Corrales- Castillo I was the best fight I ever saw live in my entire life back and forth action and the finale was unreal. Corrales coming back in the 10th from getting dropped two times and then stopping Castillo in the same round! Are you kidding me? I still get an adrenaline rush watching that. Never seen anything like that before in a boxing match

@itsnotme3882

8 ай бұрын

You beat me to it. I remember seeing that fight and thinking how unreal it was. At first I thought that stoppage was premature but Castillo seemed happy enough with the fight just being over. During the replay during the ring interviews I realized BOTH of them were nearly out on their feet, Corrales just wanted it more and was able to dig deep and find what he needed to win

@mdmcdd1117

8 ай бұрын

Amen. It was the best fighter I ever saw as well.

@Dannys_Dimensions

8 ай бұрын

@@itsnotme3882 yeah bro I was a 21 year old young dude with cornrows recording the fight on my VHS on Showtime I remember world champions Winky Wright, James Toney & Jeff Lacy ringside getting hyped jumping around. That fight was a special type of lit. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@BillySmith-np5zn

8 ай бұрын

“You better fing get on the inside now” Diego immediately takes him out

@jamescook4116

8 ай бұрын

I completely agree. I remember watching the fight with my 15 year old nephew. I told him t the time, "You will probably never see a better fight.". It was simply breathtaking

Chico was one of a kind. Thank you for this video, Rich.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Jeff.

So many fantasy fights you get from this Legend. RIP to one of the best left hooks of all time, Mr. Corrales

Diego Corrales is one of the most exciting fighters to ever put on the gloves. If you ever want to introduce someone to boxing just replay the Corrales vs. Castillo fight. It's up there with Hagler/Hearns and Ali/Frasier as one of the most exciting fights of all time!!!

@dark8prince201

8 ай бұрын

Pryor vs Arguello is up there too with the rest of the fights.

@drinfernodds

8 ай бұрын

​@@dark8prince201Holyfield vs Bowe, Gatti vs Ward, and Barrera vs Morales as well.

Was a big fan of Chico, as a fellow Sacramentan. But when I read about him beating his pregnant wife, all respect was gone. Had a huge heart in the ring, and none outside of it. It was so distressing to hear so many people pull the whole, "Hey, no one's perfect" defense, because it really illustrated just how we make allowances for athletes/celebrities. Anyways, good work on the video.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris.

@jamescook4116

8 ай бұрын

It is so difficult to reconcile his actions outside the ring and his abusive behavior toward his wife. He came across as vulnerable and decent in his post-fight interviews. A tormented soul for sure.

@returnalnocturnal7729

7 ай бұрын

​@@jamescook4116it's not that difficult. He was a lion with a coward's heart. I could care less about his excuses, a man that beats a woman when they have that level of power and talent is scummy low life loser.

I've seen the knockdown comeback dozens of times, but I never appreciated that entire amazing fight or the amazing fighters before now. Truly one of the best!

RIP Diego Corrales. Like every other human, there was the good, the bad, and the ugly part of Diego Corrales. Another great documentary Rich, thank you!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Dividenddream

@returnalnocturnal7729

7 ай бұрын

Most humans don't beat on weaker people because their egos were hurt by being outclassed by another man. He was just a loser with talent, nothing special.

@Dividenddream

7 ай бұрын

@returnalnocturnal7729 No one cares what you think, though

@John.Flower.Productions

7 ай бұрын

@@returnalnocturnal7729 You do not have the slightest clue of what you are talking about. I do not know where you came up with that lame reasoning/story but it is so far from what happened, I have to believe that you made it up.

@zsmann123

Ай бұрын

@@John.Flower.Productionshe was a women beater

Nice documentary! I used to train with Diego at Sac PAL. Miss him.. R.I.P. Chico! 🙏🙌

best fight i’ve ever see, can watch the 9/10th 1000 times and still get goosebumps.

Chico was a fighter's fighter. Thanks for the tribute Rich!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Apex.

I was at the Acelino Freitas fight. One of the most memorable atmospheres to date that I’ve been a part of. The building was MOVING……

ONE OF THE GREATEST WARRIORS IN HISTORY, R.I.P CHICO , ❤

Very early in his career I knew him because I trained at the same gym at the same time. Honestly, I didn't like him at all but I'd still talk to him when I'd see him to be cordial. He was very cocky and arrogant. It's wasn't like he was the baddest guy in the gym either, compared to a lot of us he was tiny and could just be picked up and given a helicopter ride like a little kid. Maybe being like that is required to be a champ but Rodney Jones, Tony Lopez, Pete Ranzani and many more champs came from that same gym, they were very likable and humble. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these great videos, this one of my favorite youtube channels.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear that, Dave. Thanks for the share.

@Dave-nv5rv

8 ай бұрын

​@@RichtheFightHistorian Quite a few really good boxers came out of the Oak Park section of South Sacramento. Off the top of my head was Pete Ranzani, Loreto Garza . Tony Lopez, Mike Dallas Jr (I trained a lot with Sr who also boxed with moderate success), Willie Jorrin, Rodney Jones and others that had big fights. The owner was Ernie Guevara , the father of Joe Guevara that had a phenomial start until he faced Carlos Zarate. Joe told me Zarate had tremendous punching power, nothing like he had ever experienced. They way you described the area as rough was very true. There were gangs, pimps, dealers everywhere, especially near the gym (Capitol Boxing). The PAL (Police Athletic League) also fostered may good boxers, that facility was nearby. Often the guys from the PAL gym would go to Capitol to train as well and participate in the Saturday gym wars. Rodney Jones is someone that anyone could be instant friends with, a super nice guy. Same with Tony Lopez, almost all of the guys I met. My trainer for a few years was Timothy Harris, he lasted 7-8 rounds with Julian Jackson in his prime.(vid on youtube) He had a few title shots vs Nino LaRocca(youtube also) and had won a CA State belt but never had great success. He shot his ex's attorney and is still in prison I believe. I was around right at that time and he was in great distress over money/ child support.

@Dave-nv5rv

8 ай бұрын

@@RichtheFightHistorian I think a good idea for videos might be doing profiles on some gyms and the boxers from them. The has beens and the "has nots" something like that. There's gyms with plenty of stories I'm sure; like Kronk, Capitol, Wild Card,Johnny Tocco's etc. Would be interesting! Keep up the great work, I really enjoy your videos.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

@@Dave-nv5rv Thank you, Dave. I'll consider that.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

@@Dave-nv5rv Interesting tidbits. Thank you for sharing. I was always a fan of Tony Lopez. I also thought Loreto Garza should have gotten a lot more notoriety than he did...Two excellent fighters.

Tough is the understatement of the century for chico... Rip champ. Another amazing video Rich.You're one of a kind.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, B Zanon

R.i.p chico 🥊

Best historic boxing chanel on here. Hands down Rich. I learn a ton about the sport i love. And i like the way you give these fighters the dignity and respect every single pro fighter and amateurs as well.

@claypearson8380

8 ай бұрын

Facts

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Matthew

Diego "Chico" Corrales PRO record: 40-5-0, KO's 33 / World title record: 7-2-0, KO's 5. # 2-time World Super featherweight Champion: IBF 1999-2000 & WBO 2004. # World Lightweight Champion (Lineal/WBC/WBO): 2004-2005 # Defeated 6 recognized world champions: José Luis Castillo, Joel Casamayor, Robert Garcia, Derrick Gainer, Gairy St. Clair & Acelino Freitas # Lost to 4 recognized world champions: Floyd Mayweather Jr, José Luis Castillo, 2x Joel Casamayor, Joshua Clottey # Corrales was killed in a three-vehicle accident near his Las Vegas home. Corrales was riding a motorcycle when he struck the back of a car and was thrown more than 100 feet into oncoming traffic and struck by another vehicle. An ambulance was called by the witnesses at the scene, Corrales was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. A medical examination showed that Corrales was intoxicated and his' blood alcohol content was 0.25 at the time of the crash, approximately 3 times the legal limit for state of Nevada.

Wow a modern documentary with Chico!!!!!!

Superb tribute Rich. They don't make 'em like Diego Corrales too often!!!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, David.

Another classic Rich! I did not have much respect for Corrales because of his domestic violence. Also, he was a master at spitting out his mouthpiece. I think Castillo beats him in their first fight if Corrales does not spit his mouthpiece out twice in the final round. As a boxer, he was a tough warrior. Keep them coming Rich!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, RE, will do.

Great video coverage Rich 🥊🥊💯 RIP to A True Warrior. He'd some epic battles

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Samuel.

I was always a huge fan of Chico's, the man gave us several of the best fights of the decade, win or lose, including one of the greatest fights of all time in the Castillo fight. Thank you so much for this video Rich, I think this will be one of your most popular videos to date. Good look with it mate.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Get Smart, will see how it does.

Rich what a documentary Diego was one of the very best fighter and proved it over and over. I just wish he would not have done what he did to his wife at the time. To hear him in the ring you couldn't ask for a better guy but home life was different. Anyway you done a wonderful job on this one i will definitely go back and watch it again. Thank you my friend i really loved this one for sure.💯

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ron. Yeah, a real head scratcher as he seemed as personable as can be in his interviews/profiles.

Man I asked Joesph Vincent, and many other channels and I thank god someone finally dropped a video on Chico!

Gone but never forgotten! Its said alot but Chico was must see TV. R.I.P Chico Corrales

Good stuff rich. Look forward to watching this tomorrow. You have a great voice for documentaries and got me into boxing a few years ago now. Love your sympathetic take on boxers careers.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Richard, hope you enjoy.

Another brilliantly put together video. Much respect

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Andy.

Man... about time someone made this video... THANK YOU!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Sure thing, Guy.

Chico Corrales great warrior in the ring. Coward in the real world. Great video. Thank you for it.

@RichtheFightHistorian

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Ignacio

In the boxing ring ,the phrase ... heart of a warrior......will always be equated= to *Diego Corrales , Rest in Peace CHAMP☝️✝️

Seeing how good corrales is, helps you understand how good mayweather is

A brilliant video Rich and great respect to a true warrior. Thanks for sharing!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Sure thing, oncall21

The Castillo fight... Wow.

@thomaskendell8146

8 ай бұрын

One of my favourites 🔥👊💥🇲🇽

Best thematic music intros and outros. Great documentary touch. I've watched 3. Haggler, Norton, now this one. Keep going. So many great fighters. I enjoy the hourly format

@RichtheFightHistorian

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Percy. Will do more with longer segments.

A troubled talent. RIP Chico 🙏

@johnjamele

8 ай бұрын

the females in his life had more trouble than he did, inflicted by him.

Don't have children if you can't afford to give them a better life than you had...With that being said Chico was one of my favorite fighters...He was a true warrior.

What a fighter. Tragic ending. 🥊🥊🥊

@timcobos8954

8 ай бұрын

This is why my parents never let me buy a motorcycle. They may have saved my life.

A REAL ONE !!! He fought anyone and never backed down. RIP 🏆🏆🏆

BEST CHANNEL ON KZread!!!! Thank You

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Tabernacle.

Anothe master piece Rich THANK YOU 😊

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, George.

Corralles-Castillo #1 will go down as one of the BEST fights of the Century! RIP Champ.

Am from Sacramento ca, this a good documentary on Diego! Thank you rich!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Juan.

One of the greatest fights I’ve ever seen. Slugfest from the beginning.

How good is this channel .Thanks Rich. I always thought Diego had a lot of parallels with Lew Jenkins the Great lightweight champion of the forties!!??

@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc

8 ай бұрын

100 %

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Paul. I'll have to read up more on Jenkins.

@paulbroderick4217

8 ай бұрын

@@RichtheFightHistorianMate do yourself a favour.He was a wild wild man!!

RIP CHICO. A TRUE LEGEND NEVER FORGOTTEN. ❤

thumbs up before even clicking play

I got chills watching this.

He was one of my favorites too. CHICO YOU WAS A FIGHTER.

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, abudujana13

@abudujana13

8 ай бұрын

@RichtheFightHistorian KZread is loving your channel! I watched 6 commercials in the 1st 25 minutes!!

Great video! thank you😎 Chico r.i.p🙏

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, HighpowerX

Passed away to soon.

Despite the trouble Diego was the absolute definition of a fighter tru power in his hands and nothing less then 1000% from him grit and pure determination rip u fuckin legend

the best as always.

Chico was my guy!! I loved Chico like the world loved Arturo Gatti!!

@amc7185

6 күн бұрын

Chico was so much better a fighter than Gatti. His great fights were against a much higher caliber of fighter than Gatti’s. Had the two ever fought it would have been a war, but a quick and decisive win for Corrales.

thank's Rich class as usual !

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kim

As a fighter he was a gem!

YES!!! R.I.P Chico my favorite fighter of all time win or lose.

I guess Corrales learned the mouthpiece trick from Freitas. R.I.P great fighter!

I love chico forever!

Great viewing 👌

This was a Bad man! One of the best left hooks in the game!

@vinniedixon1140

8 ай бұрын

His wife would testify to that

@smoothcriminal9665

8 ай бұрын

@@vinniedixon1140 I can't speak on his personal life . Didn't know him.

Just a clean classy fighter I mean class in and out of the ring.may the lord have mercy on your soul may you rest in peace in eternal peace forever. And may the lord give your family the strength to endure this terrible tragedy. Paz y amor por vida

Such a troubled soul.... but a truly gutsy warlord. Rip chico

Rest in Love Chico. He was a heck of a warrior

It’s crazy how Diego could give great interviews right after getting knocked out

The greatest fight since Bobby Chacon vs. Bazooka Limon.

Blown away !Thank you Rich...made my weekend.

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it Clownu8nt

What a warrior rest in peace Chico.🥊

What's the name of the song in the beginning?

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

'Unstoppable' by Beacon Light

@seventhkeyomegasghost8233

8 ай бұрын

@@RichtheFightHistorian Thanks

Within the ring Corrales was courage personified. You never let us down Rich - sincere and grateful thanks as ever for the time and diligence you give to every offering. Keep going and going Sir !

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, Martin, thanks.

Super fight!

RIP Champ. Thanks Rich!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Sure thing, Mehdi.

I got to give to him warrior 💯

no quit in that man.

He was very good and very was so many great fighters at his weight class and he had good size height good power he need to remember as a good fighter and get more respect

Corrales vs castillo 1 was greatest stoppage in boxing history 👊

Fearless fighter. Not a style that promoted any kind of longevity

RIP Chico 🙏

Thanks very much again rich... I know you have no idea how these videos entertain me.. but I really do appreciate the work you put in to showcase many fighters, most unknown to general boxing fans of today, myself included. And this video shows the heart real fighters possess. I look at these fights and take a good look within, because it takes a lot to go round after round, I often wonder if I can do it myself. I feel for these guys like my own flesh and blood, most of whom had very hard lives like myself. Thanks again. Splendid job as always.🫡🫡

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Marlon.

I loved the guy..

RIP CHICO !! 🥊🙏💯

THIS MAN WILL ALLLLLWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR THAT FIGHT, ALLLLLWAYS. HE SHOWED HE HAD A LOT OF HEART IN THAT 10TH ROUND. BEATEN & BATTERED, HE STILL HAD ENOUGH IN THE TANK TO COME OUT VICTORIOUS.

He was wildly popular just about everywhere else except his hometown of Sacramento. It’s a great fight town with a pretty storied history but they never embraced Diego. He never boxed there once he became a world class fighter. I think it was because when he beat up his wife that made the front page of the Sacramento Bee . However when he won a fight it was buried in the sports section..He was well known there but not necessarily in a good way..

Rest easy Chico

Was a awesome fighter!! R.I P

It seemed like a fast 10 count in the second Castillo fight.

RIP boxing 🥊

" Diego { " Chico " } Corrales, (of) Sacramento~California.. One Bad Dude ! "

RIP Chico

He was a warrior..

I grew up with Chico and boxed with him in Sacramento.

🥇

Such a classy fighter

Floyd Mayweather gave Chico his flowers. That was a great fight and Diego Corrales was definitely one of the top guys in his division back then. He had a good Long reach and KO power in both hands, that's what I like to see.

As a fighter Diego was incredible, aggressive, powerful with a huge heart and was pretty much always in exciting fights. It seemed his approach to boxing and life meant he was destined to die young tho. Great docu, thanks Rich!

@RichtheFightHistorian

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Andrew.

He was amazing 🥲 he had the heart of a lion 🦁 he won’t be forgotten

@returnalnocturnal7729

7 ай бұрын

A man that beats on a woman because his ego was hurt for being beaten by a better warrior doesn't have the heart of a lion. He has the heart of a weasel

@rickjamesjr6651

7 ай бұрын

@@returnalnocturnal7729 u are entitled to your opinion but let the man rest he paid the ultimate price in the end so why do we still judge people once they gone

Castillo will always be disgraced for purposely missing weight because he was butt hurt about the first fight. Cost him millions and rightfully so. As Emmanuel Stewart said, he not a HOF'er and never should be.

I still think Corrales would’ve lost against Castillo if he hadn’t kept spitting his gum shield out, one of the most exciting fights ever

If you know anything about Tony Weeks, then you know he’s Always the ref that 🛑 fights for the fighters sake.

One of the nicest guys ever not a bad fighter either

@tentringer4065

8 ай бұрын

Nicest? He nearly killed his pregnant wife and had a long history of domestic abuse.

@johnjamele

8 ай бұрын

I'm sure his female victims appreciate seeing him referred to as "troubled" here. @@tentringer4065

@artgarfunkelart2094

8 ай бұрын

Nice to me cause I never knew him how's that

@TheBatugan77

3 ай бұрын

​@@artgarfunkelart2094 Weak. How's that?

@artgarfunkelart2094

3 ай бұрын

Sounds fair