Extended interview with Emanuel Steward talking about Tyson Fury, 20th June 2012, Austria

This is the longer version of the interview I did with Manny Steward back in 2012. Here the legendary boxing trainer goes more in depth with his relationship with Tyson Fury, talks about Tyson singing in a Detroit music club and offers his insight in the then current crop of heavyweights.

Fury is due to fight Deontay Wilder in a rematch for the WBC belt on February 22nd 2020 following their entertaining draw last year. Both fighters are unbeaten and with Fury believing that only a knockout will see him victorious, it has the makings of a massive heavyweight contest with some real potential for fireworks.

[kevinjackson]

The fact he warned “Don’t ever underestimate the toughness of Tyson Fury”, then watch Tyson rise after being dropped by Wilder on more than one occasion and go on to beat him is incredible.

[devonsinclair]

Well this interview aged very well. Rest in peace Emanuel.

[cfs]

it's really cool how Emanuel also mentioned Deontay Wilder. This dude was a true boxing genius

[manbikeroad]

when I see people hating on Fury, I just remember who loved him

[mightynathaniel]

Tyson was only 23 years old when this interview was made, impressive. He thought highly of Tyson Furry and recognized it. He even brings up Deontay Wilder as a potential great boxer, back then.

[willgillis]

You can tell Stewart really liked fury not just as a boxer but as a person!

[gamintrucker]

Don't even underestimate Tyson Fury. He's tougher than you think.

[ministereprice]

This man knew Wilder and Tyson Fury would be champions one day

[damomand]

“Don’t ever underestimate the toughness of Tyson Fury…” sheeeesh! This shit is prophetic lol

[myreplytoyourstupidity]

This is incredible no wonder this guy is called a legend

[kixmgc]

Man I miss this guys commentary on HBO so much. Look at this. He literally predicted everything to a T! The GOAT!

[voltaspeeder]

Easily one of the greatest boxing interviews of all time! Lots of prophetic stuff in there too. Manny was truly one of it's kind, exceptional boxing historian and had the passion for the sport like no one else. We miss him dearly and may he rest in peace.

[KING-RICO.]

I can’t believe how spot on he was about Tyson fury … RIP Emanuel … Tyson is an amazing great champion … you must be smiling from above 🙏🙏

[lucu]

...and talks about Doentay at a time no one knew who he was, amazing foresight and ability to see potential

[rockywaters]

Wow! "the two biggest talents will be Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, " that's some foresight that. 🤯

[slipbobhook]

There are not many foreseeing trainers left in boxing. Clearly seeing the future of a division a decade earlier

[williamr]

Predicted Wladimirs and Tyson’s reigns unbelievable

[REPRTM]

great interview. I only wish he had the opportunity to see what a great champion Tyson became with Sugar Hill

[mrdarren]

more proof of what an amazing boxing knowledge this guy had. he basically just wrote the script for the future of heavyweight boxing.

[t-rex]

I could listen to Manny telling stories all day. RIP and thank you ❤️