Emanuel Tarot Francis Augustus | |
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Born | Emanuel Burton January 2, 1975 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names | YA |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 78 |
Wins | 38 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 34 |
Draws | 6 |
Emanuel Augustus (born Emanuel Ya'kov Burton, January 2, 1975), is an American former professional boxer from Brownsville, Texas who competed from 1994 to 2011. He was known for his entertaining boxing style and showboating manner designed to confuse opponents. He faced top-level competition throughout his career, winning the IBA light welterweight title in 2004.