Oscar Bonavena Documentary - The Life & Murder of a Latin Legend

A look back at the life and boxing career of Oscar 'Ringo' Bonavena. Bonavena gave both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali tough fights, knocking down Frazier twice in their first bout. But the fun loving Argentinian's life would turn into a True Crime story when he made the fateful mistake of moving into the Mustang Ranch in Nevada.

[@eugeniofernandez8101]

His first fight vs Frazier was a robbery. Dropped him twice and fighting in Frazier`s country. So were many of his fights, lost on points because of local judges.

[@louisbecke2348]

Rich I love your channel. Ivebeen involved in boxing over 50 year. I was a sparring partner to Aaron Pryor, Greg Page, Billy Joiner and many others. In LA the old main street gym was my gym. It was awesome talking with Howie Steindler, Little Red, Bazooka Limon just to list a few. I will always cherish those times when kings of the sport were everywhere. Now I collect old fight gloves even Flores from your area. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelmarron8441]

Aaron Pryor and Greg Page, that's quite a weight span

[@yotravssportsbag374]

@@michaelmarron8441 you get bigger as you get older. All sparring sessions aren't with guys your own weight. Some heavyweights fool around with featherweights and lightweights just to get a look at speed and fast movements.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

That's quite a history in the sport, thanks for the share.

[@bigdaddy4069]

Hi, what weight were you ?

[@Kuptaan-qo9qy]

You were born at a good time, very good era, my generation has to select one between Conor n Floyd.....who's the fighter, who's the businessman, both of them cant take a shot, no chin, no will.....just fame.......its like who's better, android or apple, postcards n letters were the best.....dumass generation,Im an mma guy too with my roots in boxing...

[@jeffreyedwindeleon5895]

The bullet stole his life but not the legend..👏 rest in paradise ringo.💪😘💕🙏

[@Camcolito]

All I want to know is... Y U NOT GO IN THE ARMY???

[@johnwalker4642]

Ignorance is thorough.

[@Dannys_Dimensions]

Man Bonavena was STRONG and tough for anyone in his era

[@berndwalther282]

Would have seen him against Iron Mike in '86🧐❣️ BUT Respect to this Man👌❣️

[@Thelategreatjohnnybratton]

If the first fight against Frazier were scored on points instead of the antiquated scoring by rounds Oscar wins

[@daviddavies2945]

A great fighter, active during the 60's and 70's, which was, to boxing aficianados, the halcyon era of heavyweight boxing. Thanks for the great presentation Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, David, thanks for watching.

[@jonathanwilliams8309]

A long overdue and superb documentary on a very unusual fighter. With his toughness, stamina, bravery and raw power, he gave everyone he fought a tough fight. The fact Frazier couldn’t break him, speaks volumes for his durability.

[@WZ912]

@igor putin who?

[@WZ912]

Ali did

[@PETERNESS]

outstanding reply 8309

[@throwball2248]

He could played Rocky. I saw him fight against Ron Lyle in Denver with my dad. , What a tragic death. Rip Ringo

[@spaceseed3463]

Another great story Rich! Oscar Bonavina was one of my favorite fighters, I remember when I was little sitting down watching a Muhammad Ali documentary with my father and seeing Oscar Bonavena taunting Muhammad Ali calling him Clay with Oscar Bonavena’s little voice. 😂 This documentary brought back memories and he is definitely one of my favorite fighters. P.S. if Oscar Bonavena was alive during the time of Tommy Morrison I think that would’ve been a great fight!🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yeah, that would have been a great clash of styles. Cool that the video triggered some good memories.

[@spaceseed3463]

@@RichtheFightHistorian thanks to you and your great Channel!🙏🏾🥊

[@sholland42]

Ali made him pay. “What’s my name?”

[@spaceseed3463]

@@sholland42 he sure did, but it doesn’t negate the fact that he was a good contender and he apologized for that.

[@shovelhead56]

@@sholland42 wrong fight, Ali taunted Ernie Terrell with that question.

[@danielshaw8049]

Ringo, he fought as he died. A Warrior.

[@vestibulate]

Daniel Shaw He died trying to break into a whorehouse. Some warrior.

[@mray8519]

Bullshit, he died in the Mustang whorehouse outside Reno after getting shitty with the madam. The security guy put some bullets in him and that was that.

[@brianallison1913]

So he got asked something in English, a translator relayed it to him in his native language, and he answered in English.....iconic

[@thewisetzar5363]

How about a documentary on two weight division all time great Biafran hero Dick Tiger?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

You're the second to request Tiger. I'll boost him up the list.

[@Wookie911]

Bonavena has one of the most powerful devastating left hooks I ever seen. Incredible amount of chin. He was a different animal. Awesome Documentary.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Ro. Yes, he was a converted southpaw. Delivered it at an angle that even confused Ali at times.

[@aladdinsmith-bt4qr]

I agree that the left hook is the most devastating punch in the heavyweight class, I remember Bonavena who was a tough warrior,I also remember when he was shot dead.Some says it was murdered, others say he provoked his demise

[@doseloverstar1183]

Ringo was much better than it seemed. Had he been serious would have been much better RIP Oscar Another Good 1 @Rich The Fight Historian

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Dose.

[@triplejunction7073]

About the only opponent who gave Ali a run for his money in the trash talking department…..

[@j.d.thompson3505]

He fought many of the best. Too bad he didn't reach his full potential.

[@shovelhead56]

Remember listening to the Ali fight as a 13 year old on the radio with my Dad, and a neighbor. Regardless of his troubled life and inconsistent career, he was one Tough dude! Gave Ali, Frazier and Lyle all they could want. Believe he was murdered, would never take the word of known criminals, pimps and their bodyguards. Rich, another captivating story🤙

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, D Man.

[@mylescalunod3928]

Bonavena is seriously underrated. He always gave it his all in the ring even if it didn't show in the gym, and his untimely murder was a tragic end to a great fighter.

[@mylescalunod3928]

@@jg6698 the sad truth unfortunately.

[@seltaeb3302]

Nooooo, not the underrated tag!

[@hippy1002]

His character did him in. Or should I say, LACK of character

[@WZ912]

@@hippy1002 YEP! To bad he was a Knuckle Head if he had more discipline like Frazier and Marciano, could've been champion.

[@Joe-ym6bw]

He was good not great

[@victoreduardozoulalian9357]

Ringo had deformed feet and it was difficult for him to focus on what fight, he had a jaw of steel and hit hard with both hands, he was left-handed, the only one who knocked him out was Ali, not complying with the rules. He did not go to his neutral corner when Ringo fell.

[@vt500ft]

Rich, Who the heck are you and how do you keep doing this?!?! Such amazing content, best of the interwebs. THANK YOU!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

haha, all my pleasure, John. Thanks for the support.

[@chuynunez6065]

Hahahaha Muhammad Ali didn't like a fighter that talked too much!!!! Hahahaha!!!

[@wilburkowitz7344]

Tough, tough fighter with heart in this great era. Didn't know he knocked down Frazier twice. He gave Ali fits while sadly exposing the rust of the exile despite that spectacular 15th round setting the stage for the Frazier epics. Bonavena just a step below the great ones. Tragic end.

[@kenjack6674]

Oscar was a hard tough man ...I certainly wouldn't want to have faced Oscar in the bar ...or the ring ...Yes one tough dude....Rip Oscar ..

[@WarioSaysSo]

Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena PRO record: 58-9-1, KO's 44. # World Heavyweight Title Challanger: 1968 (UD 15 loss to Joe Frazier). # Argentinian Heavyweight Champion: 1965-1968. # Fought against 4 recognized world champions: Mohammad Ali, Joe Frazier x2, Floyd Patterson & Jimmy Ellis + Top contenders like: Ron Lyle & Zora Folley. # Biggest career victories: George Chuvalo, Tom McNeeley, Karl Mildenberger, Leotis Martin, Manuel Ramos, Gregorio Peralta & Santiago Lovell x2.

[@texasstadium]

Bonavena was a personal favorite. And after all these years, I discover that Bonavena was a fellow Italian. Once again, Rich the Fight Historian comes through with a great video and lots of information!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, texasstadium.

[@americoestebanperez9023]

Argentino italiano

[@jlove7723]

Italo-Argentino

[@conartist267]

I really enjoy your docos. Thanks 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Con Artist.

[@dellolasalle9546]

In the short Clip I think Angelo was speaking Italian not Spanish

[@jtoo6060]

Bonavena’s parent’s were from Italy and of course Oscar understood Italian

[@TBWSport]

Excellent. Bonavena looked like a throwback fighter in the days of throwback fighters. I would have loved to have seen the fight that was scheduled against Forman...Then I guess most would say Foreman would have done to Bonavena what he did to Frazier....possibly so, but it would have been interesting to see.

[@vincentfisher1603]

Oscar really destroyed himself.

[@Montyhugo]

That was one of the most entertaining documentaries yet! Thanks again Rich!👍✌❤👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Monty.

[@zancraft7865]

Poor guy got involved with the wrong people.

[@drr3275]

He got shot at Mustang Ranch, supposedly he got rough with one of the girls and a bodyguard shot him. I heard it on the news when it happened years ago.

[@keithalcorn7050]

As a kid, I loved Bonavena! I was heartbroken when he lost to Floyd Patterson.

[@queenslander954]

Yea mate I remember his name from back then too , from fight films on the back covers of comics , but looks like he was a punk.

[@oldschoolboxing6048]

@@queenslander954 if you think Bonavenas a punk, you’re probably thick in the head.

[@wcfields547]

@@oldschoolboxing6048 he said he looked like a punk ! Do your self a favour read things and understand them before replying in a childish insulting manner. In my opinion he was a punk look at his end it’s the lifestyle ex fighters can fall into as usually they are just uneducated

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Frazier won the first fight?🧐

[@keithalcorn7050]

@@NoName-zm1ks Yes, by decision.

[@rongendron8705]

My best friend worked as a luggage loader at JFK airport in the mid 60's, ( before most of today's security measures)! As he was loading a plane, Oscar Bonavena walked out onto the tarmac, looking for a bag that his wife had inadvertently loaded! When my friend told him that he didn't see it, Bonavena reached up & in one motion, lifted his body into the plane's hold! Astonished, my friend let him 'root' through, until he found it!

[@chairlesnicol672]

Wonder if it was some coke? Lol

[@kevinballenger1211]

A Fight Between Ringo & George Foreman Would've Been Epic! 🥊

[@dakygabrielabecerra6621]

El mejor peso pesado latino de siempre. Y uno de los mejores peso pesados de siempre.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, John.

[@kc1973able]

Juan Roldan was the middleweight version of Oscar both Argentinian bulls 🥊

[@dr.doolittle4763]

Bonavena had great potential, but never quite realized it. His partying lifestyle eroded his focus and determination to the point that he hardly ever presented his best self. I remember when they killed him. I was a fan and it was a sad day.

[@testcyp767]

TIL Angelo Dundee spoke fluent Spanish. As always, Rich put a well documented, fast moving, and highly entertaining video. You're a national treasure Rich.

[@roncoleman9502]

I agree with you Rich has the very best channel for boxing

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate your support, testcyp, thanks very much.

[@texasstadium]

The Spanish and Italian languages are very close. My Sicilian Father could speak very good Spanish because he spoke Italian. And you are right about Rich!

[@t9190kp]

@@texasstadium I believe it's the same correlation with Portuguese also?

[@texasstadium]

@@t9190kp Interesting thought. I don't know about Portuguese but the borders are all close in that area.

[@scooterhammer6997]

I remember seeing this guy when I was a kid he was a tough SOB!!!

[@nickharmer3049]

Another fantastic mini doc Rich. As well as I thought I knew his career, I knew nothing of his personal life & antics after boxing. Really enjoyable stuff, that's so well thought out and presented. Always appreciated.! Bless up bro 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Nick. Oscar was certainly a colorful character.

[@andrewwilliams8413]

Good one Rich ! Tough, tough, guy, one of the biggest characters, ever to step into the ring. Seems a lot of the Argentine greats are a bit, shall we say wacky ! Bonavena, Monzon, Galindez

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Andrew. I noticed that too, Argentines are a wild bunch.

[@andrewwilliams8413]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Yep ! very good fighters

[@wlphantom]

Interesting in how Bonavena was able to verbally get under the skin of Ali and Frazier with his 3 words of English. Calling Ali a "chicken" for refusing the draft, and signaling he had corn in his hand for him. Also saying they both had BO while holding his nose lol. Great fighter.

[@WZ912]

To bad he was a Knuckle Head if he had more discipline like Frazier and Marciano, could've been champion. Strong Tough and Talented would have loved to see him fight Foreman.

[@johnf8122]

Strength and toughness were Bonavena's largest assets. Came within a knockdown of beating an early Joe Frazier and gave Ali fits in their fight. His awkwardness was both an asset and a negative. If you could have meshed the boxing skills of say a Jerry Quarry with the toughness of Bonavena you would have had something. Overall, think he was the best of the heavyweight contenders below Frazier and Ali between 1966-72.

[@timothymcsweeney588]

If Oscar bonavena were around today he would be the undisputed heavyweight champion

[@Vitaly3548]

Ur profile pic is Basilio right? Did u choose him for any specific reason?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, it's Basilio. Off the cuff I just wanted to use an iconic photo for the channel.

[@bola5671]

Hey I live near the Mustang Ranch and have gone in a few times. Nice spot with a very interesting story I didn't know about. It is sad to see a man go down like that though. It really does sound like a guy you could enjoy a cold brew with. Rest in peace, and to all the good ones that left us too early.

[@adeyinkamakinde6164]

An enlightening overview of the life of "Ringo". Interesting to see Angelo Dundee and Bonavena, both from Italian immigrant families, speaking in Spanish rather than Italian. Angie obviously honed his Spanish language skills in Miami.

[@paulpower6920]

It's so sad that Oscar was such a wild card in his not-so-private life. He had what was needed as a boxer to be a champion. He believed in weight training for added strength and punching power. He was in that Rocky Marciano heavyweight mode. If only he could get his head in the game. His crazy party all night lifestyle was too tempting. That poor bastard should have concentrated on his discipline and stayed away from those hookers. He REALLY could have been somebody. It's a shame.

[@chairlesnicol672]

He had 2 bad habits : hot dogs n hookers! What more could a guy need! Lol

[@jahkarl7376]

Jesus bless you. I always had a curiosity about Oscar after watching him fight Muhammed Ali.

[@paulbroderick4217]

Another you can’t make this stuff up moment.Oscar led a colourful life in and out of the ring!Great job Rich!Keep them coming!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Paul. Will do.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Just tougher than a $2 stick.

[@brucemedley635]

Another good one 👍 rich cheers RIP Ringo

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Bruce.

[@2383Scorpio]

Good job on the Oscar Bonavena documentary. Him and Luis Angel Firpo were the two best Heavyweights out of Argentina. Bonavena was belong to one of the best in the golden age of the heavyweights. Btw, at the 30 seconds at the start of the video, he knocked out Wilhelm Von Homburg, who played one of Hans Guber's henchmen in the first Die Hard film and the ghostly villain Viggo from the second Ghostbuster film, right? Anyways, great work Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Scorpio. You're exactly right about Von Homburg...But I didn't know he became an actor...and such an accomplished one at that. Good catch.

[@2383Scorpio]

@@RichtheFightHistorian No problem Rich and you're welcome.

[@oteliogarcia1562]

Like fighting a refrigerator, Frazier once said

[@lovessmygreatohiostate9apn412]

What about a 2- Ton Tony Galetto documentary???

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Not sure if you got my previous response...Galento's footage is owned by Pathe so I couldn't upload it without getting a copyright claim.

[@jlove7723]

I remember Ringo as if it was yesterday, as a fellow South-American (I am Peruvian)He was the great South-American "hope" to put us on the world map of Boxing.

[@joeylamuel5828]

Born 15 years later, he might have won a title.

[@gianca60]

Frazier and Bonavena fight at a bantamweight Speed even at 200 pounds. Ppl saying heavyweight now are stronger should Watch This video.

[@michaelhuffman6429]

If this man used a bit of self discipline, he could of went much farther in his career, much wasted potential. He could of dominated for years after his untimely death. I don't think Bonevena would of fared well against Foreman, Shavers, or Lyle.

[@arthurrose6473]

Great video! Man, Oscar was one naturally tough cookie! Fun loving, very rugged but not mature mindset. Put Smokin' Joe on his butt!

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

He also became a singer and had one hit song in Argentina.

[@t9190kp]

Great documentary as usual!..Had never heard about how he died.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, t9190kp.

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

Good afternoon everyone. 🥊😊🥊

[@ineedalawyer1240]

Argentina: A land of crazy Legends.

[@mikevignoli6687]

Italian blood. Like Marciano, stocky and tough. But, he did not have the discipline and that was his downfall. Too bad, as he could have been undefeated if he listened to Charlie Goldman!

[@rowdyrx6109]

Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, rowdyrx

[@uncjim]

I watched the first Frazier fight on a TV in my fraternity dining room. If memory serves, I was the only one in there, being the one boxing fanatic in the house. The two knockdowns were shocking. The fifteenth round of the Ali fight was one for the Ages. Ali’s legend had grown during the exile and the one comeback fight against Quarry. Watching Oscar give him fits silenced the audience at the closed circuit venue that night. The knockout blew the roof off of the place. I had no idea of the circumstances surrounding Oscar’s death other than he was shot at a brothel. What a character and tough guy he was. Thanks for another gem Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, uncjim.

[@joeygarba4172]

Thanks Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Joey.

[@nobbytang]

Oscar was a wild puncher and a real handful for every heavyweight…very very similar to Juan Roldan who gave king Marvin and Tommy hearns a few difficult rounds because they were so wild and in orthodox!!

[@jeffeverett274]

I think if he became more of a boxer, learned to jab stiffer he would of been even more lethal.

[@johngerard3218]

At the time of his death Bonavena had signed to fight Earnie Shavers in Nevada.

[@hdvictoryford5329]

The Blocky Beast- He was super tough, resilient, and a good puncher. If you fought him, you better be ready. He fought the best and did very well. Had he come along at another time he could have been champ. He would not run from anyone. Right Infront of you ready to hit or be hit. What a fighter!

[@russellbarnes7728]

I was living in Reno, Nevada, when Oscar was shot and killed by a security guard, at the Mustang Ranch brothel outside of town. Quite the news story for a while!

[@blazerman61]

Stallone in Rocky mimics this guy..same mannerisms

[@alvilla9659]

Thank you for these documentaries keep up the good work.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Al.

[@borisjoseluizdasilva2299]

El grande matador, orgulho Argentino

[@kevindean1327]

love to see one on the great Billy Graham!!! He should have been the welter champion!!!

[@TEAMOLOVESYU]

Boxers were built different back then🙏

[@whitehurstcomic]

Nice!! I was rewatching some older ones and this pops up. Thanks Rich, it’s a good day!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, whitehurstcomic

[@blackjaguarlord]

Imagine if Ellis had fought at middle or light heavyweight!

[@donaldouter9845]

Same with Floyd Patterson.

[@blackjaguarlord]

@@donaldouter9845 And Ezzard Charles.

[@mongoslade277]

He did. Jimmy Ellis started as a middleweight. Somehow he did better as a heavyweight though

[@blackjaguarlord]

@@mongoslade277 I know he started there, but he moved up chasing dollars. Judging from his successes, I just feel he would've been even better than Bob Foster at light heavyweight or any of the middleweights of the latter '60's. Albeit, I don't know much about what he did at the lower weights.

[@mongoslade277]

@@blackjaguarlord You're right

[@alpha_trooper8187]

You know you're a boxing dork when you get excited when Rich covers a obscure Argentinean Heavyweight contender from the 1960's and 70's. Jokes aside, amazing investigative skills as usual Rich. I will keep watching your channel until you cover every boxer in existence, keep up the good work.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, Alpha, thank you.

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

I wouldn't call Bonavena obscure.

[@mongoslade277]

Smh

[@thecurlew7403]

Bonavena would beat tyson stlles make fights too strong and not tall like a bull.

[@putler965]

"He's talking too much, and I don't like a fighter who talks too much." _Ali_ said that? Oh, the irony.

[@ah93704]

This is an amazing documentary.

[@manueldonohue3487]

awesome, Oscar Bona Vena was one of those great heavyweights of the 60s and 70s the Golden Era. I've been watching boxing for over 40 years in the more I look back I realized that Liston, Clay, ushered an incredible era of heavyweight Challengers, and heavyweight champions I'm so lucky I grew up into it.

[@jameshampton2899]

So true, but what I don't understand is that Ali is no longer with us.And he went by the name Ali, and some people still call Clay. Knowing he go by that name ..

[@jameshampton2899]

I meant to write why would still call him Clay when he didn't go by that name and didn't like it..

[@manueldonohue3487]

@@jameshampton2899 Sir Hampton I said Clay because I'm just placing Clay in a time chronicle he didnt call himself Muhammad Ali yet that's all. Believe me I loved when he changed his name. his era and till now has produced a plethora of great heavyweights perhaps the best in the divisions history

[@oscaroblivion6570]

Over the years I had seen films of the tough Ali-Bonavena fight several times, but this superb professional documentary added an emotional background I was unaware existed. Just discovered your channel so thanks and keep up the good work.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you Oscar, welcome to the channel.

[@tsb7911]

"I did what Joe Frazier couldn't do, I knocked out Oscar Bonavena." Of course Ali pronounced it Bonavenu," so the poem would rhyme.

[@The_Hitcher_86]

Ali didn't knock Oscar out. He knocked him down 3 times for a technical ko. Ali wasn't capable of knocking Oscar out because he didn't have the power to do so.

[@tsb7911]

@@The_Hitcher_86 I agree, I was just reciting the poem. Referee shouldn't have even started the count as Ali wouldn't stay in a neutral corner.

[@robertfolley742]

That's the rule you knock him down three times the fight is over my father also dropped him

[@tsb7911]

@@robertfolley742 Your Dad also won the fight by virtual shutout.

[@Joe-ry2xq]

Another instant classic. Thank u rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Joe.

[@alanstrong55]

Oscar knocked down Smokin Joe twice in one fight. Surprised when he lost a fight to Floyd Patterson roughly 1971. He put up a fair fight with Muhammad Ali.

[@JonBeenHereDoingit1423]

Why older women?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

It's a head scratcher...unless Oscar was really after the ranch which I personally doubt.

[@discernment8963]

Potential never fully tapped, &or not tapped properly. Which may very well be the fighter himselves fault. Probably boxing's oldest story, particularly in the heavyweight class.

[@Mr313PATRIOT]

Thx

[@paulnesbitt1698]

Great doc on oscar. I have around 10 fights of Oscar's on DVD. He was a very tough strong heavyweight who was a strong puncher with a solid chin. Everyone who went into the ring with oscar knew they were in for a tough fight. 2 of my favourite fights of Oscar's was his fight against george chuvalo who also was a very tough strong punching heavyweight with a great chin and his fight against karl milldenburger. He fought all the best heavyweight's of his time , Ali, Frazier, Patterson, chuvalo , Ellis and Folly to name a few. His first fight against Joe Frazier was a real battle with Frazier down twice and one knockdown away from defeat. Its tragic that Oscar's life ended in that manner, but I will always remember him as a strong solid heavyweight who gave even the greatest heavyweight's of his era a run for their money. R.I.P oscar.

[@keithhallam1155]

As soon as the fight ended Ringo apologises for the silly things he had said before the fight.

[@RubenAndujar-t5w]

He became a legend after his death, and for losing to Frazier and Ali. But he was considered clumsy as a boxer. He was a man. He was a boxer... like many others have been. People tend to appreciate boxers they have something in common with (compatriots) or they speak a common language. I don't. Howell Cossell made a mistake; Joe Frazier was left-handed but fought right-handed.

[@zaymoney252]

Fight machine just so happen to be fighting in the Golden Heavyweight era very underrated.. in his heyday he fight everybody dude literally fought 7 fights in 1970 alone went 20 rounds strait with The Great Joe Frazier and 15 rounds with Ali both in their prime.. He fought 68 fights in just 12 years that’s 5 1/2 fights per year sheesh that jus show his durability drive and will took on any challenge and gave his all every time… Rip Ringo