Saturday, October 27, 2012

Kronk Gym locked up, sign removed after Emanuel Steward's death

I'll never forget being welcomed inside the front door of his house in Rosedale Park -- or the activity, colorful characters and smells in the busy kitchen of his two-story home. "Mike Brudenell -- how are you doing?" Emanuel Steward would say as IIn Memoriam: Emanuel Steward. By Nigel Collins on October 26, 2012 1:30 PM ET Stephen Dunn/Allsport. It was too late by the time I arrived at the Montgomery County Boys Club — I'd just missed a historic gym war between two boxers who would eventuallyIt was too late by the time I arrived at the Montgomery County Boys Club — I'd just missed a historic gym war between two boxers who would.(DETROIT) — Emanuel Steward, the owner of the legendary Kronk Gym and a standout trainer for boxers including Thomas Hearns, Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya, died Thursday. He was 68. Victoria KirtonAround them, signage and memorabilia at the Kronk was being removed -- just 24 hours after the death of its guiding light, Emanuel Steward, the world-renowned boxing trainer. Workers were called in Friday morning at the request of Steward's sister
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