Tyrone was a good man. I interviewed him in 2004, and stayed in contact for over a dozen years afterward. Highest boxing IQ of any boxer I interviewed. For years after I interviewed him,we would trade emails and phone calls about upcoming fights. He knew styles so well. It seemed that he could pick winners of fights most could not. His work at the PAL was indeed very significant. Rich: You covered that perfectly. I would sometimes chat with him as he was leaving the PAL at night. He had a big impact on the community. He knew how to communicate.

I thought Crawley was going to be too much for Blake before the fight. Good man, good fighter. I’m glad his son knows his Dad is remembered by so many. Thanks for keeping these fighters history alive in our memories.

Thank you Rich! I had a closeness to The Butterfly, without ever meeting him in person. His first cousin, Gary was married to my first cousin, Celia while he was a professional. During his career, I would watch him on TV and wish to go to one of his fights. I was only a young kid at the peak of his career, but always got exclusive information from Cousin Gary about his opponents and his next big fight. He was as slick as they come. He didn't have much power, but his hand speed, switching stances, footwork and ring IQ gave people fits. I didn't know he had passed. Ironically, many years after he stopped fighting, I met his nephew (co worker) while talking about Boxing at work. He told me about his Uncle, so I inquired about his name. When he said "The Butterfly" I had to stop working for a few minutes. Lol. We talked about his family, my family (Cousin Celia) and the length of time he knew them. You have covered all of my (personal) connections to the Sport. Dan Bucceroni, Tyrone Crawley, and (if you did one) Bernard Hopkins. Obviously you see I am from the Philadelphia area, but I am watching these days from Costa Rica. Thank you for keeping these videos coming.

Great video..seems like Tyrone was more than a boxer ...a decent human being ..

Blake versus Crawley turned out to be the battle of two future police officers. That hasn’t happened too often in the sport of boxing.

You gotta love Philadelphia boxing culture #PHILLY 🥊🥊❤

Complimenti, un video bellissimo. Un saluto dall'Italia

Solid production. I always enjoyed seeing Crowley fight. Interesting note: One of your featured bouts (Blake/Crawley) featured two future peace officers. Crawley in Philadelphia and Blake in Texas.

Crawley was the face of CBS TV(channel 2 in NYS) boxing in the early 80's. Smooth, smooth boxer. Gentleman. Good resume. Salute Rich 🫡

I used to love watching Crawley!!! He was a talented fighter and always seemed like a super nice gentleman! RIP Butterfly

didn't know he passed. If I remember correctly, he was ahead in the Bramble fight, at least in my eyes, until he got stopped. Fine fighter.

I remember watching Tyrone Crawley on ESPN and NBC. He was one of the best lightweights of the 1980's, but unfortunately ran into a prime Livingstone Bramble. Didn't know he was a veteran and college graduate. Very impressive. RIP.

Tyrone Crawley was smooth as butter.

Crowley was a class act. I see my uncle Monte Carter giving support in his corner and his fighter Gregory king Tutt was there too…

I'm glad his later life wasn't tragic like so many. He seems like a guy George Foreman would've liked a lot. Yet another bona fide fantastic production Rich; thanks man...

When was the last time you saw the LOSER in a fight pick up his opponent in a sign of true sportsmanship? Kudos to Robin Blake and Tyrone Crawley for reminding me of the real reason I became a fan of this great sport.

Love it! A real hardcore fan's delight. I was so spellbound by this guy when he fought. I was watching that fight with Bramble like it was the moon landing. Bramble was so war-tested. RIP.

It's always a great, fun day when Rich offers us a new boxing video.

Nice one Rich, I’ll watch this soon with my late dinner ! You still the boss .. big up’s from England. 👌👏

Great video coverage, Rich 💯 Crawley, live his dream twice boxing and a police officer. My hats 👒 off to him for making a difference. RIP 🤲

Loved this episode. This show is so upwardly done. So mutual, and taken with care. I can't get enough....

Brother Rich! This is a tremendous tribute to an almost forgotten warrior of the RING. I was deeply enthralled throughout. Crawley's eye's were constantly moving yet totally focused during the Pacheco interview. GOOD footwork, and genuinely a natural cerebral fighter. 28 years as a law enforcement officer is a good indicator of his morals and ethics. Great man Tyrone. May he R.I.P. ✝🥊🙏 Many THANKS for your hard work and whole hearted efforts in BEING: "Rich, THE Fight Historian."

Beautiful story Rich thx for this one! Stories like this one sadly are far and few, it’s always good to hear about a boxer that try to lead his life in the right path rest in peace Crawley!

Paratrooper, policeman, boxer, mentor of many. This was a good man. Great story, Rich.

Wow! Tyrone and Robin Blake. So many forgotten great boxing memories. Thx Rich. Excellent as always.

Good dude came by and offered condolences when my mom passed

Rich I don't remember Tyrone but I wish I had what a great human being. I really think you done him good by this documentary. I don't remember a fighters arm doing that before that looked crazy. I really appreciate you man you do such an amazing job with all the work you put into these documentary thank you my friend

Crawley's eyes was moving all over the place in that Ferdie Pacheco interview. Very good doc as always

Awesome life story 🙏🏽❤️

This is a nice encomium to a good human being. Your videos always hit the appropriate note.

I ALWAYS look forward to these. And you never disappoint. These are the best boxdocs on the planet. Thanks Rich. Keep em coming!

Wow….very moving . What a good fighter , what a great man , a humble decent human being . Compared to one of your recent fighters (? Name - lightweight) , proof your background doesn’t have to define you. I didn’t know this fighter Rich , so thanks yet AGAIN for a superlative job of getting these fighters names and life stories out of history and obscurity . We appreciate your amazing work .

Perfectly pitched and put together as always Rich- thank you. I wonder how Mickey Duff got ito be nvolved with Crawley ?- His own lifestory is well worth delving into. Keep going and going Sir !

Thanks for that one Rich I had never heard of this man before. He was a man to admire

The same Joey Curtis who let this fight go and yet stopped the Weaver vs Dokes fight so crazy.

Wow, this was a great tribute video. What a great man Tyrone was.

THIS WAS GREAT STORY RICH👍🏾👍🏾👌🏿👌🏿😎😎😁😁✌🏾✌🏾💪🏿💪🏿KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT DOC💪🏿✌🏾👌🏿👍🏾✊🏿✊🏿👍🏾👊🏿👊🏿

Great job as always, Rich. Always loved how Crawley carried himself and was a beautiful fighter to watch. Joey Curtis, without a doubt was one of the worst referees in boxing history. Unreal

Rich you're the Best at this! Please keep it going...... Thank you

Need more guys like this

Great one as usual ! Seeing Bramble in this reminded me to keep pestering you for a Livingstone Bramble video 🙏

Very interesting and brilliantly narrated.

Ty again for these videos. They are my favorite thing to watch on KZfaq these days

Good job Rich and sorry I didn't commented sooner. Anyways, I shared my birthday with Crawley, who was a good boxer. I wish Crawley could have faced Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. Keep it up Rich.

Jeez, the referee for the Bramble fight was awful. I remember watching this fight as an 11-year-old. Bramble was very strong. Crawley made the most of what he had which is all you can ask. A smart young man with a wise head on his shoulders.

I thought Crawley would beat Bramble. He was a cutie with good speed and movement. Funny how Bramble seemed like THE lightweight after beating Mancini and after being destroyed by Rosario (the same weekend my favorite fighter of all time Donald Curry was upset!) he was never the same! I mean Curry as shot as he looked at times rebounded to win the WBC Super Welterweight title. Bramble, except for beating, yes beating Oba Carr never really threatened at any level again? Another great one RIch. Wasnt expecting to hear of his passing. He sounds like a very respectable man who cared for his community and. Also, very young. RIP

Great channel. Beautiful channel. Thank again.

fantastic work Rich great video

Excellent

Rich your videos are jusr brilliant. You cover so many boxers from well known to lesser known fighter's. Your channel has rearly enhanced my knowledge of boxing history 👏 much thanks Alan from Ireland 🇮🇪

Thank you, Rich.

A Mr. Gorman managed #1 ranked to Ray Mancini, Robin Blake. Gorman sacrificed Blake for a Network TV slot. I remember Stevie Cruz, Gene Hatcher and Troy Dorsey ALL burning out unexpectedly BECAUSE Gorman & team had them sparring 12 rounds a day in the Texas heat. BUT his putting Blake in with Tyrone, who was unbeatable at the time, was the biggest error he ever committed. Blake won't even talk boxing. Losing to Melvin Paul was no disgrace, nor was the Bramble fight.

Great video, rich!

Thanks man!

Excellent as always Rich. Have you done a ring bio of Tim Austin? His story is fascinating. Same to Boza Edwards and John Mugabi.

Another great mini documentary Rich! Have you ever thought about Oba Carr as a subject for one of your pieces. I was trying to find out what had happened to him and all I managed to find were a couple of pictures of him in a wheelchair. It looks like he is suffering from CTE and has fallen on hard times. But other than that I don't know what has happened to him. Anyway, keep up the good work!

First got yo know about Crawley was his tittle fight with the then WBA light champion Livingston Bramble. Think Crawley got stopped very late in that fight 1986 Atlantic City 🥊

Always appreciated for time and effort put into your content, nothing but quality. 3 quarts thru your past videos Rich and urgee anyone who's a true Boxing fan to check them out.. 🥊🥊👌

Rich get a store with your channel logo on t shirt and stuff...we would support.🎉

I thought Bra,blue would just dominate the division after this showing. Sadly, it didn’t happen.

Livingston Bramble best Win before he got destroyed by Edwin Rosario

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Hey rich, do u hav enuf material to do a vid on livingstone bramble ?

This guy would have slaughtered the likes of Ricky Hatton.

Ya Crawly didn’t have a punch and u have have a-punch to be champion he went on to be a cop I heard

15 rounds against Bramble...yikes.

I have never heard his story he was a great fighter but a better man his family have a lot to be proud of🥊

Rich- it's Vince, from Philly - Haven't Commented in a minute , but, I gotta say , you're STILL THE MAN when it comes to PERFECT NARRATION ( Voice ) and Boxing Documentaries ! NO ONE COMES CLOSE ! 😚🤝🙏

By the way, I live 5-10 min.from where he grew up.