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Quote by Emanuel Steward

“You look at boxing being an international, world-famous sport, right up there next with soccer, and there's only two fighters the people want to see fight. Two little fellows, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.”

Quote by Emanuel Steward

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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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