Greg Page Documentary - Remember The Louisville Rage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- A look back at former WBA Heavyweight Champion Greg Page, compared early in his career to Muhammad Ali, he would be one of the more controversial figures in the sport in the 1980s.
I used to see Greg Page doing roadwork in Las Vegas in the early 1990s. I introduced myself to him one morning and shook his hand. A true gentleman and a terrific fighter. May he rest in eternal peace.
We trained together more than a handful of times at Johnny TOCCO‘s gym in Las Vegas. He was always the prankster. I then took part in a fundraiser with Mr. GERRY Cooney for him and Gerald McClellan. He was still cracking jokes even in the wheelchair.
Respects bro 🙏🥊❤️
I trained a little bit there in the mid 90s
Johnny TOCCOOOOO! Wow
Are you his daughter?😊
Yep I am
Wow thank you so much for this! This is my Dad 🥰 - I loooooove it!!
Really nice to hear from you, Alicia. Much respect to your great father and the Page family.
Your dad was a incredibly talented fighter....rip
Thank you so much
Your father was a champion and nothing and no one can ever take that away from him, much respect!
Rest In Power Greg Page and it was a privilege too meet him when he came inside the locker room and stated too me that I putted on a very good and tuff boxing match. Even though I didn’t get the the 6 round decision, but the thought of a former heavyweight boxing champion came too let me know that he was impressed with my performance and acknowledged my effort was unforgettable.🥊💯✊🏿🖤✊🏿⚔️
People should not forget the good things, he didn't have to come to support and encourage you up and coming fighters after his retirement but he did. Rest in Power indeed Greg Page, another warrior gone too soon. Jah Bless him🙏🏾
💯👊🏿💥🔥Fyah bun' in Greg Page' memory. Jah know, anyone who even steps in the ring is already a winner. Pressure affects everyone differently and unfortunately some of us suffer, I think Greg was affected by what people were telling him and putting too much hype on his young shoulders instead of being more realistic. It warmed my heart hearing you tell this small story about Greg Page, a more personal insight into the man.
Hey kid as a n y c aneautrr heavey back in the 80s up to 9p I got a job with NYC d.o.s. and i tote my rotator right into my first few months if probation anyway j wAs able to hack if and work ciukdnt tell me they would of fured me anyway that wad thenend if my boxing life but im my tome guys didny want to move around with .e I wadnt a killer puncher but hit bard enough to ko anyp e I wad like a small candor or a white boy LArry Holmes with a mine evEr left hook a luste jab a never knocked Dow I cut a lugyle like Marciano well im part urian . my over right could drop dingo the dinasour anywAy I could run is nezsesdary lime Ali and move like him too quick like a at and ink one really marked me that ad ever well I could cover up good twice I waited for Seamus the urian heavey to show as a ameauter he wanted nothing to do with me I would gave given boom a Philly paint ja job fire deptchamp wanted nothing if me either I was going be Ali and GE Joe FrAzier wAs ready to slap him s round i think I wad in incurable or crazy couldpress 200 pounds over my head easy and chu 185 is that good and all day sung a hammer at Erik ousting shot up and concrete well im Italian .y ancesters created tbay shut i was 6 ft 2 in and wrivhed 21e pounds lime Charles luste but I wsdnt a kill a but I had my days oha shut ip
Thank you on behalf of the Page family 🤎
@@aliciadaniellepage4405 Alicia I wanted to let you know your Daddy was a awesome fighter I truly loved to watch him. I am so sorry that he has gone home but to let you know he is alright now. I never got to see him in person but I watched ever fight on tv. I lost my dad some yrs ago and the hurt is rough some times hang in there one day we will get to see them again. God bless you my friend
Didn't expect to shed tears with this installment... you are doing God's work for boxing fans and humanity in general.
Amen.
Excellent doc! You're doing great work Rich... RIP to Greg Page who at one time appeared to have it all . He deserves to be remembered.
Thanks, PHB. From 1980-81 he was indeed, a monster.
🤎 thank you
@@aliciadaniellepage4405 your dad will remembered by all who appreciates the sport
@@aliciadaniellepage4405 That’s your dad? Amazing! ❤️Fantastic family legacy! Also your dad was very handsome he could have been a movie star!
Brought a real tear out of my eyes in the end. Just a terrible terrible sad ending. RIP Greg
8:39 re The Maestro aka Georgie Benton
Tragic yet a necessity of a documentary Rich to release out for anyone to view. It’s proves that even with all the talent a boxer can have you need that hard core mental discipline to be a complete success. But what chance did Greg Page really have when Don King ruled the roast of heavyweights back in the 80s. That era was such a mixed bunch and a up and down careers for a lot of great heavyweights back then. Thanks Rich for this one, Greg Page was still a fabulous boxer and he deserved a good documentary to compliment him.
I loved watching Page. The Louisville rage!!! Yes, he didn't reach his enormous potential, but he had some real nice performances. RIP Greg!
Bert Suger said Page didn't reach his full potential. He never put 2 good fights together.
Yes sir
RIP Champ. I grew up in the era of some incredible boxing and boxers - the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Indeed
We sat across the aisle from him at the Pinklon Thomas-Trevor Berbick title fight in 86. Real quiet polite guy. Later we saw him sparring with Mike Tyson. He had more skills than most heavyweights of his era.
He did drop Tyson in sparring just before the Tyson vs Douglas fight.
@@gareth1974barrington really? Wow.
He also looked very powerful pity he never got to be World Champion
@@bigbudabmore5163 yeah you can see the knockdown.they show it on the telecast for tyson-douglas.between one of the rounds.it was a right hook
@@68majortom Greg Page was a world champion in 1984
Incredible documentary covering the career of A fighter who had so much natural talent. He should have achieved so much more than he did with his ability. It was incredibly moving watching his demise unfortunately it is a familiar end that I’ve seen far to many times with these great fighters RIP Champ.
Monroe had sharp uppercut and the hooks are like mine tight 😁
Monroe took a frighting beating
Finally always wanted a documentary about Greg Page 🔥🔥🔥
Bingo! Greg was one of the best heavyweights of the 80s; you know a guy is that good when he is a champion and an underachiever at the same time.
@@3411Chad absolutely 💯
Greg Page had unbelievable natural talent. At times he looked unbeatable. But then there was the decline. I remember how sad I was to see him on that decline. I never understood it until this video. Thank you again Rich. Another excellent video!
R.i.p. to Louisville legends Greg page Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis we love and miss y'all 🙏🏾🥊
Has to be said.
So many 80’s and 90’s Heavyweights that have been involved with Don King have ended up ruined in one way or another
Another great, if sobering doco by RTFH 🥊🥊❤️❤️🥊🥊
Yes, I think Tim Witherspoon even mentioned this on his channel but basically they'd end up in debt to Don King or find themselves having to swirl into these low-pay bouts (always assurance the big dance was around the corner) then they'd end up being disillusioned, rebelling with a "why bother training" attitude and soon lawsuits and just never getting on a solid track again.
@@jonathandewberry289 living in the UK at the time, I remember Tim being interviewed in a documentary and talking about the huge purse disparity between he ( Tim got I think $90,000 for the Bruno fight with Bruno clearing close to $1,000,000 I believe) and Bruno……… as the interview goes on, a noise is heard outside. Through the window, the cameraman films Tim’s car being repossessed 😑
Larry Holmes at the end of his career said he only had one regret. Signing with Don King. Everyone else he could work with, even people that hurt him he could forgive. He even got back together with Richie Giachetti after they sued each other. But he has zero love lost for Don King.
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Fact is Don King had the heavyweight division sewed up at that time. If you wanted a title shot, you had to deal with that Snake.
I remember reading in the boxing mags, back in the 80's when Greg Page was making a noise in boxing. How he was likened to Muhammad Ali. But I never got to see any of his fights on tv back then, living in England. This is an excellently put together sports documentary.
Thanks for watching.
I was 13 and attended page vs Tillis. Underrated fight. Thanks for the work Rich
My pleasure, Lyman.
Greg was a good man he trained me in Nashville TN with Bo Bohannon it was an honor to be able to know him S.I.P. G
A brilliant video. In many ways you could argue that this is a video to ban boxing. The amount of punishment that was witnessed was incredible. Page had determination and heart. But like so many other boxers, the minute the name 'Don King' climbs on board the only one who pays is the fighter and often with his life. Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou Rich I remember Greg very well , absorbing footage from a tragic story, Rest easy Greg.
They always asked why didn’t Rocky Marciano ever comeback and Rocky said he couldn’t find the motivation to really do it like he trained before! Rocky was so smart!
Another great job Rich. Other than Larry Holmes, The heavyweight title seemed to be a game of musical chairs in the early to mid 80s. Dale Crowe, the last man Page Fought is in prison for killing a man. He wrote a book and is now a jail house preacher. The name of the book is 'The bully within' , If anyone is interested.
I have a soft spot for the 80’s/90’s heavies thank you again rich another great job!
Thanks for watching ,Alex.
After Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson, Page was the most talented HW of the 80/s. Sadly exploited by Don King and things were never the same for his after his father passed. Rest in peace Greg Page
I always felt Dokes was the most talented. Lightning fast and "dynamite" in his fists. But like so many, whether it was Don King, or King Cocaine, they never reached their full potential...yet they all still achieved great things in spite of it. Can we even imagine had the external and internal demons not gotten the better of them? Wow.
True
Very sad at the end , well put together and dignified documentary of Greg Page.
You will be missed old friend.thankyou for inspiring me when I was only a young boxer.it meant a lot.i won't forget the night you beat cotzee.you were beautiful that night, and that's how I will always remember you.
Rich … your Site is the best on the internet!!! These introspective “views” of dozens and dozens of fighters reveal the commonalities existing amongst all fighters and the inevitable course of events irrespective of triumphs during the course of one’s career. Thank you for all your productive efforts … pure history and truths revealed! 🙏🙏🙏
Always a pleasure, John. Thank you.
Another great video production. Sad that Greg Page didn’t quit way before his last fight.. I think it was Mike Weaver who once said you only have so many fights in your body.
You gave him dignity with the way you told his story. Well done
Thank you, DIA Bang.
Ali was a tireless worker while Page
had a well known reputation for avoiding hard work. Any comparison to Ali was unwarranted. They had nothing in common but Louisville. Still he was a talented and entertaining heavyweight in his time.
The comparison is based on natural talent & potential. Nobody who actually follows boxing would say Page is up there with Ali. Page was lazy. Ali did get lazy, but he did it late in his career after he had accomplished so much against numerous great fighters.
I'm from Louisville and I used to play basketball with Greg at the downtown Y and once in a while in other gyms. He was a good dude, no question. I did legal work for free for a group that promoted local boxing events in Louisville--this was after he was paralyzed. Patricia and Greg would attend our events. I saw him at a fight venue on 7th St. Road about six months before he passed away. He always seemed to be in good spirits and to enjoy himself. That's how I'll remember him.
Very sad for someone with such potential. I can only think that the poison chalice, Donkey King, must have had on Greg's career given what we now know about the many other boxers under the managerial crown of the canvas conman.
Another One of my favorite boxers. Thanks for covering Greg Page.
My pleasure, David.
Really interesting...when I was young, I just saw Greg as one of a pack of fighters who couldn't quite achieve consistency. This documentary explains a lot
Agreed... He would win a fight then show up out of shape for his next fight.
He was one of the great unspoken fighters of the early 80’s .
Page really beat up Monroe ouch
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Absolutely brilliant video 👍.
I knew of Greg Page being a Boxing Fan but never really knew anything about him and this Documentary is fantastic and so so sad I am getting Emotional after Watching this Video.
R.I.P Greg Page 🥊.
Great documentary, Thank You
Thanks for watching, Derrick.
I saw him in Nashville a couple times, and I was in S.A. during the Coatzee fight. The fight was broadcast on all the channels like it was a presidential address. Coatzee landed some bombs but I never felt Page was ever really hurt. When Page was in shape he was incredible. Great job putting this together, thanks Rich.
He was never the same after that fight it may have been his best fight but I think those shots cost his a lot.
My pleasure, whitehurstcomic.
@@mbsnyderc You may be right. He took some brutal shots from a legit puncher.
Thank you for this documentary.Greg Page had so much promise.Once a fighter loses his motivation,he needs to give it up because they’re not focused & more prone to getting hurt.Even with whatever effect Don Kjng may have had,if boxing is all one could’ve done,the training should’ve never stopped.One love to Greg Page
Greg Page RIP Champ. He was reminiscent of the greatest heavyweight Champ but he needed to work harder. The Gym and road work is the life for a fighter. There are many more ingredients but that's essential. Great video Rich!
Thanks, Eric.
Page was a problem for most Heavyweights back in the 80's. I watched him in every major fight.
Jeez man. Another tragic and sad story. It's like a rerun of so many other fighter's. R.I.P. GREG PAGE
Thank you, Rich! Been an avid fan of your channel for some time now and wonder every time where you get all that material from. Just great. Also, you really improved the audio over time, which is good, since the tone of your voice is great for the voice-over. Always excited to see the notification bell with one of your vids and you never disappoint! Keep up the good work.
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.
Always great to hear from fans outside the US. Thank you for the kind words.
@Martin Thanks, Martin.
Another good documentary. You're doing really fine work with these.
Thanks, Stephen.
Another great doc! Not to sound negative, but it’s just another reminder how Don King weaseled his way in, and found a way to suck the blood out of a fighter. Laying on his father’s casket and grieving more than his family. Disgusting!!!
It isn't negative if it's the truth. King was a parasite, and his promotional style is a huge reason why boxing is now income-based competition (versus merit based). You earn a title shot if you're low risk or can get butts in the seats.
Will call it the negative truth!! Lol
Don King is the embodiment of american capitalism.
@@fitawrarifitness6842 yep, if that capitalist is the one selling you adjustable rate mortgages and 8 year car loans. Predatory capitalists are the worst. At least with King, everyone knew he was a dirt bag.
@@fitawrarifitness6842 nah king just took advantage of people and followed the blueprint the white man layed can't really blame him alllllll promoters are crooks to a degree
Another thorough and outstandingly done video. I don't know how you manage to put together such quality videos, but thank you!
Glad you like them!
Hearing how bad Don King was before this video, I never thought that he would be the one to shed tears let alone cry even louder than a loved one's own family members at their funeral.
Greg Page was a tremendously gifted athlete , he could overwhelm a lot of guys with sheer physicality. However, he didn't possess that streak of competitive ruthlessness he needed to be a great boxer.
I always look forward to your excellent boxing documentaries
I appreciate that, Gareth, thanks.
@@RichtheFightHistorian my favourite boxing films on TH-cam are yours.
Fantastic documentary Rick! Great boxer Gregory Page but he didn't quit boxing at the right time....like most athletes, he didn't obey his body when it has tanked! God bless his soul.
thank God, after this many years, finally a Greg Page video !! thanks..... hate seeing ending like this, but life....
Sure thing, guess it was overdue.
Such a wonderful era for heaveywheight fighters 😍
Goes to show,great talent,better person,a promoter who genuinely cared about his fighter would have been the game changer for this man.
Greg Page
Amature record: 94-11.
PRO record: 58-17-1, KO's 48 / Title record: 1-2-0, KO's 0 = 76 professional career bouts.
# WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World: 1984-1985.
# USBA Heavyweight Champion: 1981-1984 (5-1-0, KO's 2)
# Most notorious career victories: Gerrie Coetzee, James "BoneCrusher" Smith, Tim Witherspoon, Alfredo Evangelista, Scott LeDoux, Jimmy Young,
James "Quick" Tillis & Renaldo Snipes + BONUS: knocked-down "Iron" Mike Tyson in sparring match before the "Tyson-Douglas" fight.
# Most notorious career losses: Trevor Berbick, Tim Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs, James Buster Douglas, Bruce Seldon, Orlin Norris,
Francesco Damiani, David Bey, Joe Bugner, Donovan Ruddock, Monte Barrett & Jorge Luis Gonzalez.
Greg Page was a real WarHorse overall in his career and was involved in the ring with 9 world champions and over 10 recognized top contenders in his career and crowning it with becoming a world heavyweight title champion is what any man dreams of.
Page was an outstanding amature boxer and its a bit sad he did not wait 2 years til the 1980 Olympics as he showed to be a serious medal contender. What is sad is that Page despite fighting on like a warrior, his career faded from the top to fast and after he lost hisa WBA world title would never again fight for any world championship. And having demon promotor Don King screwing him like he did to Holmes, Witherspoon, Ali, Shavers, Tyson etc-etc-etc sucked out a lot of his heart for the sport.
Fantastic stuff, i could watch these all day long. All credit to you Rich for your work. Thank you.
My pleasure, Steve.
Wonderful, fascinating and compelling well done such a fantastic documentary 👏 insightful and tragic and definitely a great blast from boxings past🥊
Thanks, steven.
Another great doc!!! Can't wait to see what you do next
Thanks, Michael.
Well done Documentary! Marvelous work here. My own personal opinion is that we often see great amateurs whose talent doesn't translate into the professionals. Going from three rounds to 10, 12 & 15 is a steep hill to climb and it's often difficult sustaining the commitment, conditioning and sacrifice it takes to be a great professional boxer. To his credit, he did win the title, yet his career was extremely shaky before and certainly after he secured it. A damn good boxer nonetheless, but not someone who's name will come up when discussing the great HW's in boxing
Geezus the highs and lows of a lifetime can be tremendous
Your docs are better the pbs can't wait for the next one
As a Kentucky boxer myself I remember Greg Page as a major force back in those days. GP was as big a star as anyone on his way up. Mishandling and incorrect pacing cost him his chance at greatness. Long live his memory and rest in peace CHAMP. Still, forever a CHAMPION.
Heartbreaking....he had skills....so sad....but he did get that belt.
WANTED TO SEE HIM FIGHT CUBAS STEVENSON IN OLYMPICS
Thanks Rich for letting Greg Page live on.
Sure thing. Long live the Louisville Rage.
That was excellent I really enjoyed it.
Such a sad story, he had so much potential and even became champ but for whatever reason he couldn't keep it up.
A very good documentary on a boxing tragedy.... the story of the late Greg page....
Like you said earlier in the video, had Greg Page dedicated himself to the fight game he would have been in the elite level in the heavyweight division next to Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe. He won the WBA Heavyweight title in a controversial fashion when he knocked out Gerrie Coetzee in more than 3 minutes of the eighth round where Coetzee would have been saved. Anyways, Page was the former WBA Heavyweight Champion, who was gone too soon after he injuries he suffered in his last fight. RIP Champ.
Thanks again once again Rich. I know Page's pro career reasonably well, but knew nothing of his life, trials & tribulations. I do now. What a terrific upload. Really good work. Bless up bro 👊
My pleasure, Nick.
Never realized how many wars this guy was in, Rest in peace champ!
He beat Monroe terriblely
This is a really informative piece on Greg Page. I always sort of lumped Page and Dokes together because they were the same age and fought in the same era. Both big time contenders who did reach the top but stayed there for such a short period. Was not aware of all the specifics you covered here in a relatively short amount of time. Great work. Just an incredibly dispiriting ending for Page, in a sport that chews you up and spits you out.
Also, can anyone name a single boxer who prospered career-wise under Don King's stewardship?
So happy i subbed this page brilliant production
I had watch this in parts - just too sad. Great documentary of a sporting tragedy.
Rich , thanks for another great documentary. Loving this channel. Keep up the great work !
Thank you, Celtic Crusader. Will do.
I just about remember him. What an incredable story. Thanx again from Birmingham England
My pleasure, Andy.
Thank you yet again for a wonderful documentary 🙏 👍🇬🇧
Thank you, David.
This is why i love social media at times!!!! Never knew Page was this good!!!! Great fucking jab!!!! Confident and smooth footwork!!!!
From 1980-81, he was as fluid a heavyweight you can find.
Thank you for uploading this video.
My pleasure.
Bittersweet to the 50th. Him winning the belt was a GREAT day in Louisville, had the same feeling as Ali beating Foreman. His training and focus may have been a question mark, but never his heart. He didn't have a drop of quit in him even at the end. GOD BLESS you Patricia. This was a very good documentary, Keep up the good work..... Wethanksya.
Thank you, Skinnyman
I remember him. He had so much talent and natural skill. I fully expected him to become a great champion back in the day. However, he showed bad character by clowning too much and the worst thing he ever did was sign with the con man Don King.
As usual great work Rich. The heavyweight division was loaded in the 80's. Hopefully you'll get around to covering a few of our hometown heavyweights some day Floyd Patterson, Tyson & Cooney.
Thanks, should have Cooney and Patterson later this year.
I had forgotten about this brother, he was a great fighter, it's a shame it had to end this way. Is there any happy ending for any boxer associated with Don King ? I would really like to know.
A well made documentary and a very sad story.
Great story... 😢 I was always a Big fan of him growing up. That weight in that Era was a seesaw generation. If people only understood what happens behind the scenes of a fight. Great story
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Rich's channel and Rummy's Corner are becoming my two 'can't miss' boxing channels on YT.
I really love looking at the careers of these great contenders and Greg Page was one who jusssst never got to that HW champion level and yet was indeed very talented and seemed like he had it all but.. ya, he just couldn't keep it all together. and this featured one of my all-time favorite HW contenders: Tony Tubbs!
Thanks, Jonathan.
Another superb video Rich. Thanks so much for sharing.
Sure thing, Phil.
Rich, you keep nailing these documentaries. Everything else is second rate to your work. Many thanks from Australia.
Thank you for the kind words, LMatters1
Yes,I second that,,you're diamond , Rich on TH-cam..luv your doco's cheers from New Zealand..
Wow thanks Rich. Sobering as hell
Awesome work rich I love your content
I appreciate that, anthony, thanks.
That breaks my heart, another sad ending in boxing, the most unforgiving sport for those who stay in to long.
As usual a great synopsis of a hugely talented boxer that peaked early, realied on ability..when most contenders reach their best years he was finished.
Mr. Greg Page
October 25, 1958-April 27, 2009
#RESPECT
#LEGENDARY
#GREGPAGE
Boxing Career: 1979-2001
USBA Heavyweight Championship Title Holder: 1981
WBA World Heavyweight Championship Title Holder: 1984-1985
Famously Knocked Down Then-Undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson During A Sparring Session: 1990
Total Fights: 76
Wins: 58
Knockouts: 48
Losses: 17
Draws: 1
Yes!
Greg Page R.I.P….I saw the Page…Young fight in person in Atlantic City…I was pulling for Young because he was a Philly guy from the neighborhood…oh well still enjoyed the fight…why is it whenever King’s name is associated with a boxer you know that fighters life is going to get screwed up…the man is POISON…Rich thanks for the video.
Sure thing, Joe.
One of my favorites from back in the day. I prefer to remember him at hist best, dismantling Coetzee.
Very sad but great fighter in his time. MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Coetzee was a tough fighter. That was a big win by Page.
RICH YOU'VE done it again your name is well deserved the fight historian, Salute sir. Ijs 🔥
Hey thanks, Victor.
Keep up the great content 👏
Thanks, John.
He was a few years younger than I was and I remember watching him box he was amazing
To say Don King was shady would be an understatement!
Hey Rich love this video. Can you please do a video on Ron Amundsen? I live in Chicago and have met him before and 2 of my friends know him as well.
Thanks, Joey. I'll have to see what is out there on Amundsen as I don't know too much of his back story.
It was sad to see him getting pummeled in his later years. He had gone from a top quality world level heavyweight champion to a heavy bag on legs.