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I fear BR may have lost a local legend
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:04 am
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:04 am
Emanuel Augustus, for a long time went by Burton, was fatally shot Monday night
He had some classic fights over the years and was easily the most entertaining fighter I've ever seen fight.
His bout with Courtney Burton was amazing. He fought an entire round staring at Burton's wife in the first row.
His fight with Mickey Ward rivals any boxing match I've ever seen.
Every boxer and many combat sports athletes of other disciplines over the last 20 years have been influenced by Augustus.
His "Drunkin Master" style was truly unique, and very very frustrating to us trying to learn from him. He would teach is the importance of movement and offbeat timing as he was nearly impossible to hit, all the while talking to us and trying to feed us pointers. You always learned something when he came in the gym.
He would also spar anyone anytime under and circumstances. When we first opened the gym back in 2005, Manny would stop by anytime he was in the area and jump in the ring with jeans and boots on and embarrass everyone who stepped in. But not spitefully, mercifully actually. again always talking, correcting, encouraging, but always pointing out your mistakes with (much softer than he could) counter punches or evasive movement that left you off balance and in a bad angle.
I didn't know him well beyond the gym, but I'll tell you everyone loved his energy and marveled at his skill when he stopped in. And his fights were a real treat
RIP Emanuel Augustus
UPDATE
I spoke too soon. He is still holding on on life support
He had some classic fights over the years and was easily the most entertaining fighter I've ever seen fight.
His bout with Courtney Burton was amazing. He fought an entire round staring at Burton's wife in the first row.
His fight with Mickey Ward rivals any boxing match I've ever seen.
Every boxer and many combat sports athletes of other disciplines over the last 20 years have been influenced by Augustus.
His "Drunkin Master" style was truly unique, and very very frustrating to us trying to learn from him. He would teach is the importance of movement and offbeat timing as he was nearly impossible to hit, all the while talking to us and trying to feed us pointers. You always learned something when he came in the gym.
He would also spar anyone anytime under and circumstances. When we first opened the gym back in 2005, Manny would stop by anytime he was in the area and jump in the ring with jeans and boots on and embarrass everyone who stepped in. But not spitefully, mercifully actually. again always talking, correcting, encouraging, but always pointing out your mistakes with (much softer than he could) counter punches or evasive movement that left you off balance and in a bad angle.
I didn't know him well beyond the gym, but I'll tell you everyone loved his energy and marveled at his skill when he stopped in. And his fights were a real treat
RIP Emanuel Augustus
UPDATE
I spoke too soon. He is still holding on on life support
This post was edited on 10/14/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:12 am to KBeezy
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:23 am to KBeezy
Damn he makes RJJ seem tame! Thats a bummer!
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:31 am to KBeezy
Where are you getting your information?
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:33 am to JodyPlauche
Friends inside the dept
Here is the advocate article
LINK
He always had his gear with him in case a boxing match broke out. Seriously
Here is the advocate article
LINK
He always had his gear with him in case a boxing match broke out. Seriously
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:33 am to KBeezy
Didn't recognize the name but I've watched video of him several times over the years, sorry you lost a great teacher. Dude was the definition of slick.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:34 am to KBeezy
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RIP Emanuel Augustus
He was one of my favorites!!!
Posted on 10/14/14 at 12:23 pm to KBeezy
quote:
Emanuel Augustus, for a long time went by Burton, was fatally shot Monday night
Has this been confirmed?
Posted on 10/14/14 at 12:42 pm to LSUPHILLY72
Posted on 10/14/14 at 1:08 pm to KBeezy
you have any info on why he was shot? I see that it was in the hood...random?
Posted on 10/14/14 at 1:09 pm to crankbait
No I havent a clue
And nobody i spoke with does either.
And nobody i spoke with does either.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:16 pm to KBeezy
I sparred with Emanuel when I was in college.
He was a good dude. That's Mike's they're talking about in the article, right?
He was a good dude. That's Mike's they're talking about in the article, right?
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:16 am to BRgetthenet
he had quick hands and could throw from all angles.
38-34-6 as a pro...a true journeyman!
38-34-6 as a pro...a true journeyman!
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 3:18 am
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