I fought on the Riddick Bowe Larry Donald undercard at Caesar's palace in 95'. After the weigh in my coach and I sat to eat at a big table with all the fighters and Eddie Futch sat across from us. Everytime he spoke the whole place went quiet. A real legend of the sport. 🥊🙏
@subzfit
Жыл бұрын
I respect you Sir. Were you there when Bowe punched Donald at the Press conference?
@staffh3815
Жыл бұрын
@@subzfit fastest hands I ever saw at a presser
@bajaborracho9139
Жыл бұрын
@@subzfitprelim fighters weigh in much earlier than main event fighters. A big show like that is like an amateur show. Main event is at 9 and the show starts at 4pm so there are lots of bouts before the main card. I was the swing bout. That means if the main event ends early my fight would have been televised and I would get more money. But larry Donald got a good chin so no bonus.
@bajaborracho9139
Жыл бұрын
@@subzfit missed all the fireworks!
@subzfit
Жыл бұрын
@@bajaborracho9139 Wow I did not know that. Thank you for the info. Yeah he took that like a champ. I lost respect for Riddick Bowe there.
@shadowsnake8989
Жыл бұрын
"Bitterness is a luxury. It consumes energy and keeps one from moving ahead. Yesterday has already happened. As long as there is a tomorrow, all I ask is a job to do. I'm looking ahead." I love that quote. That's one to remember.
@BadselS
Жыл бұрын
Futch wanted Roach to retire after Hogan defeat, Roach dropped him, lost a couple of more fights and got Parkinson's. Futch wanted Montell to employ different tactic in Roy Jones rematch, Montell dropped Futch and got knocked out in round 1. Almost everyone who didn't listen to Futch's voice of reason and dropped him for some yes men paid heavy price
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
So true those guys that dropped him paid the price
@seamusmchooligan9212
Жыл бұрын
Who is Hogan? Do you mean Greg Haugen?
@BadselS
Жыл бұрын
@@seamusmchooligan9212 yeah
@jeremylamovsky3669
Жыл бұрын
Can't say Roach got parkinson's from a hand full of fights. We don't know. And you can't blame the fighters for believing in themselves, but that dudes chick must have been bat shit crazy to think she knew more about boxing than an all time great...but not a crazy as her man for listening hahaha 🤣
@petehayes8779
Жыл бұрын
I did not know that Freddie has Parkinsons. Nothing funny about it but I figured that Freddie had absorbed too many headshots.
@adrian_veidt
Жыл бұрын
Futch and Ray Arcel are my all time faves. My fave for modern right now is Derrick James
@titaniumpecker
Жыл бұрын
Eddie Futch knew that it was extremely important for his fighters to have a good jab, and avoid as many punches as possible. Futch was also a master at analyzing a fighter's strengths and weaknesses. Futch would then devise a plan to exploit the opponent's weaknesses. That's how Ken Norton beat Ali. Thanks for another great video!
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was going to say but you said it better then I ever could. Thank you Tommy
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Tommy
@MZ-zu7wk
Жыл бұрын
Futch told Norton that Ali drops his right hand when he jabs, which allowed Norton to counter with his own jabs. He also had the gameplan for Frazier to beat Ali too.
@mongoslade277
Жыл бұрын
Did Frazier have a good jab?? No but you get a pass on that. Frazier started with Yank Durham
@mandolindleyroadshow706
Жыл бұрын
Eddie Futch is the only man to beat Muhammad Ali twice. First, with Frazier, using a submarine attack (coming under Ali and hooking under Ali's jab). Then with Norton, Futch trained him to out-jab Ali, a strategy that Ali could never figure out. Of course, neither fighter beat Ali in his prime, but you can't dispute the results. Futch was the man who out-thought Ali and Angelo Dundee.
@mandolindleyroadshow706
Жыл бұрын
@B45 They fought three times. Norton won the the first fight. Ali won the second and third. There was controversy with the third fight that took place at Yankee Stadium (many fans thought Norton won), but Ali got the decision and kept the title. That happened to Joe Louis too, when he fought Joe Walcott. Louis won a fight fans thought he actually lost, but the record says otherwise.
@mandolindleyroadshow706
Жыл бұрын
@B45 That third fight was the first time we heard the excuse, "you have to knock down the champion to get the decision." It was a silly line used by Ali's camp, but for years after, other fighters and boxing people went by the rule the champion gets the benefit of the doubt in any close decision.
@mandolindleyroadshow706
10 ай бұрын
@almarcel7764 Sorry, that is not the book on the March 1971 fight. Most fight fans agree Ali took the Frazier fight too soon (he had no choice as the Supreme Court verdict was due in June and it might have put him in jail). In Ali's first fight after the 3 1/2 year exile, he looked crisp against Jerry Quarry with a 3rd Round TKO. No offense to Quarry, a great fighter, but he was too small to give Ali a good workout. The second bout with Bonavena should have been viewed as a warning. Ali had never been tagged as much during his prime 1965-67, as Bonavena had Ali out on his feet a couple of times. The shocking TKO in the 15th gave Ali the wrong message that he was ready for the Mack truck that was Joe Frazier. For the first few rounds, Ali peppered Joe, whose face started to bloat by the 4th. But Frazier's pressure wore Ali down and in the middle rounds Ali was gassed and needed to rest on the ropes. The 15th Round knockdown happened as much from fatigue as it was from the power in the blow. You can tell by the way Ali bounced back to his feet and continued boxing. The second fight, where Ali got his wind back, is more indicative of their skills, but neither by then was as good as they were. Ali took some Frazier bombs, but avoided most, unlike the 71 bout where Frazier wore him out. Nobody is knocking Frazier, we are watching the fights and judging them as best we can.
@ash6415
Жыл бұрын
This channel is a hidden treasure.
@StormFive
Жыл бұрын
4 of the 5 men to beat Ali were Futch pupils. That is extraordinary.
@thegodfather1924
Жыл бұрын
And both of them lost easily to Foreman.
@Ken_Frazer-619
4 ай бұрын
@@thegodfather1924also 3 of them got beat in Rematches so Futch lost to Ali more than most
@jacobnieves9505
19 күн бұрын
@@Ken_Frazer-619context us important with those though
@robertquinsey9969
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating to hear about Eddie's life working different jobs until he became a full time trainer,improving fighters and training numerous world champions.A great line about Marlon Starling giving him headaches when he had headaches of his own,turning Marlon into a world champion.A fine tribute Rich,Happy new year to you.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robert. Happy New Year to you.
@Aristotelezz
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I hope one day a real 90 minute documentary about Eddie Futch, with interviews with relatives etc, is made.
@darrickmalloy6909
Жыл бұрын
Yeah we need others to talk about Mr. Dutch then you can really see his greatness.
@davidmcconnell9666
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich! He and Emanuel Steward possibly the best heavyweight trainers of all time!
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
I believe so
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
No doubt!
@mofozi
2 ай бұрын
That we know of , Joe Blackburn and Ray Arcel come to mind
@robertmcintyre9073
Жыл бұрын
Futch, glad ya got that smile on ya face. Rip legend
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
That is neat isn't it. I always liked Eddie as a trainer I don't think there was any better than him
@LMatters1
Жыл бұрын
Rich, you are a boxing treasure. Please keep up the fantastic work and have a great 2023.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, LMatters1, will do.
@MrCrystalcranium
Жыл бұрын
Wow...great story. We need to start a campaign to get you more subscribers! These profiles are terrific. You present them in a way that doesn't sensationalize and stays basic and factual. I consider myself a boxing aficionado, especially the sport from the 1970s to the 1990s, but you always present several new things I never heard before. Thank you for doing these. It's obvious how much hard work, research and production you put into these videos. Great stuff! Keep it up!
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
You are so right Rich does an amazing job I love to see what he has and to listen to him tell the story
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, MrCrystalcranium
@nilsbrownmusic4507
Жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. Easy and engaging voice. Well written. Researched. Thanks for videos!
@troydixson1394
Жыл бұрын
He was never the same after that fight he went from Truman to some ole whole other level get real
@Joe-ry2xq
Жыл бұрын
Thank you rich and the team for all the amazing story's in 2022. You turned many bad days into good ones, after a long day, dealing with the stress of life nothing beats heading to KZitem and checking out what gems rich the fight historian has created for our viewing pleasure. Happy New year and roll on 2023 where more forgotten legends will be brought back to life by a great team 👏👌👍👏👍👌👏
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Joe and Happy New Year.
@kc1973able
Жыл бұрын
I got goose pimples when you said Futch cared about the kids and he cared about the sport ❤️🥊
@bennylevine387
Жыл бұрын
Another banger from Rich. Eddie was most certainly the man. The one man is boxing where you look foolish the second you start to disagree with him because what can anyone bring to the table that is really gonna surpass his knowledge?
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
You got that right. Eddie was my favorite training back in the day. Freddy roach learned a lot from him
@ghostsethrich7306
Жыл бұрын
Rich PLEASE do more content about trainers! They're such great forgotten icons of the sport. One about Emmanuel Steward would be excellent for understanding the way boxing has changed since his post-Hearns career started.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
I'll have more on the old trainers in the future, yes.
@christopherbellore3511
Жыл бұрын
What can I say, Rich? You're the BEST of the best in the Fight Historian business. Thanks again for this incredible content. R.I.P. Eddie Futch And thanks for leaving a legacy in boxing and life.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure, Christopher. Thanks.
@jamiew.lacroix7055
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Eddie Futch is always going to be considered by many as one of greatest.
@connermoss1994
Жыл бұрын
Great video. What a legend he was.
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich that was one of my favorite Documentary on Eddie I have ever seen. Thank you my friend loved it
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ron. Always a pleasure.
@bennyadler5882
Жыл бұрын
Mr Futch demanded top salary, one reason many (Bob Biron/Art Rivkin/Mr Shulman) dropped him from Ken Norton’s corner. Same was true for Moochie and Ron Lyle. Futch knew his value as well as tough on money. Rift between Mr Futch and Rock Newman (Bowe) was similar except Futch saw Newman was using Bowe as a tool for Rocks political aspirations. Mr Futch was a boxing genius. Much enjoyed this Rich!
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
AMEN Benny you are so right. Thank you for your knowledge I really enjoy your post
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Benny.
@spaceseed3463
Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video like all your videos Rich. I could tell by this small documentary that Futch was a very insightful and discerning teacher that took time to observe and know his fighters, which is a lost art when it comes to coaching and teaching! RIP Futch.🙏🏾
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Space Seed
@davissinclair4945
Жыл бұрын
Those who want to disrespect Floyd Mayweather should know that Eddie Futch said that he is the greatest all around boxing prospect he's seen since Sugar Ray Robinson.
@jopalo31675
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. No one ever talks about the men behind the scenes.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, jopalo
@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz
Жыл бұрын
Excellent job Rich! Eddie Futch has always been a legend in my eyes but I never knew much about him. Thanks for covering him so I can learn more! Great work, excellent commentary and flawless execution.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, A A H. Happy New Year to you.
@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz
Жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian Happy New Year to you as well Rich!
@slowjoe0485
Жыл бұрын
So glad a video like this exists. Futch deserves much more praise than he seems to get nowadays
@humanbeing2420
Жыл бұрын
This channel is just fantastic. The scripts are literate, well-written and credible. Keep up the awesome work.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Human Being. More to come.
@tonyatalented4275
Жыл бұрын
I don't know any other sport that is as prolific and profound that has changed the world as boxing has.
@oncall21
Жыл бұрын
'Bitterness is a luxury.' What a profound statement. In a nutshell Futch was such a humble and giving training. Reciprocated or not from his fighters, he always stuck with these values and moved on to apply them to next. Thanks for sharing Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, oncall21
@johnpittsii7524
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Rich
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, John
@jackson76724
Жыл бұрын
I love these documentaries
@zfid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich great video as always
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Dannys_Dimensions
Жыл бұрын
Eddie said Riddick Bowe was the best he ever trained could have been the best heavyweight of all.
@tonyatalented4275
Жыл бұрын
Sooo much Dedication!
@richmonroe2930
Жыл бұрын
The late great boxing coach Eddie Futch R.I.P.👊🏾🙏🏿👊🏾
@Ma007rk
5 ай бұрын
I know that this documentary is about Eddie Futch, a man that I respect greatly. But I have to say that from the 11th to the 14th round Muhammad Ali showed the world WHY he was the heavyweight champion.
@jerryblair6995
Жыл бұрын
Eddie Fitch one of the great corner men in boxing 🥊 a thinker , static, old school guy like Cus Damata, Two legends of the boxing game.
@dalebecause2467
Жыл бұрын
Very good as always Rich....Eddie Futch was a name I heard regularly for all the years I was involved with boxing/mixed martial arts/fighting. His career speaks for itself....
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dale.
@joeblough261
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work again sir! One thing at the end...George Benton also qualifies as a legendary trainer from the Eddie Futch coaching tree :)
@mongoslade277
Жыл бұрын
Georgie Benton and his Philly Shell. ABSOLUTELY
@nickharmer3049
Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏. What a brilliant mini documentary. Absolutely loved it. I knew of Futch's accomplishments, title wise, but not much of his story. Appreciate this. Bless up bro 👊
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nick.
@brittlyle3523
3 ай бұрын
Another Rich presentation by the greatest fight historian of all time!!!
@RichtheFightHistorian
3 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, Britt.
@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord
Жыл бұрын
Eddie's fighters and their achievements inside the ring speak volume about the man.
@rogerthat309
Жыл бұрын
Nice afternoon history lesson
@muratsahan8697
Жыл бұрын
Very well done Rich -always a pleasure to watch your boxing documentaries but this one was just superb
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Murat. Thank you.
@toddschulz2807
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Rich for you content. Eddie Futch was a great trainer and very nice man. So many world champions.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Todd.
@andrewgibbs7279
Жыл бұрын
I really liked the way Futch came across, quiet, respectful, knowledgeable and smart, smart enough not to waste too much time on boxers who didn't want to take his advice. I love the quote about Starling... 'I'm 76, I wake up with headaches of my own, I don't need you to give me any more' Really enjoyed this video, thanks Rich! RIP Eddie.
@studiedWonder
Жыл бұрын
Such a quality video. Thank you for this.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Dave
@gcirc
Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking 👏🏾 we need some more
@jasoncarskadon6809
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I like to see these great trainer videos. I hope you do more of them.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Will do, Jason.
@davidmcconnell9666
9 ай бұрын
Don Jordan … I read his interview in the classic book “ In this Corner “ by Peter Heller…. He said he was born with webbed feet and his father said “ your not gonna be no champion your a fuckin duck”… after he beat Virgil Aikins his father shook his hand and said “ you are my son”… That was touching to read honestly
@giovannimarino7449
7 ай бұрын
Great doc thanks
@Rockstar-bq5fm
Жыл бұрын
Now this will be a great story.
@connorperrett9559
Жыл бұрын
Fighters deserve all the recognition they get, but it's important to remember that coaching is a skill as well, and good coaches should also be recognized.
@allenlindsey1175
Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece Rich I always watch till the last to see how it ends.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Allen.
@drecool6976
Жыл бұрын
Great docu for any boxing fan.
@dunexapa1016
Жыл бұрын
What an inspiration. Simply motivated by love of the sport and a personal code of living righteously.
@andypicken7848
Жыл бұрын
Smashing post Rich. Thanks for your work
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Andy
@Oseiwe
Жыл бұрын
What a story. Thank you very much
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Oseiwe.
@lesteryoung5510
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to Rich Eddie gets the praise he deserves. An unsung hero of boxing
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
AMEN you are so right
@ezsmith3765
Жыл бұрын
Futch is the best 🥊 trainer of all time in my opinion. I’ve felt that way for a long time now. I missed the Ali vs Frazier Wars and Norton era, but I watched most of Holmes prime years. Futch = 🐐
@DragonToeJam
9 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@wraithstrongopark
Жыл бұрын
the thrilla in manilla, man! what a gut check for those men! i would have loved to see joe frazier fight at heavyweight in the 30's-50's.
@el_geradlo
Жыл бұрын
Boxing has so many fascinating characters in and around the sport, thanks for the content it's much appreciated!
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Jeremy.
@charternicholson9933
Жыл бұрын
Rich I am in awe of your work on this. I know you put a lot into this one. While all of this is subjective there have been some really fantastic managers and trainers. Kronk gym leader Steward and Freddie Roach have all benefited from Futch. While promoters make the most money and build empires plus control the tv rights, organizations and fighters, it is the trainers that instill habits and teach lifestyle. His teaching of the jab could be bottled and still taught today. Futch took Norton to a level and taught him things that he used in all 3 fights. His insights about changing levels and responding to repetitive habits like dropping hands and so forth with little to no film like today lead to a coaching tree that by boxing standards is Saban like... I am glad to see the focus on this part of boxing. Trainers for the most part are the good guys in boxing (Panama Lewis excluded). Futch did make 2 decisions I disagreed with, but he was protecting one fighter and can't argue with that. He should not have sent Bobick into the Norton fight and not have him warned up. It was not like Norton was a fast starter for the most part anyway (see Cooney fight). I do think Frazier could have gone out for the 15th against Ali. However, protecting your guy is your main job. 1st ballot hall of famer. Rich as always amazing KO, ESPN or any boxing publication should snap up your work and make you rich for the job you do. Happy New Year and thank you
@roncoleman9502
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful I really enjoyed your post. Thank you kind sir
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Charter. Futch is boxing's answer to Nick Saban, yeah :)
@joeygarba4172
Жыл бұрын
Great Rich, Happy New Year.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joey. Happy New Year.
@jamescook4116
Жыл бұрын
Futch had very Zen-like qualities as a trainer. I preferred the methods and presence of Emmanuel Steward but I won't quibble with anyone who puts Eddie Futch at the top of the heap.
@tonyatalented4275
Жыл бұрын
I love the History of Boxing!!!
@peterflynn6327
Жыл бұрын
Just one of many Great Boxing Trainers back in the day.
@BAY-8
Жыл бұрын
Futch stopping the thrilla in Manila showed the type of man he was.Futch is an all time great in boxing history.
@johntoomey357
Жыл бұрын
One of the best trainers ever
@ronaldworthy157
Жыл бұрын
EddieFutch was in the book trainers and corner men , a wonderful book !
@elvispressley2365
Жыл бұрын
Futch, Dundee, Emmanuel, the very best.
@petehayes8779
Жыл бұрын
Eddy is right there with Emmanuel Srewart, Lou Duva and Angelo Dundee.
@davissinclair4945
Жыл бұрын
100 percent. He's one of the greatest trainers of all time. I would add Ray Arcel, Whitey Bimstein, Jack Blackburn and Freddie Brown to the list of great trainers.
@Yung569
Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Don Eduardo Garcia. 3world champions from scratch
@alexstrom1396
9 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@RichtheFightHistorian
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Alex.
@tonyatalented4275
Жыл бұрын
I love this channel ❤️
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Tonya.
@bh1422
Жыл бұрын
An exceptional trainer🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️
@MartinBlackburn
Жыл бұрын
Great subject this one- and as ever the tone and content is perfect- thank you ! I will keep saying it .....`Keep going and going Sir`
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@iwant2usethis
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! The research paid off, it was extremely insightful. The devotion to defense, the jab, studying your opponents weakness to exploit them with your strengths. These are the factors that make boxing into a calculating sport. Getting the most out of your boxer by developing expectations are crucial to a boxer's success. A lot of trainers have studied this iconic trainer, and the sport continues to evolve, because of it. Long live Futch - long live boxing!! Thanks Rich - you pieced this together splendidly. - Eddie would be proud
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, iwant2usethis. Thank you.
@BosMass617
Жыл бұрын
I got so caught up in the Thriller in Manila that I forgot I was watching the Eddie Futch doc.
@davedavidson4762
Жыл бұрын
A masterpiece of a video! Great details about Eddie Futch. Thank you for the information.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Dave.
@LLV1915
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing a video on Eddie Futch in my opinion the greatest trainer in the United States..very underrepresented and never spoken about...Now if you can do one one Arturo "cuyo" Hernandez and even one on Nacho Bernstein.
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
I'll add them to the to do list.
@rodneybjornstad9016
10 ай бұрын
Well done video And Well deserved By Eddie Futch
@RichtheFightHistorian
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Rodney.
@TheBullOfLewisham
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. 🌹
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Francesca.
@PepperWhite62
Жыл бұрын
Not letting Frazier come out for the 15th against Ali was perhaps the kindest and smartest thing he ever did.
@eamonreidy9534
Жыл бұрын
Ali didn't appear to be coming out in that round so how easily Frazier could have won the trilogy
@PepperWhite62
Жыл бұрын
@@eamonreidy9534 oh he was coming , he was on his feet and the seconds had stepped out of the ring .
@Ken_Frazer-619
4 ай бұрын
@@eamonreidy9534he would have come out Ali doesn't know what quit means and Frazier would've gotten knocked out
@eamonreidy9534
4 ай бұрын
@@PepperWhite62 he collapsed the moment he stood up
@eamonreidy9534
4 ай бұрын
@@Ken_Frazer-619 he was asking his corner to cut his gloves
@BigDaddy-fx4nx
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Big Daddy
@brucekielty8180
Жыл бұрын
I was a friend of Lee Mulrooney of Midwest Publicity Company in Detroit. Midwest Publicity Company handled the boxing publicity for Detroit's Olympia Stadium. Mulrooney had the highest regard for Futch but said that the corrupt stooges of the International Boxing Club prevented Eddie from getting regular work there so he relocated.
@rahulbose4323
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant from India
@jessekauffman3336
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@welshdober
Жыл бұрын
Joe Frazier was my favourite HW fighter, I enjoyed this
@maduroholdings
Жыл бұрын
Wow I always saw Joe and Norton as obstacles to ali.never knew there was a master trainer behind the both of them
@tonyatalented4275
Жыл бұрын
SO UNDER RATED
@TheLochs
Жыл бұрын
What a great man.
@billybob9961
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest of all time watching him work a corner was pure poetry in motion. Georgie Benton, Lou Duva, Angelo Dundee, Archie Moore, Emmanuel steward careers knowledge champions all Hall of Fame.
@eastafrika728
Жыл бұрын
First look and you would think he was a school teacher or accountant, he carried himself well.
@johnr.7906
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Futch seemed liked a genuinely nice man..
@brettpaterson8042
Жыл бұрын
Great to do a documentary on Eddie Futch Rich, I new nothing of his early life and career other than his relationship with Louis. Maybe Rich someone out there with connections in the sport publishing industry will see the effort & passion you put into your videos and approach you regarding writing a book about trainers and cornerman. I believe there is a book that has been done but I don’t think it was regarded as a good read. On a finishing note, my all time favourite fight is the first fight between Mike McCallum and James Toney, a technical master piece of boxing (A documentary on McCallum & Maybe Toney would be great one day Rich). And who was the trainers, Bill Miller with Toney & Eddie Futch with McCallum, I have watched that fight dozens of times and not just for the boxing but for the Knowledge & wisdom you can listen to in between rounds. All the best for 2023 Rich, looking forward to more of your masterpieces of boxing history. 🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brett. I agree with you on McCallum-Toney I being a technical masterpiece...Toney had such great technique and at that time was super strong for that weight class. Both will make good bio pieces, yes.
@debneter
Жыл бұрын
Frazier never forgave Futch for stopping the Ali fight. He may have saved his his life but Frazier would have preferred to die than to quit against Ali. It was probably the right call, Futch knew his stuff.
@mongoslade277
Жыл бұрын
Ali had nothing left. Frazier would've outlasted him, even though he couldn't see
@patoni860
Жыл бұрын
The video loses continuity when they get to this thriller in Manila and they just showed almost the whole fight
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