Andy Lee talks Emanuel Steward, 2004 Olympics and visualisation

Former world champion announced his retirement from pro boxing on Off The Ball and chatted to Joe about important moments from his career including what happened at Athens 2004 and meeting legendary boxing coach Emanuel Steward

[@robertpirsig5011]

Andy was like a chess player boxing. Loved watching him fight, even when it looked like he was being madly beaten he was always dengerous because he had unbelievable accuracy and power. I feel us Irish did'nt appreciate him enough unfortunately

[@sharkyjena]

robert pirsig a legend pal. Deserves the utmost respect. Great man. Never knew he was bet. True fighter

[@johnbryan1149]

Andy was very well respected amongst real Irish fans! He represented Ireland with such class!

[@joesoap393]

Correct, very underrated by the general public, I followed him from a young age he had a brilliant style, and always came across as one of the nice guys of boxing

[@robertpirsig5011]

@@johnbryan1149 Real fans knew he was class, but I remember when he couldn't get enough fans in limerick to sell a fight for his world title defense. That's a big let down for a world class athlete by the irish public. I was fuming about it at the time, like everyone was transfixed on Katie Taylor and connor McGregor. Lee was an unbelievable fighter that I think we didn't get behind enough.

[@kennethoriordan7838]

I could listen to him talk all day, and what a savage right hook he had

[@philiplevins6702]

Class inside and outside the ring......all up and coming young fighters should study this gentleman...miss this man fighting...wish him the very best for himself and his family's future...thanks for the memories Champ

[@jimzachmann1594]

Late to see this video. I live in Detroit and have met Andy Lee and Emanuel Steward. Two of the best men I've ever had the pleasure to meet. So grateful to have been able to see Andy Lee fight , Novi MI, 2012. No wonder Andy and Emanuel got on so well. Emanuel cared about people in general and was very kind. Very humble men that love the sport of boxing. RIP. Emanuel Steward...you were the best and made a brutal sport more humane and personal.

[@thetoecurler6852]

Very enjoyable to watch Andy’s fights he’s a class fighter. Class style

[@thetoecurler6852]

Still watching him to this day. Personally learning a lot from him, never even been to a boxing gym before but I’m improving

[@jmcm8546]

a brilliant lad. Such a classy ambassador for Ireland

[@pabloconstanza5618]

As you can see andy lee has high regard respect and admiration for Emmanuel Stewart... in his eyes he owes everything to him for the career he had and will always speak highly of him and anyone that has helped him from kronk gym.... respect my brother even i miss that man voice during boxing analysis

[@K9boxing]

Andy Lee my dawg 💯👊

[@brianfitzpatrick9949]

K9 legend yourself

[@K9boxing]

My Dawg 🤛

[@redwolfmedia1276]

More than boxing Andy just Emanuel when he was still with us,these Gents are just incredible people! Andy just needed someone like Emanuel to believe in him and that's what made him so dangerous. He knew that people he looked up to believed in him and he never wanting to let them down along with great fundamentals! Let's not forget that dynamite right hook! What a Champion caliber person!

[@kashifbenshamim8445]

Andy lee what a legend I hope he’s training young people...

[@outlawaz1266]

R.I.P MANNY1🙏

[@johnconn3054]

what a right hook andy had!!!

[@houndofuladh587]

Legend 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@MrRobm81]

Hell of a boxer

[@hsd7958]

Great fighter he should of fougth canelo in stead of ..forgotten his name