Jeff Sims Documentary | Ex-convict turned boxer who ends up murdered on the streets of Miami

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Rich the Fight Historian

Rich the Fight Historian

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@countryboyfletcher489
@countryboyfletcher489 Жыл бұрын
JEFF REMAINS A LEGENDARY FIGURE IN MY HOMETOWN OF BELLE GLADE FLORIDA. I PROMISE 2 KEEP APPLYING PRESSURE IN YOUR HONOR.. [I WAS HERE NOVEMBER 16, 2023]
@Cruiserweight190
@Cruiserweight190 2 жыл бұрын
Your Documentaries are outstanding and this one is no exception! thank you for showcasing these great fighters who otherwise would most likely be forgotten.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, cruiserweight190, thank you.
@alasmith7847
@alasmith7847 2 жыл бұрын
Hey my hat off for the great work put in these otherwise lost knowledgeable history and a thumb up for you in recognizing the fact .
@GodBlessGodBless1227
@GodBlessGodBless1227 2 жыл бұрын
Always wondered why the pedo stache by Ali…
@mdndml77
@mdndml77 2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@TexasGuitarist
@TexasGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын
Ernie Shavers, man, he may have been old, but that power never goes away. Sims did great though.
@mr.djcooncoon8196
@mr.djcooncoon8196 2 жыл бұрын
Shavers was waiting for Sims to gas out and it worked...
@davidbolen8982
@davidbolen8982 2 жыл бұрын
Shavers right scares fighters watching them miss the target. Ali was never the same after eating those all night.
@diligentsun1154
@diligentsun1154 2 жыл бұрын
an Effing TANK, without a doubt. excellent effort, by sims, but...
@mackdog3270
@mackdog3270 2 жыл бұрын
The man had heart, can't take that away. I enjoy these videos. Thanks.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@crazykocounters4741
@crazykocounters4741 2 жыл бұрын
"The second coming of Sonny Liston" quite a cool nickname he had
@stephendeluca4479
@stephendeluca4479 2 жыл бұрын
Another good one. Keep 'em comin'. Tough to watch Shavers on the downside of his career, but always exciting.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stephen, will do.
@25kronk
@25kronk 2 жыл бұрын
honestly came across this channel by accident but have been listening to every documentary throughout the day. absolutely phenomenal. keep it up
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jeff. Will do.
@25kronk
@25kronk 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian I was a professional fighter myself a little bit and grew up outside detroit. Training at kronk and have studied several stories and boxing memorabilia from the past. I love it.. I just got done with the Tex cobb documentary. Wow..... Best whiskers and any weight class in any era.
@crazykocounters4741
@crazykocounters4741 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this rich, I am a big fan of Sims's style and been waiting for this for a long time. My friend William Walker said he found the footage if Sims's fight against Jose Ribalta, hopefully he'll post it in KZbin soon. I'm also making a tribute for this guy, hopefully many people would recognize him. Man could fight, but sadly he had demons he couldn't
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, crazyKOcounters. He had a wild fighting style for sure.
@jamessmith-xq9zi
@jamessmith-xq9zi 2 жыл бұрын
How could you say that he had demons hey bud unless you wore his shoes never say he had demons for one his mom died when he was young and being raised in the ghetto it’s very tuff only the strong will survive
@TheSnoopindaweb
@TheSnoopindaweb 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamessmith-xq9zi =////======> ~ Ya! G-G
@chrisl3634
@chrisl3634 2 жыл бұрын
A sad story, like so many of these guys, but great that you give him his deserved spot here on YT! Gone, but now, not forgotten. Imagine if he had been mentored, looked after and brought on well... He had plenty of skill and fought some of the best in his time.
@TheTiger2311
@TheTiger2311 2 жыл бұрын
That was and era when heavyweights could really fight and men like Jeff Sims face the best and in some case was the best themselves. I remember him when I was growing up , he was a tough fighter .
@Dashslapp
@Dashslapp 2 жыл бұрын
Better than any massive budget mainstream doc. You get great footage , pictures that really set the tone and the narrator has great pace.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kupus.
@aitutaki50
@aitutaki50 2 жыл бұрын
This man had such a hard life! Honestly, I tried to keep up with how many times he'd been shot, but I completely lost track--it happened to him so often!! As he said, his poor mother probably just died young from exhaustion, having to raise ten kids on her own. A life filled with so much violence, & then to die from a gunshot wound to the chest at 39 years old. He was a decent enough fighter too--how many men could stand toe-to-toe with some of the opponents he faced? I really hate to see former pro boxers go out like this...South Florida is a very dangerous place to live, particularly if you're poor. RIP
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
He was a shot a total of 6 or 7 times. Rough life from the jump. Needed that mentor really early on...
@lowbudget1661
@lowbudget1661 2 жыл бұрын
sad aye
@jparker19822009
@jparker19822009 2 жыл бұрын
You have to make good choices in life for yourself and your kids
@jparker19822009
@jparker19822009 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian yeah like a father to stick around
@paulgentile1024
@paulgentile1024 2 жыл бұрын
can't be surprised how he went out..
@slender4
@slender4 2 жыл бұрын
That Shavers- Sims count was the longest I've ever seen.
@brettpaterson8042
@brettpaterson8042 2 жыл бұрын
I remember Simms from the 80s, his later fights were recorded in the boxing magazines because of the opponent’s he fought. First time Iv watched footage of him. He had the potential but needed solid guidance and importantly dedication to training. Unfortunately he lived life on the edge, some people just aren’t able to avoid conflict in their life’s. It’s sad to say but his life ending the way it did seems inevitable. Thank you Rich for a sobering mini documentary on a forgotten warrior. It’s fighters like these that are the backbone of boxing.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Brett.
@paulgentile1024
@paulgentile1024 2 жыл бұрын
he never avoided conflict and in the streets the ending usually is not good
@christopherbellore3511
@christopherbellore3511 2 жыл бұрын
TOO much HEAT from Miami. The king is dead. Poor guy. Sad that he never got right.
@lesteryoung5510
@lesteryoung5510 2 жыл бұрын
Another quality docu thanks Rich. I knew very little about Jeff Sims and it saddens me to see him end that way.
@sariyaraheimhunter7343
@sariyaraheimhunter7343 Жыл бұрын
I MISS MY UNCLE SO MUCH . R.I.P. JEFF ROE SIMS. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.
@crazykocounters4741
@crazykocounters4741 2 жыл бұрын
You should've talked about the fact that Tyrell Biggs claimed Sims was the hardest puncher he's ever faced and also the story about how Earnie convince Sims to slow down in the middle of their fight to knock him out
@dougfredricks2017
@dougfredricks2017 2 жыл бұрын
Mike Tyson🥊:"Hold my Beer...🍺"
@crazykocounters4741
@crazykocounters4741 2 жыл бұрын
@@dougfredricks2017 wdym?
@seanmcaddle6121
@seanmcaddle6121 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff Sims after Miami was in the Bronx with Renaldo Snipes , Mike Perkins, Robert Evans all heavyweights and Doug DeWitt was there for some time. The gym was on 233rd street and White Plains Road
@mikeohlhoff7837
@mikeohlhoff7837 2 жыл бұрын
Accidentally came across your KZbin channel.. love it! Watch during my lunch break..
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike. Welcome to the channel.
@lefthookbully4793
@lefthookbully4793 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love learning about these old heavyweight contenders and fringe contenders
@nyquil762
@nyquil762 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work brother. Another great video.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nyquil.
@apex_prowler95
@apex_prowler95 2 жыл бұрын
What made the long count really legit is that Sims went right to a neutral corner. There was no need for the ref to do anything but count. Good doc!
@KevinSmith-ki7yl
@KevinSmith-ki7yl 2 жыл бұрын
It’s weird when you put this video up I’d never heard of jeff sims but i knew all the other fighters you showed him fighting, he had a tough life,so sad
@benjaminadler6149
@benjaminadler6149 2 жыл бұрын
His time in the top 9 (I think it was) was very brief. The historical note was Jones/Rappaport avoiding that quality match up for Gerry Cooney just prior to Holmes title match. A dangerous and avoided fighter with nothing to Lose. Babs McCarthy at 147 was another one of that same ilk who wound up deceased under similar conditions.
@leevancleef358
@leevancleef358 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff Sims was a legit Badass who could have become a SuperStar if he could have found the discipline to dedicate himself to boxing...as well as had a good management team who cared about him. It was not meant to be...the dude was just a Pure Raw Unrefined Powerful Force of Nature that ran its course. RIP.
@SuperTommyi
@SuperTommyi 2 жыл бұрын
As a Cooney fan I never knew that they had sparred before. Let alone that there was going to be a fight between them. Keep up the good work Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tommy, will do.
@vaneyhag
@vaneyhag 2 жыл бұрын
Willie boy Johnson wants a rd 2
@brandonlott1717
@brandonlott1717 2 жыл бұрын
The best content on KZbin by far.. this is boxing history school. And I'm all signed up. Thanks for your work.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Brandon. Thanks for the support.
@brandonlott1717
@brandonlott1717 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian You've blown my mind over and over again with what you've shown me about the history of these warriors. I'm grateful for this channel 🙏 please keep up the amazing work 👏 👏 👏
@gavinfox1678
@gavinfox1678 2 жыл бұрын
You make me learn new boxers every day thank you
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Gavin
@Gregsmith1
@Gregsmith1 2 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent documentary, as have all of the documentaries produced on this channel. Regarding Sims, I followed his career in the 1980s, and enjoyed his fights. He was limited, had poor balance, but was a big puncher and completely fearless. It is this type of fighter who is great to watch on TV. In this era, there were a lot of fighters who seemed to revel in the combat, regardless of what they were being paid. Sims was one of those fighters, as was my favorite all-time TV fighter, Frank "The Animal" Fletcher. Sims and Fletcher didn't live right, but they sure gave us lots of great memories. The main difference between the two is that Frankie was a legitimate Top 5 contender for quite a while, and was at one time about a fight away from a title fight with Hagler. Sims was a guy who might sneak into the Top 10 for a short spell, and then drift back into the Top 15 and beyond. Keep up the superb work!
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Greg. Fletcher was one of my favorites as well.
@johnjamele
@johnjamele 2 жыл бұрын
Sims sounded like he had already taken too many punches in his interview before the Biggs fight.
@darrickmalloy6909
@darrickmalloy6909 2 жыл бұрын
You have to imagine those heavyweights didnt use to much defense look at Ali. The heavyweights did more slugging than anything. Can you imagine your brain after ernie shavers young or old went 10 rounds with him. Yeah id have my gun right in my cup or just walk in the ring with it in my hand. The human body not made for that kind of punishment.😞
@roberttynski6850
@roberttynski6850 2 жыл бұрын
Tremendous documentary...one of the best...but damn, that shot to the body that Bonecrusher gave Sims was a thing of beauty.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, robert.
@alexm7140
@alexm7140 2 жыл бұрын
You done 2 of my most intriguing heavyweights Jeff Merritt and now Jeff simms thankyou rich!! Looking forward to your next one already maybe Rich Parker the boxing promoter or Ricky Womack well known fighter from the kronk!
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alex. Yeah, I was thinking of doing Womack soon.
@alexm7140
@alexm7140 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian I spoke to sugarhill he said the only guy allowed to play hip hop music was womack no one said anything
@alexm7140
@alexm7140 2 жыл бұрын
James Salerno would be a great one to rich
@toddfrancis8428
@toddfrancis8428 2 жыл бұрын
And you're covering much of the subtleties too, I meant to say. Thank you brother.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Todd.
@dallaswinston4640
@dallaswinston4640 2 жыл бұрын
Simms interview B4 the Biggs fight was CLEARLY an example of taking to many shots to the head. Simms barely could put a word together let alone a sentence.. Very sad to witness.
@jessearias2863
@jessearias2863 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Rich, some times you can't change fate it starts bad and ends up bad in life.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
You said it, Jesse. thanks.
@gareth1974barrington
@gareth1974barrington 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent boxing documentary, I remember reading about Jeff Sims fighting Tim Witherspoon
@Toracube
@Toracube 2 жыл бұрын
Sims thoughts about Bruno made me lol. They always say Shavers hit harder than anyone.. Those bombs against Sims prove it.. yikes… thanks Rich !
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Toracube.
@johntoomey357
@johntoomey357 2 жыл бұрын
I still think Foreman hit the hardest just my opinion
@nickharmer3049
@nickharmer3049 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as per usual Rich. I love these mini doc's I knew little of Sims & didn't know he'd came to England to spar Frank Bruno. 🤣🤣. I don't know what Sims would've thought to me, as my manners are impeccable.! Great stuff buddy. Bless up 👊
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
haha, yeah Sims was uncouth but had some serious firepower.
@2383Scorpio
@2383Scorpio 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, I don't know if you get my message, but Shavers was actually 37 not 36 at the time of the fight against Jeff Sims because according to his "Welcome To the Big Time" book, Shavers was born in 1944. Anyways, Sims had a good punching power, but his life ended tragically. Sims fought the murderous row of great contenders, former and future champions in his time.
@davidford2169
@davidford2169 2 жыл бұрын
What a sad end to a brave man.RIP.
@benjaminadler6149
@benjaminadler6149 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary on Jeff, I recall him very well from within that era.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Benjamin.
@michaelferreri1256
@michaelferreri1256 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another winner Rich. Giving glory to the guys who deserve to be recognized. LOVED the Shavers footage. Earnie was lobbing as hard as I've ever seen him throw. Witherspoon and Bonecrusher ALSO great clips. Horrifying end for Jeff Sims. Kudos sir! Greatly appreciated (and enjoyed).
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael. Shavers could still throw those hydrogen bombs.
@ronaldlevao8251
@ronaldlevao8251 2 жыл бұрын
It sounded as if he'd had more than enough head blows in the interview before the Briggs fight. Guess there was nothing else he could do. Many ring doctors put the blinders on when a promoter needs a useful opponent.
@-covid-20
@-covid-20 2 жыл бұрын
Awe that is sad story on jeff sims...a true warrior ....i remember when simms dislocated the shoulder of tyrell biggs in their fight in the 2nd or 3rd round with a hard hard well timed punch....biggs was forced to dance n jab his way to a victory.....may GOD rest jeff sims soul.....
@jamesdean1143
@jamesdean1143 2 жыл бұрын
LOL @ 15:25 “Sims would think that Bruno was a homosexual because he was so polite.”
@marcoslaureano5562
@marcoslaureano5562 2 жыл бұрын
Man Rich your intros alone are awesome. This man's life was so tragic, and his mom passing away pretty young like that couldn't have helped his kill-or-be-killed mentality at ALL. It happens all too often with men from our communities - I graduated with the 4 guys I grew up with. I'm the only one still alive and ironically I was the only one who served overseas. They all died of gunshot wounds. My best friend Ameen was shot in the head right around the corner from where I was standing and had just said what's up and spoken with him 15 seconds earlier. I know too many men who've lived their lives like this and they all died young. May they sleep in peace and God have mercy on their killers AND on them as well.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
You made it out which says a lot about your character. Thanks for sharing.
@robash5474
@robash5474 2 жыл бұрын
Watching that guy fight , you're almost guaranteed to see someone hitting the canvas pretty hard.
@benjaminadler6149
@benjaminadler6149 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff fought in a style similar To Lee Spinks, had (top 5 rated ) Earnie fought Lee in ‘79 (instead of Ali II), Earnie becomes the king in 1st round, one can see his strategy. Great fighter.
@petierican6079
@petierican6079 2 жыл бұрын
This has to be the best boxing site your documentaries are incredible 2nd to none you give us history like no other site I've learned so much it's like a boxing course in college and beyond rich your site is so great I've turned on friends and boxing supporters they can't believe the documentaries you have I've never or my friends seen the amazing library you have and documentaries no other have rich your the best at your craft please continue your great work its 2nd to none💯🥊💯🥊💯🥊💯🥊💯 every single documentary you give us is 💯% incredible 😀
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Will continue on. I really appreciate your support, petie rican.
@petierican6079
@petierican6079 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian always bro
@paulhaig2467
@paulhaig2467 8 ай бұрын
Excellent Rich , you really nailed this one.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Paul.
@AgainstTheRopesWithDos
@AgainstTheRopesWithDos 8 ай бұрын
Best documentaries ever, I keep coming back
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Against The Ropes with Dos.
@bigvince6965
@bigvince6965 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome documentary bro, I look forward to watching this channel grow to 1 million subscribers.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Big Vince.
@Dadbro
@Dadbro 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, once again. We love ya!
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David.
@SuperhumanUnchained
@SuperhumanUnchained 2 жыл бұрын
This channel always brings the best of boxing the best of boxing history and the best of lost and forgotten fighters this is the True scholar of boxing talking on this channel
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Superhuman Unchained
@cycletouringoz5760
@cycletouringoz5760 2 жыл бұрын
If the chips had fallen differently for this man and he had world class management and trainers…… who knows ?? Clearly a powerful and rawly talented fighter Keep this fantastic documentaries coming RTFH. We true boxing fans love em 🥊 we 👊👊💥💥👊👊🥊🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, C T O.
@TheSnoopindaweb
@TheSnoopindaweb 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Simms had to be tougher than {An old dried-out leather Boot} to live His life. Good on Him. Yup! G-G
@johnpittsii7524
@johnpittsii7524 2 жыл бұрын
Great content as always ❤
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John.
@jimberlygridder183
@jimberlygridder183 2 жыл бұрын
Such a sad story. God bless Sims. Hope the Good Lord brought him home and gave him peace and understanding love and blessings forevermore.
@toddfrancis8428
@toddfrancis8428 2 жыл бұрын
Rich, I do not think people realize you point out the reality of boxing, and it also has such an extrapolation upon life in and of itself. Meaning that if you're going to dedicate yourself to something, you need to be a monk at least! you cannot be diverted. But who teaches these young pugilists this understanding? It should be like the Chinese kung fu Masters. At least the ones we used to see run run Shaw movies back in the day. but these people keep getting sidelined. They do not advance their art, because there are not the people surrounding them that will work with their abilities and try to bring the best out of themover the long term, because in boxing, it seems everybody is up for their own hustle. This is more than sad. This is a history of this dynamic art which displays the best and the worst in human ability. As far as combat sports, and as far as captivating the public at large. You point out so many things in your pieces, and I deeply appreciate that this is unlike anything that is out there for the most part. We get see the trauma and the debilitating tidal wave that people come up against when they think they're elevating themselves through their own abilities, But realize that there are really only people feeding off of them. and these people would love to go to the next level, but no one presents the realization of what it takes to get them to that place. It requires so much dedication and focus on the person that is a boxer. It reminds me of Charles Bronson in the movie hard times. We know that this man had a goal. And one goal in and of itself without turning. But in boxing people are turned in a million different directions. And the people that pray off these people, is a sad thing to see. They exploit people. And I am disgusted with it. But I love the pugilistic arts. Though I myself am not a pugilist. Nonetheless I deeply am drawn towards your pieces, because they remind me of when I was growing up and I saw the landscape of all the up and comers, and most of them fell by the wayside, and only a few made it. And we applaud those that make it, and we forget those that fall by the wayside. You point out those that are real human beings and have a life and have a life story, and I think about all we need to learn especially how you were pointing out things in this great package that you do constantly and I applaud you. I think this is one thing that I really am drawn to, that this is a human experience. Part of a human dynamic. That we look towards others and want to imagine ourselves in such a similar roles, but we need to understand that these people have their struggles, are influence by negative and positive forces, but in boxing it always seems to be mostly negative. I applaud you rich. And I'm not saying this to overstate anything, but your gift is apparent at least to me. I pray you will continue to craft your work because there is much work need to be done. you are capturing something, that few people have done, there have been great boxing documentaries in the past. but you are doing something in your progression that enthusiast's need. And I know you will find that and realize that ability that you were displaying to me. Thank you and God bless you.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your kind words, Todd. Thanks so much. Funny you mention Charles Bronson as he's in the poster behind Jeff Sims in one of the stills, ironically. Was also a big fan of the Shaw Brothers movies back in the day!
@toddfrancis8428
@toddfrancis8428 2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian that's the in betweens. Haha if you get that from the movie.
@toddfrancis8428
@toddfrancis8428 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize there was that poster in the background. That's the funny thing about being connected., And there is nothing finer than a '70s or '80s kung fu movie in my estimation of how individuals overcame things though much of it was Fable to say the least. There are other subtleties and there are the in-betweens, you're covering a lot of those in between rich. I just appreciate what you're doing!.
@ronaldcrenfro4637
@ronaldcrenfro4637 2 жыл бұрын
This was a contender with a hard life...Died age 39 by grocery store employee shooting him in the chest, police didn't file charges...
@getsmart3701
@getsmart3701 2 жыл бұрын
Man that interview....my god, was that man crazy as a bag of spiders or what? Great video as always Rich. Thank you sir.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Get Smart.
@connoisseur9069
@connoisseur9069 2 жыл бұрын
Good one rich 🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ellis.
@karlwillo7677
@karlwillo7677 2 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for Sims, if he had been trained more in the technical side of boxing more, he would have had a great chance to become champ at some time. And lets not forget the era in which this guy fought. There were many a hard puncher, he did well to be in the mix for sure. Thankyou for your uploads, always bringing to light great fighters that many would never hear of. Amazing work keep it up 'Champ of the Boxing Documentaries'
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thanks Karl.
@frankromano9064
@frankromano9064 2 жыл бұрын
Sims said it himself he KNEW how to fight and no one could tell him anything. I knew him in the early 80's when he lived in Yonkers and was training with Snipes. He lived in an apartment that had garbage about 4 feet high throughout the place, it was unreal.
@giovannimarino7449
@giovannimarino7449 2 жыл бұрын
You make great documentaries great info thanks
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Giovanni.
@samuelmahmud1909
@samuelmahmud1909 2 жыл бұрын
Great video coverage Rich🥊💪💪🥊 all that potential gone by the wayside with focus discipline HARD WORK and dedication; being under the right camp he could've possibly been heavy weight champion?.. Sad ending
@luigidicianni6462
@luigidicianni6462 2 жыл бұрын
Always great blogs thanks Rich
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, luigi.
@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 жыл бұрын
I love these "underground" fighter docs.... I should send you my army boxing videos maybe you could do a video someday about Army Boxing.
@big3ye378
@big3ye378 2 жыл бұрын
Ernie Shavers was tough as nails
@NewyorkRicanSoulPodcast
@NewyorkRicanSoulPodcast 2 жыл бұрын
Sad sad story. I can’t help but believe that his unwillingness to train under a trainer made him undesirable to trainers and promoters alike. Had he been more disciplined he would have gotten far in the sport. He showed signs of pugilistic dementia in his Tyrell Biggs interview. So sad to see.
@tonyochoa7097
@tonyochoa7097 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing sad about it-he was a wild animal,and died like one
@barryhernandez6428
@barryhernandez6428 2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Barry.
@LarryLonson
@LarryLonson 2 жыл бұрын
That opening picture is horrifying.
@karlyoung5089
@karlyoung5089 2 жыл бұрын
Another great Job Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karl.
@curlyteeth3097
@curlyteeth3097 2 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of a volatile dog looking for a home.... but kept ended up in the wrong yard.... great vid yet again 👏 thankyou 🇬🇧
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Curly Teeth.
@trevorgomes6632
@trevorgomes6632 2 жыл бұрын
Florida Prison Heavyweight Champ man those days where convicts could box are long gone.
@kurtwilliams1273
@kurtwilliams1273 2 жыл бұрын
That's my cousin. Father Jeff is and my cousin was also murdered R.I.P. SR. And JR. You are missed deeply 🙏🙏
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Really sorry to hear that his son was also murdered. RIP.
@OldSchoolStrength
@OldSchoolStrength 2 жыл бұрын
Do i sense the " Hatchet man " Documentary coming soon? Great work 💪👊🔥👊
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
That would be a long way into the future, really no film on him.
@guywilliams6569
@guywilliams6569 2 жыл бұрын
That ref in the Shavers fight should have been BANNED, that was the LONGEST count I've EVER seen...
@dsmith1888
@dsmith1888 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff Sims got into an argument with an employee in a grocery store and then got shot in the chest and died?. A police detective spoke to the person who shot and killed him, but didn't file charges?. There must be more to that story, was it an armed robbery that Sims was doing at the grocery store?. I don't understand how Sims could be shot and killed, and police wouldn't file charges?.
@BBCharger5spd
@BBCharger5spd 2 жыл бұрын
Let's assume that Sims threatened to kill the employee so the employee pulled out a gun a shot him. Not sure if the stand your ground laws were present at the time in FL but maybe that was immediately chalked up to self defense by the officers? Could be racism or bias... they check Sims's record and see a multiple felon and they simply say "well... he started it and the clerk ended it" and just move on to the next case. Not saying this is what happened, but it seems plausible considering the context of Sims's decisions/attitude/life choices.
@xdonjonx9438
@xdonjonx9438 2 жыл бұрын
Sports documentary KZbin is my favorite KZbin
@kennimallinson2068
@kennimallinson2068 2 жыл бұрын
Rich can you please look into doing a story or finding a story of the traffic life of Rickey Womack ,and or Bernard "Superbad" Mays 2 of Kronks baddest men who definitely could have been world champions!! Ty love your channel
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kenni. I did do Bernard Mays. You should see it in the video section. Womack is on the to do list.
@XxTJ1144
@XxTJ1144 2 жыл бұрын
I lived next door to him in Miami. The projects on 59th street.
@davidtucker1950
@davidtucker1950 2 жыл бұрын
At 16:26 it is sad how brain damaged he sounds. Boxing took a horrific toll upon him
@shawnthaicon2586
@shawnthaicon2586 2 жыл бұрын
That's definitely a long count that ref is the worst
@TheBatugan77
@TheBatugan77 11 ай бұрын
Shot in a grocery store after arguing with an employee? What, is the staff issued heat? 😮
@mosespray9562
@mosespray9562 2 жыл бұрын
terrible ending to the video “then he was shot at the grocery store” (video stops playing) lol
@tr33b3ard73
@tr33b3ard73 2 жыл бұрын
Damn Rich……these are modern day Tragedies You bring Us!!! Respect, I Fu*ken Love em!!!!✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support.
@trebor9711
@trebor9711 2 жыл бұрын
RIP ❤ 🙏 But it does go to show if you live by the Sword you Die by the Sword.
@brucekielty8180
@brucekielty8180 2 жыл бұрын
Rich sets a high standard for KZbin documentaries of fascinating boxing figures.
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Bruce.
@noelrogan4058
@noelrogan4058 2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant story rich..thanks again..I must say the referee in the shavers fight was completely out of his depth
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Noel.
@AgainstTheRopesWithDos
@AgainstTheRopesWithDos 8 ай бұрын
They did him so dirty in that Shavers FIGHT!!! smh boxing is so dirty
@smoothmisticmike7040
@smoothmisticmike7040 2 жыл бұрын
Sims, what a true warrior, didn’t back down from no one...
@bookah8787
@bookah8787 2 жыл бұрын
All to often this happens like history repeating itself constantly, a street fight turned deadly most likely from being humiliated by the better man , r.i.p
@knucklegame2860
@knucklegame2860 2 жыл бұрын
Shavers use to throw those Stiff Solid Shots. Once they connected it was "Lights tf OUT!" lol12:50
@dwaynefrancis1384
@dwaynefrancis1384 Жыл бұрын
I know shavers was past it but Sims looked better than all the videos after.
@thomasp3865
@thomasp3865 2 жыл бұрын
And people thought Fury got a long count that first Wilder fight. That was nothing compared to the one Shavers got in that clip vs Sims.
@victormitchell7434
@victormitchell7434 2 жыл бұрын
Rich the Historian you are the best 👌. Ijs
@RichtheFightHistorian
@RichtheFightHistorian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, Victor
@Aristotelezz
@Aristotelezz 2 жыл бұрын
16:10 IMO, Sims here at age 32, shows already signs of taken too many punches...
@ThePoehladian
@ThePoehladian Жыл бұрын
Broken families = broken lives.
@leejohnson6599
@leejohnson6599 2 жыл бұрын
I remember Jeff and the other boxer from overtown Phil Jackson
@steventhorson4487
@steventhorson4487 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Quarry knocking out ernie shavers,59seconds into the first round!!
@anthonyjenkins2001
@anthonyjenkins2001 2 жыл бұрын
The Henry hotel was the same hotel that James Salerno stayed at
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