A look back at the career of two-time Olympian and Kronk lightweight contender, Davey Lee Armstrong.
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@mateusrosito34362 ай бұрын
Once again, the undisputed best Channel on KZfaq Pound per Pound.
@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt2 ай бұрын
Facts 💯
@kevinrouth80822 ай бұрын
It’s not even close, he’s the best 🥇
@alangrace86282 ай бұрын
Agreed 100 percent 👌
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, Mateus.
@winningwithwarriors99142 ай бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorianBe the first. There isn't a proper documentary about Jersey Joe Walcott anywhere on KZfaq. Only a few 5 minute skits.
@user-be1bj9zl1t2 ай бұрын
Amateur boxing was a lot different than today's. In 76 the Cuban's and Soviet bloc countrys were grown men fighting American kids.
@johnrodwell22812 ай бұрын
This channel never fails to deliver. Awesome man, thank you.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Sure thing, John
@jr368312 ай бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistoriando you remember Charles Mooney
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
@@jr36831 Yes but I don't have any film on him aside from the Olympic final.
@jr368312 ай бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian Thank you Rich. I remember every fighter on that outstanding 1976 Olympic team. Rip Howard Davis Jr. One of the fastest boxers that I have ever seen. Big Leon too.
@lesteryoung55102 ай бұрын
What a pleasure. I had never heard of Armstrong before he was a quality fighter. Good job Rich and thanks. The Coverson match you certainly got your moneys worth in those days.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Lester.
@brianseneca35462 ай бұрын
Another great one Rich and unfortunately another sad ending. Davey had mad skills, especially early on in his amateur days. The dementia I imagine was brought on by his long career. RIP to a great fighter
@fredjonestowns42132 ай бұрын
I dont see it as sad. He lived a good life, was successful after boxing. Although dementia could have came from boxing, a lot of people get it who have never stepped into a ring. RIP Davey.
@xavierjuno45722 ай бұрын
@@fredjonestowns4213Ya dementia has a lot of factors, some of which are out of the person's control, so who knows where he got it from
@johnniethepom75452 ай бұрын
@@fredjonestowns4213 Let's face it , getting punched in the head by trained athletes isn't good for one's health . It's a simple equation ; abject poverty v untold wealth . Let's face it , most of us as young men think we are invisible and are prepared to take the gamble . Only the lucky survive .
@lymanpauli5172 ай бұрын
As a kid I remember the Armstrong vs coverson fight well. Thanks rich
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Lyman.
@Montyhugo2 ай бұрын
Tacoma's boxing at it's best!72'to80'👊 RIP DAVEY✌️❤️🙏
@getsmart37012 ай бұрын
Great video and excellent subject. Huge respect to the warrior and scholar Mr. Armstrong.
@craigdehoff61512 ай бұрын
this is one of Rich's best videos in little while very inspirational but he never has a bad video ❤
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Craig.
@christopherbellore35112 ай бұрын
Incredible! That fight with Greg Coverson was a classic. This was a great tribute to Davey Lee Armstrong. Nobody does it like you do, Rich. One day they'll induct you into the IBHOF, in N.Y. Thanks again. ✝🛐🕊⚓🔨📖🗡✝🥊🙏💞✝ Fighting the good fight of faith; EVERYDAY!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks very much, Christopher.
@towers9502 ай бұрын
Great work again Rich. Thanks buddy
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Kim.
@trishaarmstrong3644Ай бұрын
Thank you for this tribute on my dad. Celebrating his birthday today 6/9/1956.
@RichtheFightHistorianАй бұрын
My pleasure, Trisha. All the best to you and the Armstrong family.
@l.w.84702 ай бұрын
Davey Armstrong, along with Bernard Taylor, are prime examples of amateur stars 🌟 who stayed in the amateur ranks far too long.
@patrickverona3872 ай бұрын
Kelcie Banks was another example of amateur burnout as well. He was a great amateur right up until a year before the 1988 Olympics and a complete flop as a pro. I read he had over 500 amateur fights.
@johnmbanful2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! 👍
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Sure thing, John.
@cycletouringoz57602 ай бұрын
Brilliant as usual RTFH
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, CTO
@johnpittsii75242 ай бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Sure thing, John.
@MrT-ev4dq2 ай бұрын
Another great chapter Rich 👊
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mr T
@alvilla96592 ай бұрын
Wow what a fight with coverson. Great video rich.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Al.
@mateusrosito34362 ай бұрын
Aaaaaafff. The end almost always rips me. You know, you should do one day a special doc only focusing on the aftermath of these Warriors. Like a survay. Its so Sad that a beautifull sport could be so trágic.
@christopherbellore35112 ай бұрын
That's life, brother. That's LIFE. ✝🥊🙏
@abdulshabazz78932 ай бұрын
Great job Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Abdul.
@Nada114882 ай бұрын
Greg “Candy Man” Coverson!!
@John.Flower.Productions2 ай бұрын
If Emanuel Steward said something concerning boxing, it was true.
@queenviviene41102 ай бұрын
ES as wonderful man.
@John.Flower.Productions2 ай бұрын
@@queenviviene4110 He was a gentleman and the best/greatest boxing trainer to have ever lived.
@robertquinsey99692 ай бұрын
Great usage of photos to back up the videos rich,i really enjoyed it.Keep them coming🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Robert.
@justhereforthecomments95712 ай бұрын
This channel is 🔥
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Just Here For The comments
@alangrace86282 ай бұрын
As usual Rich, exceptional work and thank you
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Alan, thank you.
@robertdudley-rx8qo2 ай бұрын
thanks again rich, this is my favorite channel.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support, Robert.
@MarkColeman-og6no2 ай бұрын
Do you have one on Pernell Whitaker yet
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Not yet.
@MarkColeman-og6no2 ай бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian thanks for answering I enjoy all your videos your the best
@christopherbellore35112 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Christopher!
@Ren_Brands2 ай бұрын
Great Video as always
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Rene.
@AlamoCityCello2 ай бұрын
Rich strikes again! Nice one bro
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thank you, John.
@brettpaterson80422 ай бұрын
Once again you have educated me Rich regarding Davey Lee Armstrong, a boxer that I can’t recognise, he probably just wasn’t known in the UK and I was too young to remember the superb 76 Olympic team box. As always, great footage. I just wonder was that Bill Miller standing behind Armstrong when he was being interviewed? He was wearing a baseball cap which he did often. I know he did train Detroit fighters at the very early days at the kronk gym. Maybe a documentary on him would be great one day Rich, I know it’s probably difficult to get much information on him but he was a great patient trainer from the old school days and was by far James Toney best trainer, to me he made James Toney into a fantastic boxer. As for Armstrong, in was nice to know he never carried on boxing to the point of loosing constantly and that he made a career outside of boxing, such a shame he ended up with the boxing dementia though. A great boxer and one of the best amateurs of the seventies. Thanks Rich.🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Brett. I'll have to look more into Miller. I know he was with the Kronk and as you said Toney was at his best with him in the corner.
@IsaiA.Morfin17 күн бұрын
I fought on the same card with him in las Vegas. RIP 🙏
@TheBatugan772 ай бұрын
Cosell butchered the name Aguilar. 😂
@bh14222 ай бұрын
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@2383Scorpio12 күн бұрын
Good job on the documentary of Davey Lee Armstrong. Had he fought on at his best, he would have been school by Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, Hector "Macho" Camacho, Livingstone Bramble and Greg Haugen. Also, he would have been battered by Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in their amateur rematch, Julio Cesar Chavez, Edwin Rosario, Jose Luis Ramirez and Vinny Pazienza just to name several even though Armstrong was talented at his best. Anyways, keep it up Rich.
@RichtheFightHistorian11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Scorpio. Yes, Armstrong was on that second tier.
@2383Scorpio10 күн бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome and I strongly agreed that Armstrong would be second tier at best as he wouldn't wipe the floor with those big name lightweights in his time from those they either fought or coming up in the future. Thank you for your opinion. Keep it up.
@DoeJames-vt1pb2 ай бұрын
Do you have Davey Armstrong vs Howard Davis Jr ?
@RichtheFightHistorian2 ай бұрын
No, those are all the fights I have of Armstrong in the video.
@DoeJames-vt1pb2 ай бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian , okay , thank you so much and keep up the great work !!!
@bh14222 ай бұрын
Gregory Coverson resembles Ezzard Charles stylistically.
@tinapowers1627Ай бұрын
The Armstrongs are my uncles. My mom R.I.PARADISE was their sister. ❤
@RichtheFightHistorianАй бұрын
I read that she was quite the athlete as well. Thanks for the comment.
@bookah87872 ай бұрын
Sunday 😊 fight knowledge time nice one Richie, are you from Philly also? I just seen a video of some type of drugs they are using 🤯 like zombies that's pretty frightening hope they get help .
@bookah87872 ай бұрын
Anyone who can stand toe to toe with Cuban fighters is a ok in my book , extremely tough.
@bookah87872 ай бұрын
Good fight that amateurs one turned southpaw worked great 👊
@bookah87872 ай бұрын
Is he a welterweight? Big unit for the weight class rangey too .
@bookah87872 ай бұрын
Lightweight? Wow wasn't expecting that looks bigger