Very good interview. Didn't know he was the one who refereed the Tyson fight.

Definitely the best interview I've ever seen. Popeye your peer integrity. Thanks for sharing your story and all the youth that will benefit from doing what is right God bless you. Vince you did a great job interviewing

I am a University Professor and I grew up in a barrio and can't change how I look, walk or talk. Sure there are moments of discrimination, and unjust criminalization, but as Mexicans we must always stand tall and continue to open doors for our gente and defy stereotypes.

I had the same kind of relationship with my jefita..so this interview touched home and heart for me .. thanks carnal stay grounded in Christ..s/o to all the homies from B×G and all of the S.G.V

God bless EASTSIDE BOLEN PARQUE

You say Bassett Grande?? You probably know my brother's they were Puente 13 Tinflanes. We grew up in Bassett on moccasin and stichmen but my brother's ended up from LA Puente. Any how I'm glad to hear that you straightened up ur life through the grace of JESUS CHRIST.

Every time I watch fights and see that guy I be like he’s hood u can tell by his walk and creased up on tv all the time!

Please consider interviewing Moses Cuevas. Young man's got an Inspiring story, from gang life to prison and now social media influencer reaching Many around the Globe! He's changed his life around and helping others to do the same!

This is a good interview with Popeye. It takes a lot to explain this Life style. Respect for you and your change in God bless 🙏🙏🙏.

This fool said a mayate in medical 😂😂😂😂

Good stuff homeboy! And gracias for the ride along thru beautiful BIG BASSETT. Much love PELON

Good stuff! Shoutout to Vince & Herdz Media!

Dope interview ✊🏽😎

Much love and respect too both of you vatos !!!!

Hey Bro, Yo Soy de Bassett Grande, Los Noches Tecolotes (Nite Owls) seen you reffing boxing matches. I was in era Danny Psycho, Sammy Pachecha, Juan (john Di Bein), Sluggo, Bobby Sapata, Valdez Brothers, Chucky, Estrada, Trini, Bosco, Henry Lamas,I was there when Eddie Gueurra and Chucky wrecked. But ened up in the system Y.A, the joint1972, SQ 1974/75/76, Folsom 1974, etc. in the 70's, I seen you in championship bouts, and thought wow, a homie. I was raised on 3 rd ave. between Procter, and Valley Blvd. I got paroled back in 1986, on my Indian Reservation, been out every since. My kids still live in Basset Grande, right across from keenan by the Valdez, old house.

Solid vato right here from big bad B! The homie spoke gold about fathers and sons.

When I was a little Kid living in Valinda the older Homeboys would party with the Homeboys from Bassett. The Big Homie Apache brought Popeye Ray to my Block.

Damm old man strength....💪 much love og

Firme interview. The cruise through the hood brought back a lot of memories. Grew up in Bassett across the street from victory outreach on Don Julian. Much respect.

BIG VARRIO MONTE FLORES,,,

Goodstuff! Thank you!

QVOLE RAY GOOD STUFF PROUD OF YOU BRO MAY THE OWLS B WITH YOU KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

I really enjoyed this interview.

Bassett is in Puente ? huh

Yessir born and raised 1977. My uncles did over 20 years , Blessings to this man .

Herdz Media In da House

i ♥️ this channel for sure!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great interview and incredible story Popeye much respect to the homie

I remember When We Were Young in a group home and popeye Ray used to come and offer us to go to the gym and he always had a heart try to help kids and and the youth find a better way which was boxing while at the same time as well respected throughout the gang world I don't know if you read these Ray but I'm happy to know that you're serving the lord with Arlene and that you guys are still together after all these years tell her I say hello she'll remember me because I was in Manuel's home in La Puente back in the days but she was always a good person as well I heard many great things about you and also was a friend of your daughters too when she used to box may God continue to bless you and yours thank you for sharing

I jus seen this homeboy refereeing at the Garcia/Fortuna undercard fight....firme interview

I grew up in East LA and saw gangs left and right.. knew guys from most of the gangs..they treated me with respect as I showed them respect..the 70’s was different..more hand to hand..there were some stabbing and shooting.. but most were hand to hand… where I went to high school there gangs from all over East LA..

Wow another one ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥💥💥

Firme Interview ,,at the mural scene I actually thought Ray was the OG with the Brim n Pendleton all the way on the right 😂..Saludos n respects wish this channel the best 💯🍊👊🏽

Great video, God bless you brother!

Excellent. Thank you.

Good interview both of you have all my respect and may God continue to bless you.

Tongva Native Tribe still fighting for recognition to this day we are on their land. That spot is closed down.

Bad ass videos! Real life gangsters

Great interview. Thanks Big Homie!

Big Gumby, flaco and Topper are my brother in laws, RIP Robert ledesma aka Topper. Big Gumby did a 27 yr stretch.

Awesome Interview Vince Romo Wiith Popeye Ray!!! Lots of Memories

I don’t know I just feel like banging in The 70’s 80’s and part of 90’s was different from today.

Welcome to Barrio Driven!

Man interesting story. This man is a real one

Solid interview shout out to Bassett high class of 2010

Great interview ..God Bless

Firme podcast dawgy just subscribed to support

Man that's one of a good podcast.......deep....

Wow I didnt know about his life. I knew I had seen him in boxing matches, he is a great referee. The guy who refereed Tyson vs Wilder 1 and some black referee who has some big ass eyes are also my favorite.

Great interview much respect

Brother great episode keeping it real. Popoye enjoy his honesrty an how he takes ownership of his acts Keep preaching.

One of the best Boxing Referee in the game

R.I.P Frankie "SOLO" Vasquez Miss you everyday my boy #BG

GOD BLESS YOU CARNAL POPEYE...MAY OUR LORD USE YOU IN A STRONG WAY..AMEN

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Lets put the youth up on game so they don't have to go to prison but take leadership roles in politics and the workforce to help out our gente.

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Yes sir ever time I hit SGV taco nazo is the spot shrimp and fish tacos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Grew up in Bassett, real talk. Love the hood!

Hey popeye ray great n deep interview of your life...cant wait to take a pic with u at the next fight u ref!

God is good. 💯🙏🏽

I remember when Droopy got shot. The bullet hole in the rain gutter down spout memorialized his death till recently when the market was remodeled. I remember crossing paths with Poppy at my favorite hangout locations Basetdale and Coberta.

Thats right Popeye ray 💯 my nino is from BG and my uncle TURTLE is from LITTLE BASSETTE .RIP UNCLE 🦉

Amazingly, inspirational real life story.

Could you please link your wireless microphone’s to this video Sir? We’d like to know the name brand of the microphone’s so we could purchase for our KZfaq channel Mr Vince Sir. Thank you ParadiseOn18Wheels 👍👍

Congrats to his son, man 👏

I don’t know either of you, but much respect and love. I can only pray that you two continue pressing forward in Jesus mighty name Amen.

Great interview. Thanks for sharing your story Popeye. Much respect to Vince, Popeye, Mario, and Ruthy and the HerdzMedia familia.... God bless you all....

The night they killed Toe..😩 I remember that night so vividly!! Good interview !! Jumping fences😂! Toes backyard!!

Firme interview. Deep

🔥 PRAISE THE LORD 🔥

At one time you were on one side..the varrio side..no questions asked..now your a boxing Referee that has to be neutral and keeping the match even…GOD GAVE YOU A JOB HE KNEW YOU BE GOOD AT…

Now he's a real gangsta, don't need a weapon. These "gangstas " today think they're tough because they have a gun. No, tough is squaring up one on one.

Great Interview God Bless..

Play some pickup basketball games at San Angelo park..never had any problems with the Varrio… this was back in the early and mid 80’s…

Daimn the homie had it tough not in the Neighborhood but at home.

Amazing story

Taco nazo and kris's burgers, I got my first tattoo behind the taco nazo back in the mid 90's . Richards had some good tacos too on valley. my nephews played baseball at San Angelo and played basketball at Bassett high and Bassett park.i remember dingo.

God bless you homie popeye good you made a change in your life for Jesus christ our Lord.Grace of God your still here.

Great interview! Subbed.

Ohh cool he was in the ring with Tyson 2.0 sick.

Ray my most respect to you been a fan for years

Popeyes a good solid homie. Had the chance to conversate one on one with him several times. Won't say when and where but saludos, Ray.

First thing first… deep respect for Popeye Ray great interview Vince. Great advice for all young Chicanitos. The lifestyle of Latinos growing up, parents, family members introduceing to get high, be tough, buy nice car before college. The cycle never changes. Education is the key, aren’t we tired of being portrayed as convicts, gardeners, maids yes that’s right those NaZis and white collar educated baldy old men running our country have us labeled and feed us the crime and drugs in our very own barrios. That’s why prison are full of Mexicanos CHANGE

Great boxing ref great interview

Keep up the great work on your interviews . Vince like the t-shirt where can I order one we all have to be Chicano kings.

Dingo yes sir

Good Interview Vince, Ray is a fine example of how you can be from the hood, and decide, i want more in life, Congratulations Ray and Vince both of you deserve to be recognized not only for your contribution to a solid life, but also an example for those wondering minds of our youth and or Homies that wonder, is there a way to move forward in life. Some wonder, and some do it.

But in the ring, he looks normal like Benji Esteves, or others, but perhaps a little more time. I used to play rancheras in the hood on guitar, Danny Psycho had a piano in his house, and taught me how to play Night Owl on the piano, he did it good. And I stepped up and ended up playing in my Rock Band around the world, after I left the joint, I developed, a all around musician, performing on saxaphone, piano, etc, writing my own songs., but never became a millionaire rock star, I am happy with my experiences, and Ray will be a notable ref. I watched his fights, he reffed.

I hope this is eye opener i hope you the best structure guidance and example for our leaders of mannana respect and blessings

Damm this was tough to hear

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Shout out to ALL THA BIG HOMMIES !!!!! BIG

Popeye Ray has the old school mentality and wisdom, reminds me of my father. They don’t make em like that anymore, good to hear wise words of wisdom from real men who seen it all and been there & chose to turn right and walk with God. it’s amazing, god bless us all..

👏👏👏 great interview 💯💯

This story is common in all walks of life, the parent who neglects and sets the wrong example of how to be. Like he explains of his mother and then he became exactly like his mother now what’s happening to his 3 kids is one of them continuing the same cycle? That’s the problem the cycle never breaks that revolving door of not having respect for yourself instead thinking people “owe you some type of respect” or you have to take it or make it. It’s a bad way to live with a lot of insecurities and ego driven by validation by other poor examples because good people, aren’t going to validate his behavior. This is the story of all races all socioeconomic households

Great Interview 👏

I spard with Ray at the boys club in Baldwin park.he was I tough guy.i could never beat him.im glad that he is well.peace to you ray.may the peace of the lord always be with you and your family

92 years old damn, she forgave you man.

That hotel y'all pass alot of foos get blasted. I even seen a sheriff on the floor while his partner pounding on his chest 2 a.m in the morning. That was crazy man. I skat through there to go EM. Under the bridge there is a trail of blood that goes to the otherside. I'm just passing by and that what I see.