Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward passed away yesterday after a sudden illness. He was 68. Steward had a brilliant career as an amateur winning a Golden Gloves as a bantamweight. But having a family to feed,DETROIT — Emanuel Steward, earnest yet easygoing, proved rough and tough wasn't the only way to win in boxing. With a twinkle in his eyes, a smile on his face and a soothing voice, Steward developed unique bonds inEmanuel Steward, the godfather of Detroit boxing and driving force behind the world-famous Kronk Gym, died Thursday surrounded by his family. Steward, 68, the man who discovered and mentored the great Thomas Hearns, had fought for several weeksThe Hall of Famer and owner of Detroit's legendary Kronk Gym worked ringside with Jim Lampley for more than a decade.Emanuel Steward, the godfather of Detroit boxing and driving force behind the world-famous Kronk Gym, died Thursday surrounded by his family. Steward, 68, the man who discovered and mentored the great Thomas Hearns, had fought for several weeks
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