Michael Carbajal Documentary - The Little Hands of Stone

A look back at 'Manitos De Piedra', Michael Carbajal.

[@27rykou]

Back in the 90’s I was in the VIP room at the Roxbury in Hollywood and watching all the hilariously self absorbed people around me. Then I saw Carbajal standing up against the wall with this little mullet and tail and couldn’t believe my eyes. So I went up to him and introduced myself and told him that he was one of my favorite fighters. Nobody there had any idea who this little Latino kid was which was a total shame. He was an absolutely incredible fighter and I let him know it. So Michael, if you’re reading this, I was that 6’5 Whiteboy that was the only guy there who knew who you were. What fools they were. Lol

[@listennow1537]

Hey Whiteboy, thank you for the humility....We Mexicans have to take it sometime, literally to be respected ...especially us native/ugly looking ones.

[@JimiKGB]

The fact you’re obviously at least in your 40’s at a minimum and referred to yourself as a “whiteboy” is so fkn hysterical and embarrassing at the same time !!

[@Rex4sure6425]

Shout out to everyone who participated in delivering this masterpiece. RIP Angel! Shout out to Michael and his entire La familia

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Rex.

[@prodigyboxing9644]

Can NEVER be bored with any 80's fighters...title or non title bouts!!! Always entertaining and exciting full of grit and determination 👊👊

[@gilg7-pe5ji]

Michael carvajal we remember the wars this dude was legit God bless champ

[@slycrook34]

U got that right! Non title fights looked like title fights. Title fights looked like a battle for WORLD SUPREMACY!!!

[@terrellcowles7342]

I used to live literally right next to the Carbajal family. I used to eat watch tv and play with R.I.H. Angel.🕊️ They are a good family good people. Watching this tights up my chest.

[@roberthiguera602]

👍

[@paulbroderick4217]

I’m strong like Bruce Lee!!!😂😂 I still remember that line after all these years!Great job Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Paul.

[@eyeman03]

One of the most exciting lower-weight fighters I’ve ever seen. Great combination puncher and super tough with a great chin. When hurt, he was even meaner. He took some bombs from Kittikasem, who was a hell of a puncher.

[@egopower2264]

MAGNIFICENT STORY 🍻🍺💯💪🏾🏆🥇🎖️🏅🧨💥👌🏾🔥🍿👌🏽👏🏾✌🏾😎😁💥🔥 ONE OF GOATS 🐐

[@bh1422]

Chiquita Gonzalez's switch hitting was absolutely fantastic.

[@javimacias1215]

He retired when his forehead was split open in 1995

[@gavinbrando8255]

It’s crazy he’s never mentioned when we’re talking best Mexican 🇲🇽 fighters

[@bh1422]

@@gavinbrando8255 Great fighter nonetheless🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

[@christopherbellore3511]

You've done it, ONCE again! I'm not surprised, Rich. You really are the FIGHT Historian! Michael Carbajal's toughest battles remained outside of the ring. The toughest battles for everyone is usually the spiritual battles. As long as people neglect their spiritual developments, growth, and maturity, no matter how physically fit, financially secure, or popular you are, madness and insanity will ensue. ✝🛐🕊⚓🔨📖🗡✝🥊🙏💞 ✝Fighting the good fight of faith; EVERYDAY!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Christopher.

[@JoseTorres-rs7kj]

Definitely a worthy contender deserving of all accolades!!!! His victories & losses speak of his heart & talent in the little Giants who left it all in the ring... Michael Carbajal I salute you 🫡🫡💪💪🥊🥊

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

Oh SNAP!!! We got another long documentary!!

[@mider-spanman5577]

I'm saying? And it's on someone that I have never heard of so it should be quite insightful and entertaining!

[@stuartjohnson7967]

Hey mate, check Rich out he’s good and not over the top with his measured accounts of the boxers he’s profiling. Ya might learn something

[@msw8966]

So much nostalgia. I miss 80s and 90s.

[@Thelategreatjohnnybratton]

Interesting To me the nostalgia is the 1940’s and 50’s. It shows the broad audience and ages that Rich appeals to. He really does a magnificent job

[@roberthiguera602]

Yes sir....👍

[@WarioSaysSo]

"Little Hands of Stone" Michael Carbajal Amature record: 94-9 PRO record: 49-4-0, KO's 33 / World title record: 15-3-0, KO's 10. # 1988 Olympic silver medalist in Light flyweight class. # 4-time Light Flyweight Champion of the World: 1990-1994 (IBF & WBC), 1994 (WBO), 1996-1997 (IBF) and 1999 (WBO). # IBA Light Flyweight Champion (minor): 1997-1997 # Defeated 8 recognized world champions: Will Grigsby, Muangchai Kittikasem, Humberto Gonzalez, Josue Camacho, Jose Quirino, Melchor Cob Castro, Jorge Arce & Jose De Jesus + numerous top contenders inc; Fernando Martinez, Tony DeLuca, Leon Salazar, Macario Santos, Javier Varguez, Hector Luis Patri, Robinson Cuesta, Kwang Sun Kim, Domingo Sosa, Scotty Olson etc. # Lost only to 3 recognized world champions: Humberto Gonzalez x2, Mauricio Pastrana & Jacob Matlala.

[@johnspaulding1681]

to be betrayed by your own brother is the lowest blow of all

[@Tito74]

One of my favorite fighters of all time. Also that Chiquita fight was one of the best fights of all time.

[@hugovalentincounseling]

Carbajal was a true warrior who displayed great skills, however, he became a legend when he defeated another great, La Chiquita Gonzales.🔥🔥🔥

[@david-pb4bi]

I thought I was a boxing aficionado but can honestly say never even heard of this fabulous boxer.

[@ThehulkGreen]

Born in 79, I was a teen when he was at his peak, I used to stay up until 2am to watch hbo, Carbajal was a big star that brought a lot of fans to the smaller weights. Us English love our boxing itv was great but not as good as the lucky ones who got sky TV when it 1st came out, I miss hbo, the intro music used to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I own thousands of dvds and thousands of vhs and I'm telling you Michael Carbajal is one of the greatest in the last 50yrs of boxing.

[@angelbarajas9180]

Sad to hear, there is a lot of great boxers out there that we never heard of.

[@roberthiguera602]

Hell of a boxer. I'm from Phoenix too...

[@Ren_Brands]

Great Video, the first fight against Gonzalez was absolutely Fantastic.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Ren Brands.

[@roberthiguera602]

The state of Arizona will always be proud of Carbajal...☝️🥊

[@amc7185]

Often overlooked when the great punchers in history are discussed.

[@macknewman835]

His fight against Arce was a testament. Arce made the hall of fame.

[@MM-ch2sr]

Arce said no one had hurt him like Mike did ; his run in 93 was superb. Massive heart and you are correct he's often forgotten as a banger - he's among the elite at 108/112 for pure punchers

[@alonsogarcia6505]

What a champion! At the end of the day were all human and no one is exempt from issues.

[@chrisgarcia5462]

I remember him jogging down Billy Mitchell Blvd, Brownsville,TX in the late 80's when he fought in South Padre Island back then if I'm not mistaken. He smiled and waved hello while we acknowledged who he was.

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

Being robbed by one's own family is a pain that stabs deep into one's soul, these guys put their live on the line just so some leeches can try to live off their hard work, total disgrace, guys like Danny Carbajal and Mike Rossman's father are scum worse than all the Don Kings of the world, King might had done a lot more damage overall but these guys sank as low as to betray their own blood for some coins.

[@toroblanco1637]

Well said, I 100% agree! His brother is a POS! Straight up!

[@prodigyboxing9644]

For a brother who wasn't in it for the money ...he sure forced himself in positions to always make sure he(Danny)was never without. 👊👊

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, John.

[@jasonbennerman4625]

Michael opened the door for all the little men to make BIG Money .. GREAT Skilled "FIGHTER" .. It was an HONOR to watch and CHEER for him growing up as a young black boy .. ALL HEART with KILLER Instincts 💪🥊👑 💯🫡 #HOF #WELLdeserved #GodBLESS😢

[@jackdaniel7465]

Only problem with your statement is Michael was not a BLACK BOY he is clearly Hispanic!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@jackdaniel7465]

I apologize, I reread your statement and understood what you were saying, my fault, much love to you!!!❤️

[@martinmulligan8451]

Wow this is an outstanding bit of doc making 👏 👌

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Martin.

[@user-fs6kp4pe4y]

I always mention Michael when great fighters are the topic. Tough, patient and skillful.

[@bobmorgan8748]

When Caramel was fighting I loved to watch him on tv. His fights were guaranteed barn burners. I hope he has a good life from here on out. He deserves it!

[@jabmalassie]

Big fan of his as a kid. Peace from Toronto.

[@kilokeys8468]

Phoenix az, stand up. A living legend here 👏

[@hozaydrummer]

thank you for this rich 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Jose.

[@stuartjohnson7967]

Hello again Rich - Stuart from sunny England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 which as I speak is grey and overcast with the threat of rain. Anyway mate, a massive thumbs up for another excellent profile of another great Mexican-American boxer. I’m just totally surprised that you still don’t get the views I think you deserve. Take care mate and be safe. 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Stuart. The channel's time will come :)

[@stuartjohnson7967]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Thank you so much for the reply. I just like your measured account of who you are profiling and that you let the boxing explain itself. I’ve only just subscribed, so I do apologise, considering I have been watching your videos for about 18 months. Anyway Rich enough of my waffling. Take care and keep the outstanding content coming - Adios Boss 🥊 🥊🥊

[@JeremyLamovsky]

Man thank you so much for these. I only got into boxing the past ten years or so and nobody in my family is into it, so videos like these are great

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Jeremy.

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

That Thaï fighter at the beginning was a terrific boxer ! Without his power Carbajal would’ve been in trouble.. Another great story Rich Thank you 🙏👏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Frenchgoldenboyfan

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

@@RichtheFightHistorianI’m at the end of the vidéo and i have to recognize i forgot with the time how great Michael Carbajal was ! The full package ! Thanks

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Carbajal despite being an Olympic champion never really box preferring to brawl that's why Humberto Gonzalez outbox him twice

[@RigoFernandez-j4c]

Wow!!! Awesome Rich...thank you. Pure quality you put out. 👍👍👍👍 Im a subscriber.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks for subbing, Rigo, I appreciate it.

[@msw8966]

Carbajal was a great fighter..The first fight with Chiquita and Arce prove how talented this dynamic fighter was.

[@vinceclark1655]

Great video Rich, thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Vince.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I am amazed at how many amazing fights Al Bernstein has called . Thank you rich for uploading such great content

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Matthew.

[@TheNeorch]

Carbajal was really exciting and good,watching him is like watching a defusing dynamite,boom,boom,boom!🧨🧨🧨 down goes his opponent! And still,the Super Flyweight champion of the world, Manitas de Piedra Michael Carbajal!🪨

[@tnewsome9121]

I met him at the Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2011. He came to our table at Graziano's.... I was eating with some friends and Bert Sugar. Mike was a bit intoxicated.😂 It was a hilarious exchange.

[@emokellen]

Anither great doc on a great fighter, Rich. Thanks so much!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, emokellen.

[@toroblanco1637]

I remembered and liked him since the 88 summer Olympics. True warrior!

[@KOKINGWAYNE]

Loved watching Michael, first took a liking to him after seeing him in the 88 Olympics

[@paulmurphy7476]

Rich is the best boxing analyst on you tube hands down, keep up the good work mate.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Paul.

[@boghyboghy3642]

Thank you for your work !

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, boghy

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Another little known fact. Lest it is stated here………. I have only just started watching the video is……. That his pro debut was against Will Grigsby who also went on to be a World Champion 🥊💥🥊 Not a good look for his Brother in that early interview, guven what happened ultimately

[@joeylamuel5828]

Good job, again. Thanks.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Joey.

[@richardrodriguez3575]

Thank you so much for posting this.... I was at the Chiquita Gonzalez vs Carbajal fight. Best fight I ever saw in person.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Richard.

[@robertquinsey9969]

Thanks rich,Michael one of favourite fighters,great job🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Robert.

[@DSupremeLounge]

Amazing! Thank you

[@omegasquad868]

i forgot how much drama and blood and guts this fight had wow

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@RCMa123]

What a pleasure watching Carvajal fighting. What a worrier

[@johnjamele]

If I had a dime for every sports/media figure who lost everything because they let their relatives handle their finances, I'd have a lot more money than those people end up with. NEVER hire relatives to handle your money! They are NOT bonded, they are NOT licensed, and they do NOT have your best interests in mind.

[@TGGshadowVR]

Much respect to a legend. Josh and the cuates

[@sergelipshitz8000]

Thanks Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Serge.

[@petecernan2568]

Talk about exciting fights, he was incredibly tough and what a heart!

[@ThehulkGreen]

Born in 79 and stayed up until 2am with my family to watch the greats of the 80's and 90's, I don't remember all of them but I remember a lot. Edit: I damn well miss hbo, the intro music used to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up I was so excited.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

haha, yeah that HBO opening used to get me excited too.

[@santossalinas4221]

I was there that night, the place was electric. Went to the after party at La Mancha too.

[@jamess8477]

What sucks is all that hard work all that money... Ended up right back where he started... Back in the hood

[@Thelategreatjohnnybratton]

The commentator fails to point out that Umberto fought both southpaw and conventional. Made a smooth transition.

[@davidsandall]

Good documentary. I enjoy that you show extended clips of the matches.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, David.

[@tonydetoro1147]

Recently watched a few of his fights on the Best of Top Rank Channel. An all action true warrior.

[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

Pound For Pound with another classic

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Christopher.

[@chriso1585]

Being obsessed with boxing for over twenty years I only knew him of his fight with Gonzales, once again great video on a fighter I looked over. Surprised me he was paid that much at his peak when I remember Richardo Lopezs purses were sometimes less than the women on the same of one fight card. Anyway thanks again Rich, Chris from WALES UK

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Chris.

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Great 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@paolomonzio972]

Love him ❤

[@willcardona7712]

I think the Arce fight was stopped prematurely. The referee didn't even give Arce a standing eight count.

[@excelgallegos2554]

Greatest years of boxing

[@gregorydavis2511]

he's one of my top five favorite fighters.

[@TITO-218]

He was an entertaining fighter

[@dreadsam]

Mi love da hip-hop opening music Iyah. Carbajal ruff an tuff solid.

[@taylorbyrd5126]

fantastic just fantastic

[@enzothebaker4047]

Keith Jackson could've called a cornhole match and it would've been worth watching.

[@D_Hawk-e5x]

Michael was a very strong warrior. I remember when Michael fought Baby Jake Matlala. Jake was the smallest boxer in boxing and he beat Michael Carbajal. But Michael gave him his props. It was a good fight. Jake was no pushover.

[@D_Hawk-e5x]

I didn't know they would mention that fight when I made that comment.

[@boneunowproductions]

I grew up in east Phoenix, I’d see his son around.good doc!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Ivan.

[@robertgold6108]

Thats realy troubling to think that your own family member would betray you like that. But still congrats to his carrer as a fighter.

[@santossalinas4221]

If you listen real close around the 14:40 mark you can hear me tell him to throw the uppercut I kept yelling it at him.

[@teofemo7000]

Always remember him climbing off the canvas twice to KO Humberto Chiquita Gonzalez.

[@CamoteTu]

It's a trip that Carbajal is related to B real of cypress Hill they even look alike different skin tones but they look similar.

[@juanig4198]

Who makes the song of the intros?

[@OmarHernandez-nq2jo]

I was thinking the same thing. It was well themed song.

[@TheNeorch]

It could be AI,or Rich just had a good voice

[@HellJustLostAnother1.]

His gym is in Phoenix its immaculate too.... One day I drove by just to see the gym, he ended up walking up and open the door so I can go inside down to Earth guy frfr....

[@jimmurray8483]

Damn, his own brother did him dirty. Disgraceful

[@darnacb]

Another incredible opening song. Where do you find them?

[@omegasquad868]

its too bad we never got to see either of these two warriors fight Ricardo Finito Lopez

[@dalebecause2467]

Another great video Rich. I learned alot about Carbajal here. Thats because for some reason I just wasn't all that interested in him back then. I don't know what that was....He was just not someone I followed closely....

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Dale. Probably because he was a light flyweight. I didn't have interest in that division until he came along.

[@dalebecause2467]

@@RichtheFightHistorian Yeah...now that you mention that....that is why...

[@jrvegaboston]

37:55 Wao just Wao what a fight!!!!

[@MM-ch2sr]

Love it Rich. I write every day for a bixing site and ill be referencing your work in next years edition as no one wraps up a fighters career better. Ones id love to see Tommy Morrison Julian Jackson Gerald McClellan Naseem Hamed

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, MM. All of those fighters are worth detailing and on my to-do list.

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Good Docu Film

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Reyes.

[@jorgesilva2752]

Very good fight. 7th round should have been a nockou why the referee did not count for chiquita maybe to help Michelle Carvajal?

[@cruzrosasjr.385]

My Church were i congregated is closed to he’s Gym on filmore st.

[@CarlosMorales-xl7xd]

That intro goes

[@Thelategreatjohnnybratton]

Another terrific job Rich I knew that his brother stole from him. What a sad sorry man Danny is.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you. A strange case as it looked as if they were close.

[@serenityinside1]

ANOTHER fighter who entrusted close family with his ring earnings … and laid the price as he was duly embezzled🙄. Hearns / Holyfield/ Amie khan ( allegedly) ..etc etc. They never learn do they . All those battles … and nothing to show for it 😳

[@brianseneca3546]

Another great one Rich, but damn always a sad ending. I was a big fan of Michael and remember watching the Gonzales fight live! Never thought Chaquita ever REALLY beat Michael. The two "wins" were snooze fests. I know its called boxing and not knock out, but Chaquita was known as puncher and credit to him for adapting for the victories, but really uneventful fights. It was disappointing to hear about Michael's fall from grace, he always seemed like a good guy. But fighters are usually fighters for a reason and unfortunately most go back to those ways when the lights dim and the crowds disappear

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Brian. Agreed on the last two Chiquita fights.

[@JMTrucking1417]

Lmao AL wasnt gonna let him get away w the no heart comment about chiquita

[@dltguitar6532]

yea he sounds like a punk saying that. really unlikeable

[@JMTrucking1417]

@@dltguitar6532 i think he was losing up to the ko . Do you ?

[@dltguitar6532]

@@JMTrucking1417 yes especially with the 2 knockdowns

[@fffelipon]

Cuando comenzó el video se ve a Danny el hermano de Michael, hablando y diciendo que él le ayudaba a entrenar a su hermano porque lo quería mucho y que él no lo hacía por dinero y mira lo que hizo? Chale.

[@rodrigodiaz9472]

Olympian 🇺🇸 champion

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

That guy is definitely a Muah Thai fighter who is boxing.