Bob Foster Documentary - The Sheriff of the Light Heavyweights

[@THE8COUNTBOXINGHOUR]

I served as an official with the New Mexico State Athletic Commission alongside of Bob. He was a lot of fun, and beneath that serious exterior was a very playful and kind hearted man! I attended his funeral when we had to say "so long" to my friend.

[@mozfonky]

interesting man and fighter.

[@charlesrazo7246]

One of the greatest light heavy in the history of boxing Bob Foster

[@pauclyoung2124]

Not one of, the greatest light heavyweight of all time

[@NobinBino]

​@@pauclyoung2124What about Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore and Michael Spinks?

[@Baz-Ten-Sounds]

@@NobinBino ONE of the greatest is what Charles said

[@daveanaru3038]

​@@NobinBinoSpinks, when asked how he would have fought Bob Foster, replied: -"Ooohh weee! How would I have fought Bob?"

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good morning definitively one of the best. I would agree that Ezzard Archie Michael would be placed ahead of him.However any logical observer would recognize his achievements as a great lightheavy. Definitely one of the best in his division. An all time great for sure.

[@jamestunstall8174]

The Fight Historian, you are a modern day Ring magazine.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, James.

[@eol6632]

I used to enjoy Burt Sugar's Fight Game magazine.

[@aleidavelasquez5765]

K

[@scsumlg2357]

I love getting that alert for a new video! Bob Foster was an excellent choice!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, MrMLG.

[@goricaj1]

One of the greatest Light-heavyweights of all time!! That left hook was awesome!!

[@Just_a_Reflection]

Bob Foster is one of the greatest unsung boxing legends of all time

[@frankarouet]

Best doc I've seen on The Sheriff, like for so many of Rich's documentaries. A solid hour of info and action. Great stuff once again. I wish every boxing fan anywhere knew this fabulous channel.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Frank.

[@TheBatugan77]

I agree, frank!

[@brettpaterson8042]

Legendary boxer and a true champion, just imagine Light heavy weights now moving up regularly and fighting cruiserweights then still going back down to make a defence, plus Bob fought the two of greatest heavyweights ever, what a fighter. A super documentary from you again Rich, by far the number one of boxing history, makes my day. 🥊👏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Brett.

[@erich1780]

Well done video Rich for a truly great Lt. hvy. Foster had a body for boxing. No fat, long arms, wide shoulders and very tone muscles but not huge. He would have been great in any era

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Erich

[@uncjim]

When considering all time great light heavyweights, one can’t overlook Ezzard Charles, who beat Archie Moore three times before moving up.

[@larry4789]

I'd say Charles, Moore, Foster for top 3.

[@mostwantedjames]

OMG! This is one of my FAVORITE boxers of all time. You are the man!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, MostWantedJames.

[@bradleylim993]

Henry Hank deserves his own video too

[@HaraDuran]

Never won the belt,but when he fought for it the champ knew it'd be a long night.

[@americatalkliveLA]

Rich you never cease to amaze. Champion Bob Foster was the Tommy Hearns of an earlier time: long, lanky, powerful tall men who knew how to punch hard in tight, precise angles. His combos off the jab jab are unparalleled. #loveyourchannel

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you,Americatalklive.

[@devonbell6795]

Bob Foster was a deputy sheriff. To my knowledge, the only boxer who became an actual Sheriff was Jersey Joe Walcott. Joe was the first African American to serve as the elected Sheriff of Camden County, NJ. As usual, a fantastic video!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Interesting. Thanks, Devon.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Bob Foster. True one punch power with either hand. Everybody avoided him. Great job as usual Rich!🙏🥊🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Baja.

[@00tntprice]

Definitely in the top 5 light heavyweights of all time

[@paulbroderick4217]

Bob Foster would’ve been a champ in any era.He struggled against the very best heavies but in his own class, he was the boss Awsome vid Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Paul.

[@stevans6942]

Your channel is awesome and deserve more love.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I appreciate that, Stevan, thanks.

[@GavinFox-uk9sn]

Thank you rich for making a documentary about him, a very underrated fighter that had a terrific left hook

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Gavin.

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

The Sheriff was a serious VIBE! I didn't know just how GOOD he was. Thanks for the history lesson, Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, LetigGoIazziter.

[@tf4151]

I’m 15 my passion is boxing and mma I love bob foster one of my favorite boxers very fearless and tough boxer fighting heavyweights rip champ

[@grbbbc]

Since I was a child of 14 I grew up in awe of Bob Foster, great video Rich, thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, BB.

[@lucretious7]

Loved it. Thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Chris.

[@marksimmo8626]

Great upload Bob has to be one of the best light heavyweights of all time

[@woflmanjoe642]

Great look back at one of the best to ever do it at 175.

[@slybear525]

A great video, Rich! For my money. Bob Foster is the best Lightheavyweight I have ever seen. I really enjoyed this one although I can never forget how scarred I was for Mike Quarry seeing him get knocked out like that. I actually thought he was dead. Bob Was one heck of a puncher and his jab was golden!! Thanks again, Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Sly. Yeah, Foster got so much leverage on his shots.

[@lewismedlock1]

HI hired his son to work for me in 1986. Kind, good-working guy. I liked Joe a lot.

[@uncjim]

Thanks Rich for another winner, this one being of one of my all time favorites. It’s brought back so many memories. The Tiger stoppage, with the image of a heretofore indestructible warrior helpless on the canvas remains a shock to this day. I was at the old Springfield Coliseum for Kendall fight, an afternoon Wide World event with Howard Cosell. Foster fought there one other time against Charlie Polite. I lost track of him after retiring. Thanks for filling me in. This was an all time great. A dream match would have been Foster vs Archie Moore. Thanks again Rich. My Saturday morning is off to a great start.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Awesome, thanks uncjim.

[@ogreface8]

LET’S GO!! I’ve been waiting for a good Bob Foster documentary

[@michaelh.117]

Thank you, Rich, for another great profile of one of my first favorite fighters. My dad was a cop, so he was very partial to Foster.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Michael.

[@brianpress1392]

Bob Foster, Great Lt heavyweight Champion And A Class A Professional, After the KO, Foster Went Right Over to HELP Mike Quarry. R.I.P. CHAMP 🏆 🥊 Bob Foster 🙏🏼🌹

[@lesteryoung5510]

A great champion who would have been a champion in any era. It was a delight to get to know more about this man thanks very much for that Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Lester.

[@mattsowder7978]

Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. There's nothing else comparable anywhere.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Matt.

[@GTSpeac]

Another quality episode on a great fighter - thanks Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Mehdi.

[@brianseneca3546]

You see the panic on Bob's face as they counted Quarry out. And as soon as the count was done he came over to check on him. His freaking handlers BOUNCED his head of the canvas for crying out loud!!

[@TFB97]

Saw that as well, wtf was his corner thinking?

[@peterparsons7141]

You do good films and it’s interesting and entertaining to look back and profile the lives of Boxers. I really hope that young boxers watch some of your films to help them understand what professional boxing is all about.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Peter.

[@bobmorgan8748]

Great documentary. Thank you!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Bob.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video ❤

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John.

[@razzypatiencedoyledoyle7141]

Bob Foster s style looked like Thomas hearns! And his lanky tall build made him look like Thomas hearns!

[@brianbattaglia2187]

seen plenty of Foster fights and heard many talk of but Rich fills in the backstories, historical info and early footage

[@danielE.muhammad7622]

One of my favorite fighters in the light heavyweight division

[@DairezetMitchell-he6ho]

I boxed in the amateurs with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and vito auteferm

[@MrT-ev4dq]

Dominant in his time. For me the number 2 light heavyweight of all time. Cheers Rich 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Mr. T

[@apex_prowler95]

If the Sheriff pulled me over I'm exercising my right to remain silent and throwing myself to the mercy of the badge and jab! Great job Rich. Salute 🫡

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, AP

[@chriso1585]

Love these docs you make, thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Chris.

[@chriso1585]

@@RichtheFightHistorian when I was a teenager and training I wanted to fight like Dempsey by copying his style when one day the elder old trainer came in and watched me on the bags and sparring and said I was like a young white Bob Foster, when at the time I didn’t realise how much of a compliment it was. Sadly I was nothing like him or Dempsey in the ring but when you’re young you believe you could be, ha.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@chriso1585 The trainer saw similarities in you and that is something to be proud of. I remember my trainer comparing me to some of the greats and those words gave me great confidence.

[@getsmart3701]

Always liked Foster, he was so tough, strong and had an incredible punch. A real fighters fighter. Jesus, in the Quarry fight. After the knockout the corner man picks up Mike's unconscious head and then promptly drops it again on the canvas. So irresponsible it's hard to imagine.

[@larry4789]

My dad who was born in 1916 said the KO of Quarry was most brutal he'd ever seen. And you're right about the second dropping Quarry's head, what was he thinking 😠 I hope he got fired.

[@towers950]

wonderful content Rich really enjoy your excellent research and hard work! Thanks buddy

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Kim.

[@ManuelCorrea-jr3ds]

Tnx ..he was awesome..

[@2383Scorpio]

Great job Rich. Bob Foster would have dominated in any era with his great left jabs and left hooks. He would have dominated Willie Pastrano, Harold Johnson and Jose Torres in his route to face Dick Tiger for the World Light Heavyweight Title and won a belt from him with his iconic KO win. Keep it up Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Scorpio, will do.

[@2383Scorpio]

@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome Rich my man.

[@mrmoon1482]

Brilliant, was hoping you would do a video on bob foster, one of my fav fighters, I’ve saved this video to watch later, thank you 👍

[@curbozerboomer1773]

How about Eddie Cotton? He was from my Home town of Seattle...he fought for the title, and did well, but he did not have a real knockout punch, and so he lost a split decision to Jose Torres. Cotton worked for Boeing for many years.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Mr Moon.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, abudujana

[@mateusrosito3436]

Diferent kind of life Bob had. Amazing material

[@ericrecano8557]

Foster was such a wrecking machine at light heavyweight-but fighting Ali and Frazier was too tall of an order for a light heavy built like Bob-the Frazier fight is like if Tommy Hearns fought Dave Tua. Great video and learned a lot on why Bob Foster was so feared at light heavy.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Eric.

[@bravobravoh1344]

Seem like a great guy, ferocious competitor.

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

I like the way Bob was calm in the ring knew when to Box to set up a power Punch . Thanks Rich ,

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, MPR.

[@paulhaig2467]

If I didn't know better I thought I was watching Tommy Hearns , what a superb fighter Bob foster was , thanks for the great memories Rich.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

How those tall, slender boxers somehow have good hitting power, has always left me wondering how they do it!

[@xavierjuno4572]

​@@curbozerboomer1773I think it's because they know how to use range effectively, and as such their opponents tend to be bludgeoned to death rather than one hit KO'd

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Paul.

[@savharris5702]

Quarry was fortunate to ever have gotten up from that hook ...That was a scintillating shot

[@randysmith2866]

Bob was probably the best light heavy ever-a victim of his own success, really. No other light heavy could touch him, and he just ran out of people to fight at his natural weight. He was forced to fight the bigger guys for the bigger pay checks!

[@andypicken7848]

Thanks for posting

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Andy.

[@v2vroth]

Rich, this is by far the best boxing channel on KZbin! Great video always loved Bob Foster as a boxer. Have you done one on Ike Ibeabuchi? just checking thanks for all you do.🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Vinny. I haven't done Ibeabuchi yet, thinking of doing him quite soon...still mulling over who's next on the list.

[@stevans6942]

Foster was a beast so good at putting people to sleep... there is no better light heavyweight he is the no.1

[@marshalljankins4526]

Well done. Thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Marshall.

[@tsb7911]

The weird thing about his near disaster encounter with Eddie Vick where Foster was almost KOd in 1 is I looked up Eddie Vick's record and he had zero KOs in 11 wins. Bizarre.

[@JosephMiller-hu7bq]

Him vs Tommy Hearns a super fight.,Bob was the Tommy Hearns of his time from size to style but if they could've fought at lightheavy

[@TheBatugan77]

I had no idea Mills Lane refereed that long. I watched him work the Holyfield-Tyson earbite debacle, among other fights... around the turn of the century!

[@willcardona7712]

An all-time great who could've been even greater had he stuck exclusively to the Light heavyweight division instead of dabbling in the heavyweight division, where almost all his losses came from.

[@zippydoo9533]

Thanks for this video Rich. In my opinion Bob Foster is the second best light heavyweight of all time. I personally believe Archie Moore was the greatest.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Zippydoo. I have Michael Spinks & Foster as 1 and 1A.

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Lost serve in a row and WAS NOT discouraged!!!!! Nice 👍!!!!

[@emmettorafferty1006]

Great documentary 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you Emmet

[@alangrace8628]

Brilliant work as always rich 👏... Bob was a great fighter, but marrying his best friends ex wife !! ?? OUCH..... rich I would love to see you doing a documentary on Julian Jackson, for me the hardest puncher p4p ever

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Alan. The other "Hawk" is on the list.

[@alangrace8628]

@RichtheFightHistorian thats great news rich, hecwas just blessed with God given punching power... your channel is my favourite on KZbin... outstanding work and you have the perfect voice for narration..

[@G.M.1944]

He was so right, when you’re on top everybody cares about you, when you’re at the bottom nobody even wants to knows you anymore. No matter what you thought you once meant to people. John Lennon sang “nobody knows you when you’re down and out, when you’re on cloud nine”.

[@mysisterpatty.8495]

Very interesting. I never heard of Bob Foster. My Dad would've known of him though.

[@rexscipio3344]

The difference today is that the best fighters don't give us fights of the year consistently as they did in the past ala Tyson, Holyfield, Leonard, Hearns, etc etc. That Finnegan fight was a classic and you only get fights like that when guys face the absolutely best competition and take big chances in those fights. Joshua and Alvarez are the only two true superstars today who do this consistently.

[@602davido]

Ther street punks of Albuquerque ran in fear when Sherriff Bob Foster came around!

[@kufujitsu]

When trainers say come back with the left hook, think Sherrif Bob Foster, who did it consistently. A great puncher at 175lbs.

[@Hero-For-Hire]

It always drives me crazy when I see someone clearly unconcious and the ref gives a count instead of ending the fight and letting someone attend to the fighter. The worst one I can remember was when it happened to Joe Walcott

[@garyspring5981]

One of my favorite boxer s

[@DairezetMitchell-he6ho]

The greatest light heavyweight ever, was ezzard Charles before he moved to heavyweight.the greatest light heavyweight champion ever, was Archie Moore,who held his tittle 10 years.bhop is a close 2nd,roy Jones 3rd,I think all of them would have beaten sprinks

[@TheBatugan77]

FYI, $660 in 1970 had the purchasing power of over $5000 today (2024). Bob Foster was wise to set himself up for a good future after boxing.

[@pilates68]

I love Bob Foster!! Absolutely one of the best light heavyweights ever to reign. He had that same build and musculature as Tommy Hearns and was truly “the hit man “ before Hearns. Make no mistake, a wiry guy with a big punch is dangerous and hard to fight. The mention that he was considered as an opponent for Floyd Patterson is very interesting. Too bad it never happened. Not sure which way it would have gone, but watching him against Dick Tiger (and Floyd’s chin) kind of makes me feel like I actually have seen it. I always thought Ali’s win over him was not particularly satisfying. Frazier’s was definitive and the only time I’ve ever seen Foster truly KOd. Foster would have gone broke if I had a Time Machine. Because I’d tell everyone in the light heavyweight division to definitely not fight this guy. It’s kinda funny to me that these old time boxing announcers like Don Dunphy, compared him to Bob Fitzsimmons. Could there be a less relevant fighter? I’m pretty sure Foster spent zero time studying Bob Fitzsimmons. Anyway, I Love Bob Foster!! One the best ever!!!

[@teofemo7000]

Would have been interesting to see Foster against the crop of lightheavys that came along in the late 70s early 80s. Saad Muhammad, Dwight Qawi, Marvin Johnson, Galindez and later Michael Spinks.

[@JZ505]

True NM boxing legend. Albuquerque even has a road named after him.

[@warrenrosen132]

Had to replay the Tiger ko several times to see the left hook...very fast.

[@rojosik9385]

Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Rojo.

[@bostaffterrier7293]

Brilliant rich ....you the man

[@TheBatugan77]

As a lifelong Yankees fan, weird to hear Mel Allen calling the Foster-Quarry fight.

[@darylwoodard1054]

Bob was a great fighter. Wished him and Mauro Mina had a rematch.

[@claydogmadman7843]

I got *Michael Spinks* as the greatest light heavyweight champion of all times, but l would've loved to have seen a prime *Bob Foster* vs a prime *Micheal Spinks* would have been quite a showdown...

[@claydogmadman7843]

@allinfun829 Micheal Spinks had insufficient amount of power for the light heavyweight division, his knockout ratio was pretty darn good... And Micheal Spinks style would've been why too scientific and modern for Bob Foster, and the awkwardness of Michael Spinks... That awkwardness and Speed would most definitely put the Spinks Jenks on Bob Foster... Micheal Spinks would just be way too advanced tricky quick and awkward for Bob Foster...

[@claydogmadman7843]

@allinfun829 Let not forget Moore, prime Archie Moore would've broken Bob Foster inside of 6 rounds or less... But hey Foster your guy l get it...

[@claydogmadman7843]

@allinfun829 Avon Derrell was his name who flooded Archie Moore a consecutive five or six times if I'm not mistaken... But given the facts that the Old Mongoose hasn't been ko'ed in any of his 100'n something lightweight fights really should give credence on rather or not the the man could stand up to the power of Bob Foster, it's apparently clear that Archie could have... I mean come on, if Archie Moore hasn't been knocked out in any of his light weight bout then you'll have to give Archie the benefit of the doubt of going the distance... Do you know there's actually been other fighters who have went gone the distance with Bob Foster, so why not the Old Mongoose... But Bob Foster is your lightweight all-time favorite, I get it...

[@DeeNice681]

@allinfun829 Ezzard Charles would beat everyone at 175!

[@amc7185]

Possessor of quite possibly the most lethal left hook in history.

[@ИгорьТихонов-о2и]

Царствие Небесное чемпиону! Я грешник, видел всего несколько поединков Фостера! Это был леопард, который сражался с львами и тиграми! Спасибо!

[@RayMcClean-g5y]

Best light heavyweight of all time

[@JMTrucking1417]

I like the look he gave rendon when he snapped tht rite out at him during or aftr the break lol

[@CharlesWashington-s5m]

Bob Foster has one of the most devastating right hands in Boxing. Don't mean to change the subject, but can you do a documentary on Ezzard Charles?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I'm collating a lot of my old boxing magazines and am looking for an old Boxing Illustrated article on Charles that had a lot of pics on him. As soon as I come across it, I'll do a piece on him.

[@glennmcgee1729]

The great ones often have a vicious left hook.

[@sonnybaker2092]

Imo hardest p4p puncher in history. One shot kayoes of otherwise iron chinned Tiger and Mike Quarry are the stuff of legend. Vicente Rondon went 10 with Earnie Shavers, what Foster did to him inside 2 should have been illegal. Most knockouts in boxing don't actually leave men unconscious, his routinely did.

[@ExecutionerHopkins]

You dont see fighters make those movements anymore. When they are dipping over their hips. James toney was the last guy i saw who did that. Everybody is so stiff and upright today.

[@afrojamm]

Rich are we due to get a Leotis Martin documentary.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

It'll be awhile before I get to him but Martin is of interest.

[@Change6030]

🌟🇺🇸🥊💯🌟👈👍

[@TheOldTurds-c7c]

32:37, they dropped Quary's head on the canvase when he was out! WTF??

[@domturiace670]

Foster was a great puncher but he sometimes didn't take fights to win other then get a payday. I think it was funny they said work the body against Frazier and he didn't even throw one body punch lol

[@xavierjuno4572]

I mean for a guy who only fights for a payday, he does seem to be a great champion I tell you what

[@jawbreaker8363]

You can’t throw body shots or any meaningful ones when your a tall skinny fighter against a short heavier guy that’s low to the ground and will catch you soon as you throw one.

[@jawbreaker8363]

Also that’s what fighters back then did, they’d only fight to get paid. Before and after foster .