Wladimir Klitschko facebook confirms Manny has passed away

Rip Manny, gave us some great fighters.

 

R.I.P great great trainer

 

Rest in peace Manny....

 

:'(

 

Damn, I though was just a rumor. RIP manny.Sad day for the sport.

 

rip legend

we love you

 

R.I.P Looks like the rumours are true! Sad day!

 

This is horrible RIP Emanuel.

 

World-renowned boxing man Emanuel ‘Manny’ Steward has passed away after suffering from a serious stomach illness for the past few months, according to close friend Jonathan Banks.

The 68 year-old, who trained Wladimir Klitschko to invincibility after a long career coaching some of the biggest names in the sport, was reported by some to be battling cancer, although this was denied by his sister.

Steward’s reported death comes just a day after Klitschko announced that he would replace Steward with fellow fighter Banks for his upcoming bout against Mariusz Wach on November 10 in Hamburg, Germany.

The Ukrainian was transformed under the tutelage of Steward after suffering some devastating knockouts in his early career and was enjoying an eight-year unbeaten run with the exceptional coach.

In his career, Steward guided the likes of Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and at one point, 'Prince' Naseem Hamed to notable success in their careers and will be sorely missed by the boxing community.

 

A dark day for everyone involved in boxing. RIP, Emanuel.

 

**** ... rip

 

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

 

sad day for boxing

as far as trainers go Emanuel Steward is the GOAT

 

R.I.P Manny