A look back at the Bayview Blaster, 1960s middleweight contender Jimmy Lester.
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@bajaborracho9139 Жыл бұрын
My coach Charlie Smith put me in with Jimmy Lester at Pittman's when I was an amateur with a couple of fights. Jimmy was in his forties but considering a comeback. My legs were shaking I was so scared. But Jimmy could no longer pull the trigger and had trouble finding me. His fight got shelved mercifully before he got hurt. After he had a stroke I would see him on the bus sometimes. He always had a big smile and just the nicest guy you could ever meet. Then when I was still fighting in my late thirties I sparred with his son James who was a pretty decent heavyweight. I really loved Jimmy Lester. Thank you Rich for posting this. I have no idea where the hell you got this footage but this is so damn good.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Baja. You confirmed that it was him at Pittman's...So long ago, wasn't sure...I do remember him as an outgoing friendly guy.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
what a gr8 story baja borracho. thanks for sharing and God bless
@shovelhead56 Жыл бұрын
Your thoughtful memories added to the story and legacy of Mr. Lester. Yes, he really seemed like a nice guy. Thank You for sharing🤙
@roadrunner381 Жыл бұрын
Thx for that little story, he seemed like a really nice guy!🥊👍
@ronr7905 Жыл бұрын
I didn't know who Lester was, thanks for the great insight. There aren't too many happy endings in this sport, giving those unsung fighters a tribute like this is a nice way to remember and honor them.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Ron, thanks for the support.
@pizzulo8111 Жыл бұрын
"I've never tried to knock anyone out." "It's by accident." That's coming from a man who knocked people unconscious for ten minutes or more. They say punchers are born punchers and Jimmy Lester was a born puncher.
@daviddavies2945 Жыл бұрын
One of the most intelligent and articulate boxers I have heard. Thanks for bringing his life story to us.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, David
@mangoMango-ck3et Жыл бұрын
What great story about Lester,,he was a Champion Boxer,,but most of all he had the Best Human qualities of any man,,Gave back to his community,everything he could,,the World was a better place for you being here Lester.,..R.I.P.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
Amen mango1973mango, sad he is gone already like so many others. did you know him personally? im not sure by your post but was curious if you are if you could share more. this has been one of the best ones to me but i wish it was a movie about him. i wish i knew more. all these warriors from the pasts stories are so touching to me. sad so many die young
@waderivers99 Жыл бұрын
Respect. That's what i have for a guy like this.
@jtoo6060 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video on Jimmy Lester. I remember him well from back then. Jimmy was a crowd pleaser with his aggressive hard punching style. His defense was not the best and he took one or two before he landed. His fights with Rocky Hernandez were wars and the fight with Andy Hielman was one of the best ever. RIP Jimmy Lester
@christopherbellore3511 Жыл бұрын
TWICE you got me! 1) Tear jerker at the end. 2) I WISH I WAS 21 again. Another great profile Rich. Thanks for sharing this. R.I.P. Jimmy Lester ✝ 🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Christopher
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
mr. rich ,you are the best story teller in the world. so humble, kind and gracious with every warriors rememberance. boxing is one of the only sports i truely ever enjoyed to watch besides baseball but i never really knew anything about it till i found you. every story you tell makes me feel the humanity of it ,which ive never noticed before. im gonna end now so i dont write a novel but thank you very much sir for everything you do and God bless you. your stories mean a lot to me and i appreciate being able to see them and learn and get to know a little bit about these warriors you are keeping alive. thank you very much
@roncoleman9502 Жыл бұрын
God bless you sir I feel the same way. Rich is one of the best at telling us about these fighters I enjoy them so much.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much hal. I appreciate your support very much.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Ron.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
@@roncoleman9502 God bless you and thank you ,i appreciate seeing that. not many ever say it back to me and its nice to see and hear🌞👍
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian your welcome mr. rich. bless you sir🛐
@slaphead8835 Жыл бұрын
Very cool segment Rich. "Jimmy Lester" is a new one for me. But that's why we're here. Your tribute was very thorough and terrific!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Slaphead. Wish I had some of Lester's fight footage to share.
@reneepatterson3035 Жыл бұрын
Your the best film maker I’ve seen on KZbin…your content evokes emotion. I describe you as the “Ken Burns” of the internet. Thank you so much!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you renee.
@bigstacks1463 Жыл бұрын
Great description of Rich's video, they're fantastic.
@staceyskinner666 Жыл бұрын
Two stoppage defeats in 64 fights ..busy and tough fighter...Great to see the man behind the stats .
@kenrichmond1215 Жыл бұрын
Great footage of him he seemed like a great man
@pedrofernandez506 Жыл бұрын
I knew Jimmy, as a fan, same stable at Newman's Gym, later, a brief member of the San Francisco Police Department's public bus division. That didn't work. In the 80s, I got a call to go to the now razed crime ridden Geneva Towers apartment complex, that a man was "climbing up the side" of the building. It was James Lester, his wife wouldn't let him see his kids, security wouldn't let him in, so he climbed 11 floors before I got there. Once I ran up the stairs (you never took the elevator) and got to a balcony above him. When I realized it was Jimmy, I coaxed him in. They wanted to book him 5150 H & S (a public and self danger) but my Lt. Greg Corrales overruled the paramedics. Greg gave me $20 and told me to take Jimmy where he wanted to go, as long as it was AWAY from the ex-wife's house. I vividly remember his funeral service in, where else, the "Bay View District." There were some shady guys around Jimmy, so they told me, but he was before my time. RIP Jimmy Lester.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Great share, thanks Pedro.
@chrislipp5000 Жыл бұрын
awesome recollection what a beaut appreciate it Sir
@dickspits8819 Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you are aware but the Geneva towers housing project has been torn down
@MartinBlackburn Жыл бұрын
Love the personalised element in the early content here. As ever keep going and going !
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Martin, will do.
@nyquil762 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary brother. Lester sounds like a good guy. Thank you.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, nyquil, thanks for the watch
@il9621 Жыл бұрын
The quotes on this channel are bone chilling. I wish I were 21 again, so I could do it all over. Resonates with each and every one of us, to a different degree.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
you aint wrong ,i felt that nostalgia
@christopherbellore3511 Жыл бұрын
You said it! Rich had me tear jerked AND wishing that I was 21 again. What a great profile he did.
@reycesarcarino4653 Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Lester for what you have shown was a Good soul
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton Жыл бұрын
PS, the Lester Heilman fight was indeed a barn burner. As I remember the Oakland Coliseum was packed. SF and Oakland were great fight towns then. Nate Collins from Oakland did not have many fights but as I remember he beat a few contenders. Jimmy swarmed him the entire fight. Nate had a straight right that could know a building over. He was very patient, too patient, and when he let it go he knocked Jimmy almost out of the ring. Nate won a decision
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing your story james. its was a great one and i appreciate reading it. bless you sir
@jamescook4116 Жыл бұрын
A touching story. He comes across well in the interviews. Sad to hear of his living conditions as a middle-aged man. This was a kind profile of a seemingly decent and tough man.
@marquismorris1548 Жыл бұрын
Humble when interviewed
@LBG-cf8gu Жыл бұрын
Best boxing history channel.
@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P you can tell he was a good guy!
@SagansWar Жыл бұрын
I have said this on many of your other videos, but I LOVE that you put these together. I have learned so much about fighters I already knew and about fighters I have not heard of. Love it. Thank you!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, SagansWar
@2383Scorpio Жыл бұрын
Great job Rich on the interesting life and career of Jimmy Lester. Nice rare interviews that me and other fans never saw. He almost fought all comers in his time and Bennie Briscoe made Lester looked "Bad" that he stopped him in 5 rounds. Lester had a great aggressive punching style. Nice way to tell us about the Jimmy Lester story. Keep it up.👍
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Scorpio, will do
@Joe-ry2xq Жыл бұрын
Thank you rich, the fans are wiser today yet again thanks to you and your team. Much appreciated 👍
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Joe.
@drummersagainstitk Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. Thank you.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thank you, drummersagainstik
@EwFatppl Жыл бұрын
God man this is so sad its nice to see another fighter with the good ol conk hair props to you for finding these rare videos god knows all these other “supposedly fight historians” have no ability to get rare to find information and info on certain fighters
@arthurrose6473 Жыл бұрын
Another fine video that shows the exceptional courage, talent AND intelligence these men possessed. A fighter us a rare breed- doing what most could never do- because they CAN.
@shovelhead56 Жыл бұрын
Richard, another captivating story! Always enjoy your presentations🤙
Lester seemed like a good decent man. I'm glad he was able to work with the youngsters in his community. Thanks for bringing these fighters life stories to us viewers. Great job Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thank you, RE
@whip57 Жыл бұрын
Love it, another great story about one of the good guys, tough fighter....another who died too young 🥊
@domenickparris1898 Жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary, my first time hearing about Jimmy Lester. This guy appears to have been one helluva puncher, and a pretty good guy. RIP Champ.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dominick
@devonbell6795 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding job, sir! Your research and production value are excellent. This is one of my favorite channels.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Devon, I appreciate it.
@enzothebaker4047 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Rich, how the hell do we only have 45K subs?
@danielchristie7009 Жыл бұрын
That’s a mystery to me as well
@dree35 Жыл бұрын
He not we
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Enzo. No worries, the channel will grow.
@donnellvickers6314 Жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video RICH, I never heard of this guy until now, nice to know his story
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Donnell
@MrNickazoid Жыл бұрын
Great show Rich. The Bayview blockbuster. I used to train his son Binky for a short time who was highly ranked as an amateur
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, D F C. I saw that his son had some potential early on.
@MrNickazoid Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian yes he did got caught up in things outside the ring as many do
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Rich I saw Jimmy many times. I was at the Lester v Nat Collins fight at the SF Civic Auditorium and many more. I think the referee was former MW champion from San Francisco Freddy Apostoli. Jimmy was matched tough. Jimmy was an in your face take no prisoners fighter. Thanks for remembering the Bay View Blaster.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, James. Great to hear from someone who saw him in action!
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian I sat next Jimmy’s girlfriend at the Nate Collins fight at the Civic Auditorium. She told me Jimmy had blood in his urine for days after a fight. I don’t think this is uncommon for most fighters.
@bennyadler5882 Жыл бұрын
Your memory is excellent. (Oakland late 80's).
@LoganCharlesII Жыл бұрын
7:58 "Both men became demented with the orgasmic intensity of the moment. Scuffles broke out in the crowd. The entire place became one big fight. Everybody hit somebody and some people slugged themselves. Heilman threw punches like a claustrophobic madman with a baseball bat. Lester fought like Lester was: a man swinging an ax in wide arcs and roundhouses that tear meat from the bone. "
@acexxx7777 Жыл бұрын
You should be the biggest fight channel on KZbin You do have faithful hardcore members
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, acexxx
@andrewwilliams8413 Жыл бұрын
So many great fighters no one ever heard of, keep um coming Rich, saves us from all the talk of PED'S lately
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andrew...yeah, it has become tiresome.
@oncall21 Жыл бұрын
What is not to like about this incredibly interesting boxer. Thanks for the detailed research Rich and thanks for sharing!
@wraithstrongopark Жыл бұрын
this just channel just keeps delivering.
@chonqmonk Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Lester was a smart, cool guy.
@thegadflygang5381 Жыл бұрын
Man, the opening of the vid really brought back some nostalgia. The days of fat Italian and Puerto Rican old men chomping on cigars and talking shit while all the young guys trained is burnt in my mind. I remember being really little with my old man at the old Camelot boxing gym off campus UNLV spot and it was nothing but this. Little old guys and my uncle Sonny who set the betting odds out of the Showboat just being bitter and vitriolic. Come back to Brooklyn for the Fall and Winter. Different old guys but same people. Now that i am older and an adult I kind of get where they are coming from
@joegrantham4036 Жыл бұрын
Love what you are doing here Rich! Especially because you focus on some of the "lesser-know" fighters. Would love to collaborate on some future projects regarding the boxing world of yesteryear.
@brocklanders3616 Жыл бұрын
Really good video Rich. Never heard of him, but enjoyed the story.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brock.
@meattyBeaty Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I can also understand the old time boxing fans disdain for Leonard as an fyi. You really bring life back to a lot of boxers from years gone by.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, FGMH
@nickharmer3049 Жыл бұрын
Nice work Rich. I didn't know of Jimmy Lester here in England, so really appreciate this content. Always first class, with the narration & editing. Great stuff. Bless up bro 👊
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nick
@ashleysmvs9729 Жыл бұрын
What a warrior. I wish things would have went better for him
@gianca60 Жыл бұрын
Forgotten fighters videos are the best ! Nobody is doing a video like Rich does!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, gianca60
@melvintate8186 Жыл бұрын
Great story very interesting and God bless him!
@chriseamon9120 Жыл бұрын
Great story - I remember Jimmy Lester - He was a great Bay-area fighter -
@shawnthaicon2586 Жыл бұрын
A shame no fight footage but a lot of interviews which are golden and amazing
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
i think many of these men like jimmy lester need and deserve books and movies of them. their lives were so rich with character and life experiences. i didnt want this one to end ,especially the sad way it does as many do. their stories are so dam bittersweet
@plzineedtogowayrn6353 Жыл бұрын
I truly want to thank you for sharing these boxers stories
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, plzineedtogowayrn
@jasoncarle5432 Жыл бұрын
He seemed pretty intelligent
@biff408 Жыл бұрын
I wonder why this fighter never got any TV coverage....
@chrisshanholtzer5434 Жыл бұрын
Some of these comments of these old-timers is great man you guys are iconic you guys are the center the nucleus the heartbeat of Boxing truly heroes of the sport and I salute you all as a former US Marine and practitioner of the sport of boxing
@timedriverable Жыл бұрын
I spared once with him in newman hermans gym in the tenderloin in SF before he fought Denny Moyer or it could have been Andy Heilman back in the day, dont remember. Sanford was his manager then and owned a coffee shop down in San Mateo. Thad Spencer used to come in there from time to time as well. I never had what it took to be a pro. I just had fast hands.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@gordonluis2039 Жыл бұрын
I never saw Lester fight but this was a great tribute to him. One Bay Area fighter that I remember was Ray LunnyIII. He fought Alfredo Escalera for the Jr. Lightweight title if I’m not mistaken.
@antonioroccabianca777 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and touching story , thank you
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Antonio
@kincamell2 Жыл бұрын
Much Gratitude
@R4lee444 Жыл бұрын
My Obituary (borrowed from this episode): "I love hard fights. I wish I was 21 years old again so I can do it all over."
@tomazapat8520 Жыл бұрын
The size of his neck (thumbnail) is crazy
@Joe-ry2xq Жыл бұрын
His manager collapses and dies before the fight...... Is there anything about the rocky movies that stallone didn't steal 😂
@allenlindsey1175 Жыл бұрын
Rich..your a Dedicated Master
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Allen.
@jtoo6060 Жыл бұрын
Back then in Jimmy’s era here in the SF Bay Area we had two of the best Boxing writers in the country, Eddy Muller of the SF Examiner and Jack Fiske of the SF Chronicle. They both covered boxing for decades.
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton Жыл бұрын
Jack Fisk there as indeed a terrific boxing writer when boxing was an important sport. I think his son sold off his very very big collection of boxing stuff. Hard to believe SF the as a big boxing town. The son of middle weight champion Freddy Apostoli was a fire fighter stationed at the North Breach station.
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton Жыл бұрын
I meant North Beach Station
@davedavidson4762 Жыл бұрын
Great video! What a legend! Thanks
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Dave.
@dalebecause2467 Жыл бұрын
Another really good one...I enjoyed this. Seemed like he was a pretty good dude....Good job as always Rich.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dale
@davidbolen8982 Жыл бұрын
I want to go sit in a metal folding chair in the gym and talk mess. Greatest people in the world, boxers, best seat in the house. These documentaries are gold.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, David.
@victorianicolau9431 Жыл бұрын
I recommend a documentary on donovan "razor" ruddock
@johnpittsii7524 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video Rich
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, John.
@brucemedley635 Жыл бұрын
Another great video rich thank you 😊
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Bruce
@joeygarba4172 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Joey
@markmartin8276 Жыл бұрын
A true Champion may he rest in peace
@andreweaver8134 Жыл бұрын
Great Story i never Heard of This Guy
@petierican6079 Жыл бұрын
The undisputed world champion rich he's knocked out every documentary site on the whole internet...great work champ rich the documentary 👑king 👑
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
haha, thanks so much petie rican
@petierican6079 Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian always my best documentary friend..💯🔥💯
@elnick10009 ай бұрын
Thanks for this story. I started following boxing as late in 1968. I remember reading about his fights, as well as another guy, from Oakland, Al McCoy. Never got to see them fight. I had wanted my father to take me to the second fight he had with Andy Heilman. But he decided not to, as he was told from far away it was difficult to see, and the tickets for ringside at the time $15 was too much. Funny now isn't it.
@elnick10009 ай бұрын
Correction about the other boxer, RALPH MCCOY.
@RichtheFightHistorian9 ай бұрын
Sure thing, Elnick1000. Yeah, I used to see Ralph McCoy a lot at Pittman's Gym as a trainer.
@leftys408 Жыл бұрын
seemed like such a humble guy; it's too bad none of his fights are saved to KZbin (at least I couldn't find any). I wonder if it was a training question or maybe something psychological that effected him when he fought outside the Bay Area. Only other fighter I can think of who quickly disposed of Florentino Fernandez was Hurricane Carter. Not bad company. Lester was a good one. Thanks so much Rich for another fantastic documentary.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
hi barry ,i found your comment purdy cool. i dont know boxing history but i find it fascinating. hurricane carter is interesting to me but all ive ever seen was the movie which i have. i love this channel so much cause of all the people i never heard of and the rich stories their lives unfolded to be except the sad way most die young. most of their lives are just amazing to me what they achieved and how much they went through and still gave it there best shot.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Barry...yeah, it's a shame there isn't any fight footage on Lester.
@maniacmasturbator2411 Жыл бұрын
Back in the 90s, KTVU did a special on the old Army Street projects before it got remodeled. They did a small segment on his son and his boxing career. He wasn’t as good as his father
@adeyemiilugbuhi6230 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Rich, I love your videos, especially the human angle you bring to the fighters that we never really think about. I have a request, could you do a video about Richard "Dick Tiger" Iheatu? Jimmy Lester made mention of him in the 6th minute. He was the world middle-weight champion briefly in the '60s. I am interested because, like him, I too am Nigerian. yet there is so little information or footage about him. Keep the great videos coming!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, adeyemi. Yes, I have Dick Tiger on the docket for sure...Shouldn't be too much longer.
@rojosik9385 Жыл бұрын
good story about a good man!
@davep2626 Жыл бұрын
Your stuff is gold bro.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave.
@davep2626 Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian As someone who was born at Providence Hospital in Oakland, the Bay Area stories are exceptional.
@jtoo6060 Жыл бұрын
Back when Jimmy was fighting there was a custom that they don’t do anymore of introducing all the retired fighters and current fighters in the audience prior to the main event. Worked like this , the main event fighters would be in the ring and the announcer would announce the names of the boxer’s in the audience and they would come into the ring take a bow and go and shake hands with the two main event fighters in their corners. Sometimes you could have ten current and retired fighters in the ring prior to the main event fighters being introduced. I remember as a kid going to see Charlie Shipes fight in Oakland and the announcer introduced Sonny Liston into the ring prior to the fight. Sonny was training in town for his fight with Henry Clark and was there to watch his stablemate Charlie fight. I watched Sonny exit the ring and kept my eye on him to see where he was seated and I got his autograph.
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
thats cool JTO o, Listons one of my favorites next to forman and so many others like this new one jimmy
@jtoo6060 Жыл бұрын
@@hallelujah4296 , at that time Sonny Liston was being trained by Dick Sadler who lived in nearby Hayward, Cal. Sadler also trained Charlie Shipes. Sadler would later train George Foreman when George turned pro
@hallelujah4296 Жыл бұрын
@@jtoo6060 thank you thats cool👍
@shawnthaicon2586 Жыл бұрын
Very articulate guy...cool as ice type a personality
@eol6632 Жыл бұрын
Those old men were shitting on Ray Leonard for a reason. Incredible talent but he was a real peice of shit to Alot of people. Most have long memories for talented golden boys who are self serving opportunist out of the ring. Talent and mainstream appeal can't whitewash everything.
@serenityinside1 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree ! SRL in the ring an ATG - one of the best . As a person / Hunan outside .. shitty as hell IMO. Manipulative etc etc .Really believe he’s changed and mellowed a lot now he’s been retired ages though .
@TheHonarable1 Жыл бұрын
Seemed like a nice guy!
@FoxNewsChannelSux Жыл бұрын
All the old dudes I know hated Sugar Ray Leonard too. 😂
@bnwo Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, NWA
@2butnot277 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another introduction, Rich. Wish I'd met him. Question: Do you recall a middleweight from Oakland named "Rifle" McCoy? I saw him knockout a Mexican opponent in the 2nd round with a right-cross at the SF Civic in the mid to late 60's. Didn't hear or read anything about him after that fight. My dad said he had a bright future.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Yes, he fought Lester three times. He became a trainer...saw him quite frequently at Pittman's training Bomani Parker.
@2butnot277 Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian Thank you!
@hardfought1842 Жыл бұрын
“Tear Meat from Bone” 🔥
@tsb7911 Жыл бұрын
Shipes trained Foreman. Another great video!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, TSB
@lovessmygreatohiostate9apn412 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your video's. How bout one on "Two Ton" Tony Galento?
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I did one on Galento awhile back but it got a copyright claim so I had to take it down. Will rework it at some point.
@adamg9173 Жыл бұрын
Such a brave man. Hell of a boxer. Can you imagine stepping between 60 angry teenagers to save some kid that you owed nothing to?
@bookah8787 Жыл бұрын
How old are you Richie ? Your background must be a rich fighting one , I need a stay at your place brother lol so much information 👍
@bookah8787 Жыл бұрын
Thick neck might be the early Tyson this chap
@bookah8787 Жыл бұрын
Watching with my eldest son I said told you you ain't shit lol cracked me in the shoulder love this channel more than any other
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
I'm 52. Was at Pittman's when I was a teenager.
@bookah8787 Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian still young yet brother plenty more videos in you 😉
@bookah8787 Жыл бұрын
Pittman's gym yeah this is the KZbin king for all your boxing knowledge people 👍
@4speedpony Жыл бұрын
@2:50, at a quick glimpse the guy on the right, looks like Robert or John Kennedy
@pedrofernandez506 Жыл бұрын
This was "painful." Seeing the old gym and the like was nice, but I know the Jimmy Lester story and it differs from some of this fine production by "Rich the Genius." Towards the end, and soon after he quit boxing, it wasn't pretty. Thank you!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Pedro. I figured you get a kick out of seeing Newman's again.