As we approach our founder’s 99th birthday, we could not be prouder of this piece on Steve’s “magical life” written by Jack Hirsh for Boxing News. From his training days, to memories of Max Schmeling, Larry Holmes, and Roy Jones, this is just like sitting with Steve and hearing his great stories in person.

“Acunto beams with pride as we view the video of him and Ali gently going through the motions. Ali was in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease. He looks sluggish, but is a willing pupil as professor Acunto explains the finer points of the sweet science.

“‘Ali still calls me the teacher,’ Acunto laughs.”

No doubt he does. Thank you, Jack, and thank you for the memories , Steve!