Excellent presentation of Aaron's life and career. I interviewed Aaron Pryor in 2004. He was having some trouble with nerve damage in his neck at the time, but he was friendly, engaging, lucid, and seemingly at peace. He was studying to become a deacon at a local church at the time. He was a lot of fun to be around on that day. We watched some tapes of a few fights after the interview was completed. What really stood out in the interview was his memory. I was actually nervous about interviewing him because he had been diagnosed with pugilistic dementia several years earlier. He remembered everything, and his speech was clear. It was an honor to interview him. Very good natured, generous with his time, and deep down, despite the trials and tribulations of his life, he was a decent human being who meant well. RIP.
I grew up in Cincinnati and idealized arron, but to see him years later bumming money asking how about a few bucks for the champ. He looked strung out , eyes running, nose running. We each gave him a 20 at the corner of 15th and Elm. It broke my heart to see him like that God bless the man.
Aaron Pryor was one of those fighters where if you saw one of his fights, you were gonna be filled with excitement whether that was by knockout or just a slugfest. One of my favorites of all time, RIP to the Hawk
i will always remember the last time i met aaron pryor it was just months before his death i walked up to him and told him i didn't want his autograph because i had gotten so many from him over the years since 04 i just wanted to shake his hand and he exteded his hand and thanked me. what a class act i never dreamed that i would never see him again. rip aaron.
I was always struck by the friendship he had with Arguello, even later in life as Arguello went through his own personal and political trials that preceded his death.
arguello was such a humble and friendly man ,it doesn't surprise me at all ,like after the fight with Mancini he said he loved Mancini's father and if he could help he would .foes in the ring friends in life thats how it should be imo
@@serenityinside1U SOUND REALLY STUPID!! ADDICTION IS A DISEASE!! MY MOTHER WAS AN ADDICT and raised all 4 of her kids to go on to college/graduate. SHE WAS MY FAVORITE PERSON BECAUSE OF THE THINGS SHE OVER-CAME(as we all have over-come setbacks in life). I have never drank or smoked, BUT I NEVER VIEWED ME AS 'better' THAN THOSE WHO DID!! ADULTS DONT THINK LIKE THAT or like u!!
Because he's a man about shit I'm a man about shit myself, Brain cancer called Glioblastoma multiform . People I know, even the 1s that know me think that I'm in meth Nah it's cancer, no cure. I also have testical cancer. They ain't taking my balls, no way
Such a dynamic fighter. Not boxer...A FIGHTER! Sad when a person tries to fill an emptiness inside them with drugs. Replacing years of pain with artificial substances to feel good instead only to feel even worse when they wear off. Brutal cycle to get away from. But in the end the Hawk was an all time great and found sobriety in the end. R.I.P and thanks for some amazing memories.
Remember watching many of his fights on Wide World of Sports back in the day. He was absolutely relentless, phenomenal conditioning, superb hand speed, accurate and brilliant footwork. Complete Boxer! Always a fan of Alexis Arguello and will never forget how Aaron just walked right through him. Rich, Another enjoyable story. Appreciate your efforts🤙
The famous SUGAR RAY LEONARD AVOIDED PRYOR HIS ENTIRE BOXING CAREER. BECAUSE HE KNEW THAT HE COULD NOT BEAT THE HAWK. THE BIG MEN THAT OWNED BOXING KEPT PRYOR FROM GETTING TO FIGHT LEONARD ALSO. THEY NEVER WANTED PRYOR TO GET THE TITLE FIGHTS HE DESERVED. BECAUSE THEY ALSO KNEW THAT PRYOR WOULD TAKE HIS BELT.
I love the fact that Pryor chose to fight Arguello in Miami with a 99.9% pro-Arguello crowd rabidly cheering for every punch Alexis landed and yelling obscenities at Aaron. It made the win even more satisfying, especially seeing those two black people in the crowd celebrating while the rest of the stadium was in stunned silence.
I saw that fight on replay, on TV. Arguello, always the gentleman, fought valiantly but he was no match for The Hawk (smaller eagles). I always rooted for him more because he was usually the younger AND smaller boxer (I'm only 5'5" and never boxed anyone as short as me... only inter-club fights).
@rush__man I can name many fighters on drugs in the 80s, Tony tubbs, Greg page, Tyson said he was on cocaine. If you don’t like Pryor you don’t have to watch. You should keep that Same energy with every one who is a convict. Or on drugs. As for the mix situation. I stated that I didn’t like that. Obviously I know about Pryors mishaps which I don’t condone them all. There’s no reason to get triggered over a documentary of Aaron Pryor just don’t watch. That is correct I am a student of the game and DONT LIKE the Panama Lewis thing. But after Panama he still was able to have some great wins. So love him hate him it is what it is. I don’t condone the crap surrounding the 1st arquello fight nonetheless.
@@M45N that’s fine & nothing I said implied that i was trying to be the boss of a discussion. I expressed myself as well. If someone @ me I can & will express myself the way I feel necessary & use facts as well.
@@jackdempsey9644 Leonard and Pryor signed to fight in 1982 at welterweight but Sugar Ray sustained an eye injury and the bout never materialized. Would have been a great fight.
Arguello was more surprised then Pryor that he didn't go down after the most perfect one two in history!!! Pryor had a hell of a chin rest in peace both Arguello and Pryor !!
Pryor was a beast in the ring. His fights against the great Alexis Arguello were wars. You knew when Pryor was on the card, that you would be in for an exciting fight. He gave it everything he had inside the ring. Few fighters in the history of boxing have fought with the ferocity of The Hawk...
There were so many exciting fighters at that time, but not many were guaranteed to thrill like Aaron Pryor. The best was when Pryor was knocked down by Dujuan Johnson and the ref turned back to Pryor after motioning Johnson to a neutral corner only to find Pryor gone....he'd gotten up and ran toward Johnson saying "you can't hurt me, I'm too tough", incredible. Too bad he couldn't beat his addictions, there may have been a few more crazy fights to be seen. Sad way to end a great career.
Thanks Rich, for this fantastic program. I've been hoping you would cover Aaron Pryor. Montreal cemented my love of boxing, and I'm sure for many others, but I was unaware of how close Pryor was to being on that team. I'm about to watch your Dujuan Johnson documentary next, you know..."the other bottle, the one I mixed". Because... who doesn't mix water?.
Relentless. A fight between Leonard and Pryor would've been something to see. We missed out on Duran and also Mancini fights too. I just don't see anybody beating him in his prime.
NO WAY. Aaron Pryor was offered fights by Sugar Ray. Duran. Hearns and Boom Boom Mancini. He turned them all down bc of "money". Then wants to say people were ducking him. Hagler & Sugar Ray & Hit Man Hearns & Benitez and Duran all fought each other. That's what made them great
@@mongoslade277exactly, he was a great fighter but he was a superstar in his own mind, srl offered him the biggest payday in his career and he turned it down because of his ego and shortsightedness, if he'd took that fight and won, he would've been a big legend, he did the same thing to Duran
I watched him fight growing up, and knew most of this story. But I still watched every second of this to the end, and I can't deny it brings a tear to my eye. Great job Rich, as always.
His style is overwhelming for nearly anyone .. There was no feeling out the early rds with Pryor.. straight to action. Its suffocating .. of the cardio os there to match , its game over. R.I.P Hawk
To summarize, don’t do drugs. This guy beat Alexis Arguello twice. If he could’ve surrounded himself with positive people, we might be talking about one of the greatest P for P’s. Just sad.
I believe his superman stuffs was not drugs too,I mean he fell off after being coked up,the first Alexis Arguello w could've been a robbery from how gassed out he was until the mixed bottle,but the second was fair and more spectacular.
Eu nunca vi um lutador como Pryor, seus golpes de direita e esquerda saíam com a mesma potência, numa sequência incrível, e ele ainda aguentava pancada. Gostaria muito que ele lutasse contra Salvador Sanchez, Hagler e Leonard.
Never knew that Stewart crossed paths with him. I knew that DuJuan Johnson was a Kronk fighter so Stewart had been in the opposite corner. Keen observations on Pryor's style. Energy and speed were so key. It covered up many of those technical mistakes he made. Pryor was simply an incredible fighting machine. The raw intensity, bravado, and complete abandon was breathtaking.
@@RonColeman-zy5cd He certainly did not _mix_ pure water with pure water, which is the only thing allowed. Near the end of his life, Panama Lewis would claim that he only mixed mineral water with tap water; which is obviously a lie and would have been illegal in any case. Of course, one only has to consider the source of that nonsense.
No fighter was more exciting to watch than Aaron Pryor. I could see Pryor beating Sugar Ray Leonard back in the early eighties. The first time i watched Pryor fight I was a fan. 🥊
Great video Rich. Pryor fought like Henry Armstrong who punches were non-stop. His career could have been a little longer had he not take any drugs. Admired Pryor as the fighter in his time. Anyways, keep it up Rich.
As you highlighted in a previous video Rich, Dujuan Johnson who gave the hawk a good test met a untimely demise. Thanks again Rich for another Epic "Boxermentary" 🥊
Pryor would have gave any Jr Welterweight and Welterweight champions from the 90’s and now problems with his fight style! The man was just an excellent fighting machine. R.I.P. Champ
Ashamed to say that I was not aware of Aaron Pyror before watching this great video. What a banger he was! Heart of a lion. Watching made me think of Nigel Benn. The Hawk against Hands of Stone would have been some war. Thanks so much for this.
A MASTER of angles! Training to box for years now, my trainer is always yelling MOVE after you punch! Pryor was constant motion and angles, very awkward at times but this led to his success. He would have KO'd Mancini at lightweight and I believe although eventually losing, he would have given Leonard fits. Which is why Ray never fought him. I have heard the reason Ray fought at light welterweight in the amateurs was to avoid Aaron. Another great one Rich! Keep em coming
Another excellent episode. I had forgotten the details on the Hawks rise and fall. What a story. Thanks again for including multiple rounds of his fights in the narrative. Well done all the way around.
Always appreciated Rich, been feasting on so many of your videos and every single one is fantastic, just as this is. I like many others hold you in high esteem simply because of the amount of searching for facts about the blood,sweat and tears involving these guys and hard work putting together great stories. Thank you again sir 🥊🥊👌
Great footage, great stuff. Only fight I had seen prior to this documentary was when he fought the great Alexis Arguello. Wow, I’m glad you uploaded this piece of great boxing history.
i have to admit i didn't like aaron pryor during his boxing career but i had the pleasure of meeting him a number of times and he was really a terrific guy very personable very out going an very accessible to his fans. the world lost a great champion and a great human being may he rip.
Thanks Rich.Absolutely enjoyed this one. I always stood in awe of pryors stamina,ferocity and boxing skills.I knew his early years as a youngster was tough.Sure does put the minor things in life into place.Appreciate your hard work and time.cheers mate.👍🥊🇭🇲🇭🇲
The fastest windmill in boxing unstoppable in and out of the ring he is the hawk of champions the best superlightweight in boxing he could punch with so much speed and power he was electric in the ring the most exiting boxer to ever Grace the boxing ring a true talent and master in the ring anybody that tries knocking this fellow doesn,t know boxing he is and always will be champion of the world
He had such an awkward style, it was hard for classic boxers to deal with him,other fighters admitted the bottle had a few illegal substances in it,Lewis was banned from boxing,after doing prison time,nobody ever stayed up from Argulaos right hand intill that night,so it makes you think,but ,especially for the second fight,Alexis admitted he was doing to much coke also and not training right,he did his best work at 123,117,good lightweight, welterweight was to much for him,two tremendous fighters,both gone too early. RIP
Never got his due he said but, all the fighters back then and promoters knew Pryor was something special - Pryor would of been all over Floyd Mayweather
We'll never know of course but I think you are wrong. Pryor was the kind of fighter Floyd loved: overcommitted, mediocre defense. Early Floyd would have frustrated Pryor to the point of no return.
Excellent presentation of Aaron's life and career.
I interviewed Aaron Pryor in 2004. He was having some trouble with nerve damage in his neck at the time, but he was friendly, engaging, lucid, and seemingly at peace. He was studying to become a deacon at a local church at the time. He was a lot of fun to be around on that day. We watched some tapes of a few fights after the interview was completed.
What really stood out in the interview was his memory. I was actually nervous about interviewing him because he had been diagnosed with pugilistic dementia several years earlier. He remembered everything, and his speech was clear.
It was an honor to interview him. Very good natured, generous with his time, and deep down, despite the trials and tribulations of his life, he was a decent human being who meant well.
RIP.
Thank you, Greg. Great share.
Nice one.👍🥊🇭🇲
Great to hear about. Thanks for sharing.
RIP
Doesn’t take away from the fact his trainer was a notorious cheater
@@michaelzeigler3733 Loved how Alexis was getting an ass whooping I have ever seen by a fighter . Aaron destroyed the man
Aaron "THE HAWK " Pryor. R.I.P. to an underrated but Amazing LEGEND 🙏🏽🕊
with drug anyone can do itjaja
Yes he was a great fighter and champion.
I grew up in Cincinnati and idealized arron, but to see him years later bumming money asking how about a few bucks for the champ. He looked strung out , eyes running, nose running. We each gave him a 20 at the corner of 15th and Elm. It broke my heart to see him like that
God bless the man.
Aaron Pryor was one of those fighters where if you saw one of his fights, you were gonna be filled with excitement whether that was by knockout or just a slugfest. One of my favorites of all time, RIP to the Hawk
Solid video!
Pryor was one of the best finishers in boxing history.
After he finishes his cocaine he finishes 😂
This should be a movie and if it done right it would win an Oscar. RIP Aaron Pryor (The Hawk) God bless
Amen to that.
i will always remember the last time i met aaron pryor it was just months before his death i walked up to him and told him i didn't want his autograph because i had gotten so many from him over the years since 04 i just wanted to shake his hand and he exteded his hand and thanked me. what a class act i never dreamed that i would never see him again. rip aaron.
When Rich posts, life is good. Thank you.
It’s always a nice addition to my day! He’s cranking them out so fast, I’m starting to think he’s not a real person!! This is how IA takes over!!! 😮
My pleasure, Nada.
lol
@@RichtheFightHistorian❤🎉🎉
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I was always struck by the friendship he had with Arguello, even later in life as Arguello went through his own personal and political trials that preceded his death.
arguello was such a humble and friendly man ,it doesn't surprise me at all ,like after the fight with Mancini he said he loved Mancini's father and if he could help he would .foes in the ring friends in life thats how it should be imo
Arguello was everything in a man that Pryor wished he could have been....
@@freeghost341He really meant that too
@@serenityinside1U SOUND REALLY STUPID!! ADDICTION IS A DISEASE!! MY MOTHER WAS AN ADDICT and raised all 4 of her kids to go on to college/graduate. SHE WAS MY FAVORITE PERSON BECAUSE OF THE THINGS SHE OVER-CAME(as we all have over-come setbacks in life). I have never drank or smoked, BUT I NEVER VIEWED ME AS 'better' THAN THOSE WHO DID!! ADULTS DONT THINK LIKE THAT or like u!!
@@dalebecause2467and that's ok cause arguello got his ass kicked twice. 😂
A hall of fame documentary from a hall of fame boxing historian. Thanks for your great work.
Very nice of you, Dan, thank you.
As a lifelong boxing fanatic from the UK, I love this channel. Thanks, Rich for all your excellent work mate!
Much appreciated, Steve, thank you
Aaron Pryor was a Force of Nature...he just NEVER Stopped and ultimately wore you down and knocked you out. Dude was a Legend. Unbelievable. RIP
He should have knocked his pos exwife out for divorcing him and taking his money.
@@reinatycoon3644 Perhaps...but as great a fighter as he was...I am sure he put her through hell as well
When he was on meth
I know, this dude was the Wolverine of boxing.
Because he's a man about shit
I'm a man about shit myself,
Brain cancer called Glioblastoma multiform . People I know, even the 1s that know me think that I'm in meth
Nah it's cancer, no cure. I also have testical cancer. They ain't taking my balls, no way
Such a dynamic fighter. Not boxer...A FIGHTER! Sad when a person tries to fill an emptiness inside them with drugs. Replacing years of pain with artificial substances to feel good instead only to feel even worse when they wear off. Brutal cycle to get away from. But in the end the Hawk was an all time great and found sobriety in the end. R.I.P and thanks for some amazing memories.
56:35 - 56:43 Jack Nicholson?
@@fastinbulvis2223 Yup. Massive fight fan. Used to see him (on TV) at a lot of the big fights.
Remember watching many of his fights on Wide World of Sports back in the day. He was absolutely relentless, phenomenal conditioning, superb hand speed, accurate and brilliant footwork. Complete Boxer! Always a fan of Alexis Arguello and will never forget how Aaron just walked right through him. Rich, Another enjoyable story. Appreciate your efforts🤙
Thank you, D Man
Don't forget jose luis ramirez was robbed against arguello who was in prime.
I was a huge fan of Arguello, but Pryor was a beast and now is a legend. Ferocious.
Hands down my favorite boxer of the 80s. What a badass
The famous SUGAR RAY LEONARD AVOIDED PRYOR HIS ENTIRE BOXING CAREER. BECAUSE HE KNEW THAT HE COULD NOT BEAT THE HAWK. THE BIG MEN THAT OWNED BOXING KEPT PRYOR FROM GETTING TO FIGHT LEONARD ALSO. THEY NEVER WANTED PRYOR TO GET THE TITLE FIGHTS HE DESERVED. BECAUSE THEY ALSO KNEW THAT PRYOR WOULD TAKE HIS BELT.
Noticed a resurgence of YT interest in Aaron Pryor, but this is definitive.
One of the best doc I've seen in a while
Thank you, Gwalla
I love the fact that Pryor chose to fight Arguello in Miami with a 99.9% pro-Arguello crowd rabidly cheering for every punch Alexis landed and yelling obscenities at Aaron. It made the win even more satisfying, especially seeing those two black people in the crowd celebrating while the rest of the stadium was in stunned silence.
Those were his dealers.
@@constantine7382Damn 😂
I saw that fight on replay, on TV. Arguello, always the gentleman, fought valiantly but he was no match for The Hawk (smaller eagles). I always rooted for him more because he was usually the younger AND smaller boxer (I'm only 5'5" and never boxed anyone as short as me... only inter-club fights).
I remember that fight!
Damn man 😂😂smdh @@constantine7382
AARON PRYOR was a whirling dervish of a fighter nonstop, activity, pressure, speed, and punching power
@allinfun829 trash????? HOW. And I’m a student of the game so I’ve watched a lot of fights period and the man is dead sooooo…
@rush__man I can name many fighters on drugs in the 80s, Tony tubbs, Greg page, Tyson said he was on cocaine. If you don’t like Pryor you don’t have to watch. You should keep that Same energy with every one who is a convict. Or on drugs. As for the mix situation. I stated that I didn’t like that. Obviously I know about Pryors mishaps which I don’t condone them all. There’s no reason to get triggered over a documentary of Aaron Pryor just don’t watch. That is correct I am a student of the game and DONT LIKE the Panama Lewis thing. But after Panama he still was able to have some great wins. So love him hate him it is what it is. I don’t condone the crap surrounding the 1st arquello fight nonetheless.
@@M45N that’s fine & nothing I said implied that i was trying to be the boss of a discussion. I expressed myself as well. If someone @ me I can & will express myself the way I feel necessary & use facts as well.
Non stop cocaine helped..drug cheat...no respect for Pryor
Aaron Pryor vs Sugar Ray Leonard - the great fight we never saw
As pros at 147, Leonard would have demolished Pryor.
Leonard was too big
@@jackdempsey9644 Leonard and Pryor signed to fight in 1982 at welterweight but Sugar Ray sustained an eye injury and the bout never materialized. Would have been a great fight.
Arguello was more surprised then Pryor that he didn't go down after the most perfect one two in history!!! Pryor had a hell of a chin rest in peace both Arguello and Pryor !!
I'm glad Pryor finally found peace and redemption. Incredible boxer. RIP. Thanks for sharing Rich.
Drugs almost killed me as well. Pryor never gave up and eventually found GOD. That’s what it’s all about.
Yep
A tragic story. But you did an excellent job telling it as always!
Thank you, emokellen
Pryor was a beast in the ring. His fights against the great Alexis Arguello were wars. You knew when Pryor was on the card, that you would be in for an exciting fight. He gave it everything he had inside the ring. Few fighters in the history of boxing have fought with the ferocity of The Hawk...
Aaron the hulk Pryor!¡!!! Lot of boxes duct this guy.. true legend. Glad his documentary story is being told. 👌🙏
Another brilliant piece. I have said it before and I will say it again, these videos are PBS quality. There should be a series of them on PBS!
Yes Rich is very professional.
Thank you very much, bareknuckles2u
This one will be a treasure -thanks as always Rich.
Remember so looking forward to Arguello 1.
I will keep saying it........`Keep going and going Sir`
Will do, Martin, thanks.
There were so many exciting fighters at that time, but not many were guaranteed to thrill like Aaron Pryor. The best was when Pryor was knocked down by Dujuan Johnson and the ref turned back to Pryor after motioning Johnson to a neutral corner only to find Pryor gone....he'd gotten up and ran toward Johnson saying "you can't hurt me, I'm too tough", incredible. Too bad he couldn't beat his addictions, there may have been a few more crazy fights to be seen. Sad way to end a great career.
Boxing is missing the style of Aaron Pryor today. That swarming style was so exciting.
Not really. There's still a lot of drugs in boxing.
@@constantine7382 what?
@@jandro8370 I said he would be right at home today. His " style" could continue being drug fueled. Plenty of drugs around boxing today.
Thanks Rich, for this fantastic program. I've been hoping you would cover Aaron Pryor. Montreal cemented my love of boxing, and I'm sure for many others, but I was unaware of how close Pryor was to being on that team. I'm about to watch your Dujuan Johnson documentary next, you know..."the other bottle, the one I mixed". Because... who doesn't mix water?.
Thank you, Lee. Yeah, Pryor was a great amateur as well.
Relentless. A fight between Leonard and Pryor would've been something to see. We missed out on Duran and also Mancini fights too. I just don't see anybody beating him in his prime.
A fantastic Video Rich! Pryor. Pryor is among my all-time favorites. Whenever you saw a Pryor fight, you saw punches in bunches from every angle!
Hey thanks, Sly
Excellent as always sir 👌
Really enjoy your channel a lot
Thanks again, Shane.
Excellent documentary. Brought me to tears 🥊🙏
One of the most underappreciated fighters ever. He would have given any of the big names a war. Should have been a part of the 4 kings legacy.
Honestly! SRL didn't want any piece of the Hawk
LOLOL...How could that be when he never even fought one of them??
I put Pryor in the same boat as Mike Mccallum, underrrated in comparison to the 4 kings but a terror for anyone in the 80s.
NO WAY. Aaron Pryor was offered fights by Sugar Ray. Duran. Hearns and Boom Boom Mancini. He turned them all down bc of "money". Then wants to say people were ducking him. Hagler & Sugar Ray & Hit Man Hearns & Benitez and Duran all fought each other. That's what made them great
@@mongoslade277exactly, he was a great fighter but he was a superstar in his own mind, srl offered him the biggest payday in his career and he turned it down because of his ego and shortsightedness, if he'd took that fight and won, he would've been a big legend, he did the same thing to Duran
I love the way Pryor hops up when he is knocked down. So disheartening to his opponent, even the way he picked himself off the canvas was relentless.
Yes it was funny. He had such nervous energy in the ring.
Pryor usually didn't "GET UP" he BOUNCED UP from the ring floor. I wish he was still around, healthy and drug-free. I blame his many demons for that.
One word. Fantastic!!!✊🏿
Thank you Rich.
I watched him fight growing up, and knew most of this story. But I still watched every second of this to the end, and I can't deny it brings a tear to my eye.
Great job Rich, as always.
Thanks, Phil
These great champions have never had docs made of them before which is a disgrace. Thanks to you they now have.
Thank you, Dawei
Great storytelling. Tough life, but glad he was able to better things in the end and add some length to it.
His style is overwhelming for nearly anyone ..
There was no feeling out the early rds with Pryor.. straight to action.
Its suffocating .. of the cardio os there to match , its game over.
R.I.P Hawk
To summarize, don’t do drugs. This guy beat Alexis Arguello twice. If he could’ve surrounded himself with positive people, we might be talking about one of the greatest P for P’s. Just sad.
He was one of the best fighters pound for pound
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Unfortunately not
I believe his superman stuffs was not drugs too,I mean he fell off after being coked up,the first Alexis Arguello w could've been a robbery from how gassed out he was until the mixed bottle,but the second was fair and more spectacular.
Exactly
@@TheNeorch No way that bottle was drugs. Are you serious lol 🤣😂😂
Eu nunca vi um lutador como Pryor, seus golpes de direita e esquerda saíam com a mesma potência, numa sequência incrível, e ele ainda aguentava pancada. Gostaria muito que ele lutasse contra Salvador Sanchez, Hagler e Leonard.
ANOTHER masterpiece, Rich!
Man, oh man, if only that Pryor-Leonard fight could have happened.
Warrior through and through. RIP.
Never knew that Stewart crossed paths with him. I knew that DuJuan Johnson was a Kronk fighter so Stewart had been in the opposite corner. Keen observations on Pryor's style. Energy and speed were so key. It covered up many of those technical mistakes he made. Pryor was simply an incredible fighting machine. The raw intensity, bravado, and complete abandon was breathtaking.
DuJuan was probably the only fighter to give Pryor problems and DuJuan was a beast
Thanks for the amazing video Rich ❤
Sure thing, John.
Epic doco Rich , at his peak this Lad could really fight to say the least.
Thanks, Paul.
Alexis Arguello was a true Champion.
He was a great fighter.
A classy gentleman.
He was one of my favorite fighters and that first fight with pryer I think his trainer gave him something to keep going the way he did
Pryor was the boss though lmao
@@RonColeman-zy5cd He certainly did not _mix_ pure water with pure water, which is the only thing allowed.
Near the end of his life, Panama Lewis would claim that he only mixed mineral water with tap water; which is obviously a lie and would have been illegal in any case.
Of course, one only has to consider the source of that nonsense.
@@RonColeman-zy5cdno that's the way Pryor fight period he did the same the second time so what's your point
My grand father was a boxing coach in Dayton Ohio, Ted Crosby.. seen this guy during the 80s nice ..
No fighter was more exciting to watch than Aaron Pryor. I could see Pryor beating Sugar Ray Leonard back in the early eighties. The first time i watched Pryor fight I was a fan. 🥊
🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 been waiting for this
Thanks for the video, RICH, THE FIGHT HISTORIAN
My pleasure, abudujana
Great video Rich. Pryor fought like Henry Armstrong who punches were non-stop. His career could have been a little longer had he not take any drugs. Admired Pryor as the fighter in his time. Anyways, keep it up Rich.
Thanks, Scorpio
@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome Rich.
As you highlighted in a previous video Rich, Dujuan Johnson who gave the hawk a good test met a untimely demise. Thanks again Rich for another Epic "Boxermentary" 🥊
My pleasure, ethereal dreams.
One of my favorite Boxers if not the favorite!!!
One of the all time greats
Pryor would have gave any Jr Welterweight and Welterweight champions from the 90’s and now problems with his fight style! The man was just an excellent fighting machine. R.I.P. Champ
Good Piece
Rich
Another 1 of my Boxing Hero's
Aaron The Hawk Pryor
RIP
Thank you, doseloverstar.
Aaron Pryor a true legend. A good man.
Just imagine Pryor versus Mayweather Jr. In their Primes! Pretty boy is going to have a hell of a time trying to tame this animal that is Aaron Pryor!
Pryor was the greatest finisher in boxing history. A true legend and all time great champion. RIP CHAMP HAWK.
Give me the Pryor video, the one that I mixed
Another quality production! - thank you RTFH.
Thank you, Mehdi
Damn this channel never fails
Aaron is my new favorite boxer after this
Ashamed to say that I was not aware of Aaron Pyror before watching this great video. What a banger he was! Heart of a lion. Watching made me think of Nigel Benn. The Hawk against Hands of Stone would have been some war. Thanks so much for this.
My pleasure, David.
This is a great channel. Alwaus seeks to put the spotlight on those fighters that ive always had a fascination with.
Thanks, David.
Another great one! Thanks 🙏🏽 ❤
My pleasure, Carlos.
A MASTER of angles! Training to box for years now, my trainer is always yelling MOVE after you punch! Pryor was constant motion and angles, very awkward at times but this led to his success. He would have KO'd Mancini at lightweight and I believe although eventually losing, he would have given Leonard fits. Which is why Ray never fought him. I have heard the reason Ray fought at light welterweight in the amateurs was to avoid Aaron. Another great one Rich! Keep em coming
Thank you, Brian. So true about Pryor's use of unorthodox angles and creating openings.
Thank you, Rich! Bless you for giving us all the fantastic boxing content.
My pleasure, Linus.
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Dude had a rough life. Cocaine and crack really did a number on guys in the 80’s..(I know first hand.)
Another excellent episode. I had forgotten the details on the Hawks rise and fall. What a story. Thanks again for including multiple rounds of his fights in the narrative. Well done all the way around.
Thank you, Ramiro.
Thank you for this Rich, And some of those names coming back to me also, Keep doing what your doing.
Thanks, Grimlok, will do.
You did it again Rich. Great Documentary
Thank you, Skeet Jawn
He was a heck of a good guy too! The Hawk!
Nice intro! I kept on saying to myself "Stop the Fight" !!!
Thanks for this documentary
My pleasure, Daniel.
Always appreciated Rich, been feasting on so many of your videos and every single one is fantastic, just as this is. I like many others hold you in high esteem simply because of the amount of searching for facts about the blood,sweat and tears involving these guys and hard work putting together great stories. Thank you again sir 🥊🥊👌
My pleasure, Bounds. Thank you for the support.
Great footage, great stuff. Only fight I had seen prior to this documentary was when he fought the great Alexis Arguello. Wow, I’m glad you uploaded this piece of great boxing history.
....I'm just a casual boxing fan Rich....but loving your 1hr documentaries...
Thank you, Vince. Certain stories need a longer running time.
i have to admit i didn't like aaron pryor during his boxing career but i had the pleasure of meeting him a number of times and he was really a terrific guy very personable very out going an very accessible to his fans. the world lost a great champion and a great human being may he rip.
He was a one of a kind fighter. I've never seen anyone so relentless. I would have loved to have seen him fight Leonard or Hearns.
He beat Hearns as an amateur.
@@bg365Henry Tillman beat Mike Tyson as an amateur. Think he beat Tyson twice. Tyrell Biggs beat Lennox Lewis as an amateur. That means nothing
The best i have ever seen
Awesome Sir 👌.
In my opinion, this man would be dangerous if active today!
Thanks Mr T
Glad to see he ended life on a good note. Thank you Rich.
Sure thing, nyquil.
Thanks Rich.Absolutely enjoyed this one. I always stood in awe of pryors stamina,ferocity and boxing skills.I knew his early years as a youngster was tough.Sure does put the minor things in life into place.Appreciate your hard work and time.cheers mate.👍🥊🇭🇲🇭🇲
My pleasure, Darryl.
Cheat what he did to alexis argello was criminal
Alexis getting his ass whipped twice is what was criminal!!😂
I always thought the cheating accusations was bullshit. He fought Arguello with the same style and stamina that he displayed in all of his fights.
@richardscott7377 they don't hand out lifetime bans for nothing
The fastest windmill in boxing unstoppable in and out of the ring he is the hawk of champions the best superlightweight in boxing he could punch with so much speed and power he was electric in the ring the most exiting boxer to ever Grace the boxing ring a true talent and master in the ring anybody that tries knocking this fellow doesn,t know boxing he is and always will be champion of the world
With a style like his, he shouldve been a huge draw but he wasnt that fortunate
Absolutely enthralling as usual,best boxing doc channel on yt.
Thanks so much, Steven.
Another brilliant documentary. Thanks once again.
Thank you, Gareth.
Pryor vs Johnson never seen before, heck of a fight!
Great music at the beginning of this documentary may he rest in peace the great maybe the best of all the junior Walters the hawk😊k
you are making great documentaries of all my favorite fights and fighters. its like you know me.Bravo
haha, right on Taylor.
He had such an awkward style, it was hard for classic boxers to deal with him,other fighters admitted the bottle had a few illegal substances in it,Lewis was banned from boxing,after doing prison time,nobody ever stayed up from Argulaos right hand intill that night,so it makes you think,but ,especially for the second fight,Alexis admitted he was doing to much coke also and not training right,he did his best work at 123,117,good lightweight, welterweight was to much for him,two tremendous fighters,both gone too early. RIP
My fav fighter exciting style and i learned so much from Pryor Rip Aaron Pryor greatest super lightweight
Never got his due he said but, all the fighters back then and promoters knew Pryor was something special - Pryor would of been all over Floyd Mayweather
We'll never know of course but I think you are wrong. Pryor was the kind of fighter Floyd loved: overcommitted, mediocre defense. Early Floyd would have frustrated Pryor to the point of no return.