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Emanuel Augustus
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| Emanuel Ya'Kov Augustus | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Emanuel Burton (birth name) |
| Nickname(s) | "YA" |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5' 7 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | January 2, 1975 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox (Boxrec) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 68 (Active) |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 28 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
Emanuel "YA" Augustus (previously known as Emanuel Ya'kov Burton) (born 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional boxer.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Augustus grew up in Louisiana and boxed out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He currently resides in Brownsville, Texas and boxes at Grechy's Pound 4 Pound Gym located in Sydney, Australia.
With a current record of 35 wins, 28 losses and 6 draws, he was the International Boxing Association 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 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 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.
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.
- IBA World Light Welterweight Title
- IBF Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title
- WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title
- WBC Continental Americas Light Welterweight Title
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.
- FightFan.com: Your Emanuel Augustus Headquarters!
- Professional boxing record for Emanuel Augustus from Boxrec
- Emanuel Augustus Watch, news service to alert public of Augustus' coming fights
- Augustus interviewed in 2005
- Augustus chat plus fight clips October 2006
- Fan Site