man, tough to see Tommy Hearns all chocked up like that.
Video of Hearns, Leonard, Lewis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUU_e1HUDA
“At this time, it’s kind of hard for me,” Hearns began, “I got up this morning and (wanted) to make Emanuel proud.”
Hearns paused. Then fell back a half-step, dropping his head. For several seconds, he tried to gather himself. Finally, a couple of friends raced to the podium to help prop him up.
And he continued.
“If it wasn’t for Emanuel Stewart, it would be very difficult for me to be the man I am today. He wasn’t just a trainer, he was like a dad to me. No one ever (taught) me nothing or showed me anything. Emanuel started showing me things and teaching me things, and right away, my life started to change.”
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