![]() ![]() My prayers and condolences go out to his family at this very difficult time." I'll miss his smile, his frank no-holds-barred truthfulness and our discussions on boxing and life. "I'm extremely grateful for the time that I was given with him and he will be severely missed by all who knew and loved him. He was an institution unto himself and I'm proud to have had him in my corner for so many years. He always gave back to the community and never forgot where he came from. "Manny was giving, selfless, compassionate and stern. "This has been a very tragic year for the boxing world, but today we've truly lost one of its crown jewels," Lewis added. Hearns, who became Steward's first professional fighter along with another Detroit native, Hilmer Kenty, in 1977, won his first world title in 1980 and went on to engage in a series of all-time classics with Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler. ![]() Steward was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996 and rose to prominence as a corner man owing to his work with Detroit fighter Thomas Hearns. my thoughts prayers are w his family- Freddie Roach October 25, 2012 Manny always told me I was the best, but the truth is, HE was the best and I'm grateful, privileged and honoured to be counted among his many historic successes."Įmanuel steward passing today is biggest loss to boxing in long time. "It is with a heavy heart that realisation of what I hoped were just rumours are now in fact true. "We've maintained a close relationship and the last time we spoke he seemed his usual upbeat self so it was very disturbing to hear about his illness and rapid decline. "Manny has helped me get through some of the biggest fights in my career and I only regret that I couldn't return the favour and see him through his biggest fight. "I'm completely devastated by the passing of my long-time friend, mentor and trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward," Lewis wrote on his official website. ![]()
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