Freddie Roach vs Louie Burke I - A Look Back

A look back at the first Freddie Roach - Louie Burke battle on ESPN.

[@reverendlowdown3982]

One of the most legendary trainers in the modern day boxing era. This man is a wealth of knowledge. Id love to have a conversation with this man.

[@ipleathetv6334]

Go to 2 champs.

[@J1c80]

The man litterly gave everything to boxing including his own physical well being .

[@vector8310]

What a war! Thanks for digging this gem out from the vaults of time, Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, vector

[@marycrow3939]

In many ways, that was one of the toughest fights I've ever seen. Brutal

[@JZ505]

Sweet Lou! One of the best to come out of New Mexico. He is also a successful trainer with a ton of knowledge

[@DomTheHammerMan]

I grew up going to Louie and his brothers gym. Such a chill humble dude

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage Rich 💯 Freddie got robbed!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Samuel

[@risboturbide9396]

I've learned so much about boxing because of this channel; again, thank you so much. Gonna look for other Freddie Roach fights 🍻🍻

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Risbo. I'm trying to get a few more of his fights.

[@Yeswewillreplaceyou]

I love all your breakdowns Rich! I see anything about a young Freddie Roach and I click on it, so to see you get into this was a treat. I have to say, with the size of Freddie's forehead back then, no wonder these two kept clashing heads!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, OKsmoker. Roach was in some brawls during his time.

[@RonColeman-zy5cd]

Hey Rich I'm back man have I ever missed these I have sit and watched all the ones that I have missed and if anything you have made these documentary's even better than before. I just finished Mando Muniz wow you done an amazing job heck I even went through all the comments what a blessing to hear from his daughter. Now that's special to me just show's how well you put these together. Thank you my friend for all you do I appreciate all of it

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks so much, Ron. Yeah, it is a pleasant surprise to hear from some of the the family members of these great fighters.

[@dougdickason]

Why on earth were they not using ice on Freddie's right eye in the corner? Eddie Futch is a legend, and Freddie's father both should have known better.

[@LIE11Bldg7]

Either ESPN or USA Network Tuesday night fights FREDDIE ROACH WAS SO SPECIAL TO WATCH

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Geez there are some faces here….. Green, Futch and Roach Brilliant work bring this fight back to life RTFH Unsure what with my fading memory but did this get fight of the year ?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, CTO. FOTY in '83 was Chacon-Edwards II, I believe.

[@claypearson8380]

Never knew Eddie Futch trained out of Arizona!! That’s interesting

[@mikecampbell1604]

Hello Mr. Rich your channel is my favorite boxing channel and I appreciate all your hard work would it be improper to ask you to do a short video of who you are and how you got to this point I'm sure folks would enjoy knowing abit about you your videos are fascinating and your delivery of the topic is on point... Well anyway thanks for all you do sir, God bless

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Mike. I touch on my own experience in some early videos like the ones on the Cocoa Kid and the Eric The Prince Martin video. I am still undecided on whether to make short bio piece on myself and how I got into the sport.

[@alva5865]

Great to see this one and I spot Rocky Burke in the background.

[@Greek5425]

Thanks Rich, I remember watching this fight then,many good fights during that time.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure think jq7952

[@terrymoogan3773]

what a boxer. and trainer. met him so many times legend, the Hollywood butler

[@Ray-gf4vf]

he stinks especially as a trainer

[@joelcraig1874]

I had forgotten how biased the anouncers were, i thought the fight was close when i watched it live. Its amazing re watching it now with the volume off, Louie handled him easy.

[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

Love to see more on Freddie. He shoulda listened to his dad. But a true warrior will fight anyone. Gr8 show ✌️

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, John.

[@DN-kz7xl]

Please do video on Arnold Taylor.

[@banacek8675]

Roach was a punching bag. Loved watching Haugen knock him out.

[@brandos83]

is the referee Sho’Nuff from the last dragon movie?

[@BadselS]

If only Roach had listened to his trainer Eddie Futch and retired earlier he wouldn't have had Parkinsons

[@josephdobbs3436]

Well he might of got it even if he hadn't boxed . Do we all listen to what were told me and you included 🥊👍

[@shawnhughes4192]

@Gonnatouch your dumb... NOBODY can get Parkinson disease from boxing, you CAN develop Parkinson Syndrome which mirrors the disease in most ways. Ali never had or died from a disease, SYNDROME yes. How many punches did George Foreman take compared to Michael J Fox?

[@maxv6837]

Freddie would have won a title if he were fighting today with all the different belts

[@bookah8787]

Is he the fighter who had a car accident and messed up his back or neck ? Became a great trainer 👍

[@bookah8787]

Digging deep both men good war .

[@bookah8787]

There's a good sky documentary out at the moment called the good fight club like 4 parts I think and should be another released soon, worth a watch Richie mate and viewers 👍

[@bookah8787]

It's a bit of a tear jerker I won't lie you really feel for those kids, the young girl is something else she's a bad ass .

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey bookah, I believe you're thinking about Vinny Pazienza.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I'll look it up, thanks. Love those type of documentaries.

[@kingtyomama6564]

Freddie Roach was soooooo luckty to work with and learn from Eddie Futch. Because he sure could not fight.

[@calvincumn2337]

what was your amature and professional record ???

[@swedenoble6083]

@@calvincumn2337 91 and 3

[@tko8218]

It takes a lot of courage to step in the ring. Most people won't do it.

[@kingtyomama6564]

@@tko8218 Or stupidity if you are a human punching bag.

[@kingtyomama6564]

@@calvincumn2337 Dumski, I would never let other guys pound my face and head in like Roach did. Im not gonna walk around the last 50 years of my life from age 25 on being "punchy." Same reason I would not let my sons box. Less risk if you have a defense, and Roach's style was to headbutt his opponents gloves when they were in motion. Look at him shake now and talk incoherently.

[@tomsauer3830]

Roach, what a dork.

[@serenityinside1]

And you’re a prat - give some respect. What have you achieved ?