SugarHill Steward facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Javan Hill |
| Nickname(s) | Sugar |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | 1975 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Boxing trainer |
SugarHill Steward is a famous American professional boxing trainer. He is best known for training the heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury.
He was born Javan Hill in 1975. In 2019, he changed his name to SugarHill Steward. He did this to honor his uncle, Emanuel Steward, who was also a legendary boxing trainer. SugarHill said his uncle was like a father to him.
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SugarHill Steward's Boxing Journey
Starting at Kronk Gym
SugarHill Steward began his career at the famous Kronk Gym. This gym was owned by his uncle, Emanuel Steward, in Detroit. It was a very important place for boxing.
SugarHill first met Tyson Fury there in 2010. After his uncle passed away in 2012, SugarHill continued to work with some of his uncle's former boxers. These included fighters like Adonis Stevenson and Anthony Dirrell.
Training Tyson Fury
In December 2019, Tyson Fury chose SugarHill Steward to be his main trainer. This was a big step for SugarHill. At that time, he was mostly training less famous fighters.
SugarHill helped Fury prepare for his big rematch against Deontay Wilder in February 2020. Fury won that fight. After the win, SugarHill remembered his uncle. He said Emanuel Steward would be smiling from heaven, knowing Tyson Fury became a champion.
SugarHill then traveled to the U.K. in September 2020 to get Fury ready for another fight with Wilder. This was the third fight between them. Tyson Fury won this fight by knockout too. This win was a huge moment for SugarHill. It was his first time helping a heavyweight champion defend their title.
Working with Benjamin Whittaker
In 2022, SugarHill Steward also became the trainer for Benjamin Whittaker. Whittaker is another talented boxer who signed a professional deal with Boxxer.
