Emmanuel Steward appreciation thread

[Freedom]

Prayers go out for 'Godfather of Boxing' Emanuel Steward

Prayers go out for 'Godfather of Boxing' Emanuel Steward | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Walled Lake — Former boxing champion Thomas Hearns called Emanuel Steward the "Godfather of Boxing."

That is why about 50 members of the boxing community joined in afternoon prayer Sunday at the Orchard Grove Community Church to pray for recovery from an undisclosed stomach ailment for Kronk's Godfather and boxing trainer.

Steward is in a Chicago area hospital following surgery last week. Many in boxing know the disease that has disabled Steward, but in holding to the spirit of the boxing community they have refused to reveal what ails him.

Asking for prayers

However, there are a number of people who know the ailment and want full disclosure. They want the public to know the severity of Steward's ailment in hopes the entire community rallies around him.

All we know is Steward is seriously ill and told his manager Anita Ruiz that he wants people to pray for him. The family said a nervous stomach disorder turned into diverticulosis. But that is not a disease usually associated with prayer services.

Sunday was a somber afternoon filled with smiles, tears and prayers.

"I'm not privileged to speak on his behalf. This is not something I need to do," said former boxing champion Thomas Hearns, who trained under Steward. "I am not going to answer any questions about that. I think again it is nothing for me to say. I don't really have an answer."

Ruiz also remained coy. She said she speaks to Steward frequently and that he asked the community to pray for him.

"I believe that God heals," she said. "I believe in prayer. Emanuel said we need to pray. He was very strong in that. It is hard for him to say anything else right now."

Ruiz was asked what ails Steward.

"Whatever the family wants to release I respect that," she said. "We are here today because we are a boxing family and community."

[TitoFan]

Oh wow... I had no idea Emmanuel was sick until I just began browsing this thread. It saddens me a great deal. Not only is Emmanuel a brilliant trainer with an impeccable record.... but he's also a kind and warm human being.... a quality that doesn't always accompany greatness in boxing. My prayers go out for him and his family... may he have a good recovery, so we can see him doing commentary as long as he wants and the fans will have him. He may not be a ball of fire as a commentator, but he's insightful... and offers boxing knowledge that most of the other commentators can't.

[Spicoli]

Don't always agree with him but he is without a doubt a compliment to the sport between the ropes and a respected fixture. Really hope he turns the corner and makes a healthy return.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I think he pretty much defined a single style of boxing.

[Freedom]

RIP Emanuel Steward

[THE PHILOSOPHER]

Hope we are wrong.

[Freedom]

]From Wladimir Klitschko today on the Klitschkos' facebook page:

Boxing has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Emanuel Steward.

Vitali and I, along with the entire Team Klitschko, send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Emanuel's family and friends.

It is not often that a person in any line of work gets a chance to work with a legend, well I was privileged enough to work with one for almost a decade.

I will miss our time together. The long talks about boxing, the world, and life itself. Most of all I will miss our friendship.

My team and I will carry on with the goals we had set while Emanuel was with us because that is exactly what Emanuel would have wanted. I know he will be with us in spirit along the way and we will accomplish these goals in his honor.

Rest in peace Emanuel. You will be greatly missed.

Until we meet again my friend.

[THE PHILOSOPHER]

]From Wladimir Klitschko today on the Klitschkos' facebook page:

Boxing has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Emanuel Steward.

Vitali and I, along with the entire Team Klitschko, send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Emanuel's family and friends.

It is not often that a person in any line of work gets a chance to work with a legend, well I was privileged enough to work with one for almost a decade.

I will miss our time together. The long talks about boxing, the world, and life itself. Most of all I will miss our friendship.

My team and I will carry on with the goals we had set while Emanuel was with us because that is exactly what Emanuel would have wanted. I know he will be with us in spirit along the way and we will accomplish these goals in his honor.

Rest in peace Emanuel. You will be greatly missed.

Until we meet again my friend.

So so sad...68 is too early.

Such a great loss to boxing. My condolences to his family. RIP.

[Dia bando]

A great trainer, RIP Manny.

[Memphis]

All

I deleted the other thread for now until we know for sure whats happening. We werent doing anything wrong but I just didnt like it

Lets just hold fire on this until we know whats what.

cheers

[El Kabong]

Lennox Lewis‏@LennoxLewis
I've heard the rumours re: @emanuelSteward but have no confirmation. Until then my prayers r with my friend & his family

Jacob Stitch Duran‏@StitchDuran
I am sad to hear that boxing legend and friend, Emanuel Steward has passed. It was a honor to be with him for the W. Klitschko fights. RIP

Chad Dawson‏@OfficialBadChad
Man this is crazy! RIP Emanuel Steward #boxing

Steve Kim‏@stevemaxboxing
I was just given a call by Jim Lampley, who tells me that Emanuel Steward has passed away."He's gone," were his words. RIP... #boxing


So reports are all over the place still

[TigerFan]

Damn..I thought he was recovering from surgery...sad news


RIP Manny

[Memphis]

Just to reiterate we dont actually know for sure so fingers are still crossed.

[Master]

Wlad has said that Manny will always be his main coach. Wlad has shown a lot of class and loyalty to his trainer and friend.

[imp]

Rest in peace manny.
Lennox, Wlad and many others owe it all to you.