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Emanuel Augustus (born Emanuel Ya'kov Burton, January 2, 1975), is an American former professional boxer who fought out of Brownsville, Texas. He faced top level competition throughout his career, winning the IBA light welterweight title in 2004.

Personal life

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Augustus grew up in Louisiana and boxed out of Baton Rouge. He recently resided in Brownsville, Texas, and boxed at Grechy's Pound 4 Pound Gym located in Sydney, Australia for a brief period of time. Currently, after getting shot in a random shooting and recovering, Augustus lives with his sister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Professional career

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 of 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.

Augustus's 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,^[1] 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.

He achieved a measure of fame after his bout against Courtney 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 with the help of a left hook to the body. This was symbolic because Augustus was disallowed a knock down from left hook to the body in their first fight after referee Dan Kelley claimed it was a low blow. The punch actually landed on Burton's beltline.

The best win of Augustus' career ratings wise was against Carlos Wilfredo Vilches on July 19, 2002. Augustus took the fight on just 2 days' notice after Vilches' original opponent, Vince Phillips, pulled out due to injury. Vilches was 37-1-2 at the time and was a ranked fighter. During the bout Vilches wanted to keep Augustus at bay with a stiff jab but Augustus continued to pressure Vilches and began to land counter right hands over the top of Vilches' jab. A cut opened up near the left eye of Vilches, which eventually resulted in a stoppage in the 8th round. The win vaulted Augustus to #2 in the IBF Light-Welterweight division; however, he followed it up with 4 decision losses and 1 controversial draw to tough opponents including Omar Gabriel Weis, over whom Vilches already held a victory.

At least one of Augustus' controversial losses was alleged to have been the result of taking a dive.^[2] On June 6, 1999, Danish boxer Allan Vester won his bout with Augustus by 12th round knockout. Augustus was knocked down by a flurry of punches that occurred in the final seconds of the round and was seemingly incapable of getting up in time. He later admitted to giving up on the fight out of frustration, saying, "Well, there wasn't a dive. It wasn't like someone paid me to do this. I just felt out of order, out of place."^[3]

Professional boxing record

Notable opponents

As a journeyman Augustus faced top talent his whole career and has an outstanding resume when it comes to experiencing the best the sport has to offer.

Titles

On April 2, 2004, Augustus became the IBA light welterweight champion defeating Alex Trujillo by unanimous decision.

On December 9, 2006, he became the WBC Continental Americas light welterweight champion by defeating Russell Stoner Jones.

On July 4, 2008, he knocked out Jakkirt Suwunnalirt in Sydney, Australia, to win the WBO Oriental welterweight title.

Controversial disqualification

Augustus was the IBA light welterweight champion between April 2, 2004, and June 18 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 three judges' scorecards. He was disqualified for pushing, talking back to the referee, and not looking into his eyes when asked to.^[5]

Other achievements

His fight against "Irish" Micky Ward on July 13, 2001, was voted 2001 ESPN "Fight of the Year", as well as 2001 Ring magazine Fight of the Year.^[6] In June 2008 ESPN announced that this fight had been nominated for its "Fight of the Decade" award. Augustus was also named "ESPN's Most Memorable Fighter".{{when|date=June 2017}}

Outside the ring

During a 2012 interview with boxing expert Dan Rafael, Floyd Mayweather Jr. stated Augustus was the toughest opponent he had faced in his career.^[4]

On the night of October 13, 2014, Augustus was critically wounded after being hit in the back of the head by a random gunshot and was on life support.^[7] Baton Rouge Police named 21-year-old Christopher Stills as a suspect in the crime, but subsequently dropped charges due to lack of witnesses or evidence of intent, as Stills was alleged to have fired a gun several times in the air but not at a target.^[8] Augustus is now doing better, and is living with his sister in Baton Rouge. As of April 2016, Augustus is engaged to be married, in improved health and spirits, and remains in training for a possible comeback in the ring.^[9]

References

1. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5201763 |title=Augustus to fill in on Friday night |first=Dan |last=Rafael |author-link=Dan Rafael |publisher=ESPN |date=May 19, 2010 |access-date=February 1, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web |last1=Michael |first1=Philip |title=Emanuel Augustus: A Fighter Still Fighting |url=http://nyfights.com/newsworthy/emanuel-augustus-fighter-still-fighting/ |website=NY Fights |accessdate=27 November 2018}}
3. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3680215 |title=Last call for boxing's Drunken Master |first=Mitch |last=Abramson |publisher=ESPN |date=November 4, 2008 |access-date=February 1, 2019}}
4. ^¹{{Cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/1076/floyds-toughest-foe-a-journeyman |title=Floyd's toughest foe a journeyman? |first=Dan |last=Rafael |author-link=Dan Rafael |publisher=ESPN |date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=February 1, 2019}}
5. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=1827262 |title=Augustus can't win |first=David A. |last=Avila |publisher=ESPN |date=June 24, 2004 |access-date=February 1, 2019}}
6. ^{{Cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/323291-revisiting-the-fight-of-the-year-for-2001-micky-ward-vs-emanuel-burton |title=Revisiting the Fight of the Year for 2001: Micky Ward vs Emanuel Burton |first=Rafael |last=Garcia Quinones |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=January 9, 2010 |access-date=February 1, 2019}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://theadvocate.com/news/10523604-123/brpd-investigate-monday-night-shooting|title=Shooting victim is well-known boxer Emanuel Augustus|publisher=theadvocate.com |author=Ben Wallace |date=2014-10-14|accessdate=2014-10-14}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/crime/baton-rouge/index.ssf/2014/10/police_identify_suspect_in_box.html|title=Police identify suspect in boxer Emanuel Augustus shooting|publisher=nola.com |author=Quincy Hodges |date=2014-10-15|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
9. ^http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_a2ed3fa7-4c0f-5998-a029-e97d22842604.html