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In second part of BoxingScene's interview with the legendary manager and trainer, Emanuel Steward, we discuss a large variety of topics. We discuss the career of Vivian Harris, what should Kostya Tszyu do, the future of Wladimir Klitschko, a third meeting between Tarver-Johnson, De La Hoya facing Wright and so much more.
BoxingScene.com: How long do you think the media will continue to overlook Vivian Harris?
Emanuel Steward:: Hopefully it will be over this Saturday when we showcase him on the undercard of the Gatti-Mayweather pay per view.
BoxingScene.com: Ricky Hatton was overlooked for a long time in the junior welterweight division, now he is the talk of the town.
Emanuel Steward:: I think did what he was supposed to do. It wasn't an impressive fight in terms of technical skills, but it was impressive that he did what he was supposed to do.
BoxingScene.com: Vivian is the supporting bout to the Gatti-Mayweather pay per view, are the higher ups in HBO showcasing Vivian in order to set him up against the winner of that fight down the line?
Emanuel Steward: I don't think that, Vivian took the fight for no money, a small purse. He just wanted to take the fight, he wants to be seen and wants to stop fighting in foreign countries. Vivian will be thrown right in the mix after this and I think HBO realizes this too. It's not so much HBO's fault, it's been a series of things. At the time (when HBO was pumping other fighters) he was mad with his promoter and his management, there was talk of a fight with Ricky Hatton. He was very unhappy, he's real happy now and that makes a difference. [details]
BoxingScene.com: How long do you think the media will continue to overlook Vivian Harris?
Emanuel Steward:: Hopefully it will be over this Saturday when we showcase him on the undercard of the Gatti-Mayweather pay per view.
BoxingScene.com: Ricky Hatton was overlooked for a long time in the junior welterweight division, now he is the talk of the town.
Emanuel Steward:: I think did what he was supposed to do. It wasn't an impressive fight in terms of technical skills, but it was impressive that he did what he was supposed to do.
BoxingScene.com: Vivian is the supporting bout to the Gatti-Mayweather pay per view, are the higher ups in HBO showcasing Vivian in order to set him up against the winner of that fight down the line?
Emanuel Steward: I don't think that, Vivian took the fight for no money, a small purse. He just wanted to take the fight, he wants to be seen and wants to stop fighting in foreign countries. Vivian will be thrown right in the mix after this and I think HBO realizes this too. It's not so much HBO's fault, it's been a series of things. At the time (when HBO was pumping other fighters) he was mad with his promoter and his management, there was talk of a fight with Ricky Hatton. He was very unhappy, he's real happy now and that makes a difference. [details]