I’m completely devastated by the passing of my long time friend,
mentor and trainer Emanuel “Manny” Steward. 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.
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. It is with a heavy heart that realization
of what I hoped were just rumors are now in fact true. 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.
This has been a very tragic year for the boxing world, but today
we’ve truly lost one of it’s crown jewels. Manny was giving, selfless,
compassionate and stern. He always gave back to the community and never
forgot where he came from. He was an institution unto himself and I’m
proud to have had him in my corner for so many years.
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. I’ll miss his
smile, his frank no holds barred truthfulness and our discussions on
boxing and life. My prayers and condolences go out to his family at
this very difficult time.
-Lennox Lewis
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