Emanuel Augustus
American boxer
エマニュエル・オーガスツ · 엠마누엘 아우구스투스
- Born
- 2 January 1975, Chicago
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- light welterweight
- Occupation
- boxer
Emanuel Augustus (born Emanuel Ya'kov Burton, January 2, 1975) is an American former professional boxer from Brownsville, Texas who competed from 1994 to 2011. He was known for his entertaining boxing style and showboating manner designed to confuse opponents. He faced top-level competition throughout his career, winning the IBA light welterweight title in 2004. He also had The Ring magazine's 2001 Fight of the Year vs. Micky Ward.
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