I was amazed you were able to dig up so much information of Vampire Johnson, now you do it with White lightning Brown. I love this channel. Thanks for the work Rich!

Thank you for this Rich. I went to school with Charlie from elementary on and have many fond memories. He came to our 30 year HS reunion before he passed away. It was good to see him one last time.

OMG ! Thanks Rich your the best ! RIP Charlie, thanks for the memories.

I was good friends with Charlie Brown and I’m gonna miss him dearly. I grew up with him in Moline Illinois and we have a Lotta good times together.

Easily one of my fav KZfaq channels ever

I was in attendance when he challenged IBF lightweight champion Harry Arroyo in 1984

Rich your commitment to your work is commendable. I cant even begin to imagine how long it took you to dig up all this archived footage, and putting the story to it. Thanks for telling these fighters stories! ❤

Sad ending for him like so many fringe contenders who just fall short of the title. You could see in the life and death struggle with Escalera that for a brawler, he just didn't have enough of a punch to sustain a career with his style. He hit Alfredo with some vicious shots and despite the ESPN guys yelling many times Escalera was staggered, I didn't think he ever looked hurt in the fight and was dangerous to the very end. Kudos to the Kid for pounding out the win. If you're going to have a windmill style without the punch to take out top contenders, you better live and train like a monk if you want to succeed and last. CB had a moment in the spotlight despite the way he lived and played.

I sparred with brown at the Times Square gym in nyc in 92. I didn’t know much about him. I was a recently crowned NY golden gloves champion and was quite cocky. I was dominating the sparring match until brown caught me with a straight right that floored me at the end of the third round. It was the only time I’d go down in 7 years of boxing.

What an great vid, thanks for your hard work making these! Those white lightning bolt shorts are epic. We used to watch Tuesday Night Fights every week. One boxer that we always cheered for was Chris Byrd, another near forgotten champ.

Excellent overview. I remember more about Harry Arroyo, so seeing this tragic piece about Charlie is very illuminating. Thank you for offering it. Charlie appeared to have a lot of grit in this earlier footage.

Wow great work Rich ! although a sad one still sharing the history with us thanks buddy.

Wow, where do you find these guys? Everyone has a story. Thank you for another excellent presentation.

Hands down the best boxing documentary channel on KZfaq. Another gem Rich!

I just knew this poor mans life was not going to end well

Thanks brother, I was waiting for a new one. Class! As always.

I always found it amusing that Arroyo fought two guys by the name of Charlie Brown back to back. 'White Lightning' should have retired in the mid 80s after his loss to Haugen.

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Great videos. After living in the wilds of Alaska for three decades I missed out on a lot of great fights and fighters. Rich the Fight Historian is like a time machine taking this old man back to live boxing of the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Thank you Rich. Always well done.

Sad story. If he'd left the booze alone, who knows how good he could have been.

Brown's footwork is on another level. Amazing athleticism, agility, angles and toughness. You always deliver the best in boxing history name-sake. #loveyouchannel

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Thought larry Hazzard stopped that arroyo fight too soon but charlie was out of gas anyway. 300 amateur fights. He was boxing at seven years old. That's an awful lot of head trauma. Never in a dull fight is no longer a cool flex when dementia sets in. RIP. Another great but tragic piece Rich❤️🥊🙏❤️

Touching story. Thank you for another quality episode.

Back around 1985/1986, my friends and I used to work out at Joe Goosen’s gym. (Ten Goose Boxing). Joe had his gym set up in his backyard, in, I believe, a renovated garage or guesthouse. This was in the San Fernando Valley, in North Hollywood at the time. One of my friends was seriously training in the amateurs and was all set to fight in the golden gloves. He used to routinely spar with all the professionals in Joe’s gym. Michael Nunn, who was about 22 and 0, at that time was training there, before he became Champ. Both of the Ruelas brothers were training there. So were Frankie Duarte and Hector Lopez. Charlie White lightning Brown was also training there. My friend would routinely spar all of these guys and especially Charlie. I met him a few times. Nice guy! Charlie was very very good at that time. He was fighting pro… I don’t know why this was never mentioned in the documentary? One day, Charlie, and my buddy were sparring and Charlie hit him with a right so hard that it knocked him down and out. When my friend came to, he had amnesia for about 20 minutes. He did not know who he was or where he was. He started crying. It scared the shit out of all of us . My friend quit boxing after that. Even back then, Charlie was partying too much. If only he had taken his boxing seriously, he would have been champion. He was that good. RIP Charlie Brown.

I'm shocked, this is a fighter I wasn't actually familiar with! You're a genius with these docs, Rich. Keep it up. I'm also surprised that his alias was "White Lightning" and not "Peanuts". Heh.

Great watch. Thanks for posting from Birmingham England

My grandfather loved white lightning! And Ray Mancini two of his favorites so i also followed them as a kid

Beautiful combinations. Fast. Coming in from all angles. Sweet science..

Another great one Rich! Thank you!!

Rich, your channel is just the best, from your soft delivery, to the gentle music and incredible footage all wrapped up with exceptional research, knowledge and editing..You deserve an award or some form of recognition for the joy you bring us hardcore fans. Bravo sir 👏

Brown had some crazy speed. Thanks Rich!

WOW! I remember going with my dad to Iceworld in Totowa,NJ to watch him....got his autograph down at ringside!! Great memories!

Rich. I am 65 a retired lawyer and once a two time gg finalist. As a young attorney i worked with the state athletic commission for a couple years and remember well the old espn cards from totowa nj ice rink as well as the philly gyms and great AC boxing cards like at the Sands and then at President Trumps casinos and the convention center. I also saw live three of Tysons early fights including Marvis Frazier all from the fourth or fifth row. I remember a lot of the old forgotren ( including some by me) fighters you showcase and have commented before on your videos. What separates your content from the rest is the length of key fights you show and the substantive history you relate from your research. There is one other who comes close- his nam escapes me this moment but hes the "but what do i know" guy. Thanks for your posts. If you havent as yet can you do a Stan Ward some time? I saw him knock out Jeff Merritt with one shot on the undercard of Foreman- Ledoux and will never forget it. Perfect lay back and wait kind of style like a big Tank Davis. If you recall Merrit was featured in I believe Ring or Boxing Illustrated as a real up and comer with a deadly left hook. The shot he was hit with sounded like a tyson body shot. I was impressed with Ward. Little or maybe no amateur experience, maybe 15 or twenty pro fights, well spoken college grad I think then working on his masters. Anyway...may be an interesting story.

Too many amateur fights and too much partying put too much wear and tear on his body. By the tine he fought Arroyo he was already on the decline.

Hi Rich,thanks.Charlie was an admired,rising star in the early 80s.

Great hand speed and solid counter puncher but too much of a headhunter (never went to the body), left his chin dangling out and not enough power to make other fighters pay for coming forward.

All caught up just have the vampire fighter video left saving that the title caught me off guard lol nice1 Richie mate 👍

You’re the GOAT Rich! I love your videos! Thank you sir for work you put into bringing these warriors story to light! 🥊🥊🥊

Keep it up Rich. You're great at this. Thank you for the content and history lessons.

A sad story Rich, a reminder of how cruel life can be in the toughest of professions. Many thanks for another great history video. 🥊👏

Great work as usual, Rich. I noticed that Brown looked small for a lightweight; wonder why he didn't fight at jr. lightweight unless his partying ways made this difficult.

Wow...thank you Rich for bringing us these awesome videos, I've been into boxing more than 25 years and I've never heard of "white lightning"Brown . ......how life can change, sometimes your at the pinnacle in life--- than everything can be turned upside down. Again, thanks Rich I'm a new subscriber. --- are you the voice in your videos?

Damn! Another sad ending. He was my sister's age!? Thats way too young! I didnt realize he fought on after Arroyo as long as he did. I laughed out loud when Al Bernstein said "his weakness is his defense." Having boxed myself for years, that is the NOT the weakness you want!

Thanks Rich 🥊👍

Thank you for another great video, Rich . My friend Todd Longmuir , whom my dad managed , fought Brown , as you noted .

Thank you, again for remember a fighter who thrilled so many.

Another outstanding filmography - the best boxing channel on KZfaq

I am no fan of FannonBoxing on KZfaq but I’m forever grateful that I found you through him, you do the hard work on boxers I never would come across otherwise. 👍

Great Video about a entertaining fighter. Sad to hear how his Life ended but atleast he had a loving family, which is more than some People can say for themself.

Thank you. Very good video. Sad.

Great Job again Rich, I did not know that Charlie white lightning Brown had passed in 2018, such a sad ending for a young man with so much promise.

Gr8 doc more please 🎉

Charlie was such a tough competitor, always coming forward trying to land his shots. But Harry never looked better than in the latter part of their fight. Another sad ending for a tenacious warrior. Rest in peace White Lightning.

I haven't commented in a while...But I really enjoy these videos so much! Great job all the way around Rich!

Another excellent effort by Rich. Can you imagine the box office if the Prides of Youngstown Ray Mancini and Harry Arroyo would have tested their skills against each other, but I would assume they were friends.

I think I watched Brown's head snap back more often than Duane Bobick's did. Jeesh what this kid could have done with just a little head movement. My neck hurts watching him fight.

Any chance on doing one on Zack the Zack Attack Padilla?

I know my boxing, but this kid never hit my radar, my saving grace is that I’m from the other side of the pond. Nonetheless, great video, and that’s what’s great about this channel, regardless of race, creed or colour, everyone who enters the ring, no matter what ability they have; all are worthy of a mention. R the FH, Bring it on; and keep bringing it on :)

"Good grief" that was a wonderful human interest story. Thanks

I find it interesting that they are referring to Brown's opponent as "old" at 31. They used to age quick in the fight game then. Now, many fighters still seem to be competing at the top level well into their 40s.It's a matter of attitude. Admittedly the smaller weights seem to age quicker because of the speed factor, but I still think at 31 you still have a few years of "prime" left.

Best old school boxing channel on youtube

Back when 31 was an old fighter lol

Another gem Rich!

Wow TY! I saw him vs Louie Burke in Las Cruces when I was a kid. Both guys ate a lot of leather. Burke was a pretty popular fighter in the area. Especially after he beat Freddie Roach. I remember Burke was never the same. Had a couple more fights and retired. It looks like Charlie Brown should have as well.

Her had short arms for his height and was only 5'8. Never a serious contender.

RIP 🪦 Charlie

Colorful name

as usual brilliant.

A regular on Top Rank ESPN Thanks Rich

The kids composer is amazing and I like his lead right to amazing I've never heard of him

Great video, Rich! How about one on fellow Las Crucen Louie Burke, shown fighting Charlie in this video?

never knew he passed ,poor guy. met him once in ny nice guy

I saw him fight early in his career. I also saw his last fight.

Charlie Brown had a heart of a lion, but Harry Arroyo was too skilled for him.

Al Bernstein was making excuses for Escalera. Escalera decided to go for the ko after he knocked Brown down in the 2nd round. I remember the fight. A

Man I can't articulate how great you are at what you do. When it comes to boxing documentaries you are pound for pound the baddest MF out here

What ever happened to Charlie choo choo Brown ?

RIP Charlie Brown 🙏🕯

Great video. Too bad Brown didn't have better guidance. Another sad tale of a fighter falling to his demons.

Very Sad

i thought from the thumbnail that this was going to be a story about a math prodigy

With the name Charlie Brown, I guess you would have to learn to fight. I like the ringside commentators using the term "Decked" when talking about the knockdown. Don't hear that used any longer.

It's a shame that so many boxers give into a lifestyle that is so detrimental to their well-being. It's bad enough taking all that punishment and maybe that's one reason why some turn to drugs and alcohol, to endure the pain.

One of the worst decisions I ever saw was on the Hagler-Duran undercard. Brown got pasted by Frank Newton but somehow won the decision. Perhaps if the judges in Las Vegas that night had paid attention and/or not been paid off, then Charlie Brown mightn’t have been rushed along and have his career ended prematurely.

He reminds me of me in my prime, lol. Hard puncher, speed brings power as my coach would always say.

My grandfather was his manager Lenny Shaw

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Such a waste and a sad story. Some guys can handle the partying and still win in the ring, but some can't. Roberto Duran was pretty bad, too.

Kinda reminds of Irish Jerry Quarry.

Yes no one emphasized Defense for Charley Brown. He kept getting hit with Hard Punches. Plus the fact that he liked Drinking and Partying was an Extremely Bad Idea and Habit!

So sad RIP

He looks like Michael J Fox when he played in Back 2 the Future

Good heart..

GOD BLESS CHARLIE I REMBER HIM WELL I WATCHED SOME OF HIS FIGHTS< A SAD WAY TO GO> REMINDS ME OF MY FRIEND MICHEAL QUARRY< LIVERPOOL BANK ROBBER TO Hollywood Butler< AMEN

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I'm guessing the reason you haven't done Sam Langford is because there just not enough footage/content around detailing his career or am I wrong?

Great work Rich 👍 I often hear re-occurring names and voices I hear often in your documentaries. To name a few Greg Haugen who seemed like one tough cookie. I also daydream whilst at work and imagine sharing a conversation with the likes of Al Bernstein & Ferdi Pacheco in some spit and sawdust bar somewhere, just to hear the stories and imbibe their knowledge....

Sad