I'm 55, I grew up in the boxing game with my brother Omar. My brother trained and Managed Adolfo Viruet which he trained in the Hoboken boxing gym and my brother's gym Mile Square Gym in Hoboken. I was a little boy just 14 when Gino was always talking to me, laughing, and always being a kind person. I never forgot him because of his warrior style of fighting and for his kindness. I was always around his cousin Ramon Ronquillo who was very nice too. Gino you're still loved and honored. Ty for always giving your attention. You left a life long impression on me.
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs Yo Jose ty for asking. I never heard of Adolfo or Edwin. I believe they are still around. I was also friends with Adolfo's son named David. I wish I knew where they were. Great memories. I also got to see Salvador Sanchez in person and in his last fight ever. It's still an honor for me. Ty and keep in touch.
@@RichtheFightHistorian You want to hear real history? I was a little kid watching around 14 watching ALL of Duvas fighters Lockeridge, Bumphus, Bobby Czyz in Totowa, NJ in a covered skating rink called Ice World. That was the first boxing telecast on a sports station that had just started named ESPN. Greatest memories. I also had the greatest joy in life to watch Salvador Sanchez in person and then being in his locker room in his last fight before his death against Azumah Nelson on July 1982. (Salvador Sanchez Greatest Mexican Fighter of All Time) My brother's fighter was the undercard fight which Edwin Rivera vs Juan Laporte. I got some great memories and very fortunate. Thank for the video.
@@RichtheFightHistorian Ty. I hate to bore you but I went to camp with Hector Camacho. My brother's fighter was a southpaw and Camacho was fighting against a dude named Johnny Sato who was a South paw. I believe Camacho stopped him in 4. You can look it up on boxing rec. Oh and I got to meet Leonard, Holmes, Cooney, Renaldo Snipes, Emile Griffith, Nino Gonzalez, Gerald Hayes, Harold Weston Jr and Commissioner and former boxing commentator Randy Gordon....lol If I remember any more I'll post their names...hahaha
I am floored, I am honored to have witnessed The Lion. You’ve done it once again, you have brought deserved honor to a great fallen warrior. Thank you for sharing his tragic story. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼🐜
Thank you Rich for bringing back the memory of Gino Perez. That fight was the very epitome of guts and toughness in the ring. My friends and I were regulars at the Felt Forum cards and wars like that weren't unusual. Rest in peace for a true tough guy, Mr. Gino Perez.
I watched lots of fights on msg channel from the felt forum with announcers John Condon,Tony Paige and others also.but this bout would have been tough to top.even at the felt forum.
Man that fight was hard to watch. I'm at a loss for words... The toughness of both boxers was incredible. Thank you for presenting this Rich, well done.
Just absolutely and utter brutality. Another great representation of yet, another Lion. I always almost shed a tear when I see these guys walking through the valley of death and the fire,...all for honor and victory. Just a different breed among us these men are. R.I.P. Lion Warrior.
What a stud. Never backed off, never quit, never stayed down, and even mortally wounded he stayed conscious just long enough to congratulate the man who had bested him. That's the heart of a gladiator, a warlord, and indeed a Lion. We all die sometime, but this man died WELL. Nothing can be taken from him in regards to his effort, courage, skill, or character by the manner of his passing. Strength and honor.
This is why I both love and hate boxing. People giving everything, often getting badly hurt to the roar of the crowd. Yet, where else can you find people pushed to the very limits, against the odds and win? A true warrior. A sad and lonely way to go out. RIP. Thanks again, Rich.
As both a boxing fan and a boxer, I really enjoy your channel Rich. I love hearing these in depth stories about "forgotten boxers." By shedding light on boxers like Gino Perez, we learn and remember these ring warriors.
I’ve always been hungry for older stories of past boxers. But it’s so hard to follow those stories that didn’t get main stream attention. Thank u for filling this gap for us.
Thank you for honoring this skillful courageous young man/ boxer from a big fan of boxing. Which I no longer believe in any professional sport due to greed. 😌 R.I.P. Gino Perez ✨🌹🕊🦁🕊🌹✨
If it wasn't for this channel I'd never known how many great fights in boxing history, nor all these great boxers. I thought I knew enough about the history of boxing I was wrong
Sad, sad story once again, like so many times in the boxing world. I felt like - because I kept getting cut - my trainers gave up on me too soon but, I'm glad I got out when I did. SO MANY wind up getting neurological damage, even the very best; Wilfred Benitez, Gerald McClellan, etc.
This is exactly why I cringe when so called fight fans boo a fighter into the ring. Boxing is the only sport in which you can legally kill your opponent with no fear of prosecution. When a fighter enters the ring, no matter how fit he is he is putting his life on the line and people should show some respect even if they are fans of the other guy in the ring. RIP Mr Perez a true warrior who trained hard and fought hard to support his family. I hope you are sitting at Gods table.
I've always wondered what it is about the human race that drives us to do things that we know can seriously hurt or kill us? 😟 But, that same thing also leads us to greatness.
The referee should have stopped it earlier... This man was just to tough for his own body.his heart could take more than his chin.I've watched a ton of fights from that time and never heard of either fighter. This fight to me was better than Hagler vs Hearns and yet they probably only made about 10k each,if that, it was 1983 however. This was a grueling tough fight.it was a hard watch.I can't ever watch this again. It was just to brutal.
This story was presented to me by his Cousin Angel,, Brother of Boxer “Ramon Ronquillo” who was Gino’s Roommate in Jersey.. Heart Of a Lion 🦁 👑 🥊 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
R.I.P young warrior Gino may your soul rest in heaven! We boxing fans sometimes forget that these man are humans and we talk about them as if they were some characters in a video game forgeting this is real life and these man risk their lives every time they step in that ring thats why i try my hardest from talking crap and disrespecting them regardless how much of a fan I am of their opponent.
It seemed pretty clear that Gino was not hurting Cruz with any of his punches.....and he may have been winning on 2 judges' cards by the 7th round but it was very apparent to me that Cruz was simply hurting Perez too often, basically beating him down. Something Hagler would do to most everyone he fought....That said, Perez was one tough dude to hang in there like he did.....so sad the outcome :(
I remember this fight well. Just tragic. Boxing at it's best is also at it's most brutal. Like the man said, we all know it could happen to us. But it's always the other guy. At least, that's what you tell yourself.
Great job - you told the story well - unflinching but gave the proper respect to Mr. Perez & this tragedy. RIP I always feel bad for the other fighter too - imagine killing somebody you respect on accident while you were trying to hurt him on purpose? Such a weird and brutal sport. I've been guilty too of forgetting that those are two human beings in there...guys with parents, children, wives, etc.
Rich do you have a catalog ? If so please present it what a genius and blessing you are to our sport of the sweet science of boxing 🥊. Waiting for your response thank you 🙏🏽 and God bless. !!!!
This is sad these 2 guy's were in a war and only 1 got to come out. Rest in peace my friend. I was wondering if the other young man done alright after this happened I sure hope so because it was not his fault
ok to cause death in the ring & to ultimately have yours taken in the same manner was truly deep proof that a warrior spirit never dies because 8 years later gino was reincarnated as max blessed express holloway who recently coincidentally had dana white scared he was gonna kill kattar in ring ( via mma news) im sayin there look & fighting style are similar SALUTE TO YOU RICH!!!! this the best boxing channel and there are some good ones
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I'm 55, I grew up in the boxing game with my brother Omar. My brother trained and Managed Adolfo Viruet which he trained in the Hoboken boxing gym and my brother's gym Mile Square Gym in Hoboken. I was a little boy just 14 when Gino was always talking to me, laughing, and always being a kind person. I never forgot him because of his warrior style of fighting and for his kindness. I was always around his cousin Ramon Ronquillo who was very nice too.
Gino you're still loved and honored. Ty for always giving your attention. You left a life long impression on me.
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs Yo Jose ty for asking. I never heard of Adolfo or Edwin. I believe they are still around. I was also friends with Adolfo's son named David. I wish I knew where they were. Great memories.
I also got to see Salvador Sanchez in person and in his last fight ever. It's still an honor for me. Ty and keep in touch.
Thanks for sharing, Miami Man 305.
@@RichtheFightHistorian You want to hear real history?
I was a little kid watching around 14 watching ALL of Duvas fighters Lockeridge, Bumphus, Bobby Czyz in Totowa, NJ in a covered skating rink called Ice World. That was the first boxing telecast on a sports station that had just started named ESPN.
Greatest memories.
I also had the greatest joy in life to watch Salvador Sanchez in person and then being in his locker room in his last fight before his death against Azumah Nelson on July 1982. (Salvador Sanchez Greatest Mexican Fighter of All Time) My brother's fighter was the undercard fight which Edwin Rivera vs Juan Laporte. I got some great memories and very fortunate. Thank for the video.
@@miamiman3058 Man, were you lucky watching those greats fight live. I'm envious.
@@RichtheFightHistorian Ty. I hate to bore you but I went to camp with Hector Camacho. My brother's fighter was a southpaw and Camacho was fighting against a dude named Johnny Sato who was a South paw. I believe Camacho stopped him in 4. You can look it up on boxing rec.
Oh and I got to meet Leonard, Holmes, Cooney, Renaldo Snipes, Emile Griffith, Nino Gonzalez, Gerald Hayes, Harold Weston Jr and Commissioner and former boxing commentator Randy Gordon....lol If I remember any more I'll post their names...hahaha
I am floored, I am honored to have witnessed The Lion. You’ve done it once again, you have brought deserved honor to a great fallen warrior. Thank you for sharing his tragic story. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼🐜
A Lion, indeed. Thanks for watching.
@@RichtheFightHistorian truly is an amazing channel that needs to be on mainstream television! The world deserves to see your talent
@@bonniedrasco8166 Thanks so much, Bonnie
@@bonniedrasco8166 Absolutely, wouldn't it be awesome. 👍 😎
The way his neck reacts when he hits the canvas on the final knockdown... Rip warrior
When I watched it back I thought the same thing it's so sad he was a warrior rest in peace Geno Perez 🙏
Thank you. Another classy, respectful, insightful and professionally made documentary. These documantaries really are in a league of their own.
Wow, thank you!
R.I.P. Gino Perez. Most fighters have a kill or be killed mentality. Every so often it becomes a reality.
Thank you Rich for bringing back the memory of Gino Perez. That fight was the very epitome of guts and toughness in the ring. My friends and I were regulars at the Felt Forum cards and wars like that weren't unusual. Rest in peace for a true tough guy, Mr. Gino Perez.
I watched lots of fights on msg channel from the felt forum with announcers John Condon,Tony Paige and others also.but this bout would have been tough to top.even at the felt forum.
Rest in peace Sir. Your bravery, courage and the heart of a Lion is honoured by the boxing community family. 2022!
Man that fight was hard to watch. I'm at a loss for words... The toughness of both boxers was incredible. Thank you for presenting this Rich, well done.
what a warrior man peace be upon him and his family.
Just absolutely and utter brutality. Another great representation of yet, another Lion. I always almost shed a tear when I see these guys walking through the valley of death and the fire,...all for honor and victory. Just a different breed among us these men are. R.I.P. Lion Warrior.
What a stud. Never backed off, never quit, never stayed down, and even mortally wounded he stayed conscious just long enough to congratulate the man who had bested him. That's the heart of a gladiator, a warlord, and indeed a Lion. We all die sometime, but this man died WELL. Nothing can be taken from him in regards to his effort, courage, skill, or character by the manner of his passing. Strength and honor.
Gutsy, brave & fearless.
R.I.P. Gino Perez
This is why I both love and hate boxing. People giving everything, often getting badly hurt to the roar of the crowd. Yet, where else can you find people pushed to the very limits, against the odds and win? A true warrior. A sad and lonely way to go out. RIP. Thanks again, Rich.
Sure thing, Toracube.
Holy $hit! Was brutal to watch. . . Wonderfully done Richie.
Thanks, Larry.
R.I.P. Gino Perez We Will Never Forget You. ❤️
What a great shame this happened but well done Rich for posting this in memory of a very courageous young man
Rich, love your channel. This one was a sad story may that boxing warrior rest in heaven 👊
No doubt
My heart bleeds. Thank you Rich for your envaluable work.
Thanks for listening
As both a boxing fan and a boxer, I really enjoy your channel Rich. I love hearing these in depth stories about "forgotten boxers." By shedding light on boxers like Gino Perez, we learn and remember these ring warriors.
I appreciate that, thanks.
What heart. Man.. I’m honestly moved beyond words. Thanks for the boxing history lesson, I didn’t know the story of this man. Again what heart.
The heart of a lion.
I’ve always been hungry for older stories of past boxers. But it’s so hard to follow those stories that didn’t get main stream attention. Thank u for filling this gap for us.
Cool i was watching Tragedies among heavyweights boxers and this video came out🙏 R. i. P Gino Pérez !
I remember this back when... saludos desde El Paso, TX
More great work !! I can watch these all day. These are the best . All my heroes from the boxing magazines way before the internet!
Thanks for video, Love the content from one fight fan to another.
Shout out from down under New Zealand.
Thank you, Wade. I know NZ has great fight fans.
Fallen Warrior...R.I.P!!! 🙏
Wow. Stunned. I learn something every time I watch one of your docs. Thank you Rich. This was real as it gets.
What a tough guy he was...and what a tough game! Love and respect to all who have laced up the gloves. Thanks again, Rich!
Sure thing, RP S
Thank you for honoring this skillful courageous young man/ boxer from a big fan of boxing. Which I no longer believe in any professional sport due to greed. 😌 R.I.P. Gino Perez ✨🌹🕊🦁🕊🌹✨
My pleasure, Ruthie
OMG what a tragedy, RIP he had a heart like a Lion 🦁
Very sad story, for that to happen to such young fighter, one of those guys that are too tough for their own good.
Rip Gino you had an incredible fighting spirit!!! I looked "Gino" up under boxrec and he's listed as "Isidro Perez" I guess he went by Gino though.
Thank you for Sharing This. RIP. Mr Gino Perez.
Love how you put long boxing sequences in your videos, not just flashes or fast highlights. Great work.
God bless this man it's been close to 40 years !!! Or so! But he's still remember! Today!
This was one of the most brutal stories and fights I never saw ! Wow!
If it wasn't for this channel I'd never known how many great fights in boxing history, nor all these great boxers. I thought I knew enough about the history of boxing I was wrong
I'm glad to put some of these forgotten fighters back into the public eye.
I absolutely love your videos, RIch, but I almost wish I hadn't watched this one. Bless his memory.
Sad, sad story once again, like so many times in the boxing world.
I felt like - because I kept getting cut - my trainers gave up on me too soon but, I'm glad I got out when I did. SO MANY wind up getting neurological damage, even the very best; Wilfred Benitez, Gerald McClellan, etc.
Great brave fighter wat a story RIP Perez a true lion
Thank you Rich but jesus this one hurts..
You don’t put people to sleep. I tried to use one of your videos to go to sleep, and it didn’t work. I was riveted till the end.
R.I.P Gino Perez 🙏🏿 👍🏿🥊
I'm at a loss of words this was hard to watch RIP Geno Perez 🙏
This is exactly why I cringe when so called fight fans boo a fighter into the ring. Boxing is the only sport in which you can legally kill your opponent with no fear of prosecution.
When a fighter enters the ring, no matter how fit he is he is putting his life on the line and people should show some respect even if they are fans of the other guy in the ring. RIP Mr Perez a true warrior who trained hard and fought hard to support his family. I hope you are sitting at Gods table.
I was aware of the double tragedies in the career of Gino Perez but a thank you to Rich for preserving his valiant history.
a worthy tribute, Keep up the excellent work, these stories need to be told. What a warrior, sad ending.
Thank you, I will
The way Perez went down at the end reminds me a lot of the way Johnny Owen went down when he was knocked out by Lupe Pintor and later died.
I was a teen when I saw the fight clip(Owen vs pintor) on an episode of "faces of death" . It was sad.
I remember reading about this in KO magazine when it happened. Love your channel bro!
Hey thanks, Samuel.
I've always wondered what it is about the human race that drives us to do things that we know can seriously hurt or kill us? 😟 But, that same thing also leads us to greatness.
In this case it was sadly money.
@@spiderreed350 Basically
Wow!
Great upload.
Thank you.
Rich, the fight historian, uploads a new vid.
Me....🙂🙂🙂
Wow! I wonder how many years after this that referee replayed this fight and said:
if he'd only stopped it when he first thought he maybe should.?
I thought I knew the history of boxing in the 1960’s through the 1990’s, but you sir put my knowledge of pugilists to shame. I so enjoy your videos.
Thanks, James. I appreciate the support.
What a brave, courageous fighter who didn't take a backwards step. May he Rest in peace.
Rest in peace all boxers .. true warriors 🙏🏽
What a striking resemblance to former multiple champion Tony Lopez.
Many claim to be willing to die in the ring. Sadly there are some who have proven it.
Perez fought his heart out,
till the very end.
These guys are awesome boxers pound for pound. Great stuff. But its sad one of these great boxing worrior died.
The referee should have stopped it earlier... This man was just to tough for his own body.his heart could take more than his chin.I've watched a ton of fights from that time and never heard of either fighter. This fight to me was better than Hagler vs Hearns and yet they probably only made about 10k each,if that, it was 1983 however. This was a grueling tough fight.it was a hard watch.I can't ever watch this again. It was just to brutal.
This story was presented to me by his Cousin Angel,, Brother of Boxer “Ramon Ronquillo” who was Gino’s Roommate in Jersey.. Heart Of a Lion 🦁 👑 🥊 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The most unforgiving of sports is boxing. Someone’s Son, someone’s Daughter. Awful but compelling viewing
Yes, very sad, now that it's even females getting their heads punched in.
And My Uncle Gino. ❤️🌹
Rest in power.
Woa this is a tragic tale, rest easy you fierce man*
Gladiators R. I. P. ❤️🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊❤️
He was able to get up and go shake his opponents hand before going back into the corner to pass out.
Great video , it is a nice way to honor Perez .
Rest in peace you Warrior!
My uncle 😢
Thanks. Tough one
Gino Perez showed great class by congratulating Cruz then collapsing, it was his last act on earth. RIP Gino
R.I.P young warrior Gino may your soul rest in heaven!
We boxing fans sometimes forget that these man are humans and we talk about them as if they were some characters in a video game forgeting this is real life and these man risk their lives every time they step in that ring thats why i try my hardest from talking crap and disrespecting them regardless how much of a fan I am of their opponent.
Love the background violin music
RIP sir. A true warrior
God Bless him … Love your channel Rich
Thank you, DONTOURAGE
Damn perez never kept his hands up. Its almost like he didn't believe in blocking.
Never quit, he never quit, brave courageous fighter, rest in peace prize fighter!
💐R. I. Power Perez 💐and may your soul reach the heavenly paradise .💯✊🏿🖤✊🏿👍🏾
Great video every time 🤟😎
It seemed pretty clear that Gino was not hurting Cruz with any of his punches.....and he may have been winning on 2 judges' cards by the 7th round but it was very apparent to me that Cruz was simply hurting Perez too often, basically beating him down. Something Hagler would do to most everyone he fought....That said, Perez was one tough dude to hang in there like he did.....so sad the outcome :(
Such a great fight. Perez acted like it was nothing, such a tough dude! Boxing is still the best sport.
A warrior may his soul rest in Valhalla
Great share an informative story so sad
I remember this fight well. Just tragic. Boxing at it's best is also at it's most brutal. Like the man said, we all know it could happen to us. But it's always the other guy. At least, that's what you tell yourself.
He died doing what he loved.. some of should be so lucky.. the only regret id say would be the time not spent with loved ones. May he rest in peace..
Great job - you told the story well - unflinching but gave the proper respect to Mr. Perez & this tragedy. RIP
I always feel bad for the other fighter too - imagine killing somebody you respect on accident while you were trying to hurt him on purpose? Such a weird and brutal sport. I've been guilty too of forgetting that those are two human beings in there...guys with parents, children, wives, etc.
Thanks, Chicago Mike. And well said.
Good job Rich. That was tough.
Whatta fight. Somebody commented Gino resembles Tony the Tiger... I think so.
It was a life and death fight...Yeah, he has that Tony Lopez/Max Holloway facial resemblance there.
Great upload
May he Rest In Peace
Gino Perez was pretty good fighter. What a fight. I had him ahead. When they stopped it!!!
Rich do you have a catalog ? If so please present it what a genius and blessing you are to our sport of the sweet science of boxing 🥊. Waiting for your response thank you 🙏🏽 and God bless. !!!!
Thank you for the kind words. The catalog of videos can be seen on the front page of the channel if that is what you mean.
This is sad these 2 guy's were in a war and only 1 got to come out. Rest in peace my friend. I was wondering if the other young man done alright after this happened I sure hope so because it was not his fault
Excellent!
Is it possible if you can do a documentary on "Dynamite" Michael Dokes?
I think that last Hook and right hand broke his a piece of his neck bone, and also the way he fell too.
I agree.
ok to cause death in the ring & to ultimately have yours taken in the same manner was truly deep proof that a warrior spirit never dies because 8 years later gino was reincarnated as max blessed express holloway who recently coincidentally had dana white scared he was gonna kill kattar in ring ( via mma news) im sayin there look & fighting style are similar
SALUTE TO YOU RICH!!!! this the best boxing channel and there are some good ones
Thanks, TRULYTRIBAL1. Yeah, Holloway is definitely one of the better strikers I've seen in MMA.
May he rest in peace.
Dammm hard to watch , especially at 14:20 . Those involuntary hand motions
Thats the beef with the ring ropes too .
Thts heartbreaking.
Wow again.