Joltin' Jeff Chandler Documentary - The Champ & KO Becky

A look back at bantamweight great Joltin' Jeff Chandler.

[@maxv6837]

I remember Jeff being at the top of the Bantamweight division forever. He seemed unbeatable at Bantamweight. It seemed like he was #1 for the entire decade of the 80's.

[@markthoney6434]

A real Bantamweight legend, Hopefully they induct him into the IBHOF

[@maxv6837]

@@markthoney6434 if Jeff isn't already in the IBHOF that is criminal. The guy was dominant at his weight class for almost an entire decade. Jeff was one of the top PNP boxers in the 80's. I put him right up there with a guy like Michael Carbajal. I guess you need to buy your way into the IBHOF.

[@stephengeorge3507]

Obviously after Salvador sanchez left the house

[@markthoney6434]

@@maxv6837 i looked it up JEFF IS IN THE HALL OF FAME

[@cycletouringoz5760]

@@stephengeorge3507Sanchez was a featherweight generally speaking. Early fights at 120 or so but probably never a true bantam

[@GoneBallistik658]

I called Jeff Chandler a miniature size Thomas Hearns. He came from a long line of Great Philly Fighters.

[@l.w.8470]

Once again Rich, you raise the bar when it comes to on-line boxing documentaries.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, LW, I appreciate your support.

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

This great fighter needs to be talked about more!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Absolutely.

[@Dannys_Dimensions]

Jeff was a GREAT champ in the bantamweight division in the early to mid 80s Very underrated fighter

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

Now those Carter and Muniz fights were outstanding and one can only wonder how different boxing would be if there were more managers and coaches like Chandler's, too many leeches out there trying to fleece the fighters.

[@williamj6974]

It's about time someone recognized joltin jeff and ko becky

[@williamj6974]

Jeff was a favorite on network TV on Saturdays ABC or CBS free fights

[@bennylevine387]

Tough fighter, remember him fondly.

[@Gregsmith1]

Outstanding presentation. I always looked forward to watching Chandler in the early 1980s. A beautiful boxer with every move in the book, and could punch as well. Too bad there wasn't overlap with Zarate, who was astonishingly gifted, and near the very top of fighters I saw live. He looked very different in person compared to TV. Zarate vs Chandler would've been special. Chandler's career reminded me of a saying from a friend from Puerto Rico, who said that boxers from Mexico and Philly are pretty much the same. For every Salvador Sanchez and Ricardo Lopez, you also have a Julio Cesar Chavez and Ruben Olivares. At the same time, for every Joe Frazier and Bennie Briscoe, there's a Jeff Chandler and Tyrone Everett. Boxers, punchers, all great, and a deep and diversified history that's almost unmatched.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Greg.

[@stephengeorge3507]

Love that at lower weights,there in tremendous shape, and throw a lot of leather

[@shawngilmore3628]

He knockout a guy for me when i had surgery when i had a tunor back of my eye I was in children hospital i. Phila only 9 years old this grown man pluck me in the head for being jealous and scratching his baby daughter because she start to get all the attention over me jeff didn't know the whole story he only saw the father of the child pluck me and Jeff offer him out they went out side fought jeff kbock dude out but when jeff found out the whole truth he told me if i touch that baby or any other baby he will pluck me harder right in the step dad face and said he knockout my stepdad ,my step dad didn't say nothing at all but jeff after that show me love,i never forget him im 50 now and i apologize to that little girl she said be about 40 now i hope life been good to her and i forgive her dad to peace to him to and jeff i never forget you champ peace,love you always be my champ!!!

[@davedavidson4762]

Awesome work Rich! It's great to see a documentary on Jeff Chandler!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Dave.

[@vegas8567]

Thank you Rich. The one fighter I was so close to asking whether you were ever going to put a documentary together about, and one of my first boxing hero's. So underrated in US boxing history. Chandler vs Pintor was one the great fights that never happened!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Vegas85.

[@KOKINGWAYNE]

💯 Agreed bro

[@thomasparker2447]

One of the best pound-for-pound fighters of his era. Thanks for the much deserved tribute! Man, I miss Wide World of Sports!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Thomas.

[@cashcali5214]

Fighters were so different decades ago…they do one thing at a time instead of combining. Either they are using footwork or the jab but rarely both

[@cashcali5214]

Always ends up a very non-technical slugfest..which is not sweet nor scientific

[@tomquinn607]

KO Becky was the real deal. What a woman! Cool photo of the great Jeff Chandler at the hall of fame induction. Who are the others in the photo?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Bobo Olson, Tito Lectoure, & Ken Buchanan

[@apex_prowler95]

Thanks for the salute 🫡 to my first boxing hero. Joltin' Jeff!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, apex prowler.

[@kobieglenn2305]

Rich, thanks. I remember asking you to make a doc on Jeff, and you delivered. Keep'em coming champ.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Kobie...Joltin' Jeff was a great choice.

[@stephengeorge3507]

It's a shame, he never fought Pinter,who was a very good fighter, I think he had broke his jaw in the motorcycle accident, Pinter was also never the same after he killed a fighter named Jimmy Owen in a tremendous fight,I remember watching it on a Saturday afternoon, Owen was the thinnest fighter I ever seen,he was running like 25 miles a day,it was a war,Pinter staggered him,hit him with a straight right, his head hit the canvas, he was basically DOA,it's been over forty yrs,that's what I remember, Chandler was good,but moving up,he wouldn't beat Gomez, or Sanchez, that division, the top ten was loaded, all great fighters, but the best I ever sore and my favorite of all time was Salvador sanchez, Hagler close second,loved both. RIP CHAMPS,BOTH GOATS

[@kevindean1327]

*Johnny Owen

[@stephengeorge3507]

​@kevindean1327 thanks. ✌️

[@stephengeorge3507]

​@@kevindean1327yep,thanks

[@stephengeorge3507]

Sounds like joltin Jeff is still alive,which is great,most these docs end badly, so many fighters from,70,80s,gone to early

[@ericturner7906]

Joltin Jeff Chandler was a special fighter in South Philly and around the world. Only two amateur fights and within several years Bantamweight Champion of the World! Another great one Rich and thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Eric.

[@savemyself100]

Another Philadelphia fighter.............Matthew Saad Muhammad, George Benton, Benard Hopkins. Among many great fighters from Philadelphia.

[@stephengeorge3507]

THE BLUE HORIZON 😉

[@AlamoCityCello]

Excellent documentary! Rich is the best

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, John.

[@CatPone-ei6lo]

Now this fighting back in the day's no running and holding or miss matches just trying to out think each other ❤❤😊😮

[@Kowajab]

Always love these, may I ask if you dont mind but where to you find the music for your documentaries?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Cameron. I use audiio and artlist.

[@bennylevine387]

Was he the last reigning world champion to lose a non-title fight?

[@monk24thst]

Jeff (Half-Pint 5th St) Chandler The Champ!!!

[@eyeman03]

Jeff Chandler was a great fighter. I remember all the major boxing mags hyping up a potential unification between Chandler & Pintor. That would have been a hell of a fight.

[@Number1DriversSeat]

#PHILLY Ya Gotta love Philadelphia fight history.

[@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc]

Some very exciting fights Rich ! Pity he never fought Pintor, we'll never know ?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yeah, one of the great what-ifs of that time period.

[@BrandonReyes-vi4rm]

This video was great ( another gem) still got some of Chandler's fights on bata-max cassettes with old 1980s commercials that my old man recorded . As a kid remember him as a very solid champion who meant business . Might be real difficult but maybe a short documentary on his manager Becky O'Neil , seems like a very interesting / funny character 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Brandon. That's pretty much all I have on Miss Becky...there was no one else like her, yes.

[@BrandonReyes-vi4rm]

@@paulyricca3881 never disrespect she was a credit to boxing 🙏

[@gilesquivel6151]

I remember when. Oscar the Boxer Muniz beat him. Was a good Day for Los Angeles.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, Muniz was seriously underrated.

[@gilesquivel6151]

Chandler had a hard time with our guys from. So California. Muniz ,Richie Sandoval. But he was a greet fighter for sure.

[@stevenmurray5715]

The best boxing doc channel on youtube!!...

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Steven.

[@JoseA.Rodriguez-r4e]

Jeff Chandler Of The Best Boxers From Philly. Peace out.

[@whitehurstcomic]

Looking forward to this! Thanks Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, whitehurstcomic.

[@patrickkirwan3353]

Cheers brother! Very underrated is Jeff.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Patrick.

[@paulmccarthy6971]

Fantastic fighter jeff chandler👍👍

[@tomstathis8653]

Great Philly fighter…tough, skilled, determined. Watched him many, many times back in those days.

[@thomasbridges7323]

Wow Carter taken a lot .but dam back then so many were good and on CBS at times NBC and ABC great boxing and fights dam near 3 times a month all great fighting

[@briansarah2745]

I seen the video ending pretty much after he won that fight and was afraid a horrible ending was coming but it’s awesome to see he came out good

[@brettpaterson8042]

Great documentary Rich, and pleased Chandler never went downhill and got swallowed up with the street life. Jolting Jeff was a fantastic boxer, the smaller divisions are just so more competitive. Such a shame a unification fight with Pintor never happened, it may of been a classic trilogy of fights. Wonderful story regarding his relationship with his trainer and manager husband & wife team, what a wonderful character she must of been, and Willie O’Neils boxing intelligence and wisdom would of been a boxing historians dream to listen to about the old boxers of the past. Wonderful Rich, many thanks.🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Brett.

[@Falconcat63]

I remember Joltin' Jeff. He was a very good boxer/puncher. Also, it was cool to have an American champion in a division mostly dominated by Latinos and Asians. He was thin but had a hell of a rock solid and muscular physique. I wouldn't have messed with him! Thanks Rich for another great video.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, J

[@thomasbridges7323]

Ahh man I remember him and lot's of very good boxing thanks this is good to watch

[@benjaminnavarro4324]

I am a subscriber and never miss a presentation, you are always informative & respectful to our boxing warriors! Thank You & keep up the great work 👊😏👍

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, Benjamin, thank you.

[@t9190kp]

Been waiting for this one!

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Saw him fight a lot in the 80s. Remember the Muniz fights well.

[@EricKing-sx5ll]

He was a great crowd pleasing fighter to watch 🥊💥💯

[@ronr7905]

Outstanding! I was a big fan of Joltin' Jeff, and the one time I got a group of my friends to watch one of his fights was the Sandoval fight. I forgot about the Muniz fights, and would have loved to have seen him in a fight with Pintor. It should have happened after the Canizales fight. Great job Rich, you are doing a service to these guys, boxing is a thankless sport and people tend to forget them when they are no longer champion, or actively fighting. 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Ron. Chandler's bouts against Muniz are definitely underrated.

[@Ken_Frazer-619]

You should do ones on Tim Witherspoon, Pinklon Thomas, Gerrie Coetzee, Frank Bruno, Johnny Summerlin,Michael Bent, Tommy Morrison and Trevor Berbick

[@tvcdboombox1]

Really terrific segment. You beautifully depict the relationship between the boxer, the manager and the advisor.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Mark.

[@thewisetzar5363]

It's a shame he didn't unify with Pintor

[@Jollygreen-y6z]

Great Champion dude had a hard right hand !!

[@nyquil762]

I've never heard of this guy. Thank you for the history lesson.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, nyquil762

[@paulhaig2467]

With virtually no amateur back ground Jeff had God given talent , an excellent fighter and a fascinating story , well done Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Paul.

[@ThePlayboyLen]

Great story 🥊

[@Odawg96]

Jeff Chandler, one of my childhood favorites! The fight with Pintor is one of many great title unifications that never materialized in the 80s…right up there with Spinks-Saad Muhammad; Mustafa Muhammad-Saad Muhammad; and Nelson-McGuigan. What a pity. That would have been a true SUPERFIGHT!

[@GazAce]

Best boxing ch on YT. No bs thumbnails, great narration, interesting stories & always great action. Thanks Rich 👌🙏👍🥊😊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, GazAce.

[@GoldLynxMedia]

Beautiful and accurate documentary on my father. Well put together and highly informational. I've sat and watched about 3 of your boxing docs afterwards. You are truly a champ Rich. Thank you for your work and god bless. 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Oh, wow, thank you so much for the kind words. All the best to you and your father. Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving.

[@GTSpeac]

Amazing - thank you for the coverage

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Mehdi.

[@cedricliggins7528]

Hey Rich thanx for the trip down memory lane! These names bring back so many memories Chandler, Dancing Machine Carter, Becky Oneil,Julian Solis, Murata the list goes on and on.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Cedric.

[@himawalincat9350]

I remember he only weighed 113lbs which was only 1 pound above flyweight limit for his early title defenses. He could've easily fought as a flyweight then. The lighter weight classes weren't popular in US at all back then. It was nothing like today. He would have been a real good bantamweight champion in any era. He was real good.

[@getsmart3701]

Love me some Joltin' Jeff. Super respectful, thougthful and a real gentleman and an obvious warrior of supreme quality (that goes without saying).

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage Rich 💯 you scared me a little i didn't want to hear the streets of South Philly eat him up. What a wonderful ending; i hate his career was cut do to cataracts. He was a true warrior, champion; HOF 🥊🥊💪🏆

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Samuel.

[@antoniorich8054]

At the time I thought Jeff was good but overrated as were most East coast fighters. But he proved to be an all time great. I usually cheered against him but I always respected him. Thank you and especially thanks to Mr.Jeff Chandler.

[@christopherbellore3511]

You've done it again, Rich. Outstanding piece of work. This is a rare jewel among all the documentaries you've made. Very special. Thanks for sharing your insight with us. ✝🥊🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Christopher, thank you.

[@jeffberndt8699]

I’ve said it more times than I can remember at this point but no one can come close to providing the wonderful documentaries of both the great, well-known fighters; but also of some of the most niche, barely acknowledged fighters who still deserve to be given recognition for giving so much to a sport that is both beautiful and amazing, but which has exacted such a price from these warriors. Thanks again, Rich!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, Jeff, thank you.

[@daveanaru3038]

You could see that his heart wasn't in it, when he faced Richie Sandoval. Jeff in his prime would've KO'd Richie.

[@paolomonzio972]

I remember him ❤ great post as ever, thanks 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Guido.

[@b17bomber]

excellent, again

[@dibujemaestro]

What some brutal fights happened in those years. Missed them…

[@kokolokoblaszczak]

Thank you man

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, kokoloko

[@M.P.R.76-ch8rn]

I heard of Jeff Chandler !! But I never got to really know about since I was still young at the time . Definitely an awesome fighter . Love the Boxing Knowledge . Im a check out more fight footage of him . Thank You and Peace !!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, MPR

[@jrsg521]

Thank you for creating such an incredible documentary of my bubba (KO) becky, my grandpa and Jeffs story! We have some of her original photos etc., but really incredible to see video footage! Great job - very true to who they were. Thank you!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Janaki. A pleasure to hear from you.

[@peterkonyegwachie5433]

Thank you Rich for your documentaries. This one especially brought back memories of yesteryears. Beautiful 😂. Please could you by any chance document the story of the former lightwelter weight champion - Hilmer Kenty

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Peter. Kenty is coming up in a bit.

[@LeggettLuciano]

See these are the type of fights that I miss, no title on the line but they still fight like it is.

[@gerryd7027]

Rich still pulls out the best boxing biography's on any platform. Sky sports etc should take not on how to do it right. Amazing as always Rich. Take care buddy.😎🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Gerry.

[@2383Scorpio]

Great job Rich. I wonder what happened if Chandler fought Zarate and Pintor in his era. I bet it would have been a battle as Chandler was one of the goats at Bantamweights along with Zarate, Pintor, Gaby's bro Orlando Canizales and Eder Jofre just to name several in the bantamweight division. Anyways, keep it up Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Scorpio.

[@2383Scorpio]

@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome Rich, my man.

[@luanmantilla3575]

This is one of the few times I know a fighter before you make a video on him. HaNZAod brought him to my attention

[@luanmantilla3575]

His powerful right hand, his dexterous lead, and his lanky frame really did remind me of Tommy hearns But his competency from the inside fight made me think more of sandy saddler

[@bobdemarco117]

This is my partners grandpop and when she told me i was like wow,he's a legend! She is proud.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

He is certainly a legend, yes.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video Rich ❤

[@HarryHeath-pb6rv]

The one of baddest fighters of all times Jolten Jeff Chandler

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, John.

[@gareth1974barrington]

Another outstanding boxing documentary

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Gareth.

[@nauricevalentino5530]

What is that instrumental in the beginning

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Wes Harris "Getting Started"

[@santiagovalentin7180]

Great Champion and Warrior in those lower weights too!!! They fought each other too!!! Definite Hall a famer 💯 another great one done by RICH who is awesome on all these docs he does on Fighters.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Santiago.

[@brendancronin3796]

It's a beautiful and rare thing to see the bond that Chandler had with those two people . The Carter fight was a masterclass in inside fighting .You could see when he moved up he didn't have the same strength to fight off the ropes cos his opponents were stronger and he couldn't push them off just that little bit to give him the space to work . Great video ....and a nice ending which is rare from that era of fighting

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Brendan.

[@wdwilson]

HOF

[@bradleybabeaux5429]

Man. That brought back memories. You should do one on James hard rock Greene he was one of my favorites growing up.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, Hard Rock was a good one.

[@petierican6079]

great doc as always his fights were all enjoyable

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Petierican.

[@petierican6079]

@RichtheFightHistorian always rich your doc's are in a league on its own🥊🥊💯🥊

[@thomasbridges7323]

Ahh man good boxing thanks

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Thomas.

[@dibujemaestro]

Thank you so much!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, dibuje

[@bookah8787]

Imagine waking up next to that lol she's probably a wonderful woman

[@bookah8787]

Reminds me of a friends sister is all lol popped in my memory first time we met I thought she was a man so I shook her hand 🤦 I wanted the earth to swallow me up lol she's a bodybuilder but gone a bit too far

[@bookah8787]

Man he was quick heavy handed too I enjoy these more than heavyweights, good one this Richie mate 👍

[@bookah8787]

My uncle was built just like him he was a grave digger he lit me up when I was around 11 or 12 because I was cheeky one day and I was bigger than him by that age completely beat the shit outta me lol ❤ unc

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

hahaha...yeah, takes a lot of cigarettes and whiskey to get a voice like that...but she seemed like a really nice person.

[@bookah8787]

@@RichtheFightHistorian she most likely was mate , why do play fights always end up real ones my twin bro has ZERO chill lol to easy to wind him up 😜

[@jaydee0187]

Great video Sir.They all are

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you Jaydee and cool profile pic.

[@jaydee0187]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Thanks

[@towers950]

superb footage Rich thank's

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Kim.

[@AlienApe.]

Fabulous work Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Alien Ape.

[@fernandoguerrero333]

Right on Rich....thank you

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Fernando.