Rocky Lockridge Documentary (Re-Upload)- From World Champ to Homeless

A look back at former junior lightweight champion Rocky Lockridge.
NOTE : This is a re-upload. Added in a few more photos.

[@TheBatugan77]

Mr. Lockridge was so damn polite... A true gentleman and a courageous fighter. God Bless him.

[@user-ns8ex2bb9j]

Very articulate in his early years. Heart breaking in his later years.

[@towers950]

Cheers Rich perfect Sunday afternoon savior! nothing on TV and this pops up on youtube.What a watch buddy.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Kim.

[@user-ns8ex2bb9j]

Ur not a bum. I hate when fighters r referred to as a can or a bum. These boys put it all on the line when they step inside the squared circle & the cage. It needs to be respected. No matter the ranks or lack thereof

[@johnrodwell2281]

This exactly. I hate hate hearing them referred to as bums, especially by themselves. Kills me. They gave so much. They gave us the best years of their lives. They gave us their health. They gave us beautiful fights and amazing memories. He deserves so much more.

[@paulallen3011]

Exactly right sir. Too much of that stupidity, especially coming from people who've never been in the ring. Would hope anyone who's ever had a go would know not to talk about boxers like that. Hard , hard way to earn a living, any fighter earns every penny they get

[@johnrodwell2281]

I'm just a hobbyist, but I've been fighting (boxing and MMA) for over 20yrs and the dedication required to operate at even my extremely basic level is wild. The guys who give their souls to this deserve so much better. It's like when I see some "fans" talking about this fighter or that fighter being a bum, or crap, or a joke.. it just eats me up. The *worst* professional fighter is still worthy is respect.

[@Davidj-r8l]

Everything you said is exactly what I was saying .it's made me made for years when people said dudes were bumbs that laid it all on the line .I've even fought dudes over disrespecting warriors I've grown to admire .felt the same as you did

[@letstalkwithpatrickpodcast]

Respect! That "bum" comment annoys me as well. Ppl really have no idea the work and time you have to put in. Most ppl never stepped in the ring or cage...Most have never sparred and they're the same ones who make fun of fighters who would destroy them quickly in a one on one confrontation.

[@HotRodMolina]

I love watching these dox about boxers I used to read about in Ring and Boxing Scene back in the eighties.

[@bennylevine387]

This is gonna be hard to watch from someone who supported Rocky from very early on. I was in Camden and it really wasn't long after he had all those fights late-career on ABC with Tony Lopez and saw him looking rough working at a KFC and was depressed for like a week after seeing that. It would only get worse. But to me, he was always a champion.

[@WalterSimpson-y1n]

i use to buy the ring magazine in the early eighties.there whas a article abour Rocky Lockbridge .when he whas still a contender. Thats there where i took notice of Rocky he whas well spoken and a fighter with a big heart.r.i.p champ

[@alangrace8628]

Incredible story that's told exceptionally well... its amazing how someone could reach such heights and then fall to terrible lows.. a great boxer and nice man who found peace in his final years.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Alan.

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

🥊Thank you Rich !! Another Gem !! Rocky Lockridge gave the fans the skills and heart that always be appreciated 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, MPR.

[@malcolmxbox]

This is excellent. I appreciate you showing how accomplished this man was beyond the meme of him crying. And for not even including that clip.

[@everettseay8505]

True Gladiator's Nothing but Respect!❤❤❤❤

[@TheBatugan77]

Gladiators*

[@starwatcher727]

Thanks for all the great uploads. I loved watching tuesday night boxing, got me into the sport at a young age. Thank you for the history lessons, Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Jason.

[@Ren_Brands]

Great Video about a incredible Life, Lockridge seemed like a good Guy and it's nice to see that someone helped him out of homelessness and addiction.

[@realdealholyfield9531]

К сожалению он умер

[@dynamitekid5521]

I used to love to watch him fight on Wide World of Sports as a kid.

[@cedricliggins7528]

Same. Those were some good days. Could watch championship boxing on network TV

[@patrickverona387]

Thanks again Rich for another amazing video. I honestly think that Lockridge was one of the few fighters that made the most of the talent he was given. He was an excellent fighter, just not a great one. He also didn’t start using drugs until his boxing career was over. An interesting side note. There is a video of a guy trying to start a fight with him on the street. This is way after his career was done and he was abusing drugs. You can hear the voices of people in the background yelling “Don’t do it” when he gets in Lockridge face. Rocky knocked him COLD with a one two.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Patrick.

[@UnnamedBridgeburner]

Good job saving these warriors’ stories.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, UnnamedBridgeburner.

[@jobymich]

What a fighter....

[@GTSpeac]

Great episode - never knew of Rocky

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Mehdi

[@christopherbellore3511]

You outdid yourself with this one, Rich. I saw the original, but this was an amazing tribute to a fallen warrior. Philippians 4:10-13, "But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last your care of me has flourished again; wherein you were also careful, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. R.I.P. Rocky Lockridge

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Christopher.

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

Great video Rich! I remember when the internet made a meme of the Cham. I would be like they don’t know that’s ONE OF THE REAL ROCKY ‘s! Travel well Champ!

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

R.I.P Champ !

[@JosephSpalliero]

It was pretty hard to be homeless in the 80 s. The cost of living was so easy anyone could get a apt .For example my grandma who was on social security had a nice big apartment for 425 a month. People on social security could live good. Today even the middle class are homeless.The cost of living exceeds what people get on social security or make at a job.

[@SuperhumanUnchained]

Great video Great fighter thanks for the upload hit that like button

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Superhuman.

[@SuperhumanUnchained]

@RichtheFightHistorian no thanks warrior we need this channel I will always support you and your channel

[@TomMendoladrums]

Sad story but it needs to be told ❤

[@andyfinely9752]

A Fantastic Fighter 🥊🥊

[@jimhattery4348]

Thanks, Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Jim.

[@panamaharp]

Very good fighter … competed in a very tough era.

[@enzothebaker4047]

Thanks for the stroll.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Enzo.

[@hellothere-b6q]

They don't make fighters like this anymore.

[@sjsouljah7368]

Lockridge, Bumphus, Seales, Randolph, Armstrong, & later Haugen & the Linton Bros. There was something in the water in Tacoma back in the day, City of Destiny was churning out champions.

[@Cefdfsacq]

Lockridge’s loss to Gomez….in over 50 yrs of watching boxing… one of 5 worst decisions I ve ever seen

[@comanchedase]

Man, that was sad.

[@rojosik9385]

Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Rojo!

[@brianbattaglia2187]

another great one Rich, guy name always heard of but besides the May KO + the icing he gave that guy in the streets few years back didn’t know much

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Brian.

[@tonydean2541]

Where was Lou Duva and the rest of them when he was down on his luck?

[@princejohn6560]

One of the sadder stories of boxing along the same lines as Bobby Chacon.

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

in boxing it seems alot of stories end bittersweet.

[@khalilbaaqi2460]

I didn't know that Lockridge had that kind of KO percentage. Dude could punch!

[@karlpascoewelldone4173]

Certainly no bum a fantastic fighter it's a very sad shame may he rest in peace

[@l.w.8470]

I remember seeing Rocky Lockridge lose to Jackie Beard, a then sixteen-year old boxer from Jackson, TN, in the 1978 National AAU Bantamweigh finals tn Biloxi, MS. I remember thinking that Jackie Beard would be a future world champion. Jackie became a talented contender, but never a world champion. I do remember being impressed with Rocky Lockridge, nevertheless.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, abudujana.

[@rojosik9385]

Thanks rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Rojo.

[@user-ns8ex2bb9j]

That name sounds familiar

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

thanks rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Robert.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Rocky was a guy people really wanted to root for. When he knocked out Roger Mayweather it was a huge upset and everybody was shocked and so happy for rocky. One of the true nice guys in boxing who fought everybody. Rich I know you remember mike Zena he worked out at kings gym and maybe pittmans. Way too impressed with himself we were glad when rocky beat his ass.😂

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Oh yeah, Baja, I was at Pittman's when Zena was there. He was in the same stable with "Killer". He was riding high after a ko win over Keith Stevenson on ESPN then things went south after losing to a Mexican journeyman.

[@teashapal]

Ultimately most fighters are abondoned. Better have savings or a backup plan or it ends very sadly.

[@TheMick126]

Rhythm boxing did a story on him

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

It was a very good boxer. You have to set an example for your children

[@goricaj1]

Remember when he got robbed against Gomez,boxing really sucks at times

[@jota55581]

Amyone see the video of him KO the young guy on the street who was disrespecting him ?

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Lockridge never made big money and clearly did all the wrong things with the money he did have. A sad ending and a meme-worthy intervention cry

[@thewinners7253]

with all due respect he became a Meme. I will never look at that the same ever again. What a tragedy. But he placed faith in Jesus at the end which is the most important

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

anyone else ever wonder why those bots are here?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, tried blocking them but they keep coming back.

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

​@@RichtheFightHistorian i report them and nothings ever done.

[@scsumlg2357]

I’m giving views to the repeat videos out of respect and survival of the channel.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, MrMlg

[@shazmagoon]

Another great boxer from Tacoma

[@kubikiribasara3499]

Gee Rich, i think i speak for everyone when i say that the way you end these documentaries is so honoring to these forgotten athletes, so beautiful. Thank you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, kubikiri

[@christopherbellore3511]

Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

You're too kind, Christopher, thanks so much.