Crying Shame - The Tragedy Of Rocky Lockridge

He was a man they made a meme. In 2010, 2 time champion Rocky Lockridge appears on the TV show intervention. Spent 15 years battling addiction. Included in the episode were the sons he’d left behind. Deep into the heart wrenching discussion, a stoic front shatters. It was a cry that bordered on scream. An outpouring of love and rage and shame. The pain of a lifetime of more or less spectacular defeats. It went viral. The cruel laughed at his cathartic cry. For some people, it’s all they know of him. And that is a crying shame.
Writer Credit:
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[@CanyonCarver5.0]

"When tough men cry, they cry hard" - Beautiful line.

[@moneymarc6837]

Yes it is!!..

[@51515123]

When that box of pain is opened after years of keeping it locked up. It's like an emotional eruption.

[@MrJd354]

I have to agree that was a great line!! Man I was glad to see he got it together before he died

[@williepayne1629]

Beautiful bro...real felt words spoken

[@happygreen3613]

Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@tonydouglas334]

“Boys made fun of him, men understood” ‼️

[@danmcclellan2451]

👏👏👏👏👏✌️

[@datsdeon3603]

The realist comment ever

[@javig7183]

Wow! Beautifully said!

[@greenmountavenue4122]

The realest "Real Talk" I ever read.

[@davontejackson9535]

Booooo quit sack holding

[@chrisconley5664]

16:22 That cry. And to go on and say "Boys made fun of him. Men understood." I'm speechless.

[@elmersito3k]

that was the corniest thing i’ve ever heard 😭😭 i still might laugh but understand at the same time tho

[@israelduarte1189]

@@elmersito3k you just haven't hit rock bottom yet. Consider yourself lucky.

[@enterthecringe7552]

@@elmersito3k Yeah dawg, you still a kid lol Real men esp those who dealt with deadbeat fathers and trying to reconnect with them or vice versa understand that shit. Even if you haven't experienced it firsthand emotional maturity would give you the empathy to not really find that all that funny once you know the context behind the situation.

[@actuallymario7676]

@@enterthecringe7552well said.

[@bingbongdingdong867]

I figured it was some shit just for views or something.

[@thelone0720]

"Boys made fun of him, men understood." That's real. 💯

[@oppchoppashotta]

I was one of those people who laughed without knowing the full story . I deeply apologize for that . God bless you Rocky

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

I think I laughed too. I apologize as well. If I would have known the backstory too I would have never made light of it. RIP to the champ.

[@dotcom9601]

@Seekingtruth1984 I'm 83'. When I seen it I wasn't sure of the circumstances so I wasn't ctfu rof... I laughed tho people asked me if I seen it & all. Then I see the back story. The real Rocky & I'm from Philly. Smh come to find out I'm him. Didn't see my son in a grip & shyt crazy

[@emmanuelmartindale8309]

Same I feel like an idiot now

[@anthonytidwell7155]

Me too I'm sorry it not funny no more

[@atlasg2402]

I still laugh who cares 😂

[@jackhandma1011]

Never knew that meme had such a deep backstory.

[@fartholemechanic9252]

That meme almost looks like Danny Glover

[@NUFF-SAID33]

It doesn’t

[@jangolub8240]

@@NUFF-SAID33 what doesnt? Look like glover or have a deep backstory?

[@SchizmKing]

Often does and people never give a shit. It's heartbreaking.

[@robscott397]

*Eeeewwwaaahhhh*

[@dirkdiggler2695]

I laughed when I first saw the meme, now in full context I cried, no shame. Rip to this man, I'm glad he had the chance to make up for lost time with his kids.

[@roderick2722]

Had no idea that the guy from the crying meme was a hell of a fighter! Much respect, and RIP!

[@hunterXhamster]

Going 12 rounds with crack is no joke

[@rogerduncan2603]

He took out Roger Mayweather in one round, Mayweather was a 2 weight champion and gave Chavez a fight if memory serves me.

[@Karrma1111]

Damn that cry hit different knowing the story behind it. I shed a tear.

[@kurtkobainfanboy6040]

Me too bro

[@infamousy2g1]

Exactly.....I never knew

[@shotimemillionaire]

A cry like that sticks in you soul. When my grandfather died working his farm in Africa my mother got the call here in the states ... I'll never forget the sound.

[@gregoryphelps1487]

Facts bro. GOOD VIBES ONLY

[@robertdiaz7817]

Me too

[@celticslion]

" He went to war with a generation of Demigods, & every last one gave ground. " Beautiful line & documentary, well done Rhythm Boxing

[@richardblack3385]

Maaaaaaah ahhh 😔🤧😭

[@MadameKatGames]

I knew about this meme since late middle school years, but it was only until today did I learn about the powerful backstory of this man.. RIP Rocky, I’m so happy you got to reconcile with your family again before your passing. God is definitely good❤️

[@charlesroberson5154]

The real only get they're flowers after they are gone. 🌹

[@dotcom9601]

Rest in Power

[@firing_reyes]

Great reply!! God bless!

[@loganshaffer9090]

This was quite an interesting fact to learn. Never knew the story behind that famous cry. And it’s quite à heartbreaking one. RIP Rocky

[@rydervictor634]

Me too it was really funny now it feels sad knowing the full story

[@zateriusbelser5197]

Exactly bro that's crazy I've seen that video several times never knew who he was

[@vicortiz5105]

For Real Logan never knew that as well

[@onetimeforyamind7613]

HIS KIDS ORDER B A SHAMED OF THEM SELFS ..

[@BTman58]

Here's another famous video of him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbFZHd9h8uZbMk

[@phobyphobo]

He’s so underrated it’s criminal. Rocky got robbed more time than a conveniency store in a dark ally but never lost his heart, one of the best pressure fighters to have ever graced the ring. Thank you so much for honouring the memory of this legendary fighter, you just earned a subscriber.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Phony Phobo Indeed

[@cleech74]

Yeah, this was a good one. Hadn’t heard of him before watching this, but he was a great fighter that took his shot, and fell short against some of the best. He invested so much of himself into it, that when he was done, and had fallen short, it really took it’s toll on him. For whatever the reasons were, he backed away from his family, and turned to alcohol & drugs. It was great to see him turn things around, and make peace with his family. Great shot of him greeting his sons, embraced in a hug, and smiles from all of them. R.I.P.

[@johnleon2594]

THOSE JUDGES WERE ASSES

[@karlwalter2242]

That's what I was thinking , he was used to gather huge fights sale millions in tickets and PPV and then robbed of his fights...

[@NoNo-vg9ts]

Have ya boxed? He’s pretty dirty. Uses shoulders and elbows and got away with it.

[@markmartin8276]

It's is a shame that he was robbed several times throughout his career. May he always be blessed.

[@DickLindsted]

Amen brother

[@RedForeman]

Damn he was really holding that pain in for years you can see it in his face he was just too much of a man’s man to cry and he finally did .

[@globalgogetter4469]

Nobody gives a damn when you do open up as a man here in Amerikkka

[@KidFresh71]

"Boys made fun of him. Men understood." Such a great line. Such an awesome channel. What a story of redemption.

[@brandonphillips9813]

You call that class.

[@streetpreacher9596]

Shit brought me to tears, only those who truly know the struggle will really feel this. The man kept gettin robbed on the scores but he never quit...great story 💯

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Thank you, I agree. I've been through that struggle and God helped me win the battle before I lost my life. And some just don't give a damn about other people's pain.

[@salaciouscrumb8705]

me too!

[@thesnapperlapper2559]

Lots of tears here too. 100% he was robbed on far too score cards

[@slaphead8835]

I never found that meme funny. As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, I understood that painful cry all too well. Those addictions can cause you to lose your loving family, your job and your self respect. It’s horrible.

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

@@slaphead8835 I agree. Also, I think that cry is indicative of being tired of the drama attached to the addiction. I'm so happy you're recovering, and I could never laugh at someone's misfortune.

[@averywhiteside7714]

My father rejected me all my life and he end up passing away before we could ever reconcile. After we buried him and all was said and done. I was at church in service. I let out a cry the same as this from the very depth of my soul. It was me at peace and healing from all rejection and pain I felt and carried all those years. After that I felt the weight of the world off my shoulders. Even though I still lived life,and did not hold any bitterness in my heart that pain was still deeply rooted their and had to be released. Great story and God bless you.

[@bassinitmac1T]

Man, you were on the others side of Rocky story, I'm glad you healed bro, nothing worse than the rejection of a father, they a mothers rejection is worst, but, I totally disagree! The goal is to be accepted by your father and loves not rejected, I bet you Rocky's father did the same to him because he father is never mentioned or shown at all! Appreciate you sharing that bro!!! R.I. H. Rocky with two great sons still lovin on him!

[@shotimemillionaire]

Thank you for sharing Avery ... I will pray for you and your father 🙏🏽

[@kccain4011]

Thank u for sharing. I'm glad u had a healing breakthrough. 🥰🙏🏾❤

[@Utriedit215]

You help bury and let out a cry for somebody who rejected you weren’t there for you how pathetic are you dying for the love of a person who never loved you I hope you’re not a man because there’s some pansy stuff

[@cocoliwise]

@@bassinitmac1T There is no worse rejection when it comes from a parent. Rejection from a mother or father are equally devastating.

[@anthonyharraden4709]

I’m struggling right now and was a boy when that episode came out and went viral. I’m a man now going through it for sure. Bless anyone going through the struggle.

[@melvonniebell]

🙏

[@nikolas_schreck]

Cheers to good fortune may it favor us all.

[@Whoshotyaa]

Lol

[@anthonyharraden4709]

@@Whoshotyaa foh little boy

[@Whoshotyaa]

@@anthonyharraden4709 lil boy??

[@bassinitmac1T]

Part of Rocky's shattering fall was the championship that was refused to Rocky by these judges and it's very clear that he had won those fights which eventually caused Rocky to crumble into a down spiral of mental loses as well! I felt his pain when Rocky hollered like a trapped whale, just devastating to watch! Great sons he had that followed him thru.

[@lilscoobynetwork]

Exactly I never trust close decisions especially if it in the winners home arena I realized that after watching a few mayweather fights

[@seesee5363]

​@@lilscoobynetwork "I literally don't ever actually watch fights I just judge the decision and highlights"

[@bigoak4487]

Those belts was stolen from him😢😢😢.

[@danielsmart8398]

Absolutely 💯

[@djhardcorproductions6132]

When a former champion hears his own son say to him that your "the champ of what" it will without question break their heart. This story brings me to tears because I grew up watching Rocky Lockridge and always rooted for him. I'm glad he cleaned his life up before he transitioned to the spirit world. R.I.P. champ 🙏🏽

[@blacksuburban2410]

I have to respectfully disagree. Those struggling with addiction for multiple decades don’t break down when being condemned and insulted. That’s how they feel about themselves. What breaks an addict’s heart is when the people most negatively affected still love and see value in you. Rocky was absolutely stoic the entire Intervention when they said they hated him. No reaction at all. But when the son who was the most upset said he still loved his dad, that’s what broke him.

[@verdegaban1615]

​@@blacksuburban2410 I agree.

[@boltactiongamer6775]

I really respect what the channel has been doing with the lesser known fighters. Not everyone can be an Ali, a Foreman, a Duran or a Mayweather. The stories of these people are greater than fiction.

[@jeanpompermayer2360]

I do your words as mine !!!!! What a great commentary

[@TheLobocantaore]

Or a Jc Chavez ,Salvador Sanchez or even a Canelo !~!!~!!!!!

[@INUAGAIN]

I'd way rather know about the Rockys' than Freemason Floyd Mayweather Jr! Mayweather will NEVER be ANYBODY"S hero, he's a little wimp who has to have bodyguards, what a COWARD. Is that what makes them all think they are so great? truly a bunch of pissants that don't matter to anyone but themselves...

[@jeanpompermayer2360]

@@INUAGAIN Exatcly 👏

[@ko-rp7ge]

That's dope

[@BIGBOOM2077]

What a tale. Those boys loved their father deeply enough to shatter D'evil that stood upon the throat of the champ. With that scream.... he released the demon. That scene was one of the most manly things I've ever seen. THANK YOU! Rest well Champ.

[@bigdaddytrichardson4994]

"as long as you walk this Earth, you can always come back" 🔥💯

[@jonf2043]

Met Rocky a couple times in Camden. He was always great to talk to and remembered me every time. RIP.

[@jeanpompermayer2360]

R.I.P Rocky Lockridge, greatings from Brazil!!!!

[@moneymarc6837]

Beautiful country..

[@JulioRodriguez-jj6wx]

@@moneymarc6837 Mmmm 🤔

[@retsej515]

This mini documentary was award winning!

[@flatoutcoolz2243]

I’ve been lost all can say is I needed this and I hear you lord 🙏🏿

[@LivinLife228]

AMEN 🙏🏿🙌🏿

[@facepalmdeath3785]

Man this was a great video it's clear he was robbed of his title. The quote at the end had me about tearing up too. "Boys made fun of him but men understood" Very well put my friend.

[@dbrown9384]

Not once, not twice, but 3 times an that's fucked up

[@vaughntaylor7687]

Multiple titles

[@junglekutz5625]

Immaturity excels at making fun/a mockery of others. Maturity has vision and the type of understanding that doesn't require words.

[@ultra8067]

@@dbrown9384 🔥💯

[@leakydolphin4709]

Now that I know the story behind the memes I'll never laugh or crack a smile when I see it... Thank you for making this video rip ROCKY 🙏🏿

[@Jthan0s]

Same with me. I didn't laugh but I was looking like wth but never again.

[@martindupont521]

it hurts so bad hearing or seing it knowing the story

[@doc3569]

Same here bro. I laughed in the past because I didn't know. Watching this I will never laugh again. This man is a warrior and deserves all the respect.

[@shaydesofblue2281]

I laughed my ass off in high school. I blame the teacher. She said, "Don't laugh" prior to him crying.

[@Whoshotyaa]

Don’t lie u will still laugh

[@kingeliii9011]

That last part when his son was crying out it hit Rocky so hard it shook me as well. Respect for Rocky he still made his transition as a real man.

[@bulldogface8259]

Amazing story somebody need to make a movie about this man's life rest in power 👑🥊👀🙏✌️🇲🇽

[@familydavis7381]

"Boys made fun of him, men understood" I really felt that. Yall keep Yall head up out there J.D

[@d3LAsnapz69]

Can’t believe i didn’t know about rocky i saw the Ko video and the crying meme but never realized what a legendary boxer he was 😢 rip rocky

[@theeyesbutterfly6089]

I remember watching his episode and it touched me. There are soo many that are down on their luck, who have done amazing things nobody would ever know. Because they’re now homeless or not popular/ recognized, etc. When that MEME hit- I never laughed. I’m an Empath- so I feel ppl’s Energy, and that moment where he broke. Stuck with me - even now. Treat People with Respect, until they give you a reason not to. Rest Easy, Unspoken Champ ❤❤❤

[@mohammadkhan2101]

What a beautiful comment. Thank you sister. May The Almighty guide you and bless you. Ameen

[@jacksonbauer5199]

I’m a diagnosed sociopath who struggles not only to understand emotions, but also to feel them. I can honestly say watching Rocky break made me feel something I haven’t experienced in my 42 years of life…

[@damotheman4196]

Empathy? Sympathy? Or do you not understand said emotion? Just asking a question BTW man, not having a go at all. I know many sociopaths, some diagnosed some not. Hope you're well. 👊

[@jacksonbauer5199]

I honestly just struggle to identify emotions from body language and facial expressions. I also have a difficult time feeling emotions. It’s not that I don’t “understand”, it’s more that I don’t experience the depth of emotion that “normal” people do. I have always been extremely pragmatic in my life and have become accustomed to using logic and reasoning in place of emotion. I suppose on some level I do feel sympathy and/or empathy, but again, I have tremendous difficulty feeling them the way “normal” people do.

[@BulkernatorKerb]

If you were really a sociopath you wouldn't "feel tremendous difficulty" you wouldn't even care at all. Probably just autism.

[@damotheman4196]

@@jacksonbauer5199 Fantastic and in depth reply man. Asked and answered.

[@shellyp9129]

​@@jacksonbauer5199 Are you Autistic?

[@rafaelribeiro4885]

"As long as you walk this earth, you can always come back" - Rhythm Boxing damn, you out here getting tears out of my eye on a plain Tuesday. Good work. Amazing video.

[@isaiahhernandez6735]

Me too 😂

[@josepeterson7600]

Me three 3⃣

[@jisifoff2469]

R.I.P. Champ! 😊 I’m not even going to lie , when I heard him cry during the intervention, that right there brought Chills throughout by spine. May we all learn to cherish what’s important to us while we still can , it’s never to late as long as we still here in this little moment called alive. God bless you all.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I agree! God bless you as well!

[@Bajanprince67]

I always just saw the meme but I never saw the intervention episode or his backstory. Man I feel horrible for even thinking about laughing at this man after seeing this. This is such a tragic story. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@joehunter7936]

A real life Rocky movie. I'm looking at those memes of him crying a little different now. This man's story had to be told. Thank you. 👊🏽💯🥇👑

[@m.a.w1231]

This is sad as hell, man. SMH Rest In Peace champ ✊🏽😞

[@BoxingGOATEdits]

True, but also hopeful. He redeemed himself in the end.

[@monstermind4286]

Man I shed a tear.. I'll never see that meme the Same again. Long live Rocky 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@dimitriazevedo5798]

Me too...

[@Madenewhope]

I second that I'm never going to laugh again when I see that meme.

[@crownejewell]

Never knew his story ,thanks so much had me in tears 😢 God bless his family 👪

[@algreen8414]

That’s deep I felt that thank you for sharing this with us

[@tburton2877]

Man that’s really sad may he rest up this world is cruel man I know I made fun of it with no context now seeing it Lord forgive me for making fun of this man

[@tburton2877]

@PogChamp! agreed man , gotta he more careful with gifs and memes never know peoples pain

[@plusnone__3768]

legit!!!

[@robtheronin]

It's funny to me, so I'm gonna laugh my ass off. Y'all acting like y'all have any morals or humility when y'all are guilty of making fun of ppl

[@yaboimo2571]

I remember watching the episode and laughed but then quickly cried for him and his family. Rocky lived a hard life and showed us all we can still overcome any adversity and remain Champions. Rest easy Champ!

[@Adubs916]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@TheSizNation]

Man, I'm bawling no lie. That touched me so deeply. What an incredible story despite tragedy.

[@efraincarrera8395]

Sad to see how he ended up, he was a good champion 💯

[@ralphsanchico2452]

The fact that he reconciled with his sons in and of itself is a happy ending! He’s very fortunate, bad health notwithstanding, these stories normally don’t end well!

[@sandraandrews9907]

@@ralphsanchico2452 RIP to a real Rocky! 🙏💔🥊 Such a motivational story. Thank you for this.

[@moneymarc6837]

@@ralphsanchico2452 , They never do.. You exactly right!!..👍

[@williamdavis8855]

In the end he ended up right... With his loving sons, family and community!?

[@junglekutz5625]

I think anyone that worked hard for the type of results that he put down, would likely end up beating themselves up, like those that were beating them up. Seems like he kept trying to prove that he was the best to individuals that could care less about his best, much less his value. *Sometimes, (especially when you get a good taste of unfairness, corruption and all that's blatantly obviously dysfunctional) it's best to take what you've been blessed with and use it to serve self. Because the reality of who a high percentage of individuals are as well as is capable of senselessly doing (with or without a smile) is always interesting......

[@AlexSebuliba]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤️

[@imher2462]

Wow I saw that intervention. I had no ideal he was a professional boxer. I'm glad he cleaned his life and build a relationship with his son's. Praise God ❤️🙏🙏 May he rest in peace 🕊️🌹

[@imitatorofJesusChrist]

I think it’s really disgusting how this generation turned this heartfelt moment of him crying into a Internet meme.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

I didn’t see the meme and I hope I don’t !

[@donjohn2695]

But it showed even the toughest men cry it showed rocky had Hart

[@8301TheJMan]

@@donjohn2695 But no one who sees/saw that meme even knew the guy's name, let alone that he was a Boxing champ. Hell most don't even know that it was taken from the reality tv-series "Intervention". So i doubt a single [person who saw it thought how it demonstrated that even tough guys can cry. To them it's just a guy with a hilarious cry, that's it. Making a meme out of an addict who at possibly the lowest point of there life - that alone is disgusting, regardless of knowing Rocky's backstory

[@Ricobaca]

We didn't know he was a famous boxer. Who got cheated when he beat Hispanic boxers.

[@MrJd354]

@@Ricobaca yeah the Travesty of leaving it to the judges in a boxers hometown is suicide ? But he definitely got robbed with the Wilfredo Gomez fight he beat him!

[@SpiritMover314]

Damn this was a good video!….WOW. This guy was great, and like a lot of African fighters in the 1980’s, he was also robbed of fame, after clearly being superior to Latin fighters…Such ashame….I used to laugh at the crying meme, but now I realize, the man was crying with every bit of energy he had left in his body…😢. He had two beautiful sons, that really cared about him. Glad they all could reconcile before he passed!….Rest well champ!….🕊️❤️🥊

[@deadpoo4707]

He was a black American, he wasn't African.

[@SpiritMover314]

@@deadpoo4707 Black is a color, and Im brown as all get out (old skool saying…LOL)…I can agree on the American part, so I’ll meet you half way: American of African descent….👌🏾👍🏾…#IMNOTACOLOR #STOPDENYINGYOURROOTS

[@glockdookie7798]

Superior to latin fighters? Yeah he beat a few latin fighters like Wilfredo Gomez but he lost to Julio Cesar Chavez, Tony Lopez and would've got whooped by Salvador Sanchez if he wouldn't have died too soon.

[@SpiritMover314]

@@glockdookie7798 Bro he got robbed against the ones you “say he lost too”…😂😂🤣….That’s the point of my comment above!…Did you even watch the video?…🤔🤦🏾‍♂️

[@evisceratorxxx7961]

@@glockdookie7798 he beat them dudes.

[@TimTimAg]

I needed this, it was truly inspiring. You did an amazing job! RIP Champ

[@machoquietmangray92]

Thank you for this! I’m truly ashamed especially knowing this type of pain in a different way and also being my age. Thank you for showing his true legacy.

[@charleswalker5300]

I remember having a poster of Rocky lockridge on my wall as a kid, this is truly sad! This brought me to tears & yeah men cry hard, R.I.P CHAMP 🙏💯

[@cleanbowled1767]

That emotional sucker punch to my gut at the end of this first rate documentary triggered a sudden stream of tears followed by an unexpected bout of deep and sudden sadness.

[@congo480]

I definitely cried watching this too and I consider myself to be a Man’s man.

[@philipsmith2779]

Same here

[@mitchellaimss1924]

Crazy shit hit me too may his soul rest

[@brucejones6113]

Same

[@ljwright9823]

Shitt!! Man your always finding The greatest stories, and goodness about people, and putting them together... Thank you

[@Asiatic637]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏿

[@kelivengalloway8992]

This guy has a way with words. The last few minutes of this video really hits me in the heart. I’ve seen this happen to way too many people around me as a kid. It’s hard to watch this and not shed a tear.

[@Lovellyoungwolf]

I remember when that clip came out. Well, you summed it up. Boys laughed but us men knew. To watch a man break like that broke me the first time I saw it. I knew there was a deep story behind it. But when I became a 35 year old man with a boy thats almost a teen, man I really understood it.

[@tonygajate5780]

I watched his fights when they occured, he was a force, he was bringing it right to your face bone relentlessly, you did a wonderful job, thank you for making such a great tribute to him

[@dalerattigan8619]

I just wanna say I cried when I watched this and I’m no bitch it really touched me boxing can make or break a man RIP ROCK🙏🏾

[@augustoinc7875]

Damn, I knew the meme but I never knew he was a boxer or his story. It hits hard when you know the context behind those tears...

[@SHADOWNINE79]

Facts, I'm not laughing anymore, R.I.P champ🙏🏾

[@mermaidlilyrose]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I only saw the one clip of him crying many years ago & I had no idea of the back story. I can see his soul breaking through. Crying from that depth isn't cute & doesn't need to be. It's just too bad that so many people only see the clip of him with no context and no back story. I'm happy he recieved the help he needed & he reconciled with his family. May he be at rest now

[@TOMKHOMION]

A really beautiful way to end this presentation......THANK YOU

[@darks_29]

One of the most beautiful stories I’ve seen on KZbin , when I was young I use to laugh at this man not knowing the background story. Now I’m a man I couldn’t have more respect for Rocky .RIP Champ

[@masterofalltrades7044]

My father was barely in my life. I learned Not to be like that at all. I been in my kiddos life from the womb and hopefully to my tomb. Being a father in a child's life is so important.. more than you'll ever know. Nothing or nobody is more important the love,attention and care you give your kiddos. Shouts to all those real fathers out their grinding, gritting, hustling and working that 9 to 5 to keep a roof over their heads food on the table, protecting and guiding their kiddos in the riight direction.

[@flyingfrogofdeath9616]

Major respect for making this video and shedding light on what became a meme.

[@troyc4250]

I remember seeing the clip of Rocky's cry...I saw and felt the visceral pain. It shocked me that a man could be so vulnerable. Incredibly well done!! Easily a top ten video on YT for 2023.

[@adriandones6962]

Sad that a lot of boxers have a similar story when their careers end.

[@IAMUNUAMI]

Sad, but beautiful at the same time. May Rocky live an eternity life with infinite love.

[@TiptronicSS]

Thank you for the narrator for the perfect and honest narration. Boys laugh, men cry..

[@zaizai332]

This was put together so well

[@imperiousrex1873]

This the only channel that will have grown men crying in front of their families. Your kids looking at you saying damn, what is dad listening to? I seen that intervention episode when it came out and it hits even harder with your narration. You truly have a gift.

[@Man-iy9jk]

Amazing story, God bless you Rocky 🙏. Rest easy champ

[@psman14123]

God damn man. your videos are beautiful. every time i watch one i find my self on the verge of tears

[@officercrown]

Thanks for posting this I wasn’t aware of this beautiful story. 😎

[@ScipioAfricanus_Chris]

I had Chavez up by two at the end of the fight. That 119 card makes Adelaide Byrd look like Harold Lederman.

[@clineezwood7942]

Johnny Bumphus is another former world champ you can do a story on. He also grew up in Tacoma with Lockridge. He passed a couple of years ago as well. Crack is a hell of a drug. I know, I grew up with them both.

[@ombra711]

You did this man justice, bless you for taking the time and doing it with such quality and compassion.

[@legacylewis8841]

I'm glad someone is shining light on Rocky Lockridge, I've seen memes everywhere of him crying. I used to laugh at the meme, never knowing the back story. I apologize for having a lack of knowledge and being a follower. Never judge a book without the cover! RIP Legend 🙏🏾

[@kingsofcobra]

Rocky dated my boxing coach's aunt in Camden for a brief period of time. I remember talking to him and him sharing knowlegde. He was a nice man.

[@CastleKingside]

God bless you for making this wonderful tribute to a Legend. Rest in Peace to Rocky God bless him and his family.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

My sentiments exactly!

[@BluNoIvy]

This was beautiful. Thank you. 👏🏽

[@frantzkenol6720]

Wow… thank you for this documentary. This man deserves it

[@mannik.rnb.]

You did his legacy justice with this one brother

[@juanvelez514]

Wow! First time seeing this . What an amazing and inspiring story of a man who made it to the top o the mountain where only the elite roam,then slipped and fell hard! He lived the dream of every fighter. Rocky was my good friend and i watched him struggle on the streets of camden where im from and where i also became a fighter[in the 80's] Great story.i loved this tribute to him.

[@matesquilos2915]

thank you for this video, I almost cried

[@Treyseverythingadventures]

Loved this quick doc.... Now I know the full story, the intervention episode I saw didn't go this deep from what I remember... Thanks, keep em coming..

[@ericlang9116]

R.I.P Mr. Lockridge. One love. Your cry made me cry.

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Made me cry, too. I lost it. But, I'm grateful to God, he quit.

[@markmelnyk6371]

His life, his pain, his battles, his addiction, his experiences, and most of all, your empathy for another human being made you cry, and not only you, but a lot of men that go through life carrying a lot of weight on their shoulders but do their best to make it seem easy.

[@rickycooper1750]

Absolutely awe-inspiring! A real life Rocky story. A man who threw back blows and took punches just as well as he gave until he was and earn a well deserved Champion where pernicious man cheated him of his Championship; life cheated him into homelessness and dispair. But love , true love was the beacon that brought him back to experience sobriety before checking out. For me, the story brought me to fresh and cleansing tears. 😢 😢 😢.

[@franciscomahipus5659]

Best video ive seen on this channel

[@saymoremccalman4974]

Now I know. It's never to late to redeem what is 💔. Respect Champ.

[@robertandrews6956]

Very powerful video brother! Well said👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 A Thousand Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kwasiappiah19]

This is absolutely beautiful. I'm shattered and happy at the same time. Thank you. Amazing work.

[@ljtheartist]

That video hits differently when you're mature enough to understand real pain.....I felt that

[@yreasony]

You have earned a sub. I have NEVER heard R.Lockridge till this video. An absolutely amazing story of redemption!!!!💯✅

[@insangel]

I can’t recommend this doc enough to everyone I know. 💯💯💯 Absolutely fantastic work 🔥