Emanuel Thomas

Bundrage, who got his start in boxing at the famed Kronk Gym, the former home of legendary trainer Emanuel Steward and multiple world champions including Thomas ?The Hitman? Hearns, first won the IBF title in 2010 with a knockout victory over Cory…

Thomas Hearns joints others in showing his respect for Emanuel Steward this weekend in Detroit. Within 24 hours of Steward's death, his sister order the Kronk Gym sign to be taken down. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, AP)…

FILE-This May 26, 2004 file photo shows president of the Kronk Gym Emanuel Steward, left, sharing a laugh with Tommy "Hitman" Hearns during testimony on legislation to reform the boxing industry at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Steward…

By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer ? 1 minute ago. DETROIT (AP) ? Emanuel Steward, the owner of the legendary Kronk Gym and a standout trainer for boxers including Thomas Hearns, Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya, died Thursday. He was 68…