I remember my dad talking about a guy named Jeff that was a heavyweight and had one hitter quitter power I was a young P.A.L boxer then I didn't realize that this was him you always find the lost gems Rich forever kudos to you my fellow fight aficionado

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Hey thanks, Melvin.

Surprising he self-sabotaged so much he flamed out before King could mug him first.

How common, that mindset of self destruction? I can not imagine Don King being a good mentor.

Primary reason I wanna thank you Rich is for shining a light on black athletes and insight into their struggles and achievements.

"driving a get away car that didn't get away........"

*Corrie Sanders* (South Africa) A perfect fighter to make a video about. I have information that is probably not readily available online.

@DeeJay003

24 күн бұрын

Great fighter.

@daveh4914

24 күн бұрын

I liked watching him fight. I too would appreciate a deep dive on his career. His scraps with both of the Klitschko brothers were a lot of fun to watch. Big, strong, tough, quick hands for a big guy, and talent wise he was right in there with two guys that ended up being the top 2 heavyweights for around a decade. He deserves to be remembered.

@slidecounter5813

9 күн бұрын

Yes plus 1 of the few Southpaw heavyweight champions in history. Very quick handed & was dodged by Holyfield & Tua back in the day

If memory serves, Gil Clancy said "You fight a guy like Jeff Merritt for money" after Merritt injured Earnie Shavers as a sparring partner.

@brucemedley635

24 күн бұрын

Merritt broke earnie's jaw in sparring

@MyRobertallen

23 күн бұрын

@@brucemedley635 That's the point. You don't climb in with a (hard puncher) like Jeff Merritt unless you are getting paid a lot more than sparring partners do.

@slidecounter5813

9 күн бұрын

Plus he was a rare breed of Southpaw's back then as heavyweights

Another great film. Channel deserves 10x the subs.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, AlienApe.

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

Joe Louis had been retained to be Merritt's trainer but it never materialized.

Thanks for every post. You're doing a great service to the sport.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, drummersagainstik.

Pity. Who knows what demons haunted this poor fellow. Seems like he could have been great. Thanks Rich.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

My pleasure, Chris.

I remember seeing video of Earnie Shavers training in that gym...the one at the beginning where he's sparring with Charlie Polite. That paneling on the walls is pretty unforgettable. I guess I shouldn't post before I've watched the entire video!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, Paul.

Rich, again, thanks you for these videos you post! I double-especially like the heavyweights of the 1970's-1980's. Bernardo Mercado was one of my favorites, as was Oscar Bonavena and Jerry Quarry. My very favorite heavyweights were Foreman and Frazier. I liked Tate, Knoetze, Mitch Green, Eddie Lopez, David Bey, Larry Frazier, Larry Middleton and Marty Monroe. So you've already covered alot all of these fighters already! Thank you! On another note, one of the most bell-to-bell all action fights I've ever seen was Dangerous Don Lee vs Leroy Hester. But it's not on KZread. By any miracle, do you have that fight? Galindez and Scypion were two of my non-heavyweight fighters. You've covered so many of these guys! Sincere Thank You!

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thanks very much, tmapool. Unfortunately, I don't have Lee-Hester but it sounds like a barn burner.

Thanks for the amazing video Rich ❤️

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Sure thing, John.

A well done video Rich, well researched and great footage for a obscure prospect from the past. Nic done Rich.🥊👏

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, Brett.

Thanks for the insight on Jeff Merritt , I can tell if he could of been more disciplined who knows how good he could of been 🥊

Hey Rich, thanks for that post on Jeff Merritt.Much appreciated.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

My pleasure, David.

Great channel. Thanks always.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thanks, Rob.

nice one Rich cheers buddy !

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thanks, Kim.

GREAT video ..

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Thanks, Stacey.

Another of many top heavy prospects who came and went. 17 kos in 22 fights is good, but he was also ko'ed 3 times, that's not so good. Keep your guard up Jeff! Keep your guard up!!

This man was a victim of an upbringing he was never able to escape.

@serenityinside1

24 күн бұрын

His choice , nake the right decisions: others have and do. Bernard Hopkins etc etc

@MyRobertallen

23 күн бұрын

@@serenityinside1 It's called Free Will: Deliberation according to Natural Law.

Rich great video once again! Spoiling us, but can you do a documentary on Art Hafey, one of the most unknown Canadian fighters getting little respect please, and thank you.

@RichtheFightHistorian

20 күн бұрын

Hey thanks, Gavin. There is a doc on Hafey called 'Toy Tiger'. Used to be on KZread. I'll have to look into him.

@GavinFox-uk9sn

16 күн бұрын

@@RichtheFightHistorian thank you

Make a vídeo about Alexis Arguello

@brocklanders3616

7 күн бұрын

He just did!

Could you do Edison Miranda next? Or Graciano Rocchigianni?

@RichtheFightHistorian

18 күн бұрын

Interesting suggestions but I'm going a different route with the upcoming videos.

How about Henry Armstrong, sir?

@serenityinside1

24 күн бұрын

How about him ..what ?

Cedric Rose.

First w a word....good vid

Day off and I'm still in bed feels strange lol my wife's too and my daughter just walked in on us that wasn't awkward 😅I said were play fight omg watch some boxing 👍

@bookah8787

22 күн бұрын

Wow Ron stander? Was so out of shape he couldn't fight back, he sounds like a street guy drugs and violence usually doesn't end well.

@bookah8787

20 күн бұрын

First day back 7 am got cut off in traffic and he gave me the finger big mistake chased after him smashed fuk outta him and his little batty man friend, I don't think he'll be doing that again da fuk lol

Buster mathis jr

Boxing is 75% mental. He should have taken the exhibition with Ali just for the payday.

I remember my dad talking about a guy named Jeff that was a heavyweight and had one hitter quitter power I was a young P.A.L boxer then I didn't realize that this was him you always find the lost gems Rich forever kudos to you my fellow fight aficionado

I remember my dad talking about a guy named Jeff that was a heavyweight and had one hitter quitter power I was a young P.A.L boxer then I didn't realize that this was him you always find the lost gems Rich forever kudos to you my fellow fight aficionado