I'm a black dude who loved this guy, man i rooted for him even against black fighters, and the reason is that he didn't have a racist bone in his body, the sweetest hearted guy, you wll ever meet, I would have given my life for a warrior like bobby,i learned from him as a street fighter, to never give up, fight until the end, Rip Bobby, love you brother.
Even when he was old and battered, he still carried himself with the unmistakable class of a champion. My wife and I saw him out once and the way people were coming up to him and the way he was acting, you could see all the class. She said "He looks like he used to be somebody." I said "You have no idea..."
Beat his wife up.Is that class? I got a black eye from being hit by a woman,i didnt hit her back.Class is about not using violence.Chacon didnt leave his violence in the ring,he used it outside the ring aswell,thats not class.
@@brianmorecombe2726 I didn't say I was gonna move him into my house to watch my kids. I'm speaking from the perspective of an LA boxing fan. And when I run into boxers for a brief flash, I don't really see the use in having their worst moments shoot into my mind. Especially when it's that clear that everything had been taken away from him at that point. Didn't occur to me seeing this broken man that he needs more piling on.
@@bennylevine387 Stresses got to him and she probably nagged him and i think it was only once,other than that he was probably a decent bloke.From what you say he was ok but you shouldnt hit a woman ever really,sure you agree with that.Jake La Motta gave his wife a smacking but he was a legend,she forgave him anyway.
An amazing journey. Bobby had it all. Life lessons for us all. I was at Chico State, Boxing for the College. We were on on our way to Reno to fight UNR. It was on that trip that I heard on the Radio that His wife took her life. I remember looking out the window and thinking it was just a dream. Bobby was one of my early year Boxing heroes. May he rest in peace.
Oh my god, I thought it had something to do with his condition. I looked up the news article and it turns out the first one I read pretty much states that. That's why she did it, because he just wouldn't stop fighting. Damn 😞
Respect Dan this is Benito Bobby chicone is one of the first fighters who inspired me as well he lived and trained out of my hometown oroville ca for a while my family knew him pretty well. Much respect can’t wait to see you at tam again!
My dad and I, to this very day, when we talk about the best fight we ever saw, it's alway that Saturday afternoon Wide World Of Sports Bobby Chacon -Bazooka Limon IV
He may have left this world, but His legacy will never be left without calling him a true gladiator with a huge heart! Two time world champion and hall of famer... Bobby "School boy" Chacon!!!
Bobby and Ray Mancini are the main reasons I started watching boxing as a kid. Bobby's last fight with Boza-Edwards should be kept in a time capsule for future generations to see and appreciate.
@@VicTor-gi7so I really don't understand how the referee (Richard Steele) allowed the fight to continue. Chacon's face was a mess, but he had the heart of a lion. Still think about that fight often.
When the WBC stripped him of the title for signing to fight the #1 challenger (Boza-Edwards) instead of Hector Camacho, they lost all credibility with me. Lots of folks felt the same way. That’s why Bobby was called “The People’s Champion.” He didn’t lose the title in the ring. Rest easy Champ...
WBC and WBA are ruthless capitalist. They take a chunk for sanctioning license from the promotor (annual fee) and than 3% from the boxers. So the bigger the purse the more money is derived from sanctioning the bout. Camacho was a big ticket with probably a bigger purse than Boza-Edwards, and Camacho was in his hey day. A tough fight for Bobby who had already experienced Boza and knew what to expect. Yet, as is the style with both boxers, they made it into a war and both suffered immense damage
Camacho was Don King's fighter and so Sulaiman, the WBC President stripped Chacon so his buddy's fighter (Camacho) could win the vacant title over a washed-up Bazooka Limon. Sad and corrupt.
I was living in LA when Bobby was in his prime. I saw him fight Danny Lopez at the L A Sports Arena. That was an epic night. I followed his career and thought he should have retired years earlier than he did. This is a sad and tragic story of a young man that lost his way. He was a sweet person. This world is a little darker with his passing. RIP Champ.
Wow , what a story my son & I met him at Ricks burgers in Alhambra, I knew he was a boxer but didn't know how great he & his story was ! I feel honered that we spent time with him at Ricks, I remember when the lady that would bring him came & told us he passed. I hope someone makes a movie about him , that would be awesome!
All the elements of a good movie. John Leguizamo would make a good older Bobby. I have a few nice memories being over at their house (a few sleepovers) as I was a neighborhood friend of his youngest. What I remember most is I felt like he really liked me - looking back, I think this is how he probably made everyone feel. He had giant fight photographs in his living room, one of those pop-up televisions, a few pet alligators in an aquarium, and a full boxing ring in the back yard. The Morgans and/or Rolls were parked in the back, collecting dust : )
Bobby Chacon Fueste Mi Gran Amigo I Will Never Forget Was A Honor Able Help U When U Most Needed Throw Me Was God Man Above I Really Miss U My Brother Chacon
Boxing is an emotional sport, and he was a guy that was easy to be emotionally invested in. The last fight with Limon and the fight with Boza Edwards Are all time, down to the last minute classics. These are great documentaries, but I have a tough time watching them. Thanks for your hard work.
A sad - yet uplifting saga - of a fighter who never gave up - but as result suffered from the effects of his brilliance - like so many other great boxers. It's a cruel sport.
Thanks for that. Excellently done. I knew the name...but that was all. I was born in 77 so I missed his career. High highs and very low lows. Rest In peace sir. 🙏
Used to read about him in the boxing magazines when i was a kid and thought he was such a fascinating guy -- looked like a teen idol and so charismatic, but no one ever had a bigger warrior's heart. He and Lopez were two of a kind.
Between upside and downs, victories and losses, this man seems to be very proud of what he has crafted over the years. This kind of story and persona inspire me really much. We should always be proud of what we built in our life. RIP TO THE LENDEND, MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL! What a warrior and what a man! He truly deserves a biopic movie!
Another one of my favorites. I didn't know a lot about his personal life that I just learned in this video. I didn't know that he passed. God bless him and his family.
It really seems more like a speech production issue. It was clear that he could understand and process the questions, including fight details. Humor was also intact. I think he was mostly all there.
Wow… gee you do a beautiful documentary. Without you, these fighters would be forgotten. It just goes to show, you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy, but you have to wise to handle it. God bless
《I look at those pictures, I see her smile. I see her doing something, I see by her horses. I see her with the kids, see her hugging me, holding me. I cry right now. That's how much I miss her.》I'm rarely a emotional person but bullseye right in the feel. Thank you Rich for your great work again. That one hit me !
A moving film, beautifully put together. The last couple of clips of Chacon talking about Valorie and how his life had turned out were poignant. RIP Bobby Chacon.
Bobby was a living icon boxing warrior, I remember him I was a 13 year old when he came over to my aunt and uncles house in the sfv he was a kind nice guy even then . Heartbreaking to see this man go through so much
My father was 89 years old and suffering from dementia when he died in January. Just before he died he sounded much better than Chacon sounded when these interviews. This one was painful to watch.
I just subscribed to the channel a few days ago and I've learned alot about fighters who you barely hear about I love this channel and man what a fighter chacon was he was a warrior his life was tragic but he was a great champion and always got better in his rematches rest in power
As a younger boxing fan I've only heard these names on the periphery but your channel has really given me a deeper respect for the rich tradition of the sport and helping to put faces to names you only hear about in passing. Amazing job.
Man!! You have a great boxing channel my guy. Rosario, Ramos, Chacon, Garza, Antuofermo and Pipino Quevas are what Ive seen so far and that's big boxing history thanx bro👊🏽
In those latter interviews, he sounded like that guy from the movie "Requiem for a Heavyweight." It's so sad seeing how much participating in brutal combat sports takes out of a man over the years.
Yea it does. I always liked boxing but I never did it professionally. I'm curious if anyone out there could tell me, and I know it depends on how the fight went, how many days does it take to recover from a 10 you 15 round fight? It has to be tough for a few days at least.
Like everything else,age has a lot too do with it,but every war takes something out of you,just an amateur fighter,who followed boxing for 60yrs,educated guess, 2,3wks tops
Probably one of the hardest one's I have ever seen Rich. I didn't know what all happened to Bobby. I have cried through this it tears me up. People just don't have know idea what someone else is facing. Thank you Rich for putting this out here so people will know it's not all great and fun at the top. God bless his family and her family so terrible but needed to be seen. God bless you Rich
I was a student at CSUN at the same time as Bobby. On 11/6/72 I watched him TKO Ray Echevarria in the first round at the Valley Music Theater in Woodland Hills. A few days later I was bragging about Bobby's fight to a small group of students. Then I noticed that he had joined the group and was listening! He thanked me for the kind words.
Met Bobby at the California boxing hall of fame dinner ceremony in Hollywood Spaghetti factory. I was saddened how his speech and health had deteriorated much worse than in this segment.
This was very touching. Thank you! He was one of my favorite fighters back then. When Olivares beat him the first time, I thought he was done. His life would make a great movie.
Mr. Rich. Thank you for putting such a great yet tragic documentary together. Chacon was a tough as they come, so very sad how his life was throughout.
I like Bobby he was a great fighter,, but I also think about his first Wife I believe she really LOVED Bobby she stayed with him when no one else would helped by encouraging Bobby to stick with Boxing witch helped him get off drugs,, I can only imagine what she must have been going through to do what she did,, God Rest Their SOULS ,,..
Bobby Chacon was a legend. How many men does that happen too ? The crowd loved him and cheered his name . He was a great fighter. He had defensive skills combined with offense. Moved his head and threw combinations and had the heart of a lion. He knew the sweet science of boxing . Real superstar.
Your videos are really good, bro. Thanks for posting them. I just watched the John Tate story, and didn't realize he was so close to defeating Weaver. It was smart to start off with, 'If he had just lasted 45 more seconds.' But that was a Frazier-like left hook from Weaver. That punch is knocking out a lot of people.
Wow, what a strong hearted man. I am only just starting to learn about these great's, I and I thank you for helping with that in such a big way. Jah Selassie Bless, Rastafari!!!
I had the honor of meeting Bobby Chacon in the center of the ring some time around 80-82ish. Bobby was an Honorary guest at the fight that night in Hayward California @ Miguel’s Restaurant. This night is fresh in my mind as Bobby Chacon presented me with Hayward Aztlan Club Jacket center ring. Through everything I been through in life this jacket still hangs on my bedroom wall. Thank you Bobby for a life of inspiration!
Man Bobby One of the few overseas fighters that made it on to UK television back in the day A successful, yet sad life. An all time great fighter in my eyes RIP Champ
Brilliant! Extremely well done. Anyone who ever saw Bobby box, knows that they we're witnessing something special. But the game is a lonely existence that becomes addictive to any boxer who has ever achieved the throne and the instant wealth that comes with it. Chacon was an articulate boxer yet amusing and big hearted . A guy that most of us can relate to. He had the right stuff and it enabled him to reach his goal. He made some big sacrifices, yet - I think if he had to do it all over again...
I was into 90s boxing to start with. In bringing the legends before that era back to life for me through is videos, Rich is opening a treasure trove. Thank you.
This is truly a sad story. It is one that occurs far too often in the world of boxing. I loved to watch Chacon. He had so much heart and spirit. As a fan, I saw him slowly fade as the wear and years accumulated. Great documentary! Thanks again Rich!
"please be sure and give the money to bobby." ..... holy crap... from beyond the grave she was still thinking about him and knew he would need the money. if that isn't one of the saddest things ever.
Thanks for posting that. I'm a big fan. I wish someone would do a book or film on Chacon life. If you have fight footage I hope you consider putting it up as well.
One Saturday afternoon, when leaving the Main Street Gym, Paddy Millon came over and said to come back tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 7:00a.m.... Got there at 7 and walked in to see at least 30 old timers and some newspaper guys standing around the ring on the right, getting ready to watch Bobby and Blinky Rodriguez spar. Bobby had a fight coming up with Arguello in about a week, and In the 2nd round, Blinky threw a lazy looping right hook to the body and Bobby ducked straight down, and the punch landed on his lower back. Joe Ponce stopped the action and checked on Bobby, and then called a halt to the sparring. Blinky was a middleweight, but the punch didn't look like it had much on it. The next Monday morning in the L.A. Times, front page, just a couple of sentences read, that the fight had been postponed for 3 weeks from then... 30 witnesses on a Sunday morning at 7:00a.m.Classic moment
I just discovered your channel and I gotta say I love it. You're covering guys that don't always get as much coverage and doing so with great detail and production quality. New subscriber right here.
Love the Bravado and Machismo of Mexican Fighters, (fan favorites, etc....) Hate the end results of all that Machismo and Bravado (Punch Drunk, Slurring, etc...)
I'm a black dude who loved this guy, man i rooted for him even against black fighters, and the reason is that he didn't have a racist bone in his body, the sweetest hearted guy, you wll ever meet, I would have given my life for a warrior like bobby,i learned from him as a street fighter, to never give up, fight until the end, Rip Bobby, love you brother.
Man you are so right I believe Bobby had a lot of good in him and like what you said he
didn't have a racist bone in him. Bless their families Lord .
It’s not about race man , it’s all about character. He was this way with everyone , regardless
Even when he was old and battered, he still carried himself with the unmistakable class of a champion. My wife and I saw him out once and the way people were coming up to him and the way he was acting, you could see all the class. She said "He looks like he used to be somebody." I said "You have no idea..."
Nice1, thanks for that fine comment. "He looks like he used to be somebody": deep and on point!
HOOAH ! VIVA BOBBY CHACON ! 🥊💯❤
Beat his wife up.Is that class? I got a black eye from being hit by a woman,i didnt hit her back.Class is about not using violence.Chacon didnt leave his violence in the ring,he used it outside the ring aswell,thats not class.
@@brianmorecombe2726 I didn't say I was gonna move him into my house to watch my kids. I'm speaking from the perspective of an LA boxing fan. And when I run into boxers for a brief flash, I don't really see the use in having their worst moments shoot into my mind. Especially when it's that clear that everything had been taken away from him at that point. Didn't occur to me seeing this broken man that he needs more piling on.
@@bennylevine387 Stresses got to him and she probably nagged him and i think it was only once,other than that he was probably a decent bloke.From what you say he was ok but you shouldnt hit a woman ever really,sure you agree with that.Jake La Motta gave his wife a smacking but he was a legend,she forgave him anyway.
I loved school boy the heart of a champion good looking kid and the pride of Mexican-Americans all over. We love you Bobby
Even in his old days with slurred speech he still looked soulful and alive with those smile and laughs,no way you cna hate Chacon.
Man, Bobby is a real life Rocky story. A true warrior heart.
An amazing journey. Bobby had it all. Life lessons for us all.
I was at Chico State, Boxing for the College. We were on on our way to Reno to fight UNR. It was on that trip that I heard on the Radio that His wife took her life.
I remember looking out the window and thinking it was just a dream.
Bobby was one of my early year Boxing heroes.
May he rest in peace.
God bless you Dan. God bless.
Oh, no. That's so sad. That really hurts to know this.
Oh my god, I thought it had something to do with his condition. I looked up the news article and it turns out the first one I read pretty much states that. That's why she did it, because he just wouldn't stop fighting. Damn 😞
This production is so good it leaves me researching when I don't have to. This guy tells a great story. He must get a lot of view time.
Respect Dan this is Benito Bobby chicone is one of the first fighters who inspired me as well he lived and trained out of my hometown oroville ca for a while my family knew him pretty well. Much respect can’t wait to see you at tam again!
The Bobby Chacon, Bazooka Limone war doesn't get enough credit. It was one of the greatest fights in boxing history!
As good as any fight I have ever seen. Heart. His skills are self evident. Cannot measure a man’s heart.
maybe i will check it out on youtube
My dad and I, to this very day, when we talk about the best fight we ever saw, it's alway that Saturday afternoon Wide World Of Sports Bobby Chacon -Bazooka Limon IV
@@drewcarr1 you won't be disappointed
It does get credit. It was Ring magazine fight of the year.
He may have left this world, but His legacy will never be left without calling him a true gladiator with a huge heart! Two time world champion and hall of famer... Bobby "School boy" Chacon!!!
Bobby and Ray Mancini are the main reasons I started watching boxing as a kid. Bobby's last fight with Boza-Edwards should be kept in a time capsule for future generations to see and appreciate.
that was the bloodiest fight i have ever seen .
@@VicTor-gi7so I really don't understand how the referee (Richard Steele) allowed the fight to continue. Chacon's face was a mess, but he had the heart of a lion. Still think about that fight often.
Warren Zevon wrote a great song about these two
@@bengolfs1 Somehow by the last round that cut just stopped bleeding lol
When the WBC stripped him of the title for signing to fight the #1 challenger (Boza-Edwards) instead of Hector Camacho, they lost all credibility with me. Lots of folks felt the same way. That’s why Bobby was called “The People’s Champion.” He didn’t lose the title in the ring.
Rest easy Champ...
True.
Side note though, Camacho was untouchable at that time.
WBC and WBA are ruthless capitalist. They take a chunk for sanctioning license from the promotor (annual fee) and than 3% from the boxers. So the bigger the purse the more money is derived from sanctioning the bout. Camacho was a big ticket with probably a bigger purse than Boza-Edwards, and Camacho was in his hey day. A tough fight for Bobby who had already experienced Boza and knew what to expect. Yet, as is the style with both boxers, they made it into a war and both suffered immense damage
@@clineezwood7942 you're true my firend, but no one should be stripped for fighting the #1 contender
Camacho was Don King's fighter and so Sulaiman, the WBC President stripped Chacon so his buddy's fighter (Camacho) could win the vacant title over a washed-up Bazooka Limon. Sad and corrupt.
I was living in LA when Bobby was in his prime. I saw him fight Danny Lopez at the L A Sports Arena. That was an epic night. I followed his career and thought he should have retired years earlier than he did. This is a sad and tragic story of a young man that lost his way. He was a sweet person. This world is a little darker with his passing. RIP Champ.
Essential viewing. He seems like such a nice guy. What a warrior. Heartbreaking.
Wow , what a story my son & I met him at Ricks burgers in Alhambra, I knew he was a boxer but didn't know how great he & his story was ! I feel honered that we spent time with him at Ricks, I remember when the lady that would bring him came & told us he passed. I hope someone makes a movie about him , that would be awesome!
Thanks for sharing, Mike. Yeah, I hope Hollywood makes a film about him.
All the elements of a good movie. John Leguizamo would make a good older Bobby. I have a few nice memories being over at their house (a few sleepovers) as I was a neighborhood friend of his youngest. What I remember most is I felt like he really liked me - looking back, I think this is how he probably made everyone feel. He had giant fight photographs in his living room, one of those pop-up televisions, a few pet alligators in an aquarium, and a full boxing ring in the back yard. The Morgans and/or Rolls were parked in the back, collecting dust : )
Bobby Chacon Fueste Mi Gran Amigo I Will Never Forget Was A Honor Able Help U When U Most Needed Throw Me Was God Man Above I Really Miss U My Brother Chacon
This video will grow, and become definitive .
I remember watching his fights on TV with my father. Bobby Chacon was one of the greatest boxer's of all time.
Thanks for the video. Bobby was at heart a regular guy and that is what so many of us from LA loved abut him.
Rip carnal you are not forgotten!
Un verdadero guerrero del ring en today's y cada una de sus peleas un verdadero idolo rip champiion
Boxing is an emotional sport, and he was a guy that was easy to be emotionally invested in. The last fight with Limon and the fight with Boza Edwards Are all time, down to the last minute classics. These are great documentaries, but I have a tough time watching them. Thanks for your hard work.
Well said.
Very well said Ron this tore me up
A sad - yet uplifting saga - of a fighter who never gave up - but as result suffered from the effects of his brilliance - like so many other great boxers. It's a cruel sport.
I can't finish this it's sad people around him couldn't stop him he's 10 times worse sounding than Ali
I hate to see the demise of these great warriors, all the hardships. They work so hard, and often, end up with so little.
That's the same result for allgroups of people. Most everyone, ends up that way. Some exceptions.
One of my early heroes, loved him, so tragic.
Cruz's reference from blood in blood out. Haha "go upstairs and practice, so you can be a badass like bobby chacon" "ya vete!!"
Wow .. Mad respect for this warrior .. He went thru so much 🙏🏼👊🏼🥊
Thanks for that. Excellently done. I knew the name...but that was all. I was born in 77 so I missed his career. High highs and very low lows. Rest In peace sir. 🙏
What a hell of a man and a TRUE WARRIOR!!! Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. The people’s champ!!!
Tearful...I'm old enough to remember most of Bobby's battles, had no clue of his day to day behind the scenes.
Used to read about him in the boxing magazines when i was a kid and thought he was such a fascinating guy -- looked like a teen idol and so charismatic, but no one ever had a bigger warrior's heart. He and Lopez were two of a kind.
The fourth Limon fight and second Boza-Edwards fight were two of the best I've ever seen
Yes, unbelievable brawls.
Between upside and downs, victories and losses, this man seems to be very proud of what he has crafted over the years.
This kind of story and persona inspire me really much.
We should always be proud of what we built in our life.
RIP TO THE LENDEND, MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL!
What a warrior and what a man!
He truly deserves a biopic movie!
What a genuine guy he was. RIP champion
Thanks for these documentaries. An absolute awesome job. I love boxing history and these are truly well done tributes.
Hey thanks, Patrick.
No one had more heart than Bobby !
Rich, you’re creating a legacy of
Documentaries that will last for generations. THANK YOU!
Thank you for the support, John, I appreciate it a lot.
Another one of my favorites. I didn't know a lot about his personal life that I just learned in this video. I didn't know that he passed. God bless him and his family.
Beautiful yet sad. The last part where he went into the ring had me smiling big. Old guy reminding us that he was once a tremendous talent
A beautiful and classy video . Thank you .
It was hard listening to him talk after head trauma had taken its toll. I had to ffwd those parts. RIP champ.
It really seems more like a speech production issue. It was clear that he could understand and process the questions, including fight details. Humor was also intact. I think he was mostly all there.
Me to bro i just couldn’t listen to him
What a Warrior!!!!!!
A magnificent tribute to a great champion.
RIP Bobby
Wow… gee you do a beautiful documentary. Without you, these fighters would be forgotten. It just goes to show, you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy, but you have to wise to handle it. God bless
Much appreciated, Con Artist
《I look at those pictures, I see her smile. I see her doing something, I see by her horses. I see her with the kids, see her hugging me, holding me. I cry right now. That's how much I miss her.》I'm rarely a emotional person but bullseye right in the feel. Thank you Rich for your great work again. That one hit me !
Thanks for the kind feedback, Alek.
I saw Bozza Edwards 2 it was probably the best I ever saw in my life along with Gatti vs Ward … Chacon had a lot of heart .
U did again. Great documentary!
Bobby Chacon whatta stand up dude.
My respects 🥊
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
A moving film, beautifully put together. The last couple of clips of Chacon talking about Valorie and how his life had turned out were poignant. RIP Bobby Chacon.
Thanks, Johnnie.
Wow! I'm sure glad I had a chance to watch B.C. documentary. Truly a great boxer I enjoyed watching fight. I was sorry to hear of his tragedy.
Another great documentary! Love how you get the background music to fit the fights perfectly ..punch by punch! Awesome!
Hey thanks, Jason
Bobby Chacon was a HomeTown Hero of mine. I pray he is R.I.P. 🙏🏽
EDIT: It’s simply San Fernando High …. Ain’t no Valley about it.
One of my fav fighters.
Bobby was a living icon boxing warrior, I remember him I was a 13 year old when he came over to my aunt and uncles house in the sfv he was a kind nice guy even then . Heartbreaking to see this man go through so much
My father was 89 years old and suffering from dementia when he died in January. Just before he died he sounded much better than Chacon sounded when these interviews. This one was painful to watch.
Sucks watching a family member forget all their family members. Weird stuff
This is a phenomenal documentary. I just found this channel. Top notch storytelling.
Thanks, George. Welcome to the channel
I just subscribed to the channel a few days ago and I've learned alot about fighters who you barely hear about I love this channel and man what a fighter chacon was he was a warrior his life was tragic but he was a great champion and always got better in his rematches rest in power
As a younger boxing fan I've only heard these names on the periphery but your channel has really given me a deeper respect for the rich tradition of the sport and helping to put faces to names you only hear about in passing. Amazing job.
Really nice to hear that, coin blatter. Thank you.
Man!! You have a great boxing channel my guy. Rosario, Ramos, Chacon, Garza, Antuofermo and Pipino Quevas are what Ive seen so far and that's big boxing history thanx bro👊🏽
Thanks for watching :)
In those latter interviews, he sounded like that guy from the movie "Requiem for a Heavyweight." It's so sad seeing how much participating in brutal combat sports takes out of a man over the years.
Yea it does. I always liked boxing but I never did it professionally. I'm curious if anyone out there could tell me, and I know it depends on how the fight went, how many days does it take to recover from a 10 you 15 round fight? It has to be tough for a few days at least.
Like everything else,age has a lot too do with it,but every war takes something out of you,just an amateur fighter,who followed boxing for 60yrs,educated guess, 2,3wks tops
Probably one of the hardest one's I have ever seen Rich. I didn't know what all happened to Bobby. I have cried through this it tears me up. People just don't have know idea what someone else is facing. Thank you Rich for putting this out here so people will know it's not all great and fun at the top. God bless his family and her family so terrible but needed to be seen. God bless you Rich
Thanks, Ron. I had that interview of him done years ago...one of the last ones he did, I believe.
@@RichtheFightHistorian well Rich that was done wonderfully couldn't have been any better thank you Rich
Amazingly determined fighter!!
Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN
I was a student at CSUN at the same time as Bobby. On 11/6/72 I watched him TKO Ray Echevarria in the first round at the Valley Music Theater in Woodland Hills. A few days later I was bragging about Bobby's fight to a small group of students. Then I noticed that he had joined the group and was listening! He thanked me for the kind words.
Wow speechless. These is the real Rocky. Bazooka was a beast. Also a Sargent in the army. But Booby had the Heart of a Champion..
This guy became a boxer on a suggestion from his wife?! Brilliant....... just brilliant. 🤔
Damn ....he went through so much
..you can only love bobby chacon..he was a real person..
Met Bobby at the California boxing hall of fame dinner ceremony in Hollywood Spaghetti factory. I was saddened how his speech and health had deteriorated much worse than in this segment.
It hurt so bad to hear him speaking the way he did, but I can't say it surprises me. It's the sad truth of boxing, I've seen it too many times.
I as a teenager got to meet and had a chance to share the ring with him..at one of my amateur fight..thanks for the memories..champ!
Very cool!
This was very touching. Thank you! He was one of my favorite fighters back then. When Olivares beat him the first time, I thought he was done. His life would make a great movie.
Thanks for watching, Michael.
Mr. Rich. Thank you for putting such a great yet tragic documentary together. Chacon was a tough as they come, so very sad how his life was throughout.
Sure thing. Chacon was one of my favorites.
Love to watch this. Great video ty for sharing
I like Bobby he was a great fighter,, but I also think about his first Wife I believe she really LOVED Bobby she stayed with him when no one else would helped by encouraging Bobby to stick with Boxing witch helped him get off drugs,, I can only imagine what she must have been going through to do what she did,, God Rest Their SOULS ,,..
Bobby Chacon was a legend. How many men does that happen too ? The crowd loved him and cheered his name . He was a great fighter. He had defensive skills combined with offense. Moved his head and threw combinations and had the heart of a lion. He knew the sweet science of boxing . Real superstar.
Your videos are really good, bro. Thanks for posting them. I just watched the John Tate story, and didn't realize he was so close to defeating Weaver. It was smart to start off with, 'If he had just lasted 45 more seconds.' But that was a Frazier-like left hook from Weaver. That punch is knocking out a lot of people.
Thanks for the support, Christiaan. I appreciate it.
What a great great Champion...Bobby Chacon... He will never be forgotten
This guy was the balls!
Just love this man. For his warrior spirit and for who he was. You're missed.
Wow, what a strong hearted man. I am only just starting to learn about these great's, I and I thank you for helping with that in such a big way. Jah Selassie Bless, Rastafari!!!
I had the honor of meeting Bobby Chacon in the center of the ring some time around 80-82ish. Bobby was an Honorary guest at the fight that night in Hayward California @ Miguel’s Restaurant. This night is fresh in my mind as Bobby Chacon presented me with Hayward Aztlan Club Jacket center ring. Through everything I been through in life this jacket still hangs on my bedroom wall. Thank you Bobby for a life of inspiration!
Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Man Bobby
One of the few overseas fighters that made it on to UK television back in the day
A successful, yet sad life.
An all time great fighter in my eyes
RIP Champ
Great documentary
Boxing is a crazy sport
Again and again....beautiful work......merci beaucoup.
Thank you! Cheers!
Brilliant! Extremely well done. Anyone who ever saw Bobby box, knows that they we're witnessing something special. But the game is a lonely existence that becomes addictive to any boxer who has ever achieved the throne and the instant wealth that comes with it. Chacon was an articulate boxer yet amusing and big hearted . A guy that most of us can relate to. He had the right stuff and it enabled him to reach his goal. He made some big sacrifices, yet - I think if he had to do it all over again...
Thanks so much, iwant2usethis.
Hard to watch. Sad.
I was into 90s boxing to start with. In bringing the legends before that era back to life for me through is videos, Rich is opening a treasure trove. Thank you.
Thank you, U4 EA
This was very touching. It's sad how life's choices can make or break you. In all different ways.
This is truly a sad story. It is one that occurs far too often in the world of boxing. I loved to watch Chacon. He had so much heart and spirit. As a fan, I saw him slowly fade as the wear and years accumulated. Great documentary! Thanks again Rich!
Sure thing, Sylvester. Chacon was one of my favorites as well.
Why there hasn't been a movie made about his life is beyond me..
"please be sure and give the money to bobby."
..... holy crap... from beyond the grave she was still thinking about him and knew he would need the money.
if that isn't one of the saddest things ever.
Thanks for posting that. I'm a big fan. I wish someone would do a book or film on Chacon life. If you have fight footage I hope you consider putting it up as well.
Hey thanks, Eric. Will upload some rare footage I have of Chacon in a bit.
Sad story, but I'm glad I found Bobby ! He is resting with his angel now!!!! 🙏🙏
One Saturday afternoon, when leaving the Main Street Gym, Paddy Millon came over and said to come back tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 7:00a.m.... Got there at 7 and walked in to see at least 30 old timers and some newspaper guys standing around the ring on the right, getting ready to watch Bobby and Blinky Rodriguez spar. Bobby had a fight coming up with Arguello in about a week, and In the 2nd round, Blinky threw a lazy looping right hook to the body and Bobby ducked straight down, and the punch landed on his lower back. Joe Ponce stopped the action and checked on Bobby, and then called a halt to the sparring. Blinky was a middleweight, but the punch didn't look like it had much on it. The next Monday morning in the L.A. Times, front page, just a couple of sentences read, that the fight had been postponed for 3 weeks from then... 30 witnesses on a Sunday morning at 7:00a.m.Classic moment
NOBODYYYYFIGHTS LIKE THIS TODAYYY! I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR THIS GUY! A WARRIOR THOUGH SMILED AND FOUGHT TO THE END!
I just discovered your channel and I gotta say I love it. You're covering guys that don't always get as much coverage and doing so with great detail and production quality. New subscriber right here.
Thank you S W and welcome to the channel.
Gee Rich, there are Netflix documentaries that aren’t as good as your work. OUTSTANDING!!
Hey thanks, Wolfram.
Awesome documentary. Great video
Thanks for watching
Love you documentaries! Thanks so much
Thanks, Roberto
School boy was the best. Heart of a lion
Thanks for the video, Heartbreaking it is so important to teach all athletes to watch their money and mistakes in life.
Screw the Heavyweights. Bobby provided more violence and drama than those big guys did at that time period.
IMOP one of the most exciting fighter of all time ! He was all heart and relentless
Love the Bravado and Machismo of Mexican Fighters, (fan favorites, etc....)
Hate the end results of all that Machismo and Bravado (Punch Drunk, Slurring, etc...)
I remember Bobby Chacon great fighter true warrior. This was the era when greats fought greats.