Emanuel Steward
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Emanuel "Manny" Steward was an American boxer, trainer, and commentator for HBO Boxing. Known as "the godfather of Detroit boxing," Steward trained 41 world champion fighters throughout his career, mo
Steward in Dusseldorf, Germany, March 2012
Kronk Gym
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KRONK Gym is a boxing gym located in Detroit, once led by trainer Emanuel Steward. It was originally run out of the basement of the oldest recreation center of the City of Detroit.
Emanuel Steward
…as "the godfather of Detroit boxing," Steward trained 41 world champion fighters throughout his career, most notably Thomas Hearns, through the famous Kronk Gym and later heavyweights Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko. Emanuel trained over two dozen boxers who turned out to be champions in the course of his…
Logo on wall in locker room of new gym location
Paul Bhatti and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the KRONK Gym reopening press conference, Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center, June 4, 2025