Tyrone Everett is my cousin however I never met him, but I have met the rest of his siblings who are obviously my cousins as well. Boxing runs deep in the family

I sparred Mr. Everett for the Escalera fight I was boxing With Anthony Two guns Fletcher and Mr. Duke Thompson was our coach and trainer Along with Mr Dick Turner a great human being and a middle weight contender and a boxing coach for most of the southwest Philly fighters in the 70s .....but I was scared and look real young for being 16 , I remember Mr Artie... Tyrone coach telling him not too hit us back , so I was only throwing Jabs at Mr Everett during my two rounds in the ring with him ,it was on a Saturday back in the seventies, but thanks for the memories ,and most are gone now.... but Mr Duke is still with us , along with Two Guns Fletcher🙏❤ I'm in my sixties now 🙏😔Peace to you all .

Rich, you are simply the best! No one else is tapping into the history as deep as you go. I cannot thank you enough. You have resurrected another fighter few have known, and have done so with respect and honor. This is a tragic story but one that needed to be told. Many fighters come from the meanest streets in America, you have preserved their legacy, another great job! Thank you snd as always, please keep these coming. 🐜

Wow, just finished watching this all the way through. I probably sound like a broken record but I always make sure to give you the comment of respect saying thank you for all the time, effort and exposure your giving the boxers, and the fan (me). Thank you Rich. This was a sad story in the end. Life is strange in many ways. We are dealt the cards of life and we make the decision we do. Sometime we look back and wonder how the hell we got here. Other times we look back with joy due to success and rising above struggle. Thanks for this story!

Born in Germantown and my Dad loved Everett. His loss to Escalera was one of the worst decisions in boxing history.

Tyrone Everett is my Grandfather RIP 🙏🏾

One of the best boxing channels right now. Keep up the awesome work, I’ve learned about so many forgotten warriors from this channel.

He came to San Francisco to fight Ray Lunny Jr. it was a split decision. The judge that voted for Ray, Tony Bosnichi was not straight. Fight with the champion from Puerto Rico was a rip off. You have to look at his entire resume and realize he lost less than 10 rounds, if that. many. Solid vintage footage here. Rich comes with another gem.

"He realized that a fighter could have only so many disappointments, before he losses his desire to succeed". That is such a brilliant expression on a boxer's decline, that it ought to be canned and mentioned whenever someone asks 'how could so-and-so have lost to so-and-so?! I thought he was so talented, so good." Yet another great documentary on a boxer - an uncrowned champion

So glad to see this channel grow so quickly. I thought I knew everything and everyone in the sport but Rich is putting out so much new content that I am learning about fighters in detail that I never knew anything but their names in passing

Is it bad that I love the stories with dark starts and Or endings? This one was particularly heartbreaking. Seemed like a good man just wanting a fair shot. Thanks for another awesome video.

This was just before I started watching boxing, though I remember Escalera's late career. Great piece, very informative and brings these long-forgotten tales to the modern era.

Great video. I remember"T" he would have been 68 years old

Great job telling Mr. Everett's story. I'm impressed and amazed how you are able to find vintage video footage for your content. Keep up the great work!

Thanks again Rich for this one about Tyrone Everett..I actually read about him a few years ago, it was a on line article regarding famous but forgotten Phiilly fighters. Everett came up due to his sad ending but mainly because he was a brilliant boxer. I love the game but my god boxing can be so corrupt at times. In the article Escaleras management had already signed up for a fight against Arguello, so if true it explains why that judge scored the fight so bad. Even if it’s a straight pay off or a particular judge has it in for a particular boxer, it can just ruin a career. Some recommendations Rich if possible, Maybe a small documentary on Kirkland Laing a welterweight from the Uk who boxed in the 80s and 90s. He got a famous win over Duran. Also one of my all times favourites the brilliantly and entertaining Emmanuel Augustas. I know he is more recent but what fighter, took on anyone at any time. Many thanks for these superb docs with articulated narration Rich.

Very nice piece on a great fighter that did not get his justice in the ring and that's a shame, boxing needs to give him his due ASAP!!!!

I was ringside when Tyrone Everette fought our hometown fighter Ray Lunny lll. Everette was at a higher level. He had incredible hand speed. Probably the fastest fighter I ever saw.

I remember my father taking me and my brother to The Spectrum,one mile from my neighborhood to see him fight.His bar was at 30th and Tasker when he was shot by his girlfriend.Sad.

Thank you for this great upload Rich. I hadn't heard of Tyrone Everett here in England. What a shame things went pear shaped for him & he was denied a world title. Loving this content. Props to you. Bless up bro 👊

Thanks for another great vid rich.I believe you give the fighters credence and respect by telling us their stories,keep them coming!

I remember reading about Tyrone in Boxing Illustrated and Ring magazine in the 70s.

Rich you manage to find the deepest stories of some of the greatest and most tragic boxers that most of the world has never known. Wishing you a Happy New Year my friend and as always thank you for sharing!

Woooow, amazing work Rich, this one brought back memories because me and My Cousin "Andre Haddock" both trained under Jimmy "Slim" Arthur. Slim had posters all over The gym of Tyrone, I never knew why and never asked. My Cousin Andre ended up turning Pro and did pretty well for himself, me, I almost ended up like Tyrone until I joined the Marines in "89". Never knew at the time that I was being trained by the trainer of Tyrone Everett. Jimmy was your typical old school trainer, who believed I should be thrown in the river because I was a southpaw, lmao.

Another fascinating documentary on the life of a prize fighter - well narrated and as always kept me watching through to the end. Thanks for posting this Rich.

While I certainly believe Everett, if he had lived, would have certainly won a decision over Escalera down in Puerto Rico had they fought in June of 1977. Tyrone would not have had it easy knowing that the junior lightweight division was about to become highly contested with Alexis Argüello, Boza-Edwards, Navarrete, Chacon, and Limon rising in the ranks. I see Everett with mixed results and eventually moving up to lightweight with better opportunities entering the 1980s. Sadly, we will never know how truly great Tyrone Everett could of been, and even more tragic the missed opportunities in terms of great fights that would have gotten him there.

Massive Thanks again Rich, top notch mate. Wishing you good health for the coming decades. Cheers 🍻🥊🥊🥊

YET AGAIN ANOTHER GREAT FEATURE.. ALWAYS WELL PUT TOGETHER

I have been waiting for this video. Thank you!

You are a true gem my friend for bringing these stories to light. You're most certainly appreciated.

I don't know why I'm just now finding this channel, but I've just subscribed! I'm going to go to a few of my other favorite boxing channels and recommend this channel to everybody that checks in on those over there! For a perspective of History and Fighters I had never heard about until clicking on here! Excellent video and excellent Channel

Tyrone Everett was smooth as butter.

The picture near the start of the video of Tyrone and his brother Mike with the big afros was actually a painting that was so lifelike it looked like a photograph. It was reproduced in The Ring Magazine at the time. Can't remember the name of the artist, but the guy was a genius. Thanks for the excellent documentary.

Everett won about 13 of the 15 rounds against Escalera, yet he got robbed in his own hometown.

Rich, Thank You and Happy New Year!! Off topic comment... This channel's content is brilliant and entertaining, I cannot believe you only have 24.2k subscribers...

One great video after another. You are the best!!!!!

Tyrone and my brother Caveman Lee use too jog together out Fairmount Park in the 70s.. I had pics of him but don't know what happened to them..

Another fantastic episode, thanks!

Hi Rich,thanks pal.Keep up the excellent work.

What a good man, another great report! I really appreciate ur focus on their humanity

These always are great videos.

Rich....this is the very best boxing channel...you are indeed quite the "Fight Historian"....Happy New Year to you Brother.

I'm Dutch and in the first boxing magazine I've ever bought, around 1974, was an article about, Tyrone Everett. At the time my English wasn't too good so kept reading those magazines over and over. That made me kind of familiar with Tyrone Everett although it took years to understand what his story was really about.

Wow you really bring guys who aren't really spoken about to the light. You do an excellent job.

Rich the jazz piano that you added to one of the bouts was a perfect piece to fit the mood of this melancholy story.

Your poignant voice and rare archived clips make each of your videos impossible to miss... thank you again for this channel.

Another poignant tale from the shadowy world of boxing. One can’t help but wonder how Everette’s life may have turned out if he hadn’t been robbed of the title. Thanks for another great video Rich…

Another excellent story God bless you all the effort you make in exposing these great champions

Brilliant film, narration second to none. Never heard of this fighter and how good he must have been starting that late…

Great story of a forgotten fighter ! Nice resurrecting his name.

First time I have heard about this brilliant boxer, what a sad ending. Rich I can’t thank you enough for educating us. R. I. P uncrowned Champ.

Great video. Thanks Rich!

RIH cousin. The days we spent at Grandmother Jesse's house when we were young. Wish we would have stayed in touch.

I remember Tyrone when I was young, he would hang out with my older brothers... his death was shocking.

Rich, another great minidoc ...I made sure to hit the 👍🏼

Your content is the best!!

This is great. Saw him fight 4 times in Philly and completely outclassed all 4. Harold Lederman said the Escalera decision was the worst he had ever seen. AP: 146-139 Everett, UPI: 146-141 Everett. Going to watch now thanks to Rich.

Tragic story he deserves to be remembered

Merci Rich...tragique histoire , vous êtes un conteur hors pair...un vrai scénario de cinema . magnifique travail.

Great posting thanks rich

💐R.I.Power Tyrone Everett and may your soul be granted heavenly paradise. I’ve heard some what, of Tyrone story in Philly.💯✊🏿🖤✊🏿⚔️🥊

This really was a well-put-together story unfortunately he had to lose his life to a low-down dirty woman Gone Too Soon.🏅

great video doc. My fathers favorite fighter growing up in s philly. Would love you to do a video on Jerome Artist.

I had heard of Alfredo Escalera. Famous in latin channels. Everett looked very good against him. Bad company never ends well. Rest in peace. Warrior..

Thank You Rich for your efforts too memorialize these great Champions and Contenders boxing warriors of our past . 💯✊🏿🖤✊🏿⚔️🥊

Very sad. Thank you for the video and the dignity you displayed. I think he was innocent and lied on. I think he was a good man and he made boxing an art. RIP Champ

Back in that era Philadelphia was one of the hottest areas for top boxers. Here in the SF Bay Area we had some top fighters too. Our Jimmy “Bayview Blaster” Lester went to Philadelphia and got stopped by their “Bad” Benny Brisco. But we got a little revenge on them when our hard punching Nate Collins went to Philly and got up off the floor to stop their killer Eugene “Cyclone” Hart in a big upset. Unfortunately there was very little TV coverage back then.

Another gem, Thanks

Dude, your videos are always well researched, well made, and captivating. Really great stuff.

Great upload

He was the best Jr Light weight in the world.

Thanks again man staying super busy I see …always gold standard or the…

That man was robbed against Escalera. what a shame, he should have had a belt. Sleep in peace brother.

Please consider doing one on Escalera’s counterpart, WBA champion and fellow Puerto Rican, Sammy Serrano. Thank you, Rich. Excellent stuff.

Escalera which one of the most humble I'm booked and good natured champs of Puerto Rico he admitted that Everett had beat Em and that is A W in any boxer's mind. Salute to Puerto Rico's finest

Great content as usual

AMAZING VID AS USUAL! and what is that boom bap beat you used at 6:50 ?

What a tragic ending to tyrone everett's life smh 🙏🏾. If you're a former boxer that was fortunate enough to make it out of the boxing game with your health still in tack📌 and with your financials in order for the rest of your life then you're blessed!👍🏾💯 keep up the good work and research rich on these legendary boxers and the unsung boxers as well 🥊🥊👍🏾😎💯

This rich fella knows his stuff and the best part is he knows how to PRESENT it !

He was good he should of been champ!!!

Could you say the name of the person and point at them over the footage. Gr8 channel, it's just hard to see who's who in the old footage. Keep it up please. Gr8 boxing knowledge here. Thank you 👍.

You sure are good Rich... Thank you, from the bottom of the hearts, of all the boxing purists around the world. When I see you have new stuff out, it takes my mind off the day to day grind. I am watching this at 1:55 am. Just got home from work. You got a gift...You’re good...

I heard stories of gangs being far worse in the 1950-70s

@ 2:47 ,,............ WOW ......... He turned a Professional BOXER on - (SEPT - 22 - 1971) I myself was born on - (SEPT - 16 - 1971) literally just 6 DAYS after i was born . So this Video gives me chills, lol

gr8 vid 🤙🏽

Rich how do u get this rare fight footage I need footage of old Philly fight ers I would pay to have it a collection who should I contact

5yrs for a BODY, that was first degree MURDER not 3rd, she must have took a plea.

If they do a movie about Tyrone then Rapper Bow wow should play him since they look alike.

I remember that fight well. And sadly, the same damn thing STILL happens all the time in boxing. Personally, I think it may be getting worse. And, for some guys, like Tyrone, it's their only shot to become someone. And a bunch of idiots take it away. I remember Dave Tiberi slapping James Toney around and being robbed. That was his shot and they took it. Who remembers Dave Tiberi? No one, the same with Tyrone.

That was my guy Ty use to come to Richard Allen Holmes he liked my sister he would come by my house driving a yellow caddy he use to ride me around i my 11 years old I’m 56th now

Oufff , that story took a weird freakin turn , quick .

R.I.PowerChampT.E.👊🏾🙏🏿👊🏾

Rip this is very inspiring

"I am just a poor boy, though my story is seldom told": The Boxer, by Paul Simon

Wow!... sad story " uncrowded champion!"🥊🥊

Tyrone Everett (RIP) joined Passyunk Gym and then when Jimmy Arthur (RIP) opened his own Gym on 17th & Reed. I see you have a video of the Sammy Goss fight! You covered more than others especially the beginning in North Philly. But after North Philly what mentioned up top can be found. Here's a interview with Tyrone Everett's Brother Eddie: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtFjrap63afbcYk.html

3:53 GOOD LEFT HOOK.

Whoa. This is a tragic story and Tyrone seemed like a good dude who grew up in a less than stellar area, but I must comment ~ he’s the oldest example of someone wearing corn rows that I’ve ever seen! 1974? I didn’t know people wore them that long ago !

Another great story🤟😎

*scored 9 rounds even. I am all for 10-10 rounds, but 9 of them? You just have to laugh at how ridiculous that is.

R.I.P