Heavyweight History with Emanuel Steward (Boxing Documentary)

Heavyweight History with Emanuel Steward (Boxing Documentary)
Emanuel Steward shares his thoughts on heavyweight boxing history in this 2010 exclusive interview by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).
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[@glennr2358]

Quite seriously, this interview is a piece of boxing history. Well done sir.

[@ToneRetroGaming]

It truly is. I love how Steward at the end humbly, but in a very matter of fact way tells Rummy in so many words, "I just blessed you with some precious jewels. Only Bert Sugar can hit you with this level shit, but even then, I was in the corner with a lot of these warriors. A true legend and they are both sorely missed.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

I agree 100%!

[@billybob9961]

Glenn Richards I agree with you I think it’s the very best interview I’ve ever heard in my life and everything Emmanuel Stewart said was so accurate even predicting the future

[@salluciano9672]

Better than anyone to listen to glad we got material like this maybe he knew something we didn't, he often did..love ya manny

[@salluciano9672]

@@billybob9961 he pretty much said tyson fury would be the next dominant heavyweight

[@Garbagejuice1207]

I was dealing poker in Atlantic city back in the 90's and the man sitting next to me spoke. I recognized his voice immediately and said to myself that's Emmanuel Steward. Then I noticed his cuff links and they said the initials "E.S." before I had a chance to turn my head and look at him. I told him what an honor it was to meet him and he couldn't have been nicer. A real gentleman. R.I.P. Sir.

[@AzWanderers]

That's awesome did you give him any winners

[@aviratica6370]

I was 15 and fighting at 139lbs and told him I wanted to become a world champion and he said "What's a nice white boy like you want to get involved in this business?" He was happy to take a picture and got the impression he was pure class.

[@Salinas1al]

@Trash picking Pete Totally cool.

[@K9boxing]

The Last time Emanuel was on tv was in my corner on Showtime🥊 Emanuel Steward was my mentor

[@SKYDARIPPA2wild4tv]

@@K9boxing I jus subbed to ur channel I hope ur the real K9 in the fake world nobody knows whose who or what’s what ? YOU DONT KNOW ME my newest music video my pro debut will b this April or May thanks for ur amazing fights if this really is you !! Salute !!!

[@samarifin1973]

Rummy bro. You're a credit to the sport of boxing, bless you.

[@kiely4561]

Manny was such a gentle softly spoken man, but he'd come alive when he was in the corner of his fighters, i always remember him screaming at Lewis to finish Tyson off

[@alarmactionukalarmactionuk893]

Lennox was asked if mike had him hurt he said not so much as his legs hurt by being slapped by manny.

[@isaiahraby3111]

R.I.P. to the great Emanuel Steward. Incredible interview

[@vantheman1238]

Rummy this has to be the finest boxing interview about heavyweights I have ever heard. This is a MASTERPIECE. Thank you.

[@jonathanhart8570]

I will 2nd that we'll said

[@bersanderdiyok1247]

Jonathan Hart which is your 1?

[@ricardodufty4818]

@@bersanderdiyok1247 🤣

[@AndreiB001]

@@jonathanhart8570 ìì

[@giuseppelarocca2930]

What a legend. Boxing has never be the same after his untimely death. This interview belongs in the hall of fame honestly

[@PatkaBoy831]

I love that old interview of him predicting Fury's success at a time when Fury was seen as a joke. Emanuel was a master.

[@copperkipper1]

Emmanuel has trained many great boxers and could see mentally Fury had it. He was mentally better than Wlad could ever dream of and physically more talented than Wlad also.

[@RingIQ]

Not only that, he also mentioned deontaye wilder as the second one, and dismissed guys like price and helenius who were by far better prospects at the time.

[@donovanchilton5817]

@@RingIQ The man was right at the end of the day. Poor Pricey never even got past domestic British level.

[@frikkievandenberg8318]

So true price was voted prospect of the year in 2012 by espn

[@thewarlordscalling6537]

He predicted Fury & Wilder wre going to be successful.thats very strange especially in Wilder's case,coz any1 who watches boxing is appalled by Wilder's lack of skill.but the Emmanuel's eye saw something tht no1 else can c 2 THIS DAT.

[@aequoanimo7150]

Mr Steward had a voice that sounds full of wisdom. Wish he would've been my grandad.

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

I agree. I loved hearing his co commentary. It was unique

[@Fusion991]

@Chris Tasse go pick some flowers you Nancy.

[@JiminyCricket7]

Probably the best boxing interview I've ever heard.

[@Drummajortsu]

That’s how you conduct an interview, Mr Stewart is a great talker and historian but a lot of these, so called “new media” guys don’t know when to let the guest just talk.

[@napoleoncinco393]

I 6

[@jamesgomez753]

Not only that, but Rummy doesn't interject his own (perfectly valid) opinions after Emanuel's answers. Rummy just let's Emanuel's statements linger and then moves on to another perfect question. Excellent interview

[@amascia8327]

@@jamesgomez753 Often a good interviewer will answer a response with a statement designed to get a deeper insight. Steward's answers were very complete AND Rummy had lots more good questions with a finite amount time. That's why God invented heaven... you/we want to go there.

[@darylmortlock1986]

Love how rummy kind of has that old timey boxing commentator voices. Legend

[@ukmark9211]

Exactly what I think everytime I hear him. His voice was made for boxing. Emanuelle Stewards knowledge of boxing history and each fighter is incredible, but not only that, he is also completely honest when asked his opinion about any fighter. What an interview!

[@boxingdegenerate9077]

It’s 5 am were I live, but there’s always time for my boi Rummy

[@four-twenty4205]

His name is Reginald Rum

[@wolftmfg]

DNF Danninetyf 😆

[@50yearoldlerookie84]

Wow.....I just can not say enough about what a Masterpiece of an interview this is. The wisdom of Mr. Steward and the knowledge of Rummy's questions are just amazingly accurate a year later and as more time passes, the more this interview will be recognized as a piece of history itself. Awesome interview and I feel very privileged to have been able to experience it.

[@chrisshanholtzer5434]

I met him when I was 16 years old my first day at kronk gym Tommy Hearns walked up to me and showed me how to throw a proper jab three weeks later I was in San Diego Marine Corps Boot Camp being yelled at and called every name in the book by Vietnam combat vets I come back on leave and find out Tommy Hearns the world champion Then the legacy began

[@staffh3815]

Thanks for your service sir

[@dave-d-grunt]

Semper Fi Marine

[@ToneRetroGaming]

Wow hearing Steward say the great Eddie Futch told him it was his decision not to have Bowe fight Lewis...wow.

[@brotherdarkness89]

Yeah I'm surprised. He pretty much pulled a Cus D'Amato who's motto was I never put my fighter in a situation he can't win

[@loveboxinglucky1716]

Yes incredible

[@bekbullygotkod2163]

I thought it was bowe or rock newman who made the decision, not futch!

[@williamhitchcock46]

I thought that

[@alarmactionukalarmactionuk893]

I always thought bowe lewis was a pretty even contest. I take lewis on a slender points win but a determined and motivated bowe would of given lennox hell.

[@RealmofGenghisKhan]

9:40 Interesting revelation about the great Eddie Futch making that call and also Steward's take on Sonny Liston's peak 1957-59 38:09. This is ten years old, how have I only discovered this gem now

[@RealmofGenghisKhan]

​@Declan It was released 10 years ago on the old Boxing247 platform, I missed it first time round.

[@SirJabalot]

Right? I'm LOVING this (like it's McDonald's).

[@richposports7030]

For real!!! A gem. They're out there!!

[@2vintage68]

Couldn't agree more about Liston. If he hadn't gotten in trouble with the law and started his boxing career in 1949/1950 we might be talking about him as the GOAT. If he had been at his prime at age 25 or 26 I can not think of any heavyweight in boxing history who could have beaten him.

[@arthurgarrett3772]

@@2vintage68Ali still would have beaten. He still was too flat-footed and he never had hand or foot speed. A Young Ali is just fast and too long for Liston

[@iwant2usethis]

Best interview of Heavyweights EVER! If you want the theory of relativity you go to Einstein. If you want the history of boxing you go to the guys that trained the great boxers and Emanuel Steward is one of its Geniuses. Bravo! Put it in the archives of relevant boxing history

[@kingsrd1]

One of the most interesting points was about the Louis v schmelling fight being so big and momentous an event.

[@themasticator1008]

That was like a boxing masterclass. I feel that my IQ increases every time I listen to Manny talk about the fight game. Thanks for the upload. Really good, well thought out questions too - worthy of the great man. 10/10.

[@dantean]

One of the great boxing interviews EVER!

[@jefftuttlejr]

My man. I had the honor of getting to go hang out at his house as a kid. My father and Emanuel were great friends. He always cooked his fighters food himself. What a great man.

[@carollbrown7417]

RIP, Jeff! Miss you! I know you’re updating Emanuel about everything that’s going on here. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤

[@kiely4561]

this was probably the best interview from Emanuel ever recorded, well done

[@billybob9961]

This is absolute gold I would say the very best interview in the history of boxing the very best interview in my entire 54 years of life and I’ve been a boxing fan since I was five years old well done!!!

[@stephendevine5442]

I was thinking the same thing lol!

[@pugil1st]

Rummy, thank you for asking some of the most compelling questions to one of the grandmasters of boxing trainers. He was indeed a trove of technical and historical pugilistic knowledge. Wonderful interview! RIP, Emanuel.

[@husain4718]

Wow. You interviewed emanuel Stewart?????????????? Keep up the great work man.

[@andrewlachapelle4]

WOW. Thanks for putting this interview together. Emanuel is still greatly missed by the boxing community, his knowledge and critique of the sweet science was one I always appreciated. This interview is truly a part of history, I'm so grateful for the knowledge he left through this medium and many others over his time in the corner and on the mic. May he rest in peace

[@Lcowand1]

“Who is Mike fighting? I didn’t care, I just knew he was going to knock somebody out with they head snapping up” I don’t know why but this has me in tears😂😂😂😂😂

[@ceannasai5731]

Your best video since the 90's Heavyweights ✌🌴🏆

[@RingIQ]

90s heavyweight chronology is still undefeated for me!

[@MrMultimango]

And lineal Champions chronology also one of his best

[@276TheTruth276]

Gone too soon but left a great lineage and legacy. Best trainer of modern times

[@mike04574]

i think he lived a fairly long and memorable life

[@6galaxy]

Love how little Joe Frazier grabs Ali's arms and pulls him off the ropes 23:57.

[@roybrowne1974]

ioe wasn't little

[@LORDUnLuCkY13]

@@roybrowne1974 Joe was 5"11 in the Heavyweight division, so by that metric, he was pretty small. Joe also had an elbow he couldn't bend fully and was almost blind in 1 eye. Smokin Joe overcame these to become a world champion and beat Ali. Absolute legend.

[@gregforrester4851]

little Joe "RELENTLESS WITH THE HEART OF A LION "

[@JeffPenaify]

This got me in my feels. Didnt realize just how much I miss hearing Emmanuel talk boxing. I really miss him

[@donaldwhitten2438]

He was a great man.

[@staffh3815]

True boxing man

[@alitalhouni2843]

Can't believe you held out on posting this for so long. You probably have one of the most extensive interviews with one of boxing's most knowledgeable scholars. Rummy, you better not be holding out on a Cus D' Amato interview! Edit: Kudos for syncing up clips with the topics being discussed. Felt like a flashback documentary. Extraordinary work Rummy

[@jumpropefitness7661]

Fantastic interview! This is the most objective, vividly articulate and absolute best breakdown of all the great heavyweights by an ATG trainer/boxing coach that I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Thanks Rummy!

[@magnusthorin6062]

This is freaking pure gold!!! Thank you!

[@robertblount1377]

I can now look at heavyweight icons with a much clearer vison without being muddied by boxing folklore. Thank you Emanuel and Rummy.

[@tomnekuda3818]

When I saw it was Emanuel Steward, I was in! He forgot more than a lot of trainers ever knew. Good upload!

[@Sheng-Li248]

This interview was awesome... as a fan of boxing, it answered so many looming questions for me. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@markok6069]

nice to hear emanuel's voice again. loved him calling fights on HBO. lampley so over the top, merchant just all-around bad but i was always impressed how steward called fights so matter of factly, straight to the point. i know each played their role but even when there was an absolute war going on in the ring emanuel called it like a true professional and an expert - even if you didn't know who he was you could tell from his voice he'd seen that sort of stuff thousands of times before. must've been a real pleasure talking to him and i'm very grateful for this upload, a real gem.

[@LuisRodriguez-sl7cg]

This is gold. You could tell Emanuel enjoyed this interview.

[@franksmith7634]

did this fight between our Lennox Lewis,the proud Londoner and whom he addresses as ridiculous bowe ever take place

[@franksmith7634]

moving on from boxing a4re there any comments that I may have exchanged about musician /producer Todd Rundgren

[@drakalin326]

You have no idea how much this interview benefits boxing. Thank you.

[@Potatoshaneko]

A video about Manny Steward? I'm all ears dude, this guy was an absolute legend.

[@drwugong]

Best boxing channel on KZbin.

[@spreadeagle2561]

Agreed.

[@eddiejpardovani]

Wow! A great gift from Emmanuel Steward. Thanks Rummy

[@joshwhitmore3946]

Legendary interview brotha

[@timbrown8465]

U can’t dislike this video

[@SirJabalot]

And yet, somehow, 15 jerks have done so. SMDH.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

I find it incredible that it has been disliked.

[@nicholashannigan6930]

TheBigCoffinHunter They either didn't watch it or are just as you said, Jerks but they'll always be jerks & this interview will always be a great interview.

[@ritzkola2302]

VeteranCape why would he you Jackass?

[@donking2255]

All the questions all fight fans would want answered. Insightful interview thank you a lot.

[@danselector3694]

Hey Rummy, old esb poster here and Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes fan. Rarely comment but feel i must here. What a treat this has been to listen to sir. Like the the man says below this is a piece of history. Manny always gave us real value in his interviews and wow where 'you' and now 'we' spoilt here. He's knowledge and personality are sorely missed in our sport. Genuine Legend. Fantastic job Rummy, love your vids mate, keep up the good work.

[@jameldean4212]

This is some real good shit. Excellent interviewer, legendary interviewee

[@DangerousJ_]

These 55 minutes just flew by so quick. Fantastic interview and great insight by Manny Steward and thx to Rummy for including footage to make it easier for the eyes. Great Vid

[@chrisbennett6260]

Best heavyweight history ever on youTube absolutely special .spellbinding .absorbing.insightful and thought provoking.

[@DUARTE99]

My favourite coach and trainer of all time. Emanuel Steward forever.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Just perfect. So pleased something like this will be preserved for posterity.

[@WillLiam_Gallagher]

Beautiful. I love my sport of boxing found this so interesting. R.I.P the great Emanuel Steward🥊

[@paulturzio1472]

Rummy - a great interview with a great man. Clean, intelligent questions and you leave space for a clear response without overtalking or opinionating. Love it.

[@lowersaxon]

This man talked smart, intelligent, fascinating, a true expert imho.

[@darrenfry4695]

This is a must watch for boxing fans, essential to heavyweight boxing fans..thanks for sharing.🇬🇧

[@Mistachill]

So glad Steward dispelled the myth of Marciano. Still a great fighter, just doesn't measure up to the best of the best historically.

[@lavzorvic4129]

so he did with Tyson if you have listened carefully...

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@lavzorvic4129 Not really, he gave Mike credit for what he achieved given his size. He just said Mike had trouble with bigger tough guys, which is true. But Mike managed to overcome then and win. So that commends respect.

[@soitsanightmare]

Lewis spanked him.

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

@@michaeltrumph121 He said the same for Marciano. Steward doesn't rate either of them, or ANY small heavyweight. That's why his answer is always the same for small fighters "did well to overcome his disadvantages".

[@RatatRatR]

It's an unusual thing about the heavyweight division. Even though it's an odd thing to do when discussing guys who fight in the same division, you kind of have to temper heavyweight evaluations with a sort of pound-for-pound perspective. To take it to today's scene, Oleksandr Usyk may in a sense be 'better' than some top heavyweights but not able to beat them in heavyweight fights. Or if you're for example a young Evander Holyfield, you could have ruled the cruiserweight division for ages, but 1% as many people would have known your name. So you take the step up to the marquee division -- but in doing so, you do take on disadvantages. Guys, on the other hand, who have a lot of skill and ability yet are naturally the size of a 'super heavyweight' will just always have significant advantages over you that do not entirely come from that skill and ability.

[@Luffytaro39]

Finally new video emanuel steward rip legendary trainer

[@kevinbell3700]

That was excellent. Rummy, if Joe Rogan is making a fortune ( im not knocking Joe ) you must be due a serious contract. You're truly superb. You just made my Friday night. Thankyou.

[@D.Antony]

Excellent, excellent interview. One of the best I've ever heard in my life. Full of wisdom, knowledge and insight. What a gem!

[@hannibalbeats24]

This was so amazing rummy, probably one of the best interviews ever. This is boxing gold and a very special treasure to all true boxing fans. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@shotgunshawzy]

Your username is beyond offensive, no class just like Holmes ;)

[@pauloskidane2819]

Ur username lol

[@DruiD.aprime]

Your username is a thing Larry Holmes would says lmfao.

[@ophidianblack7073]

This is incedible. Thank you so much Rummy. We really needed this!! ❤❤

[@rogershaw421]

Man,this is an absolute GREAT CONVERSATION.

[@chrismill9896]

Excellent matching of words and pictures.

[@josvandeplas]

i come back to this interview from time to time. Just the level of knowledge that Emanuel had and the genuine love for the sport is inspiring. Also great questions made this great interview come together. Truly great work.

[@mikybinns3587]

Rummy your a star. I love all your stuff. This was so special thanks

[@bareknuckles2u]

Second time watching this. I have a feeling I am going to be back many many more times. This is PURE GOLD!

[@celtichammerboxing9398]

Credit where credit is due to Rummy. Thank you for asking good questions, but more importantly, letting the man answer uninterrupted.

[@wrongturn5089]

I really miss Emanuel Stewart. Great interview!

[@PadChennington]

Rummy, thank you for the amazing boxing content. One of my favorite channels on here, always excellent stuff brother!

[@rogerwilliams4742]

THIS is what I have been waiting for! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Thoughtful questions and it's always a pleasure to hear Emanuel speak. He and Cus are completely soothing and reassuring. That's how I feel, so I can imagine how their charges felt.

[@trollgoodman7808]

This is an interview you could listen too over and over and each time you'd learn something new. You let a master speak Absolutely brilliant interview Rummy

[@morrisjaron5664]

Brilliant Strategist, Wonderful Mentor, & Hall of Fame Trainer! What more is there to say his Record Speaks for itself!

[@hcgg7731]

Ur a legend

[@aaalonso1984]

What a great interview. Emanuel Steward is (now that he's gone, he IS even more than ever) an absolute voice of wisdom in the boxing world

[@duasheanetharps83]

I must say that I am extremely envious of the fact that you got to have this type of conversation with the great Emmanuel Stewart. What I wouldn't give to just sit down for an hour or two and pick the brain of a guy like that.

[@sparkyfister]

I wasn't gonna watch this when you said was an interview. Listened to 1 min and was sucked in. Thanks for uploading, Remy!

[@Dancingontgesun1942]

Learn something

[@posniknelb6114]

This is how you really learn,not just watching 2 minute clips

[@seaniekay]

interview was obviously amazing but video went superbly well with it. a really good video thank you

[@Cincinnatus1869]

I love his insight about Liston. He was leaving a trail of destruction through the heavyweight division in the 50s. He was likely older than his handlers claimed by the time he fought Clay.

[@JoeKing837]

Who’s clay?

[@gideonemeahara3109]

@@JoeKing837 Clay? Cassius Clay, ie Mohammad Ali.

[@sludge4125]

I could listen to ES all day and all of the night. (RIP)

[@fredfunf3456]

This is pure quality, Rummy. Feels like a documentary. Thank you.

[@kixmgc]

Emanuel was the GOAT.

[@NB-re6fo]

Molly Whop Yo emanauel died yo???? When????

[@sanantoballa4834]

Nicky Burgos Emanuel died in 2012

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Cus D’Amato is the GOAT, Emanuel close 2nd

[@donovanchilton5817]

If Emmanuel was still alive he'd be training Tyson Fury.

[@donovanchilton5817]

Or Deontay Wilder.

[@vincentwilliams2891]

As s lifetime fan of the sweet science, I am ashamed that I'm just finding this channel and interview, yet I am elated and privileged to be able to partake and indulge in this timeless interview and treasure chest of pugilistic history, knowledge and wisdom. Thank you Rummy for having the courage to reach out to the great legend Emmanuel Stewart to bring us this timeless masterpiece.

[@andreryan4903]

E.S speaks so much boxing sense. The boxing IQ on this guy is out of the world.

[@Franciscasieri]

Hey Rummy, my 90 year old father made me watch my first fight in 1974, I’ll give you a hint, it was held in Africa. Manny is the only voice I miss when I have to hear the very average commentary, that is our plight today. He, undoubtedly, gave us the most knowledgeable and articulate commentary of anyone. You, my friend, come in a very close 2nd.

[@omaralmitwally3475]

Rumble In The Jungle...

[@fantasyboxing71]

Absolutely fantastic interview. You asked excellent questions and the answers Emmanuel gave were insightful and full of knowledge. In my opinion one of the best trainers ever in the sport along with Eddie futch, Angelo Dundee, jack Blackburn and cus d'amato. Rip Emmanuel steward.

[@sandyacombs]

What a fantastic interview, no one alive today has as much perspective an the great Emmanuel Stewart. Awesome, thanks.

[@stephendevine5442]

This is the best heavyweight history interview i've ever heard. Cheers

[@camerontait9132]

Thanks Rummy, this is compelling viewing

[@ripchudd4892]

This is the first time I've heard this interview. Man I miss Emmanuel Steward, one of the greatest trainers of all time. Thanks for this Rummy

[@user-hr8dm4iy4g]

My favourite boxing expert , love to hear his comments , amazing job donewith the fighters as a trainer ... And a great interview as well , very interresting questions , thank you !

[@Daniel-fq5vq]

I grew up watching HBO boxing with my Dad, a lot of great memories. Besides my Dad, a voice of reason and simple observation of the sweet science, was provided by Emmanuel Steward, he was so wise. Of course as well as Jim Lampley. Both easily the greatest, commanding commentators in tone and voice inflection. Sincere cats and always dressed to the nines. As a kid those days seeing Las Vegas, the fights, the show..it always drove me to get ringside seats. ☝🏻 It just broke my heart when I heard he die, I wondered how Jim Lampley must of felt..after losing his long time buddy/mentor/ boxing enthusiast and co worker. God bless everyone, fight the good fight and thanks for reading. Thank you for posting this video. ✊🏻💯

[@estebanserrano1303]

This was a real treat. Legendary!

[@54pserra]

This is a GREAT interview. Well-thought questions, perfectly paced and supported with just the right action footage. Great job! Thank you for creating it. And now the boxing community will have it and treasure it. I especially liked Emanuel Steward's emphasis on the mental side. Towards the end of your interview he says, "Champions are made inside." So fitting. He passed over seven years ago, but his wisdom lives on and you've captured it in your video.

[@handeltaufalele759]

Best SUM up of our Heavyweight Champions. Thanks Rommy. RIL Emanuel Stewart. Words of wisdom.

[@mikelarry2397]

A real treasure, always loved Emmanuel stewart

[@blacjackdaniels200]

Rummy, you are to KZbin what Ali was to boxing.....the greatest! You’re channel is great and this interview was GOLD! Others should take notes. Perfect questions...great job letting Him speak as much as he wanted and needed to..entertaining the whole way Easily My best subscription. Keep it up! .

[@PBNG70]

Yes agreed, my respect for rummy went way up because he showed he's intelligent enough to know that it's about Stewart so he kept quiet and let him talk and didn't interrupt him, _ one of the best interviews ever from one of the greatest trainers ever

[@michaeltrumph121]

Ali never was the greatest.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

@@michaeltrumph121 nobody is interested in your opinion

[@chicagomike4587]

Great job - I love when the interviewer lets the guest talk....well done Rummy!

[@danielsamec]

Great content! I wish this interview was 4x longer. Emanuel is a legend!

[@tswrench]

I sure do miss Manny. He was a Hall of Fame trainer to some of some of the best fighters to have ever laced em up and stepped into the ring and his commentary was spot on. Manny was a class act.