Frankie "Panchito" Warren - The Fighting Pride of Corpus Christi

A look back at Frankie "Panchito" Warren, the hard-charging junior welterweight of the 1980s.

[@domturiace3973]

One thing that always eneter my mind when watching these great videos is how awesome Lou Duva was a trainer.He really loved his fighters and wasnt afraid to let the other side know . I would have felt so safe with him on my side .RIP Lou

[@domturiace670]

If ever there was a movie that should be made its on Lou . He is perfect example of the old school italian trainer .

[@thomasp3865]

George Benton did most of the training Duva got credit for. Duva was more the manager

[@wotizit2937]

Yes, he was one of a kind. May his soul rest in peace eternally.

[@thegadflygang5381]

I was ringside when Riddick and his team of thugs were stomping out poor Lou as he laid hanging off the canvas. I was pretty much a kid and knew guys from both camp from my dad, but I still remember being scared shitless that they were going to kill that old man. Lou and his kid Danny were both great guys. Unlike someone like Bob Arum, Lou came up the hard way and earned everything he had.

[@thegadflygang5381]

@@thomasp3865 Lou was actually a pretty decent trainer, he had been working with guys since the 50's. The thing is when you are managing, promoting, and coaching a stable of prizefighters, you need a lot of help. He had his son Dan and Georgie along with a ton of other guys who helped him in different areas. But Lou was always the boss

[@bobbyb732]

Frankie was an easy guy to root for. Gave 100% every time he stepped in the ring. A great role model for kids inside and outside of the ring. Thanks Rich! 👍

[@grandwonder5858]

It's a shame he didn't win a title! Such a relentless fighter he was!

[@santiagovalentin7180]

Though he beat a possible Hall a famer in their first fight Buddy Mcgirt

[@70gabino]

Loved Frankie Warren! All-action fighter and a likeable person.

[@50PullUps]

This channel is so woefully under-rated. You deserve 10 times the subs you currently have.

[@danielchristie7009]

I couldn’t agree more

[@logicalnetwork1611]

Totally agree. This is like a premium channel of boxing. We are so lucky to be able to see these excellent documentaries. God bless Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, 50PullUps

[@Demure_Amir]

50PullUps- great username

[@TheBatugan77]

Yep! I can only sub once!

[@bennylevine387]

Wow, that's incredible! Loved Warren as a youngster. Hadn't given him much thought in years. Loved seeing Breland at 125 looking like Panama Al Brown. Wonderful video.

[@leadbyexampleboxingandfitn2800]

Man you must know your boxing PAB is probably the best bantam ever

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Benny

[@bennylevine387]

@@leadbyexampleboxingandfitn2800 My man.

[@bennylevine387]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Thank you Rich.

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

Rich, Another gem! Ashamed that he went two years ranked number one without a title shot.

[@Montyhugo]

Another fighter I had forgotten about until you gave this pleasant reminder! Now it seems like it was yesterday that I was watching Frankie. I hope he's doing well and is in good health and spirits.👍✌❤👊

[@juanitoolivarez3979]

Champ is doing well working with me right now

[@Montyhugo]

@@juanitoolivarez3979 Awsome! God bless you both! Please tell Frankie I wish I had just 1% of his "drive and toughness" 👍✌️❤️🙏👊

[@juanitoolivarez3979]

I will brother he was emotional when I should him this video he tells me a lot of the stories when he was boxing

[@Montyhugo]

@@juanitoolivarez3979 Thanks! I really appreciate that Rich does these documentaries and reminds me of all those great fighter's from the past! I'm so happy that Frankie is doing well and has someone like you too work with.👍✌️❤️🙏👊

[@juanitoolivarez3979]

Yes sir I see him as my family I have a lot respect for him and what he did

[@kuwaitisnotadeployment1373]

Another great video Rich. I always love it when you showcase the little guys ✌🏿✌🏻✌🏽

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Kuwaitisnot adeployment

[@lesteryoung5510]

I had never heard of this boxer before but I have now and I am impressed by his will to win and guts and conditioning That was an eye opener thanks for that Rich much appreciated.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Lester

[@cycletouringoz5760]

What a great documentary yet again !! Such a shame that Warren was not a knockout puncher. More an attrition type of fighter, pressure, pressure, pressure. Interesting watching the Mark Breland fight in the amateurs. A sign of things to come in the pro ranks for Mark. Keep them coming ( when you can ) @ RTFH. Great stuff 🥊🥊💥💥🥊🥊

[@hydorah]

I was thinking the same. He clearly had plenty of punching power but because he was inside all the time even his biggest punches were never clean. Even in R10 many of his opponents were still able to fire back hard. Being just 5'3" didn't work out for him. His trainers could maybe encouraged him to sometimes pick a shot, or manipulate the guard of a fighter if he'd got them rocked, might have helped? Looks like they just let him do as he saw fit. Impressive stuff though. What a lion!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, C T O

[@bennylevine387]

I don't think it helped that he swelled up so easy. He was hittable, but after a few rounds where it didn't seem like anything crazy happened, you'd look at Frankie and he'd be all puffy about the face.

[@thecrane3042]

Great video and awesome fighter! Frankie Warren a true warrior.

[@whitehurstcomic]

Great choice, Great work putting this together. He had a style like Curtis Parker, so entertaining to watch. It ended on a high note and I hope he’s doing well. Thanks for the memories.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, whitehurstcomic

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video as always Rich 👌

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John

[@2butnot277]

I was in the crowd at the Garza fight in Sacramento. Don Chargin gave us many outstanding cards and promoted a bunch of contenders. It was a good time for Warren's retirement. I forgot he fought McGirt twice. Wonderful footage. Thank you!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, thanks for watching

[@2butnot277]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Hi Rich, I'm Alfredo Cierra. Changed my google name. Best wishes and many thanks.

[@HatianHurricane]

You did it again Rich! Great video!!!! Respect!!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that

[@shawntrent2759]

He was tough!!!

[@MrLilnine9]

A lot of legendary boxers turned trainers in this video

[@wotizit2937]

Another episode of "So close yet so far". Thank God for small mercies: he walked away compos mentis. And thank you, sir, for yet another masterpiece. I thought I was an encyclopedia of boxing until I started watching your videos.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate your support, Ms Miles.

[@logicalnetwork1611]

Another great documentary. I remember Frankie Warren was good boxer. I believer he defeated Buddy McGuirt. Thanks Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Logical Network

[@WZ912]

Can you imagine if Cus D'Amato/Kevin Rooney Trained a Frankie Warren from the age of 12. His heart his toughness, his ferocious agression furious pace and stamina wrapped up in the Peak A Boo Style……..insane!

[@jamesholbrook7785]

The short pitbulls of boxing can be lethal. The taller man always looks down on them until they taste the bite.

[@bigmouthpiece1]

I would have liked know more about his life after retiring from boxing

[@serenityinside1]

And me ! Unusual not to get anything from Rich

[@juanitoolivarez3979]

He works with me in a warehouse doing cleaning around the warehouse he tell me stories A lot of boxing stories especially Mickey ward and buddy mcgirt matches

[@risboturbide9396]

Rich, thank you so much. 🍻🍻

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Risbo

[@risboturbide9396]

@@RichtheFightHistorian could you do a video about the Hilton boxing family? True legends in Montreal, Quebec!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@risboturbide9396 I have Matthew on the docket but it'll be awhile

[@2383Scorpio]

I admired little men in the 1980s like Frankie Warren, James "Hard Rock" Green and Dwight Muhammad Qawi who were short in each of their respective division, but they were dangerous when they fought taller opponents. Good job Rich.

[@getsmart3701]

Great video, great fighter.

[@noelrogan4058]

Another brilliant story from rich the POSTMAN because you always deliver..awesome rich..cheers

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

haha, thanks Noel.

[@TheBatugan77]

Just spitballing here ... But I think if Warren's management gets him fights at NYC, Frankie's popularity goes through the roof. New Yorkers love non-stop fighters like Frankie Warren.

[@andrewwilliams8413]

Great ! Rich keep um coming, remember him from the magazines, one of the best never 2 be world champ, 2 beat Buddy Mcgirt was something

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, will do Andrew

[@peanutmalteser]

The Corpus Christi Warrior🥊⚔️

[@richardsalazar7842]

A true Corpus Christi hero! A champion in and out of the ring!

[@roncoleman9502]

What a buzz saw. Man when he went to fight he went to fight. I loved watching Franky never heard of him until now. I had seen a lot of the other guys like Buddy Mcgirt and some of the other fighters. To bad about his eye he could have went along way. When Duva said he didn't have to worry about him that a great comment coming from him.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@Johnnybratton802]

Thanks Rich, terrific profile of a real warrior. This video does him proud.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, James

[@danhoppy5517]

Brilliant video. Never heard of Frankie Warren, but boy, was he exciting!? Those fights could have taken place in a phone booth!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, he was relentless at his peak.

[@timothywilson8902]

Frankie Warren, always have it his All, each, & every time he stepped foot in a boxing ring...

[@gordonferrar7782]

Great work again Rich the Fight Historian your channel is a much watch. I love this.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Gordon

[@llong3316]

Warren was the definition of game bred

[@chrishooper8260]

What fool said this man was boring. He was absolute action. What a champion boxer.

[@mackdog3270]

Good video, enjoyable.

[@rowdyrx6109]

Thanks again Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

You bet!

[@karlyoung5089]

Another great documentary Rich! Binge watching at 6am. Lol. Yours is the only KZbin channel that can get me to do that!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

haha, hey thanks, Karl.

[@oncall21]

What a fighter. He really is the epitome of the term punching above his weight (or height). Just the way he backed up much taller fighters and with the stamina of a bull. Thanks for sharing another great video Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, oncall21

[@Joe-ry2xq]

Thank you rich.

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Sammy Fuentes became a World Organization Champion in 1995. That talks good about Warren.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yeah, at the time Fuentes looked like a fighter to watch after he beat Harry Arroyo

[@thegadflygang5381]

Wow great deep cut. I remember those McGirt fights, the way he beat up on Buddy in the first fight was just remarkable. I never knew Breland fought at Light either, he was HUGE even at Welt coming in at just under 6'3"

[@4speedpony]

'Ol Frankies fighting like a mini-Mike Tyson, WOW!

[@johnsonyoungssenkie3806]

It’s pretty unfortunate he Warren never became a Champion, he was a courageous fighter. Hoping is doing well.

[@brucemedley635]

Frankie Warren what a fighter and tough guy

[@fernandoguerrero333]

Rich...you are trip in time-Thank you

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Fernando

[@danielsmart8398]

Loving your channel Rich, some awesome documentaries of some great fighters! Frankie Warren was a beast! Didn’t seem to be the same after that 2nd McGirt fight. Such a shame he didn’t win a world title, he sure deserved one. Hope is is alive and doing well

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yeah, Warren was the spark plug type of fighter that have short life spans in the sport.

[@christopherbellore3511]

Another video well done, Rich. Frankie Warren was, "PUNCHOTTO! Getting punched by him was like being attacked by an OCTOPUS 🐙! He had discipline, stamina, constitution, and class. Critics who complain about a guy like Warren, are like school in the summertime: NO CLASS! People who don't appreciate a pint size warrior with the heart of King Kong, and the decency of a nobleman, are just crude, crass, and dumb-__s! Panchito, lived up to his calling; and then some. God bless Frank Warren.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

"school in the summertime: NO CLASS"...nice, I have to steal that line :)

[@christopherbellore3511]

@@RichtheFightHistorian I gotta be honest, I stole that from Bill Cosby on the Fat Albert Show. 😅 "Hey, hey, hey!!!"

[@bonniedrasco8166]

Excellent

[@il9621]

40 k subs. Wild. Seen this channel take off

[@johndevine3655]

Great vide Rich. I remember Terry Marsh bottling it against this guy.

[@victormitchell7434]

Rich takes us back to a whole different Era in boxing, when men were gladiators. Ijs

[@bozotheclown666]

this should he a great watch being corpus christi breed. awesome videos as always

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, MF BOZO

[@bbake3973]

Lou Duva was everywhere!

[@grandwonder5858]

I remember back in the 80's and 90's every time I turned on the TV to see a big fight he was always on the corner of one of the fighters and it was usually the winning fighter.

[@maxv6837]

He made Breland back down in the amateurs. Very impressive! 🥊🏆

[@ezrabell6054]

hey, 'rich the fight historian'. I've spent countless hours watching your videos. Thank you. I love that shit. I don't have any money to bandy about but, if you ever need music, I can help you with that. All the best.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks for the offer, Ezra. I use artlist and pretty much stick with them.

[@marckelly3573]

Thank you rich 🥊....

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Marc

[@larrycoleman9513]

buddy mcgirt probably had the best overhand right and counter right over the jab I've seen

[@Jacksonbiancavetti30799]

Another great video rich I’ve heard of this guy before but didn’t know much about him and now I do solid fighter🥊💯. Any chance that you have a hector Camacho, mark Breland or a buddy mcgirt doco in the works ? 👀

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

All good choices but it'll be a long while.

[@santiagovalentin7180]

I remember Frankie Warren, he was a bull with a huge heart! Three times the size of his stature and he was extremely exciting in all his fights, I especially remember those Buddy Mcgirt's fights they were classics!!! He had a Champion's Heart for sure. His career because of his style wasn't going to be a long one, too. And to me, Buddy Mcguirt, as a fighter should be in the Hall a fame, too he really didn't his due til the Pernell Whitaker fights. About Frankie I never knew about the amateur fight verses Mark Breland. I do remember that Breland was knocking everybody out as an amateur, he was from Brooklyn Bedstuy, New York, so I knew of him as he won the Golden Gloves like 5 years in a row and won the Gold medal in 84 at the Olympics, and Frankie Warren dropped him in their fight i didn't know that! A true Warrior period 💯 this was done so well as always Rich, you're awesome man!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Santiago

[@Camcolito]

Who would have ever thought that in later years he'd turn white and become an English promotor?

[@RogueAgent00]

If Tyson and Frazier had a baby it’ll be warren what an absolute legend 👊🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👊🏾

[@juanitoolivarez3979]

Update champ is doing well he is working with me right now

[@pizzulo8111]

"Whoa!" "Perfect timing!"-Mike Tyson

[@mr.chandler9177]

Frankie Warren a miniature Mike tyson before tyson time 🥊

[@gregoryl2388]

GREAT videos and awesome picks of fighters you show ..but my wish list is LIVINGSTONE BRAMbLE ..BRAMBLE BRAMBLE 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

It'll be awhile but he's on the docket

[@gregoryl2388]

@@RichtheFightHistorian you keep coming up with names I remember and get excited every new upload . Frankie Warren and John the Heat Verderosa were GREAT choices !!

[@gregoryl2388]

@@RichtheFightHistorian also Paul Spadaforo would be interesting ..but like I said whatever you produce is GREAT & APPRECIATED

[@mr.chandler9177]

Another potential great

[@hydorah]

What an amazing and courageous fighter. Shame his eye blew up during his title shot, but he didn't look himself he looked very slow and punched at about half his normal frequency, I wonder what happened? Did he try to pace himself I wonder? You can see why he struggled as with his lack of reach he always had to get inside, no clean powershots ever. If he'd had his work rate, drive and punching power with more reach he'd have been utterly unstoppable! Lucky for the rest of the division he was only 5'3"

[@bennylevine387]

I think he was past his expiration date by the time he fought Garza. But I see Warren as a guy who easily coulda been champ. Of course he gets a peaking McGirt for his shot. There was a ton of 140 pound titlists around that time he coulda beaten. I think he was iced out during his prime in 1985-87 and was starting to wane a little by 88. He'd have surely beaten Terry Marsh, Gary Hinton, Joe Manley, or any of the other titleholders around that time.

[@jkdortch2308]

WORLD WIDE OF SPORT REGULAR T.V. SHAPED BOXING NOW ITS FOR GROUPIES AND CASUALS

[@haroldmccoy6748]

👍💯

[@georgenicholson6080]

Another fantastic documentary. Have you ever considered making one on the great Jorge Paez?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

He's on the to do list, yes

[@georgenicholson6080]

@Frederick Wells I know he's alive n is friends with Rey Mysterio Jr. That's about all I know.

[@josephmiller9424]

He fought breland who many thought was a new Tommy hearns but doesn't it remind you of hearns vs sugar ray and he beat buddy mcgert so he was a underrated fighter and should be remembered as a champion

[@ronniecrownover7109]

I'm new but you should do Billly Collins Jr if you haven't. I would love your content on that.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I don't think I'll be doing one on him...There are already two docs on him, not sure if I can add anything more to the story.

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Would have love to see him against Chávez or Taylor

[@adamcaza879]

Can you do robert qiuroga next please

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Ah, there is one on him already. I haven't watched it yet though.

[@larrycoleman9513]

idk how he didn't go down. Buddy mcgirt hit him with like 20 hard shots straight, upper cuts, hooks, and overhands, and he got up in less than 3 seconds.

[@gregorybush3224]

✊✊✊

[@naeemtull2026]

I like bro style

[@josephmiller9424]

His style is like a I think it was Armstrong he keep throwing punches and that what this kid did and I might be wrong about Armstrong name he won 3 straight titles climbing up in weight almost on 4 but a decision that some thought was wrong went against kept him from title 4 in different division and I saying styles

[@holli267]

Please do Francisco "Panchito" Bojado please Mr Rich. that kid had nice moves and marketability but moved too fast

[@Ram-xz3dv]

The youngest Warren was a tough one also.. Harold Warren

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

He was tough too, yes.

[@nonstoppa_mesk]

The PRIDE of Corpus Christi, Texas is Jesse Benavides. The only World Champion from Corpus Christi managed and trained by Emanuel Steward and Tony Ayala Sr. Kronk Gym’s Own.

[@shawnthaicon2586]

Reminds me of Errol Spence

[@mr.chandler9177]

This dude was a pittbull

[@donnerpartyof1839]

Fought like Frazier

[@josephmiller9424]

I didn't care for Lou duva it was George Benson in the corner is why they had Champs George Benson should've won a title

[@somewhere6]

Similar style to Henry Armstrong.

[@stonelll6980]

I c who Shaun porter watched

[@zhakreayounes5883]

Gr8 documentary.There were numerous boxers that didn't win titles.Their era was full of gr8 boxers. Panchinto is a disgustingly word,used by racists Spanish,2 undermine & humiliate black people. Racists shouldn't be allowed 2 use racist terms.It would help in the fight against racism.

[@machinegungonzerella4310]

My Cuzz put him in retirement

[@johnmahoney3566]

One tough medocrity

[@illuminati7767]

Champs dodging good ol devil franky...

[@FaithfulServant316]

5'3" lmfaooo

[@machinegungonzerella4310]

I beat him in the Amateurs, my cuz beat him took his belt Loreto Garza

[@machinegungonzerella4310]

Now he can’t talk any more

[@peterlawrence7851]

Excellent