Colin Jones Documentary - A Welsh Warrior

[@benlogan430]

He should be remembered for what he was. A true professional and excellent fighter.

[@gareth1974barrington]

Colin Jones was my examiner at the Pontypool ABC when I did my Welsh ABA coaching course in 2009

[@matthewmayfield8095]

No mention to Johnny Owen? A proper Welsh boxer with a tragic career. I love these documentaries you put together. Very captivating.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

The more people I mention then the more comments I would receive about someone being excluded. But Owen was certainly a champion his country could be proud of.

[@mathewbeechey6088]

Rich, you go from strenght to strength with your documentaries! love the fact you're doing a Welshman!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you. Wales has such a rich boxing history.

[@georgedonaldson6252]

I remember Colin Jones. Sadly a forgotten warrior outside boxing circles and Wales. I thought he was a great. Excellent video incidentally. Thanks for keeping my memories alive.

[@edwardfarmer4230]

All respect to Colin Jones ! Tuff as they come. Very game fighter, great body shots and power.

[@paulnoble3965]

Great video. One of my heroes growing up!!

[@justonsullivan3807]

What a real Gladiator, 🥊🇺🇲🗽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥊

[@christopherbellore3511]

The Punch 👊! He let his hands do the TALKING; no wonder they hurt so much! Thanks again, Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yep, Jones was a winger.

[@christopherbellore3511]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Hey Rich, do you think that you could do a video about Johnny Turner? He's a friend of mine here on Staten Island, N.Y.. We were on the department of sanitation together back in the 1990's, and I worked alongside him many times. We have stayed in touch and shared many encounters. He wanted to set me up with trainers out of Coney Island Brooklyn but it never happened. We had a few Mach sparring sessions; slap fights mosly, but more than once we both left bruises or blood on the other. He Choreographed the fight scenes for 1980's Raging Bull, voted Best Picture of that decade by the N.Y. Times. Anyway, he's an interesting study, and after fighting Wilfredo Benitez on short notice his carreer in boxing ended. The days of Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran, and Hagler was his group. Ranked #5 at one time. Should make a good story. His daughter Danielle won the T.V. show Amazing Race. Split One million with her partner.

[@andrewcummins2194]

I am not welsh but Colin jones was always a favourite of mine I remember being on the edge of my seat for both fights against kirkland laing

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Wow, this guy was a way more skilled Ricky Hatton. He'd have been champ in another era. Sad to see that a guy felt like he was done at 24, that is when most great fighters are just reaching their peak. Love this channel. It's great to see a channel that shows respect to good but forgotten fighters.

[@michaelmarron8441]

When he fought Curry he realised he was a whole division below elite fighters

[@tonmisty]

Great fighter and what a punch

[@larega66]

Colin was a fine and spectacular fighter he was unlucky in certain moments of his career today he'd be a number one.

[@chriso1585]

Living in South Wales valleys it’s great you’re doing a video on the forgotten Colin Jones. For such a small country we’re proud of the great fighters we’ve produced. Thanks again for making these great vids

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Chris. Jones was a toughie.

[@TBWSport]

Excellent channel. As a fight fan born in the UK I have followed the great fighters we have produced over the years..some may have been a bit limited at times when facing the best, but guts and effort was never a short coming.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, will have more fighters from the UK up in the future.

[@stephenesser5375]

my favourite fighter back in the day, absolutely "nails"

[@BathedInGlue]

Thank you for highlighting Cymru!!

[@shaunomercy3376]

The great Colin Jones. This guy knew how to "plant a punch" with either hand. When he hit em, they stayed hit. My favourite fighter of all time, he had guts on tap.

[@barblessable]

Always had the feeling with Colin's fights that it could all be over with one punch , tough proud Welshman with power in both hands so even when he was behind on points one good shot would win it , the LAING fights were perfect examples . No surprise he had hand trouble big punchers often do ,Joe Calzaghe had same problem .

[@MrAntonBerg]

Jones should have been a world champion. As a dane I remember how he destroyed my country-man Hans Henrik Palm. Jones was actually impressed by Palm getting up every time he was flored.

[@gianca60]

@cliff heywood not at all.

[@DavidUKesb]

I remember both McCrory fights well. Both brilliant fights and could have gone either way and took so much out of the fighters that they were never the same again.

[@ronr7905]

Same here. That first fight was supposed to be a showcase for McCrory, it was a fight that had everyone where I was watching cheering for Jones by the end. That fight is a great boxing memory from the '80's. The second fight wasn't quite as good but still a tough outing for both guys.

[@geraldfriend256]

Mc Crory showed low fight iq in that second fight imo by punching himself out again.Instant replay.

[@billt1954]

Jones had all the atributes that he was famous for, but he was 'one paced'' predictable and lacked a good defence which left him vulnerable to elite level fighters. That said, he was one of the UKs most exciting fighters who produced 'edge of the seat' action every time he fought.

[@mackdog3270]

I like this channel. It has just the right amount of narration, and lets the most important part speak: fists.

[@oncall21]

Great story!

[@roadrunner381]

What a great fighter he was, skilled and determined, alot of heart, and fearless, wish he would have gotten a big Payday, respect to that gladiator!!!🥊🌟

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

O sweet my ancestors are Welsh, my last name at least Gower, I'm excited for this one.

[@TheWestlondongent]

Rich thanks for featuring Colin Jones. This is a great piece.Jones is one of the greatest Welsh boxers of all time. Jimmy Wilde was the greatest flyweight of all time from Wales. Will you do a series on his career?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

He's on the list but far down...probably by the end of the year I'll get to him.

[@patrickkirwan3353]

​@@RichtheFightHistorianYippee!

[@tomquinn607]

Rich the Fight Historian podcasts should be inducted into the boxing HOF as the most complete tableau for all who dedicated their lives to professional boxing. Boxings great are heralded in the Hall of Fame but the boxers that paved their way are so often forgotten and misunderstood. God bless Rich for remembering their contribution.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, Tom. Thank you.

[@nickharmer3049]

Really good content buddy. Jones the punch goes very unheralded. Great stuff. Bless up 👊

[@2short1968]

I love the fact that you are bringing to light many boxers from different countries to the forefront. #truschoolsports

[@daveyboy_]

Awesome , never heard of Jones and from what i saw in this Doc. It looked like he was trying to chop down a tree vs. Mcory.. 106 Vegas heat . Those days in the mines served him well

[@TheVinceLyons]

Why have I never heard of this badass? I thought I knew 80s boxing. Guess not.

[@busterladd7954]

Another classic. Thank You Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks for watching, Buster.

[@tonyx8750]

Huge fan back in the day and Colin had frigthening power, determination, focus, and a granite chin. I feel he beat McCrory first fight and the second was closer although should have been a draw. The Curry fight was sad because of the cut and I am sure if if it not for that he would have KOd the Cobra. Thanks for the video and remember what Colin did to Kirkland Liang before he beat Duran !

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Thought he won both McCrory fights. Curry was in a zone in those days, really thought he would be one of the greatest.

[@RookhKshatriya]

@@bluelivesmatter719 If he had stayed at welter, he would have been.

[@bamog4560]

Colin Jones hard as nails and a devastating puncher but there is no way he was beating Curry at that stage of his career. The McCory fights had diminished Colin and Curry was just to good even though he was struggling terribly with the weight.

[@louispeterson]

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[@louispeterson]

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[@pepequintero9281]

Love your docs keep them coming please 😊

[@colincampbell7928]

That rematch with McCrory was brave. A ginger in 106 degrees outdoors.! 🤜🫨🤛

[@smitchix1]

Jones-McCrory 1 was a rip roaring affair. I remember being 14 years old and watching it on ABC. Jones looked like such a frail, skinny dude....but he hit like a sledgehammer. I remember the announcers saying he had "heavy hands" and my 14 year old self thought "boy he sure does have heavy hands. Like he's got bricks stuffed in those gloves." I actually thought Jones won the fight, he had McCrory hurt basically the entire second half of the fight.

[@GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd]

Watch the way Colin plants his feet. He gets tremendous leverage on his punches. Very heavy handed. He had a good trainer.

[@ronr7905]

I was 16. Same effect.

[@marckelly3573]

Class rich, loved it....🥊 What a boxer, beautiful music & a fantastic commentator....

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Marc.

[@finnglynn9344]

Great fighter hard hard man I think he looked after his money and coaches top amateurs now .would of loved to see him fight lloyd honeyghan but he decided to retire .

[@danielprice668]

Great content 👌

[@robertquinsey9969]

Superb all action fighter who if he hadnt started slowly in the first McCrory fight would have been world champion.Colin always provided exciting fights and what a left hook!. Any plans for a Michael Carbajal documentary rich?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I'll add him to the list, thanks.

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Rich, you are killing it with these. Love that you not only feature the greats but some of the more obscure fighters. Became a fan of Jones since the first McCrory fight. Had never heard of him up to that point.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks. Jones sure was tough and had a killer left hook.

[@cameronbrwdway9486]

I liked this episode. A more positive change of pace.

[@richardsolorio5910]

Love it!!!

[@R4lee444]

Always pushing the "like" button... this channel is a godsend as it allows me to tap into my turbulent past as a boxing fan with memories of my father while learning about fighters I had never come across, yet seem so familiar... the Greeks had a word for it "anemoia".... thanks again Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@tinrib656]

Along with a crushing left hook, Colin had a great left jab when he used it. It always hit the target.

[@duncanbradshaw4810]

Woz hard as nails in the same league as Marvin hagler true warrior from England

[@jewelcitizen2567]

This channel is superb.

[@ash6415]

One tough dude.

[@henrybrowne7248]

Another first-rate presentation Rich. Like Garza, this guy looked so good on his way up . . Then came the epic chance against the best fighters in the world, came up short, and burned out.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Henry.

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

This video reminded me of David Pearce the hard hitting Welsh fighter. It might make for a good video idea for you but I'm still waiting on the Paz doc first hopefully 👍

[@paulnoble3965]

That would be great. The Pearce’s lived next door to my Mam in Newport.

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

@@paulnoble3965 right on I don't know them personally but everyone talks very highly of the whole family it's a shame how he was treated

[@Rockizm]

Great short. Thanks Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bookah8787]

Don't know why the Welsh get so much stick been there myself it's amazing for fell running biking dirt biking whatever u like , I remember this guy solid 👊, another great video 👍

[@paulnoble3965]

Only from idiots Mate. We are alright with it...what we do with our population is great. Always punching above our weight.

[@bookah8787]

@@paulnoble3965 it's a blessing to go beast mode on it 👊✌️

[@bookah8787]

Beaten the covid bk to pounding the road 4am 25minutes in feeling fresh , no joke is covid would not wish it on anyone be careful out there 👊✌️

[@gavinbennett1849]

Hard as nails Jones was , breed them tough there , unfairly forgotten now , except by boxing hard-core

[@peterflynn3669]

Just another british top fighter had he been about today would be world champ.

[@mikepedroza9218]

I remember watching the first fight with Mcory and I thought he won the a unanimous decision

[@ronr7905]

He did so well in the last half, you could see McCrory wilting. The draw was fair but it could have gone either way.

[@jupiter-8405]

He was made of tough stuff, I hope he made some good money out of the game.

[@jamescook4116]

I saw the fight against Donald Curry live on network television in the US. Jones was fighting peak Donald Curry.and he was ripped apart. However, he was a tough, tough fighter with a heavy dig.

[@lymanpauli517]

Excellent

[@dominicclarke7875]

Very interesting 🤔

[@christophermclean3921]

Wow. I don’t remember this. Can’t believe he gave McCrory a good fight.

[@jjsheets330]

Great video as always. How about a video on the vastly under appreciated HOFer Yoko Gushiken or the should be a HOFer Jiro Watanabe. I’ve linked every fight of theirs I can find on their BoxRec profiles.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Great suggestion!

[@mider-spanman5577]

I think there is a book on Welsh boxers that recently came out that I was quite intrigued by.

[@jeremievivianagriffin9458]

What about the Welsh fighter Tommy Farr?

[@brianmorecombe2726]

Watching Colin Jones fight Don Curry for the WBC welterweight championship at Birminghams NEC Arena in January 1985 was the first time i watched boxing and followed it.All i remember was Curry winning the fight with Jones being stopped having a massive deep gash over his nose.

[@ieuanconlin3760]

P4P top 3 of the uk's biggest punchers. Looks like he gives guys headaches for days

[@benjamin-ri2do]

Eddie Thomas trained my dads freind who fought tony sibson wayne Bennett was his name he knew the matchstick man i have some stories

[@larry4789]

I can remember him beating the tricky Kirkland Laing twice in the same round in both fights. Laing was a trickster in the way boxers fought back in the 20's but Jones had the equaliser in his left hand. Unlucky against Milton McCrory too, there was nowt in it.

[@il9621]

Nice video Rich. Can I get the background music for this video? @ 3:15

[@mjk5174]

I lo e this channe

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Strange that Jone’s, a vicious left hooker could not stop McCrory but Donald Curry ( second knockdown admittedly) starched McCrory with that very punch. As a side note. Jone’s domestic rival Kirkland Laing passed away in June, to nary a mention in the boxing press. Laing scored easily the best win of any British fighter abroad in beating Duran Great video, as usual by RTFH 👊👊💥💥👊👊

[@857noel]

Kirkland had a fine piece done about him in boxing news shortly after his death

[@larry4789]

@@857noel👍 Boxing News has always looked after it's own and played a part in getting rid of the colour bar in Britain that stopped black British fighters fighting for a British title.

[@stevocharlie1821]

Better than than Honeyghan v curry

[@matthewwatts2121]

When you said he is from Gorseinon in Wales you showed a pic of the William Hancock pub in mumbles the other end of Swansea

[@danthegamechanger3855]

👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@mauricegad4603]

My close family friend boxed Colin Jones in the 70s and beat him, his name was Paul "bekky" Williams. Had he catried on boxing, Colin Jones would not have had a look in. Paul has since passed away in that time, but his nephew who is, Christian Malcolm British 100/200 metre runner for GB who is now has a hand in the future of British athletics.

[@etherealdreams7936]

Great info Maurice, Paul must of been quite a boxer. Always liked Christian Malcolm as an athlete and he seems like s lovely fellow off the track.

[@mauricegad4603]

@@etherealdreams7936 Yes Paul was a very good boxer, and Christian is a great person and ambassador for athletics. 👍👍

[@Mesaldo340]

👍🏻

[@pam-gw6uk]

Loved watching Jones, but to be honest, although he had punching power, wasn't the most nimble on his feet.

[@chrisjonson3820]

What a puncher Jones was don king fucked him with the hot weather for that fight Jones was good ray would of been to cleaver for him definitely tho.

[@xaviermadison2055]

PHILIPPIANS 1:6 AND I AM SURE THAT HE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK IM YOU WILL BRING IT TO COMPLETION AT THE DAY OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN ✝️

[@nobbytang]

I thought Curry got lucky that night with Colin’s cut nose ….jones actually started better against Curry than in both mccrory fights and both Kirkland Lang fights too ..Colin jones was certainly far better than the ragamuffin man who beat Curry for the crown about 18 months latter…

[@raserapps8230]

dont forget Selby

[@bernied4313]

_English fighters got ⚾⚾❗_

[@terrymurphy2850]

Colin the Clump

[@shawnmoore1726]

This white man was tough!!!!!!!!!!

[@Drc-lu9td]

Gavin Rees Enzo macrinelli Lee Selby Nathan cleverly Persy Jones ( first Welsh world champion) Robbie regan You didn't mention them in the intro Good video however

[@henrybrowne7248]

Randy Turpin. Helluva fighter, beat Sugar Ray the first time. But then after he lost the rematch he, too lost his way.

[@Drc-lu9td]

@@henrybrowne7248 Turpin was English Not Welsh though The is an upload about him on the channel For me Jimmy Wilde was the best out of Wales,even Europe 131 wins 98 by ko 3 losses

[@nmnash68]

Lloyd Honeyghan would’ve beaten Colin Jones inside 2 rounds

[@RookhKshatriya]

Like he did Starling?

[@1eddwood]

Honeyghan was a better boxer but fragile , I think he would have been stopped

[@nmnash68]

@@RookhKshatriya Colin Jones doesn’t even come close to Marlon Starling’s level

[@matjones7171]

Not that Im being biased but I don't think so lol

[@RookhKshatriya]

@@nmnash68 True.