Mustafa Hamsho vs Leo Saenz - The Tale of Hurricane Leo

A look back at the Mustafa Hamsho-Leo Saenz bout and a discussion of Saenz's career.
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[@Robert-qm5so]

Hamsho was very underrated, would of probably been the middleweight champion in the late seventies to early eighties but Hagler was around and he wasn't taking any prisoners.

[@benjaminnavarro4324]

I'm first comment & my comment is Rich you have a great channel & I am a subscriber, keep up the great work,!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Benjamin.

[@wildtill9]

I trained with Leo "the Kid" Saenz at the gym run by Eli Hanover. The gym was located above the strip bar - The Jewel Box. The bar is still there but the gym is gone. Eli's nephew was working the door as late as last year. Had the pleasure of watching many a sparring session between Leo and light heavyweight Lou Benson. Leo was quick and a hard hitter and held his own against the bigger man. Watched Leo fight at the local Steelworkers Hall several times, he won by KO every time there. But also watched him at the Capital Center get outclassed by Emil Griffith. At one time during the fight Leo looked to be hanging on but came out banging the next round in true warrior fashion. Leo did lose by a fair decision.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Very interesting. Do you remember a guy named Bobo Renfrow?

[@wildtill9]

@@RichtheFightHistorian He may have been before my time or trained at Mack Lewis's gym - our cross town rival. The guys I trained with were Leo Saenz, Lou Benson, Johnny Wilburn, Marvin Mcdowell, Larry Washington, Eddie Saurerhouf and a few others who names escape me at the moment I was managed by Jimmy McCallister- top notch featherweight whose main claim to fame was a decision over Willie Pep. Pep KO 'ed him in the second round in the rematch

[@fitveganathleteintegrateda1695]

@@wildtill9 did you know Herbert Willens?

[@fitveganathleteintegrateda1695]

@@RichtheFightHistorian do you remember Herbert Willens?

[@wildtill9]

@@fitveganathleteintegrateda1695 Sorry but do not recognize the name

[@alandesouzacruz5124]

Rich the Figth Historian & Rummy's Corner my favorite Channels about boxing

[@edgarortiz4681]

Outstanding content. These were the glory days of pro boxing. It's good to see these boxers getting their flowers for their contributions to ths sport. Keep it coming.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Edgar. Will do.

[@paisanosmusicandvinyltalk1113]

Thank you for the research and effort you put into every video.This is by far the best boxing channel on KZbin.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Paisanos

[@bennylevine387]

Between Tony Perez being the ref and his oblivious sadistic cornerman, Saenz is lucky to have gotten out of this is one piece.

[@MrT-ev4dq]

Thank you for this nice little reminder. Cheers Rich 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Mr T

[@risboturbide9396]

Will you watch tonight's fight between Munguia and Bazinyan, Rich?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I'll record it, will watch tomorrow.

[@briansarah2745]

That was depressing

[@mohamadhamsho3957]

Hey I’m actually his son it’s super cool watching videos on my dad contact me

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Your father is a favorite of the channel :)