Bobby Czyz Documentary - The Nine Lives of A Matinee Idol

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @franklandle1730
    @franklandle1730 Місяць тому +23

    I graduated with Bobby 1980. For someone who could beat up anyone... he stuck up for the underdog and was never a bully.. he was a lot of fun! Enjoyed his fantastic career...

  • @itsnotme3882
    @itsnotme3882 2 місяці тому +26

    Bobby was always fun to watch. He had some good fights. He wasn’t a bad commentator either. I hope he is doing OK wherever he is.

    • @55cleon
      @55cleon 2 місяці тому +4

      I Began Watching Bobby As A 6 Year Old With Dad...GREAT MEMORIES 👊🏿!

  • @LetitGolazziter-uk9xi
    @LetitGolazziter-uk9xi 2 місяці тому +27

    This hits home! I actually met Bobby Czyz as a kid back in Newark, NJ whilst in the boxing gym with my cousin who was an amateur at the time. Rich, thanks for posting about this NJ native and legend.

  • @ericbunksvintagesportsman6311
    @ericbunksvintagesportsman6311 Місяць тому +5

    Saw him the other day.. he was very nice to me an my father.. was a good guy

  • @youngtrainingdaywestphilly203
    @youngtrainingdaywestphilly203 2 місяці тому +12

    Bobby Czyz was one of my favorites! 💯🥊

  • @martinluckhurst9808
    @martinluckhurst9808 2 місяці тому +12

    Holy chit!? I didn’t know he went through this in his life? I always followed his boxing and he was a pretty good commentator. Sad life as a champ.

  • @risboturbide9396
    @risboturbide9396 2 місяці тому +11

    Can't wait to watch it...
    Always a pleasure, Rich. Cheers to ya 🍻🍻

  • @paulmendrina1449
    @paulmendrina1449 Місяць тому +2

    Loved his comeback victory over Andrew Maynard huge win for Bobby when they thought he was done

  • @abudujana13
    @abudujana13 2 місяці тому +8

    Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

  • @Knards
    @Knards 2 місяці тому +5

    I loved Bobbys career as an announcer

  • @joeylamuel5828
    @joeylamuel5828 2 місяці тому +6

    I had forgotten about the bout with Maynard. It was a surprise, as I thought Czyz was finished. A great recap of Czyz's career.

  • @johndevine3655
    @johndevine3655 2 місяці тому +4

    One of those 'always in a good fight" types. Another great video Rich, thanks.

  • @kentkirschner1368
    @kentkirschner1368 2 місяці тому +4

    when you hear Rich almost start crying while narrating the sad tale surrounding Czyz’s father’s death, you realize what a gift the man is to all of us diehard boxing fans. We love you Rich and we love Bobby to this day. A true legend.

  • @billyrayvalentine8471
    @billyrayvalentine8471 2 місяці тому +24

    Bobby Chez overcame one of the most horrific abusive fathers I ve ever heard of to become a great champion. One of the best technical boxers I ve ever seen. A true legend.

    • @JoshuaDavis-b4e
      @JoshuaDavis-b4e 2 місяці тому +5

      Another terrible abusive boxing trainer ces waters father of Troy guy and Dean waters,who forced Dean too commit murder Dean former Australian heavy weight champion

    • @JMTrucking1417
      @JMTrucking1417 2 місяці тому

      @@JoshuaDavis-b4e i feel as tho i want to comprehend wht your saying here cuz it sounds interesting but i cant make heads nor tails out of it . If you have time brother please repost so i can ck it out . Thnkyu ✌️

    • @leonardomunoz4009
      @leonardomunoz4009 2 місяці тому +2

      @@JoshuaDavis-b4e ENGLISH 101.

    • @Number1DriversSeat
      @Number1DriversSeat 13 днів тому

      His father may have been somewhat overbearing , but he was not abusive.

  • @MaximusWolfe
    @MaximusWolfe 2 місяці тому +9

    Best boxing channel.

  • @WarioSaysSo
    @WarioSaysSo 2 місяці тому +9

    Bobby Czyz
    # Amature record: 24-2.
    # PRO record: 44-8-0, KO's 28 / World title record: 7-2-0, KO's 4
    = 2-Weight Division World Champion;
    # WBU Super Cruiserweight Title holder (minor): 1995
    # WBA World Cruiserweight Champion: 1991-1992 (3-0-0, KO's 0)
    # IBF World Light Heavyweight Champion: 1986-1987 (4-1-0, KO's 4)
    # Defeated 8 recognized world champions: Oscar Albarado, Murray Sutherland, Elisha Obed, Slobodan Kačar, Leslie Stewart, Uriah Grant, Robert Daniels & Donny Lalonde,
    + Top contenders inc. Andrew Maynard, Willie Edwards, Jim MacDonald, Robbie Sims, Bruce Strauss etc.
    # Lost to 5 recognized world champions: Evander Holyfield, Corrie Sanders, Virgil Hill, Charles Williams x2 & Dennis Andries + David Izegwire (IBO titelist).

  • @jessicaryan4958
    @jessicaryan4958 2 місяці тому +4

    I have BC entire career set on dvd!, always exciting to watch and I understand he has Mensa like IQ, last I heard boxing had taken its toll on Bobby and he was working at a supermarket!, sometimes you give everything to the boxing gods and I do mean everything 🥊

  • @paolomonzio972
    @paolomonzio972 2 місяці тому +2

    One of my favourite of all time...i find myself always here to thank you Rich for your work 🥊🔥🙏❤️

  • @dougwotton1046
    @dougwotton1046 Місяць тому

    Czyz was an excellent boxer and fun to watch because he was so talented! Thank you for the Bio on him 👍💯!

  • @jjsheets330
    @jjsheets330 Місяць тому +2

    Great video and I always appreciate the time and effort that you put into them. Thank you

  • @MrT-ev4dq
    @MrT-ev4dq 2 місяці тому +4

    I do like it when you surprise us Rich. Cheers 👊

  • @jamescook4116
    @jamescook4116 Місяць тому +1

    Czyz is an interesting character and was a pretty talented fighter. I remember watching his 2nd fight with Charles Williams as a 14-year-old on ABC. He had very good power but was with his short stature and short arms he was always going to have problems with fighters who knew how to use their reach. His life has been a real rollercoaster. Thanks for sharing Rich

  • @dhenry1976
    @dhenry1976 2 місяці тому +12

    Donald Trump and Mike Tyson were at ringside for the second Czyz Williams 2

  • @johnpittsii7524
    @johnpittsii7524 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for the video Rich

  • @richardrodriguez3575
    @richardrodriguez3575 2 місяці тому +2

    Great work as always

  • @towers950
    @towers950 2 місяці тому +2

    Great work again Rich ! Cheers buddy.

  • @RELopez-mk4ic
    @RELopez-mk4ic 2 місяці тому +3

    I'll never forget Bobby Czyz. Such a smart, tough fighter. I especially enjoyed his commentary on fights, he was so knowledgeable about boxing. Who knows what he would have accomplished as a doctor! I would like to know what his current status is. Another great mini-documentary Rich; keep them coming, you're the best!

  • @markchen4169
    @markchen4169 Місяць тому

    Great memories. Thanks Rich

  • @whip57
    @whip57 Місяць тому +1

    Bobby Czyz was a strong, smart boxer but was relatively short with not much of a reach so against someone like Charles William's with that good, long jab he struggled.
    A lot of chaos at the end, i wish him well and he can stay healthy.
    Great video as always 🥊👏

  • @johnfalcetta5431
    @johnfalcetta5431 14 днів тому +1

    The Czyz vs Williams fights are underrated wars.

  • @DANVIIL
    @DANVIIL Місяць тому +1

    Great video! Czyz was a very talented fighter but was handicaped physically by his size. He was always the much smaller fighter with shorter arms, etc. Prince Williams looked like a guy that was 2 divisions bigger. Sorry to hear about his medical problems and I hope he's ok today. I think he should have become a doctor. I can't imagine he doesn't have some kind of CTE issues today but wish him the very best.

  • @Cruiserweight190
    @Cruiserweight190 Місяць тому

    Another excellent work from Rich!

  • @TheGreatest1974
    @TheGreatest1974 2 місяці тому +8

    I sincerely hope that people come into the store where Bobby works as a bagger and ask him for his autograph. He deserves that. There should be a boxers benevolence society to help broke ex boxers after all the work they put in in their careers.

    • @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt
      @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt 24 дні тому

      Are you serious??? 😢

    • @TheGreatest1974
      @TheGreatest1974 24 дні тому

      @@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt yes. Boxers should pay a tax on all earnings to be kept for them should they fall into ill health or poverty later on. Look at what happened to Jerry Quarry. I think it’s sad to see ex boxers broke. Watch any Jerry Quarry tribute to see what I mean. There are a lot like him. They give a lot physically and mentally to boxing.

  • @martinluckhurst9808
    @martinluckhurst9808 2 місяці тому +12

    Why was Referee Battle telling Bobby “hands up?” He’s not his trainer? You don’t coach fighters but say “Watch your heads” for collision

  • @Falconcat63
    @Falconcat63 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for the upload Rich. Czyz was a good fighter. and a smart man. I knew he had issues, especially with his father's suicide, but I didn't know about the criminal issues, other than having some DUI's. BTW, the best boxing book I have ever read was The Black Lights by Thomas Hauser. Larry Holmes' biography is great too, but a very unique, and great, boxing book is Flesh and Blood by Jim Christie. It mostly concentrates on Canadian boxing which I didn't know too much about, with great chapters on Don Lalonde and Gordy Racette. Just curious whether you've read it or not. Thanks brother.

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, J. I've read The Black Lights, yes. Skimmed through Holmes' bio. I haven't read Flesh and Blood yet, though. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll look itup on Amazon.

    • @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt
      @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt 24 дні тому +1

      Holmes bio was excellent

    • @Falconcat63
      @Falconcat63 24 дні тому

      @@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt Yessir. Holmes was a serious man and he kept most of his hard earned money. That's admirable.

  • @slaphead8835
    @slaphead8835 2 місяці тому +7

    Bobby gave us some great fights and I thought he was one of the better boxing commentators. Unfortunately, alcohol did its damage. But I hope the best for him.

  • @alangrace8628
    @alangrace8628 Місяць тому

    Great work Rich, a fascinating story told extremely well 👏

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому

      Thanks very much, Alan.

    • @alangrace8628
      @alangrace8628 Місяць тому

      @RichtheFightHistorian Thank you Rich, your boxing documentaries are always highly engaging.

  • @ratdad48
    @ratdad48 Місяць тому +1

    Bobby was a bad ass!! Nuff said.

  • @brettpaterson8042
    @brettpaterson8042 Місяць тому

    Booby Czyz was a hell of a fighter, always admired him, went toe to toe with Holyfield as well. I never knew about his early troubled family life though. That’s why your the best Rich, well researched and fantastic fight footage. I remember talk of him fighting Tommy Hearns, that would have been a cracker. Interesting how fights go, if Padilla had of stopped Williams in the first fight when he was badly hurt, how their careers would have maybe gone in different directions. Great video Rich.👏🥊

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Brett. Czyz was a damn good fighter with some really bad breaks.

  • @woflmanjoe642
    @woflmanjoe642 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding look at Czyz. I always thought, with his popularity, he had almost unlimited earning potential; but I guess he was fighting "too big," in the end. He was always just good enough to be competitive with the top fighters of his era; but never quite good enough to stay on top. He was always entertaining to watch, though. Very smart fighter and a lot of heart.
    As a side note, I always thought Prince Charles Williams was the best Light-Heavyweight of that era and avoided by virtually everybody. It would be interesting to see your take on his career....at least I think so.
    Anyway, great work as always! Keep it up!

  • @Ultimagtr650
    @Ultimagtr650 2 місяці тому +4

    If you want to watch one of the best fights you will ever see. Look for Bobby fighting Prince Charles Williams …..that fight is an amazing all-time great.

  • @RCMa123
    @RCMa123 Місяць тому +1

    What a warrior

  • @francosteinmann3238
    @francosteinmann3238 Місяць тому +2

    What a video !

  • @petierican6079
    @petierican6079 2 місяці тому +1

    Great one rich you just brought me back to the ice world days my brother may he rest in peace was cool with Bobby after the workouts from the lou Castelo boxing club that was called silk city boxing after would ride him to s home in wanaque new jersey Bob was nice in the ring he was in the mix of afro American & latinos but was just one of the homies back then black white latino ment nothing great times thank you rich your site rules the internet hands down

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому

      Thanks, petie, didn't know your brother was a fighter.

    • @petierican6079
      @petierican6079 Місяць тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian yes rich but he's passed on at lou Castello gym all the time he bob were friends

  • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
    @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому +2

    Who is this? Perfect time to find out ✌🏻✌🏿✌🏽💯 i love the body work he puts in. Its a lost art nowadays.

  • @josephkrenzer1711
    @josephkrenzer1711 Місяць тому

    Thanks!

  • @leeinoregon1326
    @leeinoregon1326 2 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic program, Rich! When have you ever heard the word "war" used more?

  • @reycesarcarino4653
    @reycesarcarino4653 2 місяці тому +3

    His Film Split Decision was Pretty good

  • @bajaborracho9139
    @bajaborracho9139 2 місяці тому +1

    Czyz and Edwards had the legendary Rudy Battle at the helm. The greatest referee name in boxing history!😊

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 Місяць тому

    Rich one of your best!!!

  • @lymanpauli517
    @lymanpauli517 2 місяці тому +2

    Great intro Rich

  • @JL-ec1by
    @JL-ec1by Місяць тому +1

    Nice!

  • @JoshuaDavis-b4e
    @JoshuaDavis-b4e 2 місяці тому +5

    Was czyz ever in a dull fight?

  • @petethompson3510
    @petethompson3510 Місяць тому +3

    I remember being gutted when Czyz lost to Williams.

  • @brianseneca3546
    @brianseneca3546 2 місяці тому +3

    Bobby had great heart. I like Czyz. Its a damn shame he ended up broke, I mean the guy was genius IQ. I think although it would have garnered him his biggest payday, maybe the Hearns cancellation was a good thing. Even though Tommy was on the downside, he carried his punch up to Cruiserweight and Bobby was fairly easy to find in the ring. Could have been ugly

  • @cycletouringoz5760
    @cycletouringoz5760 2 місяці тому +3

    Great doco RTFH
    Czyz reminds me somewhat of Arturo Gatti………. Living a less than dedicated lifestyle ? He marks up / swells up like crazy
    A cracking little fighter was Bobby though

  • @quickjab33
    @quickjab33 Місяць тому +1

    I saw Andrew Maynard, who at the time was a highly thought of pro, sparring with an amateur boxer and Maynard seemed to get hit with everything to the point where they stopped the sparring early. I mean it was like Maynard had no idea how to slip or block a punch.

  • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
    @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому +3

    He reminds me a lot of Paz during his Rooney era

    • @teofemo7000
      @teofemo7000 2 місяці тому

      Ouch.
      That's the worst insult you could give the man.

  • @danielroth8738
    @danielroth8738 2 місяці тому +5

    Tex Cobb one of the announcers?

  • @bookah8787
    @bookah8787 2 місяці тому

    Will catch up on these Richie mate our birthday today going away for a break and celebrations, happy birthday brother ❤️ you nigggaaaah 🇯🇲🏝✈️

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому

      Hope you have a good time.

    • @bookah8787
      @bookah8787 Місяць тому

      @RichtheFightHistorian cheers Richie mate brother already nearly got us killed fell asleep at the wheel AGAIN lol he's had a fkn pasting 4 it

    • @bookah8787
      @bookah8787 Місяць тому

      Got someone holding my kangals i ain't seen em for a bit female greeted me as normal happy the male was the opposite challenged me lol had to stand my ground turn your back and it's over chilled him out now best buds again

    • @bookah8787
      @bookah8787 Місяць тому

      Still bit me though on my forearm like a test bite who tf are you type of thing lol doing his job protecting his woman and my yard he's a good dog both of em are .

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому +1

      @@bookah8787 So they're the type of breed that requires a forceful hand? I had a friend who had a dog that he said was some kind of husky/wolf hybrid...same deal.

  • @alvilla9659
    @alvilla9659 2 місяці тому +4

    Czyz should be in the hall of fame more so then tim Bradley and Ray mancini.he beat better fighters.

    • @John.Flower.Productions
      @John.Flower.Productions 2 місяці тому

      Bobby Czyz should be in the IBHOF ahead of Ray Mancini?
      *Nonsense.*
      _For the record:_
      Jose Luis Ramirez is twice the fighter Donny Lalonde ever hoped to be.

  • @holli267
    @holli267 18 днів тому

    Can you do one on Mr Andrew Maynard please

  • @etherealdreams7936
    @etherealdreams7936 2 місяці тому +2

    3:23 Regarding that awful plane crash I can imagine there were some highly favoured prospects on board. God bless all that perished 🙏

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому +1

      Yes, Lemuel Steeples and Carlos Palomino's brother among others.

    • @etherealdreams7936
      @etherealdreams7936 Місяць тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian Thanks Rich and bless you for all your hard work 🙏

  • @joeystreets3606
    @joeystreets3606 2 місяці тому +3

    There was a span of time during the 90s wherein they were finding fake tough guys knocked out all along Route 46 in New Jersey who made the mistake of having road rage incidents against the Champ! 😂

  • @LucasWRIGHT-u5b
    @LucasWRIGHT-u5b Місяць тому +1

    JUST WHAT I'VE SEEN...
    CZYZ...NOT A BAD COUNTER PUNCHER.

  • @PaulSinger-d8s
    @PaulSinger-d8s Місяць тому +2

    Alcoholism is the worse drug of all ,, slow and painful

  • @antonioroccabianca777
    @antonioroccabianca777 Місяць тому

    He is in the Mesa club , is it right ?

  • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
    @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому +2

    My son's wanting me to let him start getting some hard spars in now. He's only 13 and i have been his only trainer so far. What do you think rich is 13 yr old enough or you think i should give it another year

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  2 місяці тому +3

      I'd give it more time. Folks will disagree but that's a bit early for hard sparring. I'd keep it controlled, focusing on technique.

    • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
      @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian yeah that's what I think too.

    • @RELopez-mk4ic
      @RELopez-mk4ic 2 місяці тому +1

      I started boxing at the age of ten and had over 200 amateur bouts. I started heavy sparring around the age of 15. Most of those sparring sessions were with much heavier opponents. Make sure your son is matched against someone his own weight when heavy sparring begins. Let your son know that he can work on the heavy bag hard; be careful there also. Many fractures occur if he does not use correct punching technique, including the positioning of the body and feet. Best to your son, hope he becomes a World Champion!

    • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
      @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому

      @@RELopez-mk4ic I've been working with him for awhile. I only boxed in the Army so it's still kinda a thing for father and son bonding and keeping him away from the streets at the moment but thanks for the advice and well wishes. I apologize for my PFP and name I'm currently trying to close my UA-cam account and they won't let me so I'm violating community guidelines on purpose to force them to but yeah I apologize for the vulger PFP and name.✌🏻✌🏿✌🏽💯

    • @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment
      @Kuwaitisnot_adeployment 2 місяці тому

      @@RELopez-mk4ic i appreciate the advice and well wishes. I only boxed in the army and i have basically just been working with him myself ever since me and his mother split for father son bonding and to keep him out of trouble and involved in something I believe to be great for young men but he's really taken to it. He was scared at first but now I couldn't keep him away from it if I tried. So yeah maybe he will stick with it and make a career of it but the most important thing to me is his health of course. It's fun being a father to a boy (I have two older girls) that is into the same things though. Ps. I apologize for my vulger PFP and name I'm currently attempting to delete all my social media which I have except for closing my UA-cam account and to my surprise that's impossible apparently without deleting my entire Google account and Gmail and I can't delete my Gmail I need it for work so I've resorted to violating community guidelines under a pseudonym to force them to close my account. I apologize for the vulger photo and name tho. ✌🏻✌🏿✌🏽

  • @MikeTrujillo-fd2fn
    @MikeTrujillo-fd2fn Місяць тому +2

    His father was a mean 😡 💥💀

  • @Peter-km7hb
    @Peter-km7hb 2 місяці тому +9

    He was one win away from getting a shot at Hagler thank God he lost because Hagler might have killed him

  • @armandoruiz1888
    @armandoruiz1888 Місяць тому +1

    Similar style to Tony Ayala Jr

  • @JMTrucking1417
    @JMTrucking1417 2 місяці тому

    Is that the 1 & only Randall craig “TEX” Cobb doing his announcing gig ?! Lolol That might b a great vid if you can dig up enuf earlier stuf of him Rich ?! Take it right on up to him on his scooter in tht movie i cant remember the name of but was a real gd movie & imo he stole the show ! Peace

    • @RichtheFightHistorian
      @RichtheFightHistorian  Місяць тому

      JM, I did one on Tex awhile back, it's one of the early videos.

    • @JMTrucking1417
      @JMTrucking1417 Місяць тому

      @@RichtheFightHistorian i’ll see if i can find it. Thnx

  • @jeremysipes44
    @jeremysipes44 2 місяці тому

    Held fragmented title at 2 weights and lost to most of his best competition.I was too young to remember his "Matinee Idol" days though.

  • @josephcicchelli6662
    @josephcicchelli6662 2 місяці тому +2

    My friend and I saw a Chaz ringside commentating at a fight one time. My friend asked to take a picture of him, Czyz let him take the picture & then told my friend "Frame it!"
    From that pt on, he lost 2 fans for being a jerk

    • @leonardomunoz4009
      @leonardomunoz4009 2 місяці тому +1

      Why? Just a confidant fighter. You and your friend were ____.

  • @juanlora1967
    @juanlora1967 Місяць тому

    Life sucks

  • @danielE.muhammad7622
    @danielE.muhammad7622 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the documentary

  • @deanvoss7098
    @deanvoss7098 2 місяці тому

    Quit against holyfield..
    His commentary was subpar

  • @scott4766
    @scott4766 Місяць тому +1

    Bobby could certainly bang. Id like to see him fighting in this generation of boxers i recon he would stand up well.

  • @scott4766
    @scott4766 Місяць тому

    Only bad thing about Bobby are his shorts he wore against Williams 1🤣🤣🤣what the fk was he thinking😂😂

  • @zbyszkogafmyszczynski319
    @zbyszkogafmyszczynski319 2 місяці тому +1

    Bobby byl z pochodzenia Polakiem