I met bogner on a train I was coming home from my grandmother's who lived in Connecticut in the summer of 1982 , he told my grandmother , brother and I that he was a boxer and gave me his autograph , I was 10 ...he was a cool dude very mannerly to my grandmother ...I don't know why , but it always stuck with me ...he went to coach and had an egg sandwich and 2 can's of bud ! ...from that moment on , I became a huge boxing fan and followed his career . ...r.i.p. Mr. Bogner ...you were a true warrior ! .
@@john-nx4xn We grew up in the same area and time. My mom asked me not long ago why my brothers and I who were blessed with extreme athleticism (wrestling and ball sports) would drink and do drugs. I couldn't explain it. I guess it's just another mental illness.
@@rdlykryk4384 is there any alcohol or other drugs abuse in ur family history? It can be genetic.. I've been down that path myself... I live in WV. We're #1 in opiate deaths. thanks for sharing.
Bogner was understandably annoyed about not fighting Boom Boom Mancini. However I don't think Boom Boom was undisputed. Which means Bogner should have approached the other champs.
This was a fantastic era for boxing with the likes of Bam Bam Bogner, Boom Boom Mancini, Little Red Lopez, many others. They inspired me to take up boxing in Marine Corps, where I met some of the toughest dudes in America. Great memories
dude every time we talk about ray mancini a boxer dies, first the south korean boxer gone, the ref that ref the fight gone, and the koreans family heart broke, and now kenny bogner, like it seems like ray is the victim of everything in his life like no matter what he does, he has to struggle so much in his life, while these other people like kenny had there lives affected because kenny couldn't get a world title shot.
Man, you dug up a dandy on this one Rich. As soon as I saw your post I was like, "Oh yeah, Kenny Bogner!" Too bad we didn't get to see "Boom Boom" against "Bang Bang". What a war that would've been. Another sad and unfortunate ending for yet one more tenacious warrior.
Another great post Rich, the man with the bang bang tells a sad story of great boxer letting with demon's get to him but he sure had one hell of a heart. May he rest in peace now 🙏
Great video about a fighter I have never heard of but would have loved to watch his fights in his prime. It feels like this was a different age with warriors like Arturo Gatti, Mickey Ward, Mancini, Bramble, and so many others. Excellent story and amazing archival footage.
this guy was brutally honest with himself, i admire such a rare trait in a human being, he reminds me of mike tyson not for his fighting style but his brutal honesty.May he find the peace in death that eluded him in life.
Fantastic video, as always. Head trauma never helps the decision making in troubled individuals like Bogner. Sad tale that’s been told often in boxing.
UA-cam suggested your channel today. Im a few videos in and am digging these classic fights and old school fighters. Boxings got a great legacy. So it’s cool to see these great moments dug up from the archives, and relived by those of us who weren’t able to see them happen in real time.
I grew up on the same block as Kenny, Keith and Evie. Kenny always treated us neighborhood kids well. I last saw him in 94 on South Broad street, We stood on the side of the road and shot the s**t for over an hour. I miss the man I knew since childhood. RIP Kenny.
Say Rich the Fight Historian, Could you possibly find some information on Dominic "Mickey" Grandinetti? I may be asking to much as his career was over 70 years ago.
Mike. I was born and raised in South Trenton. Still go there every day for business. Kenny was one of the toughest in the ring yet one of the nicest guys out it. Never backed down in a fight yet always had time to, like you say, shoot the s**t with the local folk. Sad that he is gone.
Hey Mike & beachClark, what a small world. I grew up on the corner of Garfield & Farragut Ave. I’ve definitely ran across you guys somewhere on the block or in the city. My friend lived on Hobart Mike. Hope you are all well fellas.
I grew up on the same block with Kenny. Real cool guy along with his brothers, mom and dad. They treated everyone the same, it didn’t matter your background or race. I spent many days in his house, seeing all of his belts from the amateurs and pros hanging in his room and in their living room. Kenny was never the same after they cancelled the boom boom fight. He told me that he felt like they (wba) didn’t want that fight because they knew Mancini was their “prize” brawler and that he had a really good chance to beat him bad. Though Kenny was a brawler but had baggage and the wba didn’t like that image.
Thanks for another great upload, Rich. Boom Boom vs. Bang Bang would have been a hell of a fight. Too bad we missed it. As much as we love the sport, that's boxing. A great heavyweight that never happened was Ken Norton vs. Ron Lyle.
@@Glibzer I tend to agree with you. Norton had problems with brutal punchers and Lyle could whack. If Norton could have gotten to the 4th or 5th round though, and that's a big if, it would have gotten very interesting. Kenny was a worker and was always in great condition. I liked them both by the way.
Great video about Kenny's boxing career and life, kind of tragic how he slipped and fell from contender to convict and finally to a relatively early grave. Thanks Rich!
makes you wonder if cte played a role, boxers, whenever they do petty, goofy shit always makes me wonder if they just got their marbles jumbled too much.
@@mozfonky yeah I think you're probably right, boxing is a brutal game. Getting your brain frequently battered around your skull surely can't improve it's ability to function. I guess it's all part of the imperfect human condition... brutal, but it somehow draws many of us in, to compete, or watch others compete. I guess if we were all 100% logical beings, we'd steer well away from these kind of sports, but we're not that logical I guess.... Sorry, that was a bit deep.. But yeah, I reckon cte didn't do Kenny any favours.
Rich, your documentaries are top drawer mate, your knowledge of boxing and these great fighters of yesteryear is outstanding 👏 👌 keeping these fighters relevent as they should be! as they have more than earned it, its a breath of fresh air, as its all good at the time when your making a name for yourself and everyone wants you around them because your doing well. Then when its all done and the years go by and the generations go on less n less people know who you once were, and the fights that they were involved in, as its always nice for them to get a reminder every now and again, these fighters will really appreciate that, and educating the boxing public on these fighters that a lot of people would never have heard of if they hadnt seen them on your channel, what a service to boxing you do.
Bogner was scheduled to fight Ray Mancini in South Africa. Mancini was sparring with future WBA junior Lightweight Champion Brian Mitchell to whom I recently spoke to several weeks ago concerning their sparring sessions.
@@PhilipMaldonado-kx9cb Mancini was on the boil at that time of his career. Both had all-action styles I just think Mancini was the more polished of the two. I tip my hat for Mancini to beat Bogner by late stoppage.
he was a white fighter in a time when that was a bankable commodity, he was an espn star but the era of lightweights was chock full of great fighters of every level. The letdowns of the sport are really no excuse, cancelled fights happen and bad breaks happen to everyone. It's a sport full of heartbreak with moments of glory.
Great post again man incredibly sad ending. So glad u take the time to highlight the greatness in these fighters lives and give them their respect. I know they are smiling down from heaven
I remember when the Mancini Bogner fight was being marketed by the boxing magazines. I think it was The Ring that ran the headline 'Boom Boom' 'Bang Bang' Bloodbath. It would have been a fun fight to watch
First saw Kenny "Bang-Bang" Bogner back in 1981 on ESPN's Friday Night at the Fights program. It was like watching a real life version of the Warner Brothers Tasmanian Devil! The guy was an absolute BEAST. I often wondered if he was paid by the punch ✊ because he threw so damn many of them
In an interview with Scoop Malinowski, Livingstone Bramble later remembered, "The best performance I had by far was the fight I had with Kenny "Bang Bang" Bogner and the first [Ray] Mancini fight." When asked why, Bramble continued, "Because Kenny Bogner was [11-0-1], I was [5-0-1]. And he came at me, he came to fight. He wanted to beat me; he didn't like me. He disliked me. And I think it made a lot come out of me. It made me bring out a lot of stuff that probably wouldn't have ever come out at that point in my career."
Wow another very exciting fighter I remember watching him now that you have brought it back to my memory ha I love it Rich. So sad Kenny couldn't control him self I didn't know all . Thanks my good friend I really appreciate you and enjoyed this one
This was a really entertaining doc, I enjoyed every minute of it. Haven't though about this guy in years, all I really remember about Kenny was he was a Gatti before there was a Gatti, a brawler who couldn't go more than 10 rounds because there was a real chance he would bleed to death in there. They must have given plastic raincoats to the first three rows like a Gallagher show. I never knew what happened to him but watching his young fights I was thinking that there's no way this guy is still alive and if he is his brain must be pudding. He must have been a tough old bastard to fight through 62 rounds in the end. Another sad story from the greatest age of boxing.
Pretty harrowing stuff, Rich. I knew he had a drug problem, but I didn't realize he had run into all those issues. I don't remember his comebacks even, other than he just sort of disappeared, I assumed because of drugs or getting locked up. It might have been 35 years since I even heard anything about him and he hasn't really come to mind much either. What a blast from the past.
dude every time we talk about ray mancini a boxer dies, first the south korean boxer gone, the ref that ref the fight gone, and the koreans family heart broke, and now kenny bogner, like it seems like ray is the victim of everything in his life like no matter what he does, he has to struggle so much in his life, while these other people like kenny had there lives affected because kenny couldn't get a world title shot.
Thank You for this video. Kenny deserved better in his career and if only may have avoided some of the struggles he endured. A very flawed man but then again aren't we all...
Thanks Rich! I was a big Bramble fan, and that fight was intense. Bogner was one of those guys that get's hit with everything yet won't go down, "blocking every shot with his face", but watch out for that left!. I hadn't thought of him in years, but from what I just saw, he's not missed by many. I hope he found some peace before passing.
Kenny Bogner vs Troy Dorsey is an interesting Hypothetical. It would've been a 50-50 bout based on they're correlative corresponding styles. When certain specific styles coincide the right way, you have epic unpredictable types of bouts.
Another interesting video Rich. Could you do one on Jimmy Leto or Paulie Spadafora? I think they have interesting backstories as well as great fighters
Good to see your channel growing Rich. And nice editing for the intro to this video! Makes a difference. I'd like a higher volume for your narration to match the intro and commentary sections. And some quiet background music for extended sections of narration. All the best
Another great video! Think you’ll ever cover Billy Miske one day? Older fighter during Dempsey’s reign, but with a story right out of a Hallmark movie.
Kenny Bogner and Louie Hubela in 1981 both fought 8 times each OMFG i almost fell outta my bed. Fighters now a days barley fight twice a year. Only prospects fight 4-5 times a year but those are creampuffs and like 4 rounders.
Rich u always in the right neighborhood I boxed Kenny in 89” I was 19’ He had a fight scheduled with Camacho and trained in south Philly Legendary Juniper Gym” Everybody trained there from Philly… He was a strong guy but not stronger then me or my brother my younger brother dropped him cold. He was a tuff bully but not healthy if u know the game n what I’m sayin.
Respect to Kenny St & Jr. I remember they rented a gym in Hamilton New Jersey and tpught myself & a few young boxers some great lessons....maan did he hate Ray boom boom Mancini!!!
This is my bunky in prison in 2001 at Bayside prison New Jersey. I got to say he was one of the funniest dudes I ever met in my life he used to have the whole place rolling.
Wow, his relentless punching style reminds me of Dutch Muay Thai fighter Ramon Dekkar who was called the Turbine from Hell. Ramon absolutely swarmed his opponents with punches, kicks and elbows.
Back when me and Kenny were long time pal's back in the day I would tell Kenny to go out there and get em! By golly Kenny went out there and got em. No foolin...I was Kenny's black friend ❤.
Great story, never knew the guy , tough fighter...Mancini and Camacho definitely were ducking him. Drugs definitely do these guys in...another sad ending 😔
Alot of these boxers like wrestlers have tragic stories from taking all the physical punishment not only in the ring but just training. Bogner never got the big pay fights and maybe he lived longer because of it. He wasn't a huge power puncher but he was a worker.
Remember watching Bang Bang on ESPN back in the 1980's. He put on some great fights. RIP.
Ahhhhh yeah
I met bogner on a train I was coming home from my grandmother's who lived in Connecticut in the summer of 1982 , he told my grandmother , brother and I that he was a boxer and gave me his autograph , I was 10 ...he was a cool dude very mannerly to my grandmother ...I don't know why , but it always stuck with me ...he went to coach and had an egg sandwich and 2 can's of bud ! ...from that moment on , I became a huge boxing fan and followed his career . ...r.i.p. Mr. Bogner ...you were a true warrior ! .
Damn u had me going until the bud😂
@@john-nx4xn We grew up in the same area and time. My mom asked me not long ago why my brothers and I who were blessed with extreme athleticism (wrestling and ball sports) would drink and do drugs. I couldn't explain it. I guess it's just another mental illness.
@@rdlykryk4384 is there any alcohol or other drugs abuse in ur family history? It can be genetic.. I've been down that path myself... I live in WV. We're #1 in opiate deaths. thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the personal perspective, sometimes that changes everything
Did he have a curly headed kid.. all American from Missouri?
Thank you Rich.Remembered Bogner from the early 80s,a bright star that unfortunately faded.
Thank you for posting this and honoring my uncle!
Hey my pleasure, Jason. Your uncle was a helluva fighter.
This dude was never in a dull fight. Always a crowd pleaser. Great work again Rich!🙏🥊
Thanks, Baja!
@@RichtheFightHistorian I love your documentaries please stop with the annoying tracks
There is no mention of a possible match up against Vinnie Paz for Kenny
Jesus Christ , Who is king of king and Lord of lords and savior will save anyone who will ask
Bogner was understandably annoyed about not fighting Boom Boom Mancini. However I don't think Boom Boom was undisputed. Which means Bogner should have approached the other champs.
This was a fantastic era for boxing with the likes of Bam Bam Bogner, Boom Boom Mancini, Little Red Lopez, many others. They inspired me to take up boxing in Marine Corps, where I met some of the toughest dudes in America. Great memories
Salvador Sanchez, Wilfredo Gomez, Hagler, etc. Used to watch them all on Saturday afternoon t.v. for free.
@@surfghost9121 golden age of boxing for sure ...not nearly the sport it is now unfortunately. 😢
Too many to count,don't forget Salvador sanchez, Lopez won't, tremendous era
Jose luis ramirez
A sad "If only" story of a truly gutsy fighter. The Mancini and Comacho fights could have sent his life in a completely different direction. R.I.P.
dude every time we talk about ray mancini a boxer dies, first the south korean boxer gone, the ref that ref the fight gone, and the koreans family heart broke, and now kenny bogner, like it seems like ray is the victim of everything in his life like no matter what he does, he has to struggle so much in his life, while these other people like kenny had there lives affected because kenny couldn't get a world title shot.
Man, you dug up a dandy on this one Rich. As soon as I saw your post I was like, "Oh yeah, Kenny Bogner!" Too bad we didn't get to see "Boom Boom" against "Bang Bang". What a war that would've been. Another sad and unfortunate ending for yet one more tenacious warrior.
The Banger… I can’t believe there’s a documentary on Kenny. Dude lives in my neighborhood. My whole family knew him.
Another great post Rich, the man with the bang bang tells a sad story of great boxer letting with demon's get to him but he sure had one hell of a heart.
May he rest in peace now 🙏
Thanks Bounds Greenboy
Bramble vs Bogner was one I always wanted to see. It was an incredible fight between prospects. Thank you so much for putting up that footage!
that era of lightweights was an era of troubled/talented young men, seemed limitless in number and potential.
The fight that made him and it didn't last long
Thanks Rich for another great video. If Kenny was fighting today he'd be wealthy but no matter when drugs have you it's over.
You're the best Rich. You really are. I've learned so much about so many great fighters that time forgot.
Thanks so much, James
Great video about a fighter I have never heard of but would have loved to watch his fights in his prime. It feels like this was a different age with warriors like Arturo Gatti, Mickey Ward, Mancini, Bramble, and so many others. Excellent story and amazing archival footage.
Thanks, Haggisdog.
this guy was brutally honest with himself, i admire such a rare trait in a human being, he reminds me of mike tyson not for his fighting style but his brutal honesty.May he find the peace in death that eluded him in life.
He did manage the first step which is self awareness. Unfortunately it didn't look like he corrected much.
Maybe you don't know as much as you think about how much he "corrected." Take caution in judgement.
@@salvitoripopadillo4539 True, I am just going by the video.
@@tsb7911 I get it and I really don't know either.
Another great piece from the Golden 80's. Really enjoy the journeymen/ contender biographies you do Rich.
Thank you, Corner To Corner Boxing Show
Fantastic video, as always. Head trauma never helps the decision making in troubled individuals like Bogner. Sad tale that’s been told often in boxing.
Fantastic. Another unsung warrior's story revealed!
Man for a real fight fan as I consider myself this channel is a gem. Love it.
I'll second that sir!
Thanks for the support, Dpimpernell.
Thanks, Keith
loved Bogner's fights and cared much for the fighter. I never knew he suffered so with his life...RIP dear Kenny.
Prayers up for this warrior, He was able to chase his dream. Too bad about the bad breaks.
another excellent one Rich, never cease to find guys i’ve never heard of or are mysteries. I love the flawed + the kill or be killed guys.
UA-cam suggested your channel today. Im a few videos in and am digging these classic fights and old school fighters. Boxings got a great legacy. So it’s cool to see these great moments dug up from the archives, and relived by those of us who weren’t able to see them happen in real time.
I grew up on the same block as Kenny, Keith and Evie. Kenny always treated us neighborhood kids well. I last saw him in 94 on South Broad street, We stood on the side of the road and shot the s**t for over an hour. I miss the man I knew since childhood. RIP Kenny.
Say Rich the Fight Historian, Could you possibly find some information on Dominic "Mickey" Grandinetti? I may be asking to much as his career was over 70 years ago.
Mike. I was born and raised in South Trenton. Still go there every day for business. Kenny was one of the toughest in the ring yet one of the nicest guys out it. Never backed down in a fight yet always had time to, like you say, shoot the s**t with the local folk. Sad that he is gone.
Hey Mike & beachClark, what a small world. I grew up on the corner of Garfield & Farragut Ave. I’ve definitely ran across you guys somewhere on the block or in the city. My friend lived on Hobart Mike. Hope you are all well fellas.
I grew up on the same block with Kenny. Real cool guy along with his brothers, mom and dad. They treated everyone the same, it didn’t matter your background or race. I spent many days in his house, seeing all of his belts from the amateurs and pros hanging in his room and in their living room. Kenny was never the same after they cancelled the boom boom fight. He told me that he felt like they (wba) didn’t want that fight because they knew Mancini was their “prize” brawler and that he had a really good chance to beat him bad. Though Kenny was a brawler but had baggage and the wba didn’t like that image.
Interesting- thanks .
Thanks for another great upload, Rich. Boom Boom vs. Bang Bang would have been a hell of a fight. Too bad we missed it. As much as we love the sport, that's boxing. A great heavyweight that never happened was Ken Norton vs. Ron Lyle.
Lyle woulda slept norton. He had a glass chin.
@@Glibzer I tend to agree with you. Norton had problems with brutal punchers and Lyle could whack. If Norton could have gotten to the 4th or 5th round though, and that's a big if, it would have gotten very interesting. Kenny was a worker and was always in great condition. I liked them both by the way.
Great video about Kenny's boxing career and life, kind of tragic how he slipped and fell from contender to convict and finally to a relatively early grave. Thanks Rich!
Sure thing, Andrew
makes you wonder if cte played a role, boxers, whenever they do petty, goofy shit always makes me wonder if they just got their marbles jumbled too much.
@@mozfonky yeah I think you're probably right, boxing is a brutal game. Getting your brain frequently battered around your skull surely can't improve it's ability to function. I guess it's all part of the imperfect human condition... brutal, but it somehow draws many of us in, to compete, or watch others compete. I guess if we were all 100% logical beings, we'd steer well away from these kind of sports, but we're not that logical I guess.... Sorry, that was a bit deep.. But yeah, I reckon cte didn't do Kenny any favours.
Rich, your documentaries are top drawer mate, your knowledge of boxing and these great fighters of yesteryear is outstanding 👏 👌 keeping these fighters relevent as they should be! as they have more than earned it, its a breath of fresh air, as its all good at the time when your making a name for yourself and everyone wants you around them because your doing well. Then when its all done and the years go by and the generations go on less n less people know who you once were, and the fights that they were involved in, as its always nice for them to get a reminder every now and again, these fighters will really appreciate that, and educating the boxing public on these fighters that a lot of people would never have heard of if they hadnt seen them on your channel, what a service to boxing you do.
Thanks so much, Craig
Wow I enjoy all your documentaries and the footage, this did not disappoint!
Thank you, 65mule
Bogner was scheduled to fight Ray Mancini in South Africa. Mancini was sparring with future WBA junior Lightweight Champion Brian Mitchell to whom I recently spoke to several weeks ago concerning their sparring sessions.
Do you think would have won between Mancini and Bogner?
@@PhilipMaldonado-kx9cb Mancini was on the boil at that time of his career. Both had all-action styles I just think Mancini was the more polished of the two. I tip my hat for Mancini to beat Bogner by late stoppage.
At 63 I miss the 80s lots of good fighters ESPN boxing those were the days
YESSSSSS
That’s why us old guys love getting that notification from Rich. You know it’s going to be great.
Is 51 old?🤔
The golden age of boxing ...1980's ...👍
@@jeremysipes44 Not anymore.
I’ve watched boxing for years, I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this man. What a warrior, all heart and determination.
he was a white fighter in a time when that was a bankable commodity, he was an espn star but the era of lightweights was chock full of great fighters of every level. The letdowns of the sport are really no excuse, cancelled fights happen and bad breaks happen to everyone. It's a sport full of heartbreak with moments of glory.
Never heard of him before today. Thanks for the video.
My pleasure, gianca60
What a fight Bogner/Hubela !!!! Another awesome doc!
Thank you, TheHonorable1
Great video coverage Rich 💯 if he stayed on track he probably could've been a champion
Great post again man incredibly sad ending. So glad u take the time to highlight the greatness in these fighters lives and give them their respect. I know they are smiling down from heaven
Thanks, Boxing Hogg28
He is brawler great boxer, but had a sad life story,but i feel so amazing to his boxing power, rip Kenny bogner a champion boxer.
I remember when the Mancini Bogner fight was being marketed by the boxing magazines. I think it was The Ring that ran the headline 'Boom Boom' 'Bang Bang' Bloodbath. It would have been a fun fight to watch
First saw Kenny "Bang-Bang" Bogner back in 1981 on ESPN's Friday Night at the Fights program. It was like watching a real life version of the Warner Brothers Tasmanian Devil! The guy was an absolute BEAST. I often wondered if he was paid by the punch ✊ because he threw so damn many of them
In an interview with Scoop Malinowski, Livingstone Bramble later remembered, "The best performance I had by far was the fight I had with Kenny "Bang Bang" Bogner and the first [Ray] Mancini fight." When asked why, Bramble continued, "Because Kenny Bogner was [11-0-1], I was [5-0-1]. And he came at me, he came to fight. He wanted to beat me; he didn't like me. He disliked me. And I think it made a lot come out of me. It made me bring out a lot of stuff that probably wouldn't have ever come out at that point in my career."
Bramble was tremendous, the night he beat,and I repeat,beat Mancini, he put on a boxing clinic.
Kenny was my fave on ESPN Wednesday Fights with
Sal "Goodnight Sweet Prince", Marchiano.
Love these vids. Ole skool.
Thanks! Rich, you're the best boxing/life channel on UA-cam. Salute 🫡
Hey I really appreciate that, apex prowler. Thank you very much.
Wow I never knew Bogner‘s career turned out that way what a story
Another banger, great load!
Wow, another great video Rich. Thank you
My pleasure, nyquil
Maybe it is just me but boxers from the 80's and 90's were just better than what boxing is today !
The dog gave him true friendship til the end. Rest in Peace
Hope he found some peace in the very last few years of his life, pretty sad how his career and life ended unraveling.
Wow another very exciting fighter I remember watching him now that you have brought it back to my memory ha I love it Rich. So sad Kenny couldn't control him self I didn't know all . Thanks my good friend I really appreciate you and enjoyed this one
Always a pleasure, Ron.
That's when fighters threw their punches while keeping their guard up, unlike most fighters today.
This was a really entertaining doc, I enjoyed every minute of it. Haven't though about this guy in years, all I really remember about Kenny was he was a Gatti before there was a Gatti, a brawler who couldn't go more than 10 rounds because there was a real chance he would bleed to death in there. They must have given plastic raincoats to the first three rows like a Gallagher show. I never knew what happened to him but watching his young fights I was thinking that there's no way this guy is still alive and if he is his brain must be pudding. He must have been a tough old bastard to fight through 62 rounds in the end. Another sad story from the greatest age of boxing.
Thanks, Ian
Pretty harrowing stuff, Rich. I knew he had a drug problem, but I didn't realize he had run into all those issues. I don't remember his comebacks even, other than he just sort of disappeared, I assumed because of drugs or getting locked up. It might have been 35 years since I even heard anything about him and he hasn't really come to mind much either. What a blast from the past.
Bogner was definitely landing more punches against Bramble that the announcer never said a thing about I have no clue what fight he was watching!!!
dude every time we talk about ray mancini a boxer dies, first the south korean boxer gone, the ref that ref the fight gone, and the koreans family heart broke, and now kenny bogner, like it seems like ray is the victim of everything in his life like no matter what he does, he has to struggle so much in his life, while these other people like kenny had there lives affected because kenny couldn't get a world title shot.
Another excellent video!
Thank You for this video. Kenny deserved better in his career and if only may have avoided some of the struggles he endured. A very flawed man but then again aren't we all...
Great upload!
I knew Kenny. He’s a tragic story. I wish things had been better for him.
Thanks Rich! I was a big Bramble fan, and that fight was intense. Bogner was one of those guys that get's hit with everything yet won't go down, "blocking every shot with his face", but watch out for that left!. I hadn't thought of him in years, but from what I just saw, he's not missed by many. I hope he found some peace before passing.
Sure thing, Lee. I was surprised at how advanced Bramble was technically at that stage of his career.
I got to meet him through the rest of the family. He's my daughters uncle. Really cool guy but he didn't take no crap from anyone.
Wow, the best channel for boxing always.
Thanks, James.
Thanks for the amazing video Rich
My pleasure, John.
Those two Mancini pullouts broke the man
Kenny Bogner vs Troy Dorsey is an interesting Hypothetical.
It would've been a 50-50 bout based on they're correlative corresponding styles. When certain specific styles coincide the right way, you have epic unpredictable types of bouts.
Great video and sad ..thanks
Another great one Sir
Thanks, Jason
Another interesting video Rich. Could you do one on Jimmy Leto or Paulie Spadafora? I think they have interesting backstories as well as great fighters
I'll add them to the list.
I agree Paul Spadafora is crazy as hell but seems like a nice guy at the same time. Would love to know more on him
@@dltguitar6532 And was a great fighter along with what you just said
Livingstone Bramble, best boxing name ever.
Some people are like. No heart or marbles no glory. Nice video.
That battle in the coner was a thing of beauty
God damn what a documentary
I think I asked about Kenny Bogner on one of your other videos. Thanks Rich!!!!
Thanks for the suggestion, Samuel.
Good to see your channel growing Rich. And nice editing for the intro to this video! Makes a difference. I'd like a higher volume for your narration to match the intro and commentary sections. And some quiet background music for extended sections of narration. All the best
I'm from trenton he had a title shot against Ray boom boom but rob a old a day before the fight git lock up and never again caught a title shot!!!
I’ll come back and finish the video when the audio on the Wilson fight gets cleaned up. I feel like a victim in that Scanners flick.
I love boxing...and I've heard of Kenny before ..but I never really knew the true story behind his life. Great documentary!
Thank you, Jason.
Gotta do Jesse James Leija next. Not a single doc on him anywhere. Love the channel!!
Thank you.
Bogner was one of my dad's favorites.
Another great video! Think you’ll ever cover Billy Miske one day? Older fighter during Dempsey’s reign, but with a story right out of a Hallmark movie.
Thanks, TrackMaster844. Miske is definitely interesting but it'll be a long while before I get to him.
Great 👍 video
Thanks, Donnell.
Kenny Bogner and Louie Hubela in 1981 both fought 8 times each OMFG i almost fell outta my bed. Fighters now a days barley fight twice a year. Only prospects fight 4-5 times a year but those are creampuffs and like 4 rounders.
March 1985 ~ March 1987
Mike Tyson fought 29 times (29-0)
Rich u always in the right neighborhood
I boxed Kenny in 89”
I was 19’
He had a fight scheduled with Camacho and trained in south Philly Legendary Juniper Gym”
Everybody trained there from Philly…
He was a strong guy but not stronger then me or my brother
my younger brother dropped him cold.
He was a tuff bully but not healthy if u know the game n what I’m sayin.
Thanks, Johnny. Yeah, I heard that he would not take it easy on sparring partners, novice or pro.
you sparred him
he's passed on, why badmouth him now?
Respect to Kenny St & Jr. I remember they rented a gym in Hamilton New Jersey and tpught myself & a few young boxers some great lessons....maan did he hate Ray boom boom Mancini!!!
@@m.m307 probably just envy, when a man thinks he's as good or better than another man with better opportunities, that tends to happen.
the days when every fight wasnt for a title great stuff rich
Thanks, Edward
This is my bunky in prison in 2001 at Bayside prison New Jersey. I got to say he was one of the funniest dudes I ever met in my life he used to have the whole place rolling.
Wow, his relentless punching style reminds me of Dutch Muay Thai fighter Ramon Dekkar who was called the Turbine from Hell. Ramon absolutely swarmed his opponents with punches, kicks and elbows.
Hey Rich the fight historian what about a video on Livingston Bramble. Ijs 💯
Bramble is coming...
Rest easy Kenny 💔
Back when me and Kenny were long time pal's back in the day I would tell Kenny to go out there and get em! By golly Kenny went out there and got em. No foolin...I was Kenny's black friend ❤.
Me and Kenny used to drink slush puppies and play ouija board in central park on Wednesdays. He loved jerk chicken and dragon stout .
@@chucklidl9958 God that Kenny was somethin else! Legend!!!
Win loose or draw, brawler’s force the most entertaining fights 👊
Long live Kenny Bogner RIP.IJS
Tough clubfighter who got some hype for awhile. Almost got a title shot. I guess people were looking for a new Boom Boom Mancini
A $500 bonus??? OMG!
Not nearly enough, nope, not even close.
In the fight build-up Mancini said: “Bang-Bang, sounds like a damn pop gun!” Great fighters all. Respect.
Great story, never knew the guy , tough fighter...Mancini and Camacho definitely were ducking him.
Drugs definitely do these guys in...another sad ending 😔
Another top doc.
Thanks, Andre
Great doc! You should do one on Rubin Hurricane Carter great story and career
Yes do one that reveals the actual evidence in his murder case. Not the fake narrative we’ve all heard but the hard evidence without spin.
coolest name ever for a boxer: Livingstone Bramble.
Rest in forever peace, Bang Bang. You were one of the great ones.
Alot of these boxers like wrestlers have tragic stories from taking all the physical punishment not only in the ring but just training. Bogner never got the big pay fights and maybe he lived longer because of it. He wasn't a huge power puncher but he was a worker.
He sure came at you, you'd better be on your game. , this guy was a mauler, not letting you breathe, or rest, tuff as.
RIP mate 💐💐💐💐💐