Bruce 'The Mouse' Strauss Documentary - The April Fool's Boxer

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @robpfeiffer2687
    @robpfeiffer2687 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for this great piece on Mouse! Mouse lives around the corner from me in the neighborhood in town. I see him and talk to him all the time. He is still hilarious, a really nice and kind dude and a fixture here. Just to let you all know, he's still healthy, works out in the park, maybe more than he did when he was touring! We all hold him in high regard here! Long live Bruce!

  • @SUPERMAR1O0224
    @SUPERMAR1O0224 Рік тому +7

    My now 78 year old trainer who learned the left hook from Sugar Ray Robinson told me about The Mouse a couple months back. It’s such a sight seeing you cover these guys.

  • @superjdillydillio9040
    @superjdillydillio9040 Рік тому +78

    It's neat how you are covering these fighters that once lived in obscurity, you, like myself, must have a large collection of KO, The Ring, and World Boxing magazines. I knew about a lot of these fighters back in the 90's long before the internet age. Your outstanding work and research are bringing their stories to life. Boxing owes you a great debt Rich, Thank you!!!🙂

    • @staceyskinner666
      @staceyskinner666 Рік тому +6

      Have got over 4 thousand magazines ...an illness

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +17

      haha, how'd you guess? I've been collecting the magazines since the age of ten...Mowed lawns, paper routes...did the odd jobs for the scratch to buy the magazines :)

    • @joeylamuel5828
      @joeylamuel5828 Рік тому +3

      Indeed.

    • @superjdillydillio9040
      @superjdillydillio9040 Рік тому +6

      @@RichtheFightHistorian I could tell because you are digging up stories that were published upwards to 50-60 years ago that weren't published nationwide, some were local, or regional but were source material used in the aforementioned magazines. I have to hand it to you, your digging deep in the back issues has differentiated your channel from other boxing channels. Great job!😀

    • @RUDEMASTER
      @RUDEMASTER Рік тому +1

      ​@@RichtheFightHistorian What was his official record????

  • @bennylevine387
    @bennylevine387 Рік тому +8

    Oh man, this was wonderful. Did you ever see that Letterman interview? "I don't train, Dave."

  • @whitehurstcomic
    @whitehurstcomic Рік тому +9

    Got the notification for this episode right before walking on stage in Baton Rouge. Couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel to watch it.
    The Mouse was the guy I watched fight in my youth and thought, at my best… maybe I could be him. Nah, he’d still be better.
    Thanks Rich for picking such notable, but obscure fighters to cover. Thanks for all these wonderful episodes that take us back to another time.

  • @stevex8409
    @stevex8409 Рік тому +8

    "I always to to figure out how far i can go, then go two rounds less".
    That made me laugh so hard. What a character.

  • @hhaehre
    @hhaehre Рік тому +39

    Strauss was hilarious. I remember him on the Late Night show with David Letterman and he tore the place up. A very funny guy with a self-deprecating sense of humor.

    • @tsb7911
      @tsb7911 Рік тому +1

      Are you the hhaehre?😆

  • @christopherbellore3511
    @christopherbellore3511 Рік тому +22

    Gotta love a guy that simply likes to mix it up, and isn't afraid of losing. Strauss the mouse was a guy who enjoyed a good fight, getting paid to do it, and remaining content regardless of the outcome.
    Ballsy brawler with a carefree attitude.
    Thanks for this portrait of a peculiar pug, Rich.
    I REALLY enjoyed this one.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +1

      Always a pleasure, Christopher.

    • @roncoleman9502
      @roncoleman9502 Рік тому +4

      Hey brother hope you and the family are doing good and the Lord is blessing you all. The Lord is good all the time

    • @christopherbellore3511
      @christopherbellore3511 Рік тому +3

      @@roncoleman9502 Amen.
      Happy Palm Sunday, brother.

  • @marcoslaureano5562
    @marcoslaureano5562 Рік тому +7

    Docs like this is why you're the GOAT Rich.....I'd never even heard of this man - then here you come along and suddenly I'm interested in this man's life story all within the first 60 seconds. God bless you. EDIT: honestly his record is actually kinda impressive for a journeyman boxer.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +4

      Hey thanks, Marcos. Strauss was physically strong and could put up a fight...when the mood hit.

  • @pedrofernandez506
    @pedrofernandez506 Рік тому +4

    Bruce said he "never dived." BUT when things got "non-competitive, I found a way out." Prior to 9-11, Bruce "scammed" Southwest Airlines on a regular basis. He would buy the first leg of the trip and just STAY on the plane until the final destination. He was fun to be around.

  • @GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd
    @GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd Рік тому +6

    Thanks Rich, the Mouse was on ESPN many times as I remember. A real character to say the least.

  • @michaelshort9146
    @michaelshort9146 Рік тому +6

    I remember him well. Strauss was quite a character, even appeared on Carson. He managed Scotty Olson for a bit, and Pete Suzens still works for Top Rank. Cameron Dunkin credits Pete for his style of building his fighters

  • @larryballard7868
    @larryballard7868 Рік тому +3

    Wrote a profile of Mouse for my college newspaper. Heard every one of these stories over an afternoon/evening at his home near Omaha. Awesome guy.

  • @duncaninglis5407
    @duncaninglis5407 Рік тому +10

    What a great yarn I had to Google The Mouse during the show and was wrapped to see he’s a healthy 71 years old there was a movie about him called “The Mouse” made in 1997. Great show Rich I really enjoy your channel🥊

    • @RUDEMASTER
      @RUDEMASTER Рік тому +1

      That's the name of the movie that they made about him????

    • @Wayf4rer
      @Wayf4rer Рік тому +3

      @@RUDEMASTER It is, apparently. It's actually free in full on youtube. Title 'The Mouse (1996 Bruce Strauss Biopic)'

    • @RUDEMASTER
      @RUDEMASTER Рік тому

      @@Wayf4rer ua-cam.com/video/O1D0ZCOdrfE/v-deo.html
      Is this the one?????

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +4

      Thanks, Duncan. I skipped through that flick but will try to give it a watch again.

  • @pauliedibbs9028
    @pauliedibbs9028 Рік тому +3

    You have the coolest music in your videos!!!
    Thank you as always for providing the best quality content, on the warriors forever known and those almost long forgotten..

  • @michaeldeakin7820
    @michaeldeakin7820 Рік тому +28

    Interesting stuff on a fighter I'd never heard of.
    RIP Ken Buchanan - a champion and warrior

  • @metrichotrods1763
    @metrichotrods1763 Рік тому +3

    Fight twice on one card. Combed his hair differently, wore different trunks, and claimed to be a twin brother. FUCKING GOAT

  • @bennyadler5882
    @bennyadler5882 Рік тому +13

    I used to love watching him, promoter's dream, just shows up and fights. Your early history of he and Ron Stander 100% correct. Those two and (forget his name) a Nebraska basketball player were all buddies from that bar where he met Stander. I believe both he and Ron were trained early on in (Council Bluffs) by heavyweight Sweet Lou Bailey. You could no longer do what Bruce did in this era, at least, not in the states. Your research is excellent!

  • @alexdoe6338
    @alexdoe6338 Рік тому +6

    What a legend. First heard of him during the VHS 'Boxing Bloopers & KO' John Savage played him in an MGM movie

  • @bigstacks1463
    @bigstacks1463 Рік тому +14

    Speaking of journeymen, Rich, can you make a documentary about the ultimate journeyman, Reggie Strickland? He would make an interesting subject as not a lot is known about him.

    • @theparalexview785
      @theparalexview785 Рік тому +6

      Somewhere online there's a written interview of Reggie Strickland from the late 1990s or early 2000s. Reggie talked about driving throughout the Midwest, sometimes taking two fights on the same day in different states, using slightly different names for each venue.

    • @robertdecker146
      @robertdecker146 Рік тому +5

      There is one video on UA-cam of Reggie Strickland in a pro boxing bout. Versus Todd Foster. He went the distance too. Strickland obviously had chronic sparring partner syndrome. A proverbial worker boxer basically.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +4

      You got me curious and I did add him to the to-do list...I have two bouts of his that aren't on UA-cam and will have to see how much I can drum up on his story. Curious because in the footage I watched he isn't that bad. Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @bigstacks1463
      @bigstacks1463 Рік тому +3

      @@RichtheFightHistorian Apparently, Strickland knew how to box, but he learned it was more lucrative for him to lose. In over 363+ bouts (he has additional ones under aliases), he was knocked out only 25 times. He fought a number of future champions as they worked their way up the rankings (i.e., Raul Marquez, Syd Vanderpool, Rocky Martinez, Randall Bailey, Charles Brewer, Cory Spinks, and Tavoris Cloud).

    • @Ken_Frazer-619
      @Ken_Frazer-619 Рік тому +2

      ​@@RichtheFightHistorian please make one on Carl Williams and Jesse Ferguson

  • @Dave-ti2ue
    @Dave-ti2ue Рік тому +2

    You gotta do one on the greatest journeyman fighter of all time: Emanuel Augustus.

  • @hamishmcdog48
    @hamishmcdog48 Рік тому +4

    Wow, I 1000% forgot about this guy. Wow.

  • @brucegasboxingjazzandmore864
    @brucegasboxingjazzandmore864 Рік тому +2

    Excellent Documentary. I remember The Mouse talking about living in his car while traveling from city to city before people were living in cars. One tough sob

  • @bluelivesmatter719
    @bluelivesmatter719 Рік тому +1

    Great job as always, Rich. Strauss was an entertaining buffoon. I remember one time I was watching him fight someone on ESPN and Bernstein commented about calling a previous Stauss fight where he stayed up against the ropes in front of the announcers for the entire fight. When asked about it afterward, Mouse said “for once I wanted to hear what you guys were saying about me during the fight.” Classic

  • @The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd
    @The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd Рік тому +13

    Respect for the journey men

    • @Just_a_Reflection
      @Just_a_Reflection Рік тому +2

      Coincidentally, just today, I was telling a loved one about above average fighters who never get a break and make a good living by letting prospects that they can usually beat pad their records with them.

    • @Just_a_Reflection
      @Just_a_Reflection Рік тому +2

      Salute 🫡. There are way more journeymen than superstars.

    • @Just_a_Reflection
      @Just_a_Reflection Рік тому +2

      I remember Danny Ferris. What happened with him?

    • @View619
      @View619 Рік тому +3

      Can't have superstars without journeymen.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +2

      Ferris looks like a fighter who peaked in the amateurs. Retired after being ko'd by Harry Arroyo.

  • @jessicaanderson1902
    @jessicaanderson1902 Рік тому +1

    One of my fathers buddies. Lots of stories to tell, most of which I doubt my father will ever tell me. They don’t make them like Mouse or the Butcher anymore. Men like them paved the way for fighters now.

  • @PeterEdwardCaceci
    @PeterEdwardCaceci Рік тому +3

    You keep rummaging around in the cobwebs of my mind, Rich. The Mouse was an enigma then; and in some ways he touched those who boxed back then, before all this electronic haze of “safety and comfort” stunted our individual notions of freedom. Thanks again, my friend.

  • @RELopez-mk4ic
    @RELopez-mk4ic Рік тому +3

    Wow, they actually wrote an article about him in Sports Illustrated. He was the ultimate bum; however, he did provide for his family. Thought I would never hear of "The Mouse" again Rich. Keep up the great documentaries!

    • @wildtill9
      @wildtill9 Рік тому +1

      Ha - I read that story. And here I was trying to figure out how i knew about this guy when I saw the video get posted - thanks

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, RE, will do.

  • @TheHonarable1
    @TheHonarable1 Рік тому +1

    7:22 "come on guys...let's get'em" LMAO Love this guy!

  • @frankarouet
    @frankarouet Рік тому +6

    Thank you for another outstanding doc on a wonderfully colorful figure from the sport we love. Such a wealth of stories and characters, tragedy and beauty, boxing is. No other such sport.
    Btw, just learned the passing of Ken Buchanan. Tough! Time flies...

  • @johnjamele
    @johnjamele Рік тому +1

    I was hoping you'd use the occasion to give us a Clubber Lang documentary, but this is good too!

  • @v2vroth
    @v2vroth Рік тому +7

    Awesome story I remember THE MOUSE!
    Respect that he would fight anybody on a minutes notice. That reminds me of the drunken, Master Emanuel, Augustus. Hope you do one on him soon THIS CHANNEL RULES!

    • @roncoleman9502
      @roncoleman9502 Рік тому +2

      Good job I was thinking about that same guy but I couldn't remember his name. I use to loved watching that guy he really had some talent and I thought was pretty good. Thank you for bringing this to my attention

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +3

      Thanks, Vinny. I'll get to Augustus in a bit.

  • @ryanoleary9516
    @ryanoleary9516 Рік тому +1

    Dont write comments but ur work is legit thnks bruh

  • @johnpittsii7524
    @johnpittsii7524 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the amazing video Rich

  • @geomann1009
    @geomann1009 Рік тому +2

    Awesome story of the underdog boxer with the love and heart of a champion.

  • @hamishmcdog48
    @hamishmcdog48 Рік тому +2

    I found it. I knew I saw this guy fight live. He got knocked out by Brian Brunette, a local fighter on the rise who did eventually did get a title shot. Strauss-Brunette was Dec 8th 1983 at the Prom Center near my house. It wasn't exactly Madison Square Garden but I did see Michael Greer fight there later and Bernard BT Taylor there also. Who could also forget, Linus "the lion" Wallette.

  • @kevinmahon7848
    @kevinmahon7848 7 місяців тому +1

    Bruce won about 78 pro fights lost about 57. A dangerous opponent if You took Him too easy.

  • @KristopherHaines
    @KristopherHaines Рік тому +4

    This was great. Super entertaining guy here.

  • @2383Scorpio
    @2383Scorpio Рік тому +2

    Sorry to comment for nearly a week, but Strauss had an interesting journeyman status career.

  • @cornertocornerboxingshow5846
    @cornertocornerboxingshow5846 Рік тому +1

    I remember The Mouse well from his hay day. Great piece on him Rich! I really enjoy your journeyman segments!

  • @gianca60
    @gianca60 Рік тому +3

    A Wimpy Halstead career video is needed.

  • @samuelmahmud1909
    @samuelmahmud1909 Рік тому +3

    Great video coverage rich he was a journeyman and a warrior

  • @lanternsown3525
    @lanternsown3525 Рік тому +3

    Wow! this an very interesting story Mouse sounds like a true one of a kind character.

  • @marquesterry3585
    @marquesterry3585 Рік тому +4

    Yeah, we need a motion picture film about Strauss. "The Strauss Show" is the perfect title

  • @oncall21
    @oncall21 Рік тому +2

    Strauss looks like when he throws a hook he could knock himself out! What a character and an interesting choice. Enjoying the diverse mix of fighters Rich. Thanks for sharing!

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +2

      Sure thing, oncall21. And yeah, I've never seen a fighter miss a punch by miles like Strauss did.

  • @johnnya867
    @johnnya867 3 місяці тому +1

    Great Mouse clips!! You don't see these too often. What a one of a kind guy

  • @w8ngr
    @w8ngr Рік тому +4

    Can you do a video on Jimmy McLarnin

  • @SpeedBleed
    @SpeedBleed Рік тому +3

    The Andy Kaufman of Boxing. Fukn Legend

  • @cedricliggins7528
    @cedricliggins7528 Рік тому +2

    Rich you've done it again. Great job.

  • @Hetstaine
    @Hetstaine Рік тому +3

    Absolute legend, nickname mouse, heart of a lion. What a champ!

  • @staceyskinner666
    @staceyskinner666 Рік тому +2

    At his level and more Importantly at his correct weight class he was a decent fighter. Yes the Ferris fight was quite suspicious ...but you have to remember Strauss was pretty much finished by then. Yet again great video Rich ..I love the journeyman ..somewhat entertainers ...Strauss vs Czyz ..oh dear ...How about a documentary on Murray Sutherland .

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому

      Thanks, Stacey. I'll add Sutherland to the to do list, haven't heard that name in awhile.

  • @bajaborracho9139
    @bajaborracho9139 Рік тому +2

    Who doesn't love Bruce the mouse? He was the most lovable fighter to ever lace up gloves!😊🥊

  • @samuelrobertson1567
    @samuelrobertson1567 Рік тому +1

    My brother used to tell me about this guy! Nice upload!

  • @leeinoregon1326
    @leeinoregon1326 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rich, your channel is a favorite. Getting a wrestling scholarship at Nebraska is the equivilant of being a NBA lottery pick. Having said that, hard for me to respect a guy who does Belushi-like Joe Cocker impressions in the ring, not always respecting the sport. His true calling should have been pro-wrestling.

  • @TheHonarable1
    @TheHonarable1 Рік тому +1

    Born is Yonkers, Jersey, Nebraska, Iowa, Etc......🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 11 місяців тому

      Sober up. And lay off the street drugs. 😮

  • @copee2960
    @copee2960 Рік тому +1

    The mouse that roared..great upload.

  • @ukraine_tbic
    @ukraine_tbic Рік тому +1

    I heard Al Bernstein and Teddy Atlas mention Mouse once or twice

  • @NilezII
    @NilezII Рік тому +1

    He once said in an interview that he retired because "'I'm not capable of doing what I'm capable of doing anymore". ??

  • @chesterclarke1564
    @chesterclarke1564 Рік тому +2

    hes a really good and terrible fighter at the same time. really odd

  • @thomasp3865
    @thomasp3865 Рік тому +2

    I wonder how his health is today?

  • @tko8218
    @tko8218 Рік тому +1

    UA-cam: "Letterman | Bruce "The Mouse" Strauss" -- You can see his interview on the David Letterman Show. He seems like a likable everyday guy with a nice sense of humor.

  • @DavidRuff-v5o
    @DavidRuff-v5o Місяць тому +2

    He is My Best friend. DAVID R.RUFF ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vincereynolds6092
    @vincereynolds6092 Рік тому

    Great documentary. Had never heard of him before now. It's nice how you respected this fighter and paid homage to his career.

  • @leobell3502
    @leobell3502 Рік тому +1

    I dare any one if those dudes that called the Mouse a soup can, paluka or bum to get into the ring and go one round with the Mouse.
    Le😎

  • @lesteryoung5510
    @lesteryoung5510 Рік тому +1

    boxings unsung heroes and happily he didnt come to a bad end like some of the tragic boxers you have profiled Rich. Thanks for a entertaining video Rich.

  • @jamescross5678
    @jamescross5678 Рік тому +1

    I didn't know he promoted Harold Brazier. I knew Brazier was managed by Pete Sesans. I sold cars with Harold Brazier for a few years, we lived in the same home town.

  • @joeystreets3606
    @joeystreets3606 Рік тому +4

    Bobby Czyz is still my all-time favorite!

  • @SuperPeterok
    @SuperPeterok Рік тому +1

    Would like to see your take on Troy Dorsey

  • @shaned7158
    @shaned7158 Рік тому +1

    You can tell he wasn't supposed to stop ferris

  • @trollgoodman7808
    @trollgoodman7808 Рік тому +2

    I just love this channel
    'Rich, the gift that keeps on giving'
    ps there's a Mouse film.

    • @cedricliggins7528
      @cedricliggins7528 Рік тому +1

      Damn Rich! You've done it again. I so remember "Mouse" from back in the day. Thanks for the memories.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +2

      Thanks, Troll. Yeah, the Mouse's film is on UA-cam but I haven't watched the whole thing yet.

    • @chairlesnicol672
      @chairlesnicol672 Рік тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian Why did u call that commenter Cedric Liggins a troll ! Lol Was he a troll?

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому

      @@chairlesnicol672 The OP was Troll Goodman.

    • @chairlesnicol672
      @chairlesnicol672 Рік тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian Thnx

  • @francosteinmann3238
    @francosteinmann3238 Рік тому

    Nice to see the Silver Assassin , Charlie Weir in there , great video once again

  • @gromfromunderthepalm4112
    @gromfromunderthepalm4112 Рік тому +1

    I've watched alot of your excellent footage and you made him like a member of my family to me, he reminds me of my brother and i combined. My brother track star, fist fighter like no other and myself will of steal, die before we fall down to a tap, get knocked out or go down swinging. Bruce strauss was a man among men. Compared to these milloniare only had 20 fights but world champion bullshit.

  • @MikeBellec
    @MikeBellec 2 місяці тому

    The “Mouse” was a regular here in Winnipeg during the 1980’s. He fought a barn burner of a fight with Ralph Racine. Strauss lost but they traded some bombs. He wasn’t pulling his punches in that fight.

  • @algavin7051
    @algavin7051 Рік тому +2

    I met him. Was a nice guy.

  • @l.w.8470
    @l.w.8470 Рік тому +2

    Fascinating documentary. It should be said that Bruce Strauss was a bum and a fraud for the way he conducted himself in the Danny Ferris bout. Strauss should of received a lifetime ban for essentially fixing a fight.

  • @SD_Canary_Corner
    @SD_Canary_Corner Рік тому

    Love your vids Rich!🥊💪🏽

  • @sonnybaker2092
    @sonnybaker2092 Рік тому +1

    Love Bruce attitude. Lost a lot of fights myself but enjoyed everyone of them. Win or lose they were all more fun than my 9 to 5.

  • @georgewarrington3501
    @georgewarrington3501 11 місяців тому +1

    A great story, and a magnificent boxer and true fighter🥊🥊🥊

  • @Biker65
    @Biker65 Рік тому

    Never heard of this guy. I love stories about great underdogs. Thank You.

  • @roncoleman9502
    @roncoleman9502 Рік тому +2

    Well Bruce was a very entertaining fighter not the best but he had a lot of fun doing it. Thank you Rich this I had never heard of him before but he was one rough fellow. You do a great job my friend

  • @RUDEMASTER
    @RUDEMASTER Рік тому +1

    What is his official record?????????

  • @andrewweaver2572
    @andrewweaver2572 Рік тому +1

    Do a episode over renaldo snipes please

  • @mcmango84
    @mcmango84 Рік тому +1

    I mean where is this person's movie? what a story!

  • @adamg9173
    @adamg9173 Рік тому +2

    Dude certainly made it a point to get the most out of boxing for himself.

  • @carloscrawford2454
    @carloscrawford2454 Рік тому +1

    Damn I never knew that he actually fought, I just always knew he was generally gonna lose

  • @bennylevine387
    @bennylevine387 Рік тому

    I'm pretty sure it was Mouse, who when brought to ring-center for the ref's instructions said "You're taking away my whole game plan" when the ref said "no butts, low blows, rabbit punches, or kidney shots."

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Рік тому +2

      Yes, I remember one instance he said 'but those are my best shots', ha ha

  • @drewmillz1
    @drewmillz1 Рік тому

    His Wilde uppercuts looked like soda pop pinksi in mike Tyson’s punch out 🤣🤣🤣 great doc

  • @theparalexview785
    @theparalexview785 Рік тому +1

    Great video. After watching a few journeymen stealth pros back in the 1970s in Texas who changed names for almost every venue, I've always had a soft spot for the palookas, the pugs, dubs and cheap ham and eggers. Especially after a wiseguy coworker used that elaborate description for me when I was an amateur. 😂
    I'll need to ask a local boxing acquaintance if he remembers the names of a Texas welterweight who won the state Golden Gloves back in the mid 1970s under one name, while fighting pro under another name. Not surprisingly, he knocked every opponent cold in the regional and state Gloves, but had only a mediocre record against pros. Ah, the good old bad old days of barely regulated boxing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    For boxing fans who've seen more fights on TV than in person, the 1990s journeymen Reggie Strickland and half brother Jerry are probably the most familiar of that type of professional "opponent" whose main job was to make an up and comer look good. But unlike most professional opponents, Reggie had real skills and was rarely actually hurt. He could take a dive and make it look pretty convincing.

  • @thomasbays8292
    @thomasbays8292 10 місяців тому

    That is so funny. I was going to post that he looked like Ron Stander before it came up in the video.

  • @brianseneca3546
    @brianseneca3546 Рік тому

    Nice one RIch. To use a record term a "deep cut". I remember the Mouse. Seemed like he was on EVEYONES record

  • @whip57
    @whip57 Рік тому +1

    This guy was great, enjoyed what he was doing and sounds like he stayed away from drugs...great vid and commentary 💥

  • @ericjackson9496
    @ericjackson9496 Рік тому +2

    Well he sure wasn't a sugar ray Robinson. But he was tougher and better than me. So I respect the mouse..

  • @warrensykes193
    @warrensykes193 Рік тому +1

    Greatest pug of all time.

  • @benjaminwuamett6858
    @benjaminwuamett6858 Рік тому

    mate, you're the best. thank you.

  • @fleadoggreen9062
    @fleadoggreen9062 Рік тому

    Did he ever knock any one out?

  • @dougdillon1271
    @dougdillon1271 Рік тому

    That was great! Thanks!

  • @Brian-nt1hh
    @Brian-nt1hh Рік тому

    Thx man. This look at unheralded boxer does tribute to them. Well done

  • @jarrodwilson2382
    @jarrodwilson2382 6 місяців тому +1

    The mouse got a piece of the cheese😂

  • @Aristotelezz
    @Aristotelezz Рік тому +1

    There's even a movie about Bruce 'The Mouse' Strauss: The Mouse (1996 Bruce Strauss Biopic) ua-cam.com/video/fB050DsDBrE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=RaideroftheLostArchives

  • @kevincheatim3252
    @kevincheatim3252 Рік тому +2

    He's too lazy to work too chicken to steal