

He is popularly known as an expert trainer and businessman. Emanuel Steward was praised as one of the most successful managers and trainers in the boxing field. “We’ll have seven to eight weeks together and that will be enough,” Steward said. Emanuel Steward has trained 41 world champions throughout his career, including Thomas Hearns and Lennox Lewis. Lewis added: “There are a lot of technical things the Kronk system can help Tyson with and SugarHill has them.”įury is expected to begin training with SugarHill Steward after Christmas. Emanuel Steward, who trained legendary fighters Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko among many others, has died at the age of 68. Heavyweight History with Emanuel Steward (Boxing Documentary)Emanuel Steward shares his thoughts on heavyweight boxing history in this 2010 exclusive intervi. Kronk fighters do things that no other fighters do and I know that for a fact.” Steward trained 41 world champion fighters throughout his career, most notably Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko, Thomas Hearns, and Tony Tucker. “Every time you see a Kronk fighter, you can expect to see something special. Emanuel Steward (JOctober 25, 2012) was an American boxer, trainer, and commentator for HBO Boxing. But you always need a great trainer and SugarHill, as I call him, is a good trainer. He took Tyson from a real low point to exactly where he needed to get to.

“Ben did a great job and I have nothing bad to say about him. “Javan is a great trainer and would be an asset for Tyson Fury,” said Lewis, referring to SugarHill Steward by his previous name. Lewis was trained by Emanuel Steward from 1994 until he retired in 2003. Former heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis told SunSport that Tyson Fury made a wise move by hiring SugarHill Steward as his trainer.įury last week split with Ben Davison, who has guided him during his comeback and helped battle his demons, turned to the nephew and protégé of the late Kronk Gym founder Emanuel Steward to train for his rematch with Deontay Wilder on Feb.
