who so ever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.Love yah Betty Whitfield of Detroit Michigan John 3:16
Johnnie Fort
November 12, 2012
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.meet you in heaven where we will sing songs together.Jayjay Fort and family
Katherine Tunelli
November 11, 2012
I will never forget you and all the fun we had watching the Yankees together. You'll always be in my prayers.
Patti Tunelli
November 11, 2012
Four angels to his bed. Four angels round his head. One to watch and one to pray and two to rear his soul away.....good night my buddy.
November 11, 2012
I am75 and have been inv olved with boxing since 1953. I boxed in Toledo, the Army, and in Detroit while attending the U. of Detroit. I was President of the Toledo Golden Gloves and on the Nat.GG Board and USA Olympic Boxing Committee. The most knowledgeable person I ever knew in my 59 years in boxing was Emanuel Steward. He was honest and always a gentleman. He often brought his boxers to Toledo and was a pleasure to deal with. To me, Emanuel Steward was the undefeated champion of boxing.
Sincerely,
Tom Falvey
Smack at a Kronk fight...
Linda Stokes
November 9, 2012
timothy knight
November 9, 2012
my name is timothy knight from louisville kentucky mr.manny has been an total inspiration-motivaton to sucseed In my boxing career as a boxer/trainer he was my mentor and he saw something in me and I too share this burden with syvan-sylvette in this difficult hour.....23psalms!.....i love you mr. manny and I know one day we will see each other again!
Dr. Tom Hadad
November 8, 2012
following you for years, thank you for the gift
Allen Lindsye
November 8, 2012
An icon has passed on. Detroit and all of the boxing world will miss this great man. I watched his growth over the years, from trainer to analyst. His insightful commentary cannot be replaced. God bless Emanuel Steward and his legacy.
William Scott
November 7, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Linda Starling
November 5, 2012
Mr. Steward will not only be missed by those who he trained and close friends,but by boxing fans also. I feel like I lost a dear friend even though I never met him. May the love of GOD embrace his family and loved ones during this difficult time. He will truly be missed!!!!!
Thomas Killay
November 1, 2012
Very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a passionate and articulate professional man. I really enjoyed his work and followed him throughout his career. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.
Amber Belcher
November 1, 2012
Sherry and david sorry for the lose. youre see her someday again.
Amber Belcher
November 1, 2012
Sherry and david im sorry for your lost . youre see lauren someday.
November 1, 2012
TO EMANUEL'S FAMILY,MAY GOD HOLD YOUR HAND AND BE WITH YOU NOW.HE HAS SAID"I-I MYSELF AM THE ONE THAT IS COMFORTING YOU PEOPLE".isah.51:12.SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.......[qjg]
October 31, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Philip Freeman
October 31, 2012
Another great one gone much too soon. Emanuel was the best trainer, manager, and made HBO boxing what it is today with his great commentary. He will be truly missed, a tribute to boxing, and always remembered as one who maintained honor and dignity in the boxing profession.
Mark Bender
October 31, 2012
RIP to the best ever.
Jes B
October 30, 2012
You will be missed!
Manny, ABC Sports Martin Wyatt, Bob Shapiro, and Manny's Business Manager Abdul-Jalil Honor Manny at 1998 Sports Image Awards
Abdul Jalil
October 30, 2012
You were, are and always will be the BEST EVER!!! Even Ali will give you his title "GOAT" Greatest of All Times! My heartfelt love to Marie, Sylvia, Sylvette, Anita, Diane and Lavern. I am truly honored to have had you all in my life with Manny!
Darrell Chambers
October 29, 2012
Emanuel we go back a long way and I am delighted to have had you and your family in my life. To Marie and the family you have my deepest sympathy. Love You All
October 29, 2012
All the best to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you as you cope with your loss.
Freddy Cheers
October 29, 2012
Best Trainer Ever, R.I.P MR. Steward God Bless You Heavens Gain!!!!
maurice johnson
October 29, 2012
R.i.p emanuel steward your a true icon to the sport of boxing .i was bless to meet you and box in Your gym.sad to see you go
Rick Moitoso
October 29, 2012
R.I.P. We will miss you!
Tanisha Thompson
October 29, 2012
To the family of Emanuel Steward, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your family member he was a great person. Death is never an easy thing to understand nor to deal with,however,I hope that the family is able to find the strength to go on,and that God will provide the family with endurance to get through the difficult times ahead.
Elbert Nicholson
October 29, 2012
R.I.P.
Christy Pedraza-Ortiz
October 29, 2012
I will miss seeing you commentate at the boxing matches! Rest in Peace. You were always a gentleman.
Tyrus Jones Sr.
October 29, 2012
R.I.P. You Will Be Missed
Barb
October 29, 2012
With deepest sympathy to family and friends of Emanuel Steward and may you find comfort in Gods inspired word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).
T Ryan
October 29, 2012
Dear Family and Friends of Emanuel Steward,
I understand the pain of loss, may you all find comfort in what the Bible says of how Jesus Christ reacted to the loss of his dear friend Lazarus,.....when Jesus saw those weeping over the death of Lazarus, he “became troubled” and “gave way to tears.” (John 11:33-35, 38) Jesus did not consider it unmanly to shed tears in front of others. He felt their pain and shared their loss.
Leo & carloyn Brown
October 29, 2012
My wife and I are to miss you. My friend. Sleep on and take your rest
God have spoke.
Deborah P
October 28, 2012
Emanuel Steward you will be truely missed. I came up watching boxing, and u were a great trainer. God bless your family. My prayers and condolences are with them @ this time. RIP>>>>Mr Steward
Tim Smith
October 28, 2012
My wife and I send our condolences to the family of Mr. Steward. We were set back with the news of his passing. We enjoyed watching and listening to his comments about the boxers and fights on HBO. He will be extremely missed. God bless him and his family.
October 28, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Robert Stevers
October 28, 2012
R.I.P. Emanuel, Boxing has lost a true Legend.
Natosha Brown
October 28, 2012
Boxing will never be the same without you. You were always respectful to the sport and the boxers. You were a pleasure to watch in action. May the peace that comes from our Lord rain down on your family.
Barbara (Steward) Nixon
October 28, 2012
To the world you were known as one person connected to boxing but to me and the rest of your family you were always known as manuel or cousin emanuel who made it out of wv and changed how the world saw boxing. our dads were brothers and you were so much apart of my life that when i became a boxer myself i looked up to you. my heart is so heavy knowing that you are gone. rest in peace cousin...
Santos Santiago
October 28, 2012
May god bless his soul I just found out of his death. Ounce again boxing has lost one of its best he will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family
Ron Merrick
October 28, 2012
Rip ...will miss listening to you at on fight night !!!!
October 28, 2012
R>I>P....you will be missed
October 28, 2012
To the the family of Emanuel Steward - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
ross oliver
October 28, 2012
This was a real shock to everybody, emanuel was a great man inside and outside the ring. Even though I dont personally know Manny, growing up in michigan and being a amatuer boxer and fan my whole life, I feel as if ive known him my whole life. May GOD BLESS him for all that he has done. One Love Mr Steward
Rodney Mckinney
October 28, 2012
r.i.p Emanuel steward, you are in a better place. God bless.
Sam Alberico
October 28, 2012
RIP Emanuel. You gave myself, my friend and my family incredible life long memories. Following Tommy Hearns career with your guidance was amazing. Both you and Tommy were boxing. The fight game will never be the same.
Dale Stewart
October 28, 2012
Dear Emanuel,
Rest in Peace.
Your Friend,
Dale Stewart
chris cazzato
October 28, 2012
to the stewart family what a shame gone before his time.ive never met him i used to watch him on hbo as a trainer he seemed likea nice guy may god bless u
T.R. Jones
October 28, 2012
To hear of Emanuel's death is both shocking and sad. I'm an avid boxing fan, I'd enjoyed Manny's expertise on boxing while he commentated on countless HBO fights. I always looked forward to whenever Klitschko is scheduled to fight, he is so well trained and he is so disciplined, he was Manny's prized possession. I will definitely miss Emanuel Stewart, boxing will never be the same...so sad.
R.I.P. Emanuel, Gone but you'll never ever be forgotten.
Charlotte Broussard
October 28, 2012
The sport of Boxing has lost a true legendary trainer and HBO Sports Commentator. As a boxing fan, I always looked forward to Mr. Steward's commentary and analysis of the fighters. To the family, please accept my sincere condolences with the early passing of this great man.
Mary Banks
October 27, 2012
always respected manny's commemtary on hbo fights never one sided like some, will not forget him. Rest in Peace.
Yume Dojo Instructors
Lou Klaff
October 27, 2012
We never met Manny...yet he had a profound influence on our lives and the lives of our students. We are a Martial Arts School, Yume Dojo, in Glendale Arizona. 25 years ago our Instructor suggested we start watching fights. Growing as an adult I had remembered Prof Manny(which we called him) from the Tommy Hearns days. So I started listening and studying everything he said, showed and talked about. He was my mentor, yet I never met him, but felt I knew him. We incorporated boxing into our daily workouts, refined our skills through other boxers but always listened to what Prof. Manny had to say. I have lost many of my martial art seniors, however this loss has hurt worse them all of them. The teachers and students of Yume Dojo want to send our condolences to the family, and people in Prof. Manny's life. He will always be a part of our school. Thanks and love for everything he gave to us
tony erby
October 27, 2012
you were yhe man. god blessed you.
G Castro
October 27, 2012
His positive comments will be missed on HBO boxing, by all. God Bless and take care of the Steward Family.
terry ackelson
October 27, 2012
Rip
October 27, 2012
RIP mr.steward u were a legend-ls-watertown sd.
John&Kay McLennan
October 27, 2012
We're just long-time boxing fans from Missouri. We were deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Steward's passing. A life well lived, for sure. No one can fill the hole he'll leave in the boxing world and in our hearts. R.I.P., sweet man.
Sha Horton
October 27, 2012
You are greatly and will always be appreciated! R.i.p
Walter Rozier
October 27, 2012
GOD BLESS YOU MR.STEWARD AND FAMIIY THERE WILL NEVER NEVER BE A GREAT TRAINER AND LEGENDARY LIKE YOU MR. STEWARD KEEP SMILEING FOR GOD LIKE YOU SMILE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FANS GOD WILL LOVE IT I GREW UP WITH YOU AT KRONK GYM I PLAYED BASKETBALL FOR KRONK YOU WOULD LET ME COME DOWN AND WATCH YOU TRAIN YOUR BROTHER THANKS A LOT MR.EMANUEL STEWARD I LEARN HOW TO DEFEND MY SELF GROWING UP AS A KID ONLY CHILD AT THAT TIME MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALLWAYS Walter Rozier
October 27, 2012
The family of former Kronk Boxer, Donald Tiger Stokes sends our most heart felt symathy. Emanuel Steward, you will forever be in our hearts! Thank you for the love you showered upon the world!
Burt Schwartz
October 27, 2012
Emanual Steward is with God an he can box we lost one of the good guys
TAFOYAS
October 27, 2012
u will be missed manny R.I P.
William & Paulette Wilson
October 27, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
October 27, 2012
u r goin to b miss
John Julian
October 27, 2012
One of the greatest. Rest in peace Manny.
Jim McMichael
October 27, 2012
We'll all miss you Manny.
KEITH EDWARDS
October 27, 2012
TO THE FAMILY EMANUEL WILL BE TRUELY MISS ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH HIM,BUT JUST KNOW THAT THERE IS NO SORROW ON THIS EARTH THAT HEAVEN CAN'T HEEL!!!
Esmeralda Chavez
October 27, 2012
I will miss u on boxing. RIP
William Daly
October 27, 2012
A very sad loss, of a great boxing pioneer, and articulate analyst and trainer, I first thank God, for blessing us with your presence, and your gifts you gave all of us, and ask him to receive you at the gates of heaven, with open arms, so that you rest in heavenly peace, for a job well done, and also to bless your family, and loved ones, at this very painful time, Rest in peace, Mr Steward, You'll be truly missed and loved, by us all!
Curtis McDermott
October 27, 2012
You were the best Emanuel...R.I.P.
Marge O
October 27, 2012
Rest in Peace. Will miss seeing your smiling face on HBO. One of the Greats gone too soon. Prayers to your love ones in this time of deep sorrow,
steve brosky
October 27, 2012
i as a fan..r.i.p..
October 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to all friends and family. May the God of all comfort grant you peace during this time.
m lopez
October 26, 2012
Will miss your vioce,on HBO,PPV, god bless,rip
Zeke Herrera
October 26, 2012
Will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Zeke Herrera
Yuma Az
Mario Tirado
October 26, 2012
You are the greatest trainer ever, you will be missed RIP Mario Prescott Valley AZ
October 26, 2012
THOUGHT AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Victoria Kirton
October 26, 2012
Boss,
I Love you and I shall miss you dearly, rest in peace and I will see you again in heaven.
Victoria Kirton
Executive Assistant
Kronk Boxing International
anthony j
October 26, 2012
Very Sad News. We lost a giant in the boxing world. I loved listening to Emanuel's expert opinions on HBO. Whenever I saw him in the corner, I knew his boxer was gonna bring it. I will truely miss this boxing legend.
Samona Lollar
October 26, 2012
People all over the world will remember this icon he will be truly missed
Carlos Lopez
October 26, 2012
Mr.Steward as you walk through the Shadows in the Valley of Death, Evil go hide this Warrior will put You on Your Heels.Go Forth NOW Mr.Steward and Claim Your Place in PARADISE.
October 26, 2012
BOXING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU EMANUEL, I AM GLAD I WAS ABLE TO MEET YOU.
Melissa Pearl Moore
October 26, 2012
Truly, I was blessed to have known Emanuel and his family. My love, knowledge and passion for boxing is because of him! I will miss seeing him and hearing the familiar voice I cherished growing up when I was kid surrounded by the ESCOT Team and Steward family! All the love and continued prayers from my family to The Stewards and his extended families! God Bless. Love, Melissa Pearl
JOHN MOUSEY MALEC
October 26, 2012
EMANUEL,3 MO.BEFORE THE 1 ST.HEARNS/SUGAR RAY FIGHT YOU GAVE ME A JOB TO REMBER FOR LIFE.I WORKED FOR YOU AND THOMAS AS YOUR BODY GUARD.I WAS JUST A POLICE OFFICER ,IN GLO. TWP.N.J.THE BOTH OF YOU TREATED.ME AS GOLD,I MET BERT, ALI,PRESTON MILT JACO JUST TO NAME A FEW.THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Doriano Degano
October 26, 2012
I had the great privilege of meeting Manny at the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Canastota NY. His professionalism and dedication to his craft was evident both in and out of the ring. His commitment to his young apprentices, the community and the Kronk will forever remain an icon as World Class. See you Manny!
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