Davey Lee Armstrong - The USA's First Two-Time Olympic Boxer

A look back at the career of two-time Olympian and Kronk lightweight contender, Davey Lee Armstrong.

[@johnrodwell2281]

This channel never fails to deliver. Awesome man, thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John

[@jr36831]

@@RichtheFightHistoriando you remember Charles Mooney

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@jr36831 Yes but I don't have any film on him aside from the Olympic final.

[@jr36831]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Thank you Rich. I remember every fighter on that outstanding 1976 Olympic team. Rip Howard Davis Jr. One of the fastest boxers that I have ever seen. Big Leon too.

[@mateusrosito3436]

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[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

Facts 💯

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It’s not even close, he’s the best 🥇

[@alangrace8628]

Agreed 100 percent 👌

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Mateus.

[@winningwithwarriors9914]

​@@RichtheFightHistorianBe the first. There isn't a proper documentary about Jersey Joe Walcott anywhere on KZbin. Only a few 5 minute skits.

[@GaryHager]

Amateur boxing was a lot different than today's. In 76 the Cuban's and Soviet bloc countrys were grown men fighting American kids.

[@brianseneca3546]

Another great one Rich and unfortunately another sad ending. Davey had mad skills, especially early on in his amateur days. The dementia I imagine was brought on by his long career. RIP to a great fighter

[@fredjonestowns4213]

I dont see it as sad. He lived a good life, was successful after boxing. Although dementia could have came from boxing, a lot of people get it who have never stepped into a ring. RIP Davey.

[@xavierjuno4572]

​@@fredjonestowns4213Ya dementia has a lot of factors, some of which are out of the person's control, so who knows where he got it from

[@johnniethepom7545]

​@@fredjonestowns4213 Let's face it , getting punched in the head by trained athletes isn't good for one's health . It's a simple equation ; abject poverty v untold wealth . Let's face it , most of us as young men think we are invisible and are prepared to take the gamble . Only the lucky survive .

[@Montyhugo]

Tacoma's boxing at it's best!72'to80'👊 RIP DAVEY✌️❤️🙏

[@lesteryoung5510]

What a pleasure. I had never heard of Armstrong before he was a quality fighter. Good job Rich and thanks. The Coverson match you certainly got your moneys worth in those days.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Lester.

[@TheBatugan77]

Cosell butchered the name Aguilar. 😂

[@l.w.8470]

Davey Armstrong, along with Bernard Taylor, are prime examples of amateur stars 🌟 who stayed in the amateur ranks far too long.

[@patrickverona387]

Kelcie Banks was another example of amateur burnout as well. He was a great amateur right up until a year before the 1988 Olympics and a complete flop as a pro. I read he had over 500 amateur fights.

[@craigdehoff6151]

this is one of Rich's best videos in little while very inspirational but he never has a bad video ❤

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Craig.

[@MarkColeman-og6no]

Do you have one on Pernell Whitaker yet

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Not yet.

[@MarkColeman-og6no]

@@RichtheFightHistorian thanks for answering I enjoy all your videos your the best

[@lymanpauli517]

As a kid I remember the Armstrong vs coverson fight well. Thanks rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Lyman.

[@towers950]

Great work again Rich. Thanks buddy

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Kim.

[@getsmart3701]

Great video and excellent subject. Huge respect to the warrior and scholar Mr. Armstrong.

[@christopherbellore3511]

Incredible! That fight with Greg Coverson was a classic. This was a great tribute to Davey Lee Armstrong. Nobody does it like you do, Rich. One day they'll induct you into the IBHOF, in N.Y. Thanks again. ✝🛐🕊⚓🔨📖🗡✝🥊🙏💞✝ Fighting the good fight of faith; EVERYDAY!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks very much, Christopher.

[@robertquinsey9969]

Great usage of photos to back up the videos rich,i really enjoyed it.Keep them coming🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Robert.

[@Nada11488]

Greg “Candy Man” Coverson!!

[@John.Flower.Productions]

If Emanuel Steward said something concerning boxing, it was true.

[@queenviviene4110]

ES as wonderful man.

[@John.Flower.Productions]

@@queenviviene4110 He was a gentleman and the best/greatest boxing trainer to have ever lived.

[@johnmbanful]

Thank you for the video! 👍

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John.

[@mateusrosito3436]

Aaaaaafff. The end almost always rips me. You know, you should do one day a special doc only focusing on the aftermath of these Warriors. Like a survay. Its so Sad that a beautifull sport could be so trágic.

[@christopherbellore3511]

That's life, brother. That's LIFE. ✝🥊🙏

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John.

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Brilliant as usual RTFH

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, CTO

[@alvilla9659]

Wow what a fight with coverson. Great video rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Al.

[@MrT-ev4dq]

Another great chapter Rich 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Mr T

[@IsaiA.Morfin]

I fought on the same card with him in las Vegas. RIP 🙏

[@DoeJames-vt1pb]

Do you have Davey Armstrong vs Howard Davis Jr ?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

No, those are all the fights I have of Armstrong in the video.

[@DoeJames-vt1pb]

@@RichtheFightHistorian , okay , thank you so much and keep up the great work !!!

[@trishaarmstrong3644]

Thank you for this tribute on my dad. Celebrating his birthday today 6/9/1956.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Trisha. All the best to you and the Armstrong family.

[@abdulshabazz7893]

Great job Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Abdul.

[@bh1422]

Gregory Coverson resembles Ezzard Charles stylistically.

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

thanks again rich, this is my favorite channel.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks for the support, Robert.

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This channel is 🔥

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Just Here For The comments

[@tinapowers1627]

The Armstrongs are my uncles. My mom R.I.PARADISE was their sister. ❤

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I read that she was quite the athlete as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@alangrace8628]

As usual Rich, exceptional work and thank you

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Alan, thank you.

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Rich strikes again! Nice one bro

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Thank you, John.

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[@Ren_Brands]

Great Video as always

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Rene.

[@bookah8787]

Sunday 😊 fight knowledge time nice one Richie, are you from Philly also? I just seen a video of some type of drugs they are using 🤯 like zombies that's pretty frightening hope they get help .

[@bookah8787]

Anyone who can stand toe to toe with Cuban fighters is a ok in my book , extremely tough.

[@bookah8787]

Good fight that amateurs one turned southpaw worked great 👊

[@bookah8787]

Is he a welterweight? Big unit for the weight class rangey too .

[@bookah8787]

Lightweight? Wow wasn't expecting that looks bigger

[@bookah8787]

He was a welter lol before my time this

[@christopherbellore3511]

Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Christopher!

[@brettpaterson8042]

Once again you have educated me Rich regarding Davey Lee Armstrong, a boxer that I can’t recognise, he probably just wasn’t known in the UK and I was too young to remember the superb 76 Olympic team box. As always, great footage. I just wonder was that Bill Miller standing behind Armstrong when he was being interviewed? He was wearing a baseball cap which he did often. I know he did train Detroit fighters at the very early days at the kronk gym. Maybe a documentary on him would be great one day Rich, I know it’s probably difficult to get much information on him but he was a great patient trainer from the old school days and was by far James Toney best trainer, to me he made James Toney into a fantastic boxer. As for Armstrong, in was nice to know he never carried on boxing to the point of loosing constantly and that he made a career outside of boxing, such a shame he ended up with the boxing dementia though. A great boxer and one of the best amateurs of the seventies. Thanks Rich.🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Brett. I'll have to look more into Miller. I know he was with the Kronk and as you said Toney was at his best with him in the corner.

[@2383Scorpio]

Good job on the documentary of Davey Lee Armstrong. Had he fought on at his best, he would have been school by Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, Hector "Macho" Camacho, Livingstone Bramble and Greg Haugen. Also, he would have been battered by Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in their amateur rematch, Julio Cesar Chavez, Edwin Rosario, Jose Luis Ramirez and Vinny Pazienza just to name several even though Armstrong was talented at his best. Anyways, keep it up Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Scorpio. Yes, Armstrong was on that second tier.

[@2383Scorpio]

@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome and I strongly agreed that Armstrong would be second tier at best as he wouldn't wipe the floor with those big name lightweights in his time from those they either fought or coming up in the future. Thank you for your opinion. Keep it up.