Saoul Mamby - Vietnam Vet & Boxing Champion

[@NewyorkRicanSoulPodcast]

Rest In Peace Champ! Saoul was one of the kindest and humble people I ever met. I can’t believe how long he would continue to fight and still be competitive. An amazing fighter and fantastic human being.

[@robertstroud7561]

A credit to his race. The Human race.

[@JoeK9Fitness]

I met him years ago’ in Pattaya he was doing his road work at Johmtien beach (Thailand) he was so surprised i recognized him and ask for a pics the most kindly hearted guy u could ever meet

[@nemobahari1]

The champ who extinguished Indonesians’ dream for our 1st world champion, yes we indonesians remember him. R.I.P. legend.

[@HaraDuran]

Selamat tinggal Saoul Mamby,bener2 juara tanpa umur.

[@boomersD9CAT]

What a great man! He served in Vietnam, and he fought for 3 decades.Mike Weaver was a Vietnam veteran too, and he fought for almost 30 years. Mamby was class act,and a true warrior!#respect✊🥊

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

Saoul Mamby was born on June 4, 1947 in Bronx, New York. His mother converted to Judaism when Mamby was four years old and Saoul spent much of his childhood in shul. Mamby later said of his youth, "I would be walking down the street and the kids would pull my yarmulke off my head or grab at my tallis bag." He was bullied daily, as a result, Mamby got into dozens of fights as a youngster. He took up the sport of boxing at the age of 16. Within a couple of years, he found some success in the amateurs and, by 1968, he was shipped off (drafted) to Vietnam. "I was in 'Nam for one year, six days, and four hours. Did I see combat? Yeah, enough. And boxing is easier." "Putting guys in body bags in Vietnam, knowing that all their dreams had died with them; I vowed that, if I got out of there alive, I was going to do what I wanted to do with my life. Boxing makes me feel happy and complete, so I’m boxing. I risked my life in Vietnam and I can do what I want with it now." Mamby turned professional shortly after returning home. At the end of his 1982 interview with KO, Mmby was asked to write his own epitaph. “Saoul Mamby: The Last of a Dying Breed,” he replied. And now, a member of that breed has died. Thank you for service, U.S. Army 68-69. Rest in peace, Champ! Source: The Jewish Boxers Hall of Fame and The Jewish Boxing Blog.

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

D. Anderson, USMC, Hotel Company, 2dBn, 9th Marines, 3d MarDiv, 2/9/3, 68-69 Operation Dewey Canyon. In memory of 58,281 men including 8 women, all nurses, 16 clergy members and 160 Medal of Honor recipients who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.

[@haphartmann3394]

Very nice story of his life. I'm a Vietnam too. Wasn't a boxer though.RIP Brother.

[@austinknowlton1783]

Wow I wasn't aware that we share a birthday. Thank you. Also the birthday of Bob Fitzsimmons, a heavyweight champion in the bare knuckle and early gloves Era of boxing.

[@jamescowan3651]

A warrior in and out of the ring. Me and my dad watched his fights together. My dad rooted for him because my father was a vet too.

[@floydlamuel4618]

Can't forget Mamby. He stood tall and proud. Thanks again, Rich.

[@yourboyjacques1542]

Mamby is definitely one of the most under appreciated champions from the 80s. The fight that immediately comes to mind for me is his title defense against De Jesus. Granted, De Jesus might’ve been passed his best, but Mamby put on a clinic in that fight and wore De Jesus down in a very impressive display. While the footage doesn’t seem to exist, he apparently fought tooth and nail against a prime Duran as well which is no small feat either. He was a true fighter who would fight anyone, and may he Rest In Peace

[@glennmcgee1729]

Sounds like his longevity was attributed to a wicked dedication to healthy living. Nice to know his path was not as sad as other boxers you have posted.

[@tnewsome9121]

I was 18 at the old Times Square Gym when I met Mamby. That was in 1990. He was still sparring young guys in intense sessions. He stayed in shape. I will be 50 this year. That guy was something else.

[@70gabino]

Man, this was great! I remember watching the fight with Glenwood Brown on TV and as the fight went on, jumping up and down and cheering for Mamby to win. What a life and career. RIP Champ

[@austinknowlton1783]

What a great boxer and humble human being. Poetry in motion in the ring, reminded me of watching Sugar Ray Robinson. The Sweet Science indeed.

[@tr33b3ard73]

Most underrated boxing channel on KZbin!!!

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Growing up in NYC between the Bronx and Spanish Harlem, I heard Saoul Mamby's name a lot in boxing circles. Looking back at some of the dudes this guy fought, the guy was a warrior. One of those boxers whose record is misleading and doesn't do justice to his skill as a fighter. Sleep in peace champ. And as always my brother, thanks for another great doc Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Marcos.

[@chrisshanholtzer5434]

I never knew that about this great great boxer thank you for serving our country I’m a former US Marine myself and thank you for serving your country and your gallantry and your bravery and your courage in and out of the ring it may you serve in the command of God Almighty

[@catyear75]

I met Mr Mamby on two occasions in NYC in 1989 and 1990. Nicest man you’d ever want to meet! Such a great fighter - just a machine in the ring ! R.I.P.

[@KOKINGWAYNE]

Another fighter that i must admit to not having seen much of is the former WBC super lightweight champion Saoul Mamby, he came up the hard old school way when losing fights early on was part of the learning curve, he beat the late Esteban De Jesus ‘who was the first man to beat Roberto Duran’ like a lot of professional boxers who don’t know when it’s over he carried on way to long ‘boxing in 5 different decades’ having his last contest at the age of 60! he defended he’s world title 4 times against decent opposition,the great Larry Holmes had a lot of respect for him, you just don’t get fighters like this anymore, well done again KZbin’s Rich The Fight Historian

[@bh1422]

What nonsense were television executives saying he doesn't have a good style? Saoul Mamby had a very pleasant style to watch.

[@easyriderrider4580]

Saoul Mamby Also had an "Acting Career" during the late 1980's and 90's.i remember seeing him in the made for TV movie of Stephen King's, *The Stand".... God bless you and thank you for both of your "Careers", Champ!!! 🙏🏡🙏🏡😎😎😎👆👆👍👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yeah, I should have mentioned his acting career. He was a regular on one of the cop shows.

[@oncall21]

What an incredible human being! Survived Vietnam and all the fixes that come with boxing to still become a champion and then some. Unheralded in longevity in the sport for thirty years. What a warrior and boxer. Thanks for sharing Rich!

[@radamesgerenajr5741]

I got to meet and greet Mamby when I was living in the South Bronx where Johns Gym was located, he was training his son at the time. he was a down to earth kind of guy and treated me like he knew me for a long time. he was a great Boxer and a great human being. R.I.P.

[@charternicholson9933]

Saoul "the witch" Mamby I loved watching him. He got a ton of opportunities because he was always ready....He was ready when the opportunity came almost 20 years into his career. I loved this guy. Boxing gives some true Rocky opportunities. He was awesome. Mamby defended the title several times to show he was worthy as a champion. His defense against DeJesus cements him as a solid champ. Rich I can't thank you enough for this series... Dejesus as a Lightweight was awesome. Mamby, just like Bruce Curry had the worst management team. How do you have to arrive in a world title fight in sketchy van. Haley I thought did win the fight first fight. 30 years in the sport! Mamby was awesome and he should be in the HOF.....

[@stuartjohnson7967]

Thanks again Rich.! Rich by name and your boxing 🥊 documentaries are Rich in nature. Honestly Mate me and thousands alike really do look forward to your insightful and superbly put together episodes of some of the mostly underrated fighters, fringe contenders and champions. Very much appreciated. Cheers Rich,.! Wishing you all the best for the future. Yours in Boxing from Liverpool, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. YNWA…!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Stuart, I appreciate your kind words.

[@whitehurstcomic]

Amen

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Harry Gibbs reffing Mamby’s initial title winning effort !! Another brilliant documentary on a sadly forgotten and under appreciated quality fighter Great stuff RTFH 🥊🥊💥💥💥🥊🥊

[@charlesbanson4988]

Best so far. Great guy

[@christopherbellore3511]

Somehow I missed this one. I remember Mamby being mentioned in the movie, The Fighter, by Mark Wahlberg who played Mickey Ward. I didn't know who he was. Shame on me. This is one of the BEST mini documentaries you've made, Rich. What a Great fighter. They should make a movie about him. 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Christopher...yeah, if only Hollywood would take notice.

[@angelortiz353]

Showed me how to work on double end bag correctly!rip champ

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

First ! Just joking thanks Saoul Mamby was a great warrior.. Just look at his record on Boxrec and look at the names he has fought !! OK he lost a few in his prime and a lot more at the end of his carreer but never backed down a challenge. R.I.P champ..

[@anthonytucker4486]

Another great documentary!👍🏿

[@shaunwalker4680]

this young man who until now had never heard of,along with Lemuel steeples are 2 of the nicest most humble..gracious and honest people i've read about in a long long time....RIP to both

[@nickharmer3049]

Another great upload on a fighter that rarely gets the light shone on him. Always a good listen, with your unique content. Bless up to you every time bro 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Much appreciated, Nick.

[@jesusarreguin6885]

Did not know about the Esteban De Jesus fight. Impressive. Rest in peace, Champ.

[@gianca60]

Here in Italy we had a weekly boxing show that featured many Mamby's fights. I think he was second only to Aaron Pryor in those years.

[@ricksikora7270]

Always an entertaining fighter, RIP champ.

[@copee2960]

wow...Speechless....Beautiful Story.

[@chrislewi3213]

Sweet Saoul Mamby.... I remember him from his title defense against Esteban DeJesus...Great Fighter Great Boxer..Fantastic World Class Counterpuncher...Extraordinary Conditioning...One of the Good Guys

[@bennyadler5882]

We love you Saoul and will never forget you. Shalom.

[@chriszenko6355]

Saul was a regular at the felt forum cards. When he wasn’t on the card he was as in attendance. saw him numerous times true warrior. RIP champ

[@jackson76724]

Thank you for making this man and his noble story known to me. May his memory be a blessing to us all.

[@JoeK9Fitness]

I ve watched this and I cry he was a great human being

[@richardsalazar7842]

Great great documentary! I always rooted for Mamby and definitely felt he beat Haley! Thank yoi for this post!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertstroud7561]

My favorite fighter from this era. This era being 70s and 80s. I quit following this racket in 94 completely when I got out.

[@apex_prowler95]

Outstanding and excellent man and boxer. Salute and RIP!

[@pyrotechnick420]

His footwork was superb and it he had some power in those shots. RIP

[@Falconcat63]

Great post as always. Thanks for this post, Mamby was a great fighter!

[@brendanduffy2710]

This is going to be great 😎✌🥊

[@petechau9616]

I remember him he seemed to have fought forever. RIP.

[@johnkrolczyk2241]

I used to watch Mamby fight on the USA network Tuesday Night fights. He was a great boxer. I had to laugh when the announcers said that one of the guys he was fighting was the same age as his daughter!

[@MattWillEast]

Thank you for these stories, they deserve to be told.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Matthew.

[@pedrofernandez506]

We sparred in 1989 I think at the Times Square gym. I was old, but he was older. Nothing but class. He was a credit to the planet.

[@nadarajantinagaran757]

He is the real champ!!👑👑👑

[@edwardfarmer4230]

Great champion and warrior. Tons of perseverance and courage !

[@jeremysipes44]

USA network and ESPN is where I remember Mamby from.

[@zippydoo9533]

Another great boxing documentary. Thanks Rich !

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Much appreciated, thanks.

[@patrickverona387]

I was 6 years old when I saw his first fight with Leroy Haley. This was one of the first fights I vividly remember watching on TV along with Mancini VS Kim. Mamby was such an underrated fighter who received a lot of bad decisions in his opponents home town. He had great skills and I would have loved to have seen in the ring today with Floyd and Manny and other stars. He wouldn’t have beaten them all but all of them would have a rough night. Thanks again Rich. This is my favorite online boxing series.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Patrick. Mamby's style was an acquired taste. I didn't appreciate him back then but do now.

[@arielantonmarchi7041]

My brother and his oldest son are best friends and grow up together he was a great man and father.r.i.p champ.

[@saoulmamby9275]

This saoul jr Tell victor I said hello

[@arielantonmarchi7041]

@@saoulmamby9275 I got u I send him the video and he love it

[@Dan4x2282]

Always liked this man always !

[@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55]

Wow, 30 years of boxing... amazing.

[@markriley5863]

I love your channel. I have always liked and admired Mamby but could never find out much about him. Thanks for this.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure!

[@clarencewright9841]

I met Mamby in a NYC boxing gym in the 1980s, he was a very nice person and did'nt brag about his talent

[@johnsonyoungssenkie3806]

I remember watching Mamby in the 80’s to bad I had forgotten about him. He fought at 60 years of age, what a warrior. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

[@mditt7]

what a phenomenon

[@clightning9703]

what a legend, they don't make them like this anymore

[@IMD1Guru666]

All class and professional.

[@sunfishassassin5963]

I thoroughly enjoy every video this channel puts out...🤟😎

[@uncjim]

I didn’t pay much attention to him when he was fighting. Now I understand that I missed out. He was a great warrior and a fine man. Rich, your documentaries continue to amaze me for their content and production value.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, uncjim. Mamby was definitely unappreciated during his prime.

[@2short1968]

Love this story. I wish most boxers today would do what Mamby did..."Go to the opponents backyard." #truschooldports

[@roadrunner381]

What a warrior, a mans man, respect to the CHAMPION, rest in peace good man!

[@imabach447]

I remember him. He was great.

[@gareth1974barrington]

Another excellent video.

[@GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd]

Saoul reminds me of all time great Eddie Perkins from Chicago. Great ring mechanic who had to go around the world to get fights and was often the victim of a home town decision. When Perkins fought Jose Napoles in Mexico he lost a decision that the Mexican ring correspondent called the worst decision he had ever seen. I used to watch Eddie train at Johnny Coulons gym in Chicago. RIP Saoul.

[@iamwahyusetiyo]

#SaoulMamby, the first ever international boxing I attended. It is when he fought #ThomasAmerico in Jakarta, dating back 1980.

[@brendancronin3796]

Massive respect ...the things he must have witnessed in Vietnam...I'm anti war but I don't like people who shit on soldiers , they don't cause wars they tend to join out of poverty or conscription so they should be celebrated. This guy pretty much had to fight his whole life and he became a champion ...that some old skool shit ...he didn't get offended he just fought back .

[@matthewnikitas2904]

Right they don’t make men like that no more

[@brendancronin3796]

@@matthewnikitas2904 damn right

[@paulc9574]

Mate,your channel is brilliant. Excellent stuff

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Paul.

[@akleine5738]

Thx!

[@aitutaki50]

What an incredible story...this is a man of true character & faith...he boxed inside the ring from 16 years old as an amateur until finally retiring from the sport with his last professional fight at 60 years old, becoming world champion along the way...RIP Champ

[@kevinmilley7541]

Thank you Rich...It's about time someone recognized (saoul) one of the best left hookers that ever stepped into a ring...from non to no support as far as politics went...Saoul fought everyone, anywhere, anytime, he was always in shape and in my opinion was one of the top welterweights ever...no mention of the boxing hall of fame? he should be there...R.I.P. sweet saoul...

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Kevin. Honestly, I don't pay much attention to the HOF stuff but hope Mamby gets posthumously recognized.

[@2383Scorpio]

Nice to hear about Saoul Mamby talking positive things about my country of Thailand and my fellow Thais cheered him when he fought my fellow countryman Saesak Muangsurin that most Thais believed that Mamby was robbed in a great fight. Too bad no film existed except maybe in my country if the old camp of Muangsurin has one. RIP Champ.

[@JoeK9Fitness]

I have known Mamby 7 years ago in pattaya he always back in Thailand in holiday he was a wonderful man heart of a lion

[@2383Scorpio]

@@JoeK9Fitness Wow, I didn't know Mamby visited our country many years after his fight with Muangsurin. Thanks for telling me a wonderful story on Mamby.

[@JoeK9Fitness]

@@2383Scorpio many times sometimes twice a year

[@2383Scorpio]

@@JoeK9Fitness Wow Mamby loved our country in his lifetime.

[@JoeK9Fitness]

@@2383Scorpio everyone love Thailand I love the northeast because is the real Thailand Mamby love Thailand very much but he prefer Chon Buri

[@justonsullivan3807]

I really enjoy your channel brother keep up the good work, your doing a great job. All the best mate, and Happy Holidays. 🥊🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, you too!

[@clemfarley7257]

What a great video and wonderful man.

[@rowdyrx6109]

Thanks!

[@tsb7911]

I saw the draw against Weston in 1976 and a win against a journeyman in Florida in 1998.

[@MadAngel209]

He was a better boxer than what his record indicated. Saoul Mamby was smooth as butter.

[@dellolasalle9546]

Rest In Peace , Mr Mamby

[@saoulmamby9275]

Thanks Saoul jr

[@ericboye1909]

Magnifique histoire...quel champion !! ..merci Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Eric. Mamby would fight anyone, anywhere.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Saoul Mamby was a true road warrrior and well respected champion...🥊

[@arabionjames9290]

Mamby had a very high boxing I Q.. Classic boxer, very difficult to hit.

[@anthonytripp2251]

I would love to see you do Mike Rossman

[@johnjohn76]

Superb Job!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karlyoung5089]

Mamby fought in five different decades. Amazing! They really don't make them like they used to.

[@quadirbrown3800]

Wow I definitely remember hearing Mamby. Great fighter great man and the fact that he fought another one of my most favorites in Esteban De Jesus and beat him. Hell yeah I remember Mamby.

[@BrandonReyes-vi4rm]

Another great video !

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mogunloye]

Rest In Peace Champ

[@josephmiller9424]

The actor from ghost the one who shoots Swayze looks so much like him

[@smitchix1]

"Willie Lopez". Especially in that last shot, when Mamby has the longer hair, he looks exactly like Willie Lopez from Ghost

[@Montyhugo]

I Remember watching Saoul fight back in the 80s and always thought that he was a TUFF MAN, NOW I KNOW FOR SURE.👊

[@nickolasfigler5155]

I trained in the same gym with Saul in 1976

[@shawngilmore5977]

He wasnt bad st all he was a tough boxer rest up champ!!!

[@pyrotechnick420]

"People think I'm old, the wind is old," ROFL

[@frankhowell479]

Yo I met this guy back in the day on linden boulevard in Jamaica Queens a friend's bar by the name of Skip's Place

[@billybob9961]

I remember watching his fights

[@bennyadler5882]

Boxing don't produce fighters like Saoul anymore, one of a kind. Nobody gave him a chance in Korea, only he, Yolanda and his trainer and look what he accomplished.

[@iron352]

Mamby was a great fighter

[@WarioSaysSo]

Saoul Mamby # PRO record: 85 fights = 45-34-6, KO's 18 - Title fight record: 6-4-0, KO's 2 # WBC light welterweight world champion: 1980 - 1982 = 5 title defences with 1 by KO. # Mamby was to fight Lineal/WBA world champion Aaron Pryor in the summer of 1982 for a unification bout in the light welterweight division, but was cancelled. Instead fought and lost his WBC world title by SD to Leroy Haley in June of that year. # Fought against 14 world champions: Roberto Duran, Antonio Cervantes, Saensak Muangsurin, Sang Hyun Kim, Esteban De Jesus, Leroy Haley x2, Billy Costello, Buddy McGirt, Rene Arredondo, Jorge Vaca, Gary Hinton, Maurice Blocker, Genaro Leon & Javier Castillejo. # 34 career losses and only one time Mamby was stoped in the ring - At age 46 against 23 year young prospect Derrell Coley by a TKO 1st in 1993. # At age 52 Mamby boxed his career final match in May 19, 2000, forced to retire by the California State athletic commission. In March 8, 2008 at age age 60 Mamby fought his final fight. # Mamby served as soldier in the U.S. Army and also served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in 1968.