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“Hopefully in 2011 the fans will get to see some fights that they want to see. Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather needs to happen, and so does David Haye Vs. Wladimir Klitschko. The fans deserve to see fights that they want to see and not just the fights that the promoters want to see.”

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Emanuel Steward

Emanuel Steward was a distinguished boxing commentator and promoter. Born on July 7, 1944, and passing away on October 25, 2012, Steward was deeply engaged in the boxing world, offering insightful commentary and promoting many of the sport's top fighters. more

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