- Emanuel Augustus
Infobox_Boxer
name = Emanuel Ya'Kov Augustus
nationality = American
realname = Emanuel Burton (birth name)
nickname= "YA"
height = 5' 7"
weight =Light Welterweight
birth_date = Birth date and age|1975|1|2|mf=y
birth_place =Chicago ,Illinois , U.S.
home =Brownsville, Texas
style = Orthodox (Boxrec)
total = 68 (Active)
wins = 35
KO = 18
losses = 28
draws = 6
no contests = 0Emanuel "YA" Augustus ("previously known as Emanuel Ya'kov Burton)" (born
1975 inChicago ,Illinois ) is a professional boxer.Personal
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Augustus grew up in
Louisiana and boxed out ofBaton Rouge, Louisiana . He currently resides inBrownsville, Texas and boxes at Grechy's Pound 4 Pound Gym located in Sydney, Australia.Professional career
of that year. Augustus lost his title when referee Laurence Cole disqualified him in his first title defense against Tomas Barrientes. At the time of disqualification Augustus was ahead on all 3 judges scorecards.
Augustus began his boxing career under his birth name: Emanuel Burton. However, in
2001 , when his parents married, Burton adopted his father's last name: Augustus. He retained the nickname,"YA", short for his middle name Ya'Kov. Emanuel has frequently appeared on ESPN2's boxing programs "Tuesday Night Fights" and its counterpart "Friday Night Fights ." He achieved a measure of fame after his bout againstCourtney Burton on July 6, 2004, which he lost by an extremely controversial decision. The state of Michigan investigated the verdict but did not overturn it. Augustus avenged that loss September 1, 2006, when he stopped Burton in the 8th round on ESPN.Augustus' televised bouts have garnered him a cult following in part due to his unique style and flair in the ring and his willingness to take on all comers, sometimes taking fights on short notice as a last minute replacement, even in his opponents' hometowns. Augustus frequently clowns in the ring, engaging in his trademark "string-puppet dance." As a result, Augustus is also known for losing close or controversial decisions. On Dec.9 2006 Augustus became the WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight champion by defeating Russell Stoner Jones in Little Rock, Ar.
After many starts and stops in his promising boxing career Emanuel Augustus makes some major changes to take his boxing career to the next level. In January 2008 "Slick" Nick Sampson & Macke Roberts of Sin City Sports & Entertainment proudly announce the signing of an worldwide boxing advisor agreement with former WBC Continental Americas Jr. Welterweight Champion Emanuel Augustus.
On February 2, 2008, Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus scores a devestating second round KO win over David Wiremu in Sydney, Australia.
On May 30, 2008, Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus scores a dominating six round unanimous decision win over Jun Paderna in Sydney, Australia.
Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus throughout his career has been one of the most popular fighters on the ESPN sports network.His classic fight against "Irish" Mickey Ward on July 13, 2001 was voted 2001 ESPN fight of the year.
In June 2008 ESPN announced that the classic fight between Emanuel Augustus and "Irish" Mickey Ward has been nominated for ESPN fight of the decade award.
On July 4, 2008, Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus scores a spectacular second round KO win over Jakkirt Suwunnalirt of Thailand in Sydney Australia to win the WBO Oriental Welterweight Title.
Titles Won
*IBA World Light Welterweight Title
*IBF Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title
*WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title
*WBC Continental Americas Light Welterweight Title
*WBO Oriental Welterweight TitleOutside the Ring
Augustus is the subject of a documentary film entitled "The Journeyman" currently being filmed in Brownsville, Texas. Documentary filmmaker Sean Lynn will follow Augustus until he gets a shot at a world title or retires. Filming began in March of 2006.
External links
* [http://www.myspace.com/175370981 Official Emanuel Augustus Myspace Page]
* [http://www.youtube.com/sincityboxing Official Emanuel Augustus You Tube Page]
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* [http://www.b-ruce.com/augustus/ Emanuel Augustus Watch] , news service to alert public of Augustus' coming fights
* [http://www.fightnews.com/reyes18.htm Augustus interviewed] in 2005
* [http://www.fightfan.com/index.htm#AugustusAudioOct06 Augustus chat plus fight clips October 2006]
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