This one really hits home for me. I moved to Mobile in 1992 when I was 16. I started working out at the same gym trained in. I actually got to spar with him 4 or 5 times. I tell you what. That man was tough. You really got the meaning of what boxing was by sparing with James Hughes. He made a lot of mistakes in his life but he always was friendly with everyone. After I graduated high school, I went into the Army. I was stationed at Fort Bragg when I heard that he was killed. He had a fight with Buck Smith coming up and if he had won, it was pretty much a done deal that his next fight would be with Felix Trinidad. Most people wouldn’t have given him a chance against Trinidad. I feel he would have had at least a punchers chance and would have given Trinidad, regardless of the result, a very tough fight. It is still in Mobile to this day. One of the greatest unsolved mysteries of what actually happened to him. As I said . He made his mistakes but he friendly and a good person to people who got to know him. Thanks for sharing this Rich and Rest In Peace James.
Thank you for the post. I got to meet The Outlaw in 94. He and i were on the same boxing card...national televised fight on tuesday night fights...i remember he lost a controversial decision against a local guy...fights were in Philadelphia...i lost to a young Arturo Gatti...God bless his soul
@@RichtheFightHistorian He worked me hard but he also realized I was just 17 and starting out and didn’t embarrass me. I did however watch him spat with other pro fighters including Randall Yonker who was a top ranked light heavyweight contender by the WBC, and he didn’t show them anywhere near the “mercy “ he showed me. There were broken noses, cut lips, bruised ribs after you were sparing with him.
@@richardsalazar7842 wow that is awesome! Glad I was scrolling comments to read this lol, hope your have a good day / life sir, keep up the good fight.
This guy was my next door neighbor in Theodore, AL when I was a kid. We lived in Theodore Highlands neighborhood. I have pictures with him as a kid. He was murdered while still living next door to me. He had a newborn kid with his wife at the time while living beside us. He was always a nice guy. Gave us ring side seats and fought a black dude who was 6 inches taller them him and won the fight at the fairgrounds.
I used to love Jesse James Hughes, as did my brother. I remember watching his war with Eric Holland on Tuesday Night Fights while my older brother explained his backstory to me. His backstory was just as crazy as his actual fights, which is saying a lot! WHAT AN AWESOME CHANNEL YOU'VE GOT! A hardcore boxing fan's dream come true.
I always thought I knew so much about the noble art, yet I tip my hat to you. I learn new things every time I watch your videos. Thanks for your effort.
@@RichtheFightHistorian have you done Shaun Cummins on your channel Rich? Also have you looked into the sad shooting of Frank Warren, that was so bizarre. Look for him on Desert Island Dics podcast. BBC radio 5, he talks about it on there. The Ken Bucanon story is wild, he went from boxing five times at madison square garden to boxing in unlicensed shows.
He was born just behind me. My first boy cousin. We were very close. James or Bubba as we called him, he was a small boy with a lions heart. We miss him. This event changed our family forever but we still remain close. There are 33 of us first cousins. We all still live in or around Mobile Alabama. Thank you for doing this piece. Anything that keeps James story alive gives us hope. Blessed be
Thank you for this episode. I requested the James Hughes story be featured. This guy was the prototypical TV fighter. Blocked punches with his face, but always gave you action packed fights. Shame how his life ended.
Another fascinating and equally tragic find Rich. On brink of greatness and then such a sad ending. This has to be the best channel on RUclips when it comes to boxing and the behind the scenes stories. Thanks for sharing!
Rich, your work is unequaled both in terms of accuracy and presentation. What I really like is the way you cover these stories of the lesser known boxers for it is they who make boxing what it is. We all know who the stars and champions are but this type of documentary is what 'fits the bill' in my opinion. Many thanks from Australia buddy.
What a story! Robbing drug dealers definitely is a profession that doesn't have many old timers that's for sure. You've covered some really incredible stories here. Thank you so much this has been such a pleasure to be apart of this journey and learn so much on the way. Truly grateful! Thank you Rich!! Have a suggestion for another fight, how about Bert Cooper. He had incredible power. Some of the shots he delivered made me squeamish the way he delivered with such authority. Blessings! Tyson Awestruck Audio Hertz
I just woke up in the middle of the night and of course had to check my phone! Rich has done it again! Thank you Rich! It's too bad this couldn't have been a happier ending for the "Outlaw"? He was one of my favorite fighter's at the time! RIP Jesse James Hughes ✌❤👊
I knew James and sparred with him a few times. He fought in same stable as some of really good fighters like Randal Yonker,Pete Taliaferro in mobile. He also ran track in HS. James was a likeable guy.
I remember reading about Hughes in Ring magazine in the mid 90s after he died. It said in the article that one of Hughes' favourite tricks was to buy drugs and use his right hand to hand over the money and collect the bag. When the dealer put the bag in his right hand, Hughes would KO them with a left hook and take all the money and drugs. I don't think anyone was surprised that he died or the way in which he died. Thanks for bringing an old character from my youth back to life.
As much as I love watching documentaries about the great boxers I’m still forever great full for these documentaries about the grass roots fighters. These guys really make the sport what it is. You need these opponents for the sport to exist in my opinion. Hughes is one of a long line of great fighters that may not be superstars but sure give fans there money’s worth. Such a shame what happened to him, just missing out of a crack at a world title and a bid pay day. He just seems to be one of those people that just have a troubled life. Boxing is such a unique sport, it seems to attract addictive personalities that make them extraordinary eccentrics within the realms of pugilism. MMA and other contact sports that have two individuals fighting each other do have their own tough characters but boxing just seems to have a more working class blue collar attraction which makes it a different entity. Many thanks Rich, another gem for us boxing fans.
Been waiting for someone to do something on Jesse James Hughes after reading about him in old boxing magazines, thankyou again looking forward to this!!
Wow just watched this, remember reading about his death and following reports just as he was in line (Tito Trinidad was in sure mentioned too) and nothing mentioned his manager just continuously his robbery victims were presumed perpetrators crazy twist!
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! when i was a kid I Watch this crazy cowboy on TUESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS. my dad said this guy must be legit nuts the way he fights LIKE CLAY GUIDA headfirst less grit then being crazy brave and EATING all the punches but wearing his opponent out with durability and a great gas tank. when he won a belt against a guy on paper should have beat him, CAME TO THE RING IN RODEO CHAPS . legend. HIS DEATH WAS JUST AS WEIRD AS HIS CARRIER.
I guess the other big lesson here is that you don’t shit where you eat. If you’re gonna rob drug dealers in a given town, you probably shouldn’t LIVE in that town or anywhere close. I always believed it was a revenge killing. I can understand wanting to be close to family, but for the sake of safety and possibly his CAREER it may have been a good idea to relocate far away. Not that it would have made him 100% safe, but it would’ve helped his chances.
Great post! I didn't know much about Hughes but my dad and I enjoyed watching him on Tuesday night fights. I didn't realize he had a crazy life like that
Idk why I watch these documentaries about boxers I didn't know of cause they never end with a hallmark ending! This one hit home with me only because I'm a kind hearted dude but was still trapped in the drug game for a large majority of my life. So with his fame in the boxing world I can only speculate what happened, but I know what happened at the same time! Sad cause as an addict of the life with potential I can probably paint a picture of the end. And that shit is sad af!
Never heard of James Hughes before but he looked like a real tough Dude. I don’t understand how a exciting fighter like this didn’t generate more publicity.
I honestly believe that he was right on the verge of generating a great deal of hype in the boxing world and even to the casual sports viewer. Look at the crowd response in the last fight of his life. He was gaining that momentum. Let's be real, for an American White fighter having legit success in a sport dominated mostly by Black and Latino fighters, it was only a matter of time before Jesse Hugues became a house hold name if he would have been marketed accordingly. Plus he had a crowd pleasing style and was perhaps one more victory from a title shot. Only 30 years old. Such a tragedy to lose his life when being THAT close to his shot.
My favorite fighter back in the day, really great boxing back then, I couldn’t believe the news when it was reported he was found dead. I still tell people today about him
Wow this one outstanding video, never knew this fighter this was before my time but you make each story entertaining, one has to get used to sad endings though but that the name of the game in the hurt business, thanks, truly. Please do consider doing one for Clifford Etienne, The Black Rhino, just the other day rewatched his fight against Clay Bey, great fight, the later part of his career and his current life not so much though.
@@alexm7140 guy was not championship material but was so fun to see fight, that slugfest against Clay Bey was so entertaing even the ref got amped-up and told them "great work, fight of the f*ucking year" or something like that as soon as it finished, think it was the same card as Lewis vs Tua which was a chore to watch in comparison.
@@Sealdeam I bought the clay bey fight on VHS it was a non stop battle from the bell clay bell had some engine and skill for his shape it was non stop action, clay bey had boxed at top level as an amateur and got there quite quick naturally talented
Seen both of the Outlaws fights in Shreveport with Stephens and Rupa . We were big fans. Me and friend were in 4th or fifth row ringside of Rupa fight. We were standing yelling , remember after fight James come around and looked right at us yelling and Roll Tide !!! He called Shreveport Bossier City Louisiana his second home. We grew up hard in Cedar Grove neighborhood ourselves. Loved the way he represented the deep south. I come here looking for video again because just had a friend text me, they were coming back from Pensacola beach passing through Mobile and he thought about Jesse James . RIP Outlaw
I just discovered your channel today and can't help watching every of your videos. The ones about Tony Ayala, Ron Lyle, Cleveland Williams and this one, the Outlaw, are my favorites so far. Keep on the outstanding work!
I remember this dude from around 30 years ago from the Tuesday night fights, he had a good run! To bad he got mixed up with the WRONG crowd and paid the ultimate price...
He def was one of a kind! I’ve always wanted a boxing movie to be made on his life story, it would certainly be action packed. This is the next best thing so again I greatly appreciate you putting time into making this video and helping keep his name alive… ROLL TIDE!
@@briangardiner1814 def should be a movie, I’ve thought about writing a script for it for years! Just wish it had a better ending… But now my son has taken a huge liking to boxing, he’s 16 and been going to the gym now for 2 1/2 years so he’s cut up and that right hand is full of power just like his granddaddy!
One of my favorite characters from 90s boxing. A solid fighter, in good fights win or lose, but when I heard about his extracurricular activities, I was definitely concerned. Still, his death came as a bit of a shock when it happened, though it probably shouldn’t have. He was actually on the way up at the time.
I remember seeing a few of James' fights but I did not recall what became of him. Seems strange that James and his manager had a blow up the night he died. Then the dept' that controlled the investigation was ran by the brother of the possible lead suspect. The state police should have been in charge of investigation and the sheriff should have recused his department as soon as he knew he had personal ties and that his brother was a possible suspect.
Wish he could have fought for the title; he was a huge fan favorite in Mobile. I always thought he was told to throw the Rupa fight and did otherwise. Rich, thanks for remembering Jessie!
My father was locked up with Jesse James in Fountain Prison, they was good friends. Jesse and my father was going to train me in boxing. One thing my father told me about Jesse was he would never let you be sad around him, Jesse would find a way to cheer you up. Sometimes I wonder what my life would have been if he wouldn't have got killed. I might have died with him or he might still be alive today. The only problem was I was 10 years old when Jesse died. I met him a few times and he was a good man. He would give you money to help you. I live in Brewton Alabama and I have family in Mobile on Dauphin Island Parkway. My Great Uncle was Austin Pugh
Rich....quelle histoire !!!... Vous sortez de l'oubli des boxeurs incroyable..votre chaîne est de loin la meilleure...vous ridiculisez tous les " all access " du mainstream. Vous devriez penser à un livre.
@Rich the Fight Historian I didn't know Jesse James the boxer, I didn't know him as the back roads Bellingrath businessman he was, I just knew him as James, my friend Carmen's husband. I cut his hair for a while just before he passed. He was something else, very charming, always in a good mood, very upbeat. We are not bad people, you know, we just make really bad decisions sometimes, and I guess James made some really really REALLY bad ones, that cost him a lot. I lived and worked at a salon in the Till, I heard ALL the rumours. Regardless, Carmon spoke of James often after he died. Always did. Never forgotten. But unfortunately Tragedy took her son, Chase, in a car accident about 10yrs or so ago. About a year later more tragedy strikes, Carmon herself was in an automobile accident and laid in a coma like state until August 26 when she passed. She will be buried on September 12. She loved him and he loved her, everyone knew that. It's a tragic story all the way around. I guess I want to say goodbye to my friend, James' beautiful wife, Carmon, RIP JAMES RIP CARMON RIP CHASE
@@RichtheFightHistorian great documentary BTW, I really enjoyed it. I was like HEY I knew this guy and damn look at him throwing them WHAM BAM ALABAM punches on these guy's!!!! It really is sad. James was a great person and obviously on his way to more greatness.
I remember this guy back in the day and he was pretty damn tough too bad what happened to him it’s a shame actually!! But life is fucking hard and you never know what you’re gonna happening to you next. Poor man I feel bad for him but you know what shit happens
Gosh I forgot about the Outlaw....u til this I remember this fight on Tuesday night fights.....probably one of the best fights in boxing history considering both I f these guys not being worldwide known....thus dude was an absolute beast when he fought.....one tough man
I remember seeing him fight on TV, and remember the name, but nothing about his murder; i didn't even know he was dead. Easy to miss stuff like this in the age before the internet.
@@matthewnikitas2904 Sure it was, but back then if you missed the paper or the evening news one night you might completely miss it. I had also given up my subs to boxing magazines by then.
That was fascinating but depressing. Another murdered boxer was James Salerno. I'd love a documentary on him. I saw Salerno's 2 fight with Leon "Lights Out" McDonald. Another murdered boxer was Jeff Simms who cut Ali's lip in sparring.
Seems I read about this awhile back on Doghouse Boxing. Then I saw it recently pop up in a book titled Fanboys in Press Row. There were all sorts of fascinating and forgotten boxers interviewed in that volume. 😁
This one really hits home for me. I moved to Mobile in 1992 when I was 16. I started working out at the same gym trained in. I actually got to spar with him 4 or 5 times. I tell you what. That man was tough. You really got the meaning of what boxing was by sparing with James Hughes. He made a lot of mistakes in his life but he always was friendly with everyone. After I graduated high school, I went into the Army. I was stationed at Fort Bragg when I heard that he was killed. He had a fight with Buck Smith coming up and if he had won, it was pretty much a done deal that his next fight would be with Felix Trinidad. Most people wouldn’t have given him a chance against Trinidad. I feel he would have had at least a punchers chance and would have given Trinidad, regardless of the result, a very tough fight. It is still in Mobile to this day. One of the greatest unsolved mysteries of what actually happened to him. As I said . He made his mistakes but he friendly and a good person to people who got to know him. Thanks for sharing this Rich and Rest In Peace James.
Thank you for the post. I got to meet The Outlaw in 94. He and i were on the same boxing card...national televised fight on tuesday night fights...i remember he lost a controversial decision against a local guy...fights were in Philadelphia...i lost to a young Arturo Gatti...God bless his soul
Thanks for sharing, Patrick. Impressive that you sparred with Hughes, he looks like the type that would go hard on anyone in front of him.
@@RichtheFightHistorian He worked me hard but he also realized I was just 17 and starting out and didn’t embarrass me. I did however watch him spat with other pro fighters including Randall Yonker who was a top ranked light heavyweight contender by the WBC, and he didn’t show them anywhere near the “mercy “ he showed me. There were broken noses, cut lips, bruised ribs after you were sparing with him.
@@richardsalazar7842 wow that is awesome! Glad I was scrolling comments to read this lol, hope your have a good day / life sir, keep up the good fight.
U welcome. Be blessed
This guy was my next door neighbor in Theodore, AL when I was a kid. We lived in Theodore Highlands neighborhood. I have pictures with him as a kid. He was murdered while still living next door to me. He had a newborn kid with his wife at the time while living beside us. He was always a nice guy. Gave us ring side seats and fought a black dude who was 6 inches taller them him and won the fight at the fairgrounds.
Wow I would say you no some stories. I hate this happened so unfair. I hope his wife and children are doing good. Thanks for sharing
I called em my uncle.. second cousin tho technically but I been next door when I was young
I used to love Jesse James Hughes, as did my brother. I remember watching his war with Eric Holland on Tuesday Night Fights while my older brother explained his backstory to me. His backstory was just as crazy as his actual fights, which is saying a lot! WHAT AN AWESOME CHANNEL YOU'VE GOT! A hardcore boxing fan's dream come true.
Thank you, kforcer.
I always thought I knew so much about the noble art, yet I tip my hat to you. I learn new things every time I watch your videos. Thanks for your effort.
My pleasure, Mike.
I agree. The more I think I know the more I find I don't. What a great story this was.
@@RichtheFightHistorian have you done Shaun Cummins on your channel Rich? Also have you looked into the sad shooting of Frank Warren, that was so bizarre. Look for him on Desert Island Dics podcast. BBC radio 5, he talks about it on there. The Ken Bucanon story is wild, he went from boxing five times at madison square garden to boxing in unlicensed shows.
Another outstanding documentary Rich, I knew very little about this guy until now. Keep up the outstanding work.
Thanks, will do!
He was born just behind me. My first boy cousin. We were very close. James or Bubba as we called him, he was a small boy with a lions heart.
We miss him. This event changed our family forever but we still remain close. There are 33 of us first cousins. We all still live in or around Mobile Alabama.
Thank you for doing this piece.
Anything that keeps James story alive gives us hope.
Blessed be
@@FRECKLEFACEBLACKWOMAN Thank you, Melissa. Blessings to your family.
Robbing drug dealers doesn't make for a long life expectancy.
Cleaning out the trash. 🗑
Thank you for this episode. I requested the James Hughes story be featured. This guy was the prototypical TV fighter. Blocked punches with his face, but always gave you action packed fights. Shame how his life ended.
@@caesarlowe Yeah, his death and the fact it remains unsolved has a lot to do with it.
Another fascinating and equally tragic find Rich. On brink of greatness and then such a sad ending. This has to be the best channel on RUclips when it comes to boxing and the behind the scenes stories. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, oncall21.
Tremendous. It was hard to not get fired up watching the underdog Hughes beat some good fighters back in the day.
My lord l totally forgot about this guy!!What a character!!Thanks Rich,.Youre the best!!
Thank you for quoting and featuring my beautiful friend, Carmon. His widow.
I remember this dude he was tough as nails. Rich you have done it again! Great work brother.
Hey thanks, Baja.
Rich, your work is unequaled both in terms of accuracy and presentation. What I really like is the way you cover these stories of the lesser known boxers for it is they who make boxing what it is. We all know who the stars and champions are but this type of documentary is what 'fits the bill' in my opinion. Many thanks from Australia buddy.
My pleasure, Lmatters1, great to hear from Australian fans.
What a story! Robbing drug dealers definitely is a profession that doesn't have many old timers that's for sure. You've covered some really incredible stories here. Thank you so much this has been such a pleasure to be apart of this journey and learn so much on the way. Truly grateful! Thank you Rich!!
Have a suggestion for another fight, how about Bert Cooper. He had incredible power. Some of the shots he delivered made me squeamish the way he delivered with such authority.
Blessings!
Tyson
Awestruck Audio Hertz
Thanks, Awestruck Audio Hertz. Smokin' Bert is coming up soon.
I just woke up in the middle of the night and of course had to check my phone! Rich has done it again! Thank you Rich! It's too bad this couldn't have been a happier ending for the "Outlaw"? He was one of my favorite fighter's at the time! RIP Jesse James Hughes ✌❤👊
Sure thing, Monty. Hughes was well-liked by a lot of hardcore fans.
@@RichtheFightHistorian THANKS BROTHER! 👍✌❤👊
I knew James and sparred with him a few times. He fought in same stable as some of really good fighters like Randal Yonker,Pete Taliaferro in mobile. He also ran track in HS. James was a likeable guy.
Now this is what I call a Boxing channel...excellent stuff Rich...thankyou ...peace and wellbeing to you and all your subscribers .....From Ireland
Thank you, Philip. Always great to hear from the Irish fans.
May his soul rest in peace. Thanks for a fine story.
Thanks for this episode. Very interesting. Sad ending.
Beautiful seamless editing and another great story from Rich. Truly the fight historian. Incredible archive research.
Hey thanks, Tom.
You keep finding these guys we saw but needed reminded about. Great job!
Thank you, whitehurstcomic.
I remember reading about Hughes in Ring magazine in the mid 90s after he died. It said in the article that one of Hughes' favourite tricks was to buy drugs and use his right hand to hand over the money and collect the bag. When the dealer put the bag in his right hand, Hughes would KO them with a left hook and take all the money and drugs. I don't think anyone was surprised that he died or the way in which he died. Thanks for bringing an old character from my youth back to life.
Sure thing, U4 EA.
As much as I love watching documentaries about the great boxers I’m still forever great full for these documentaries about the grass roots fighters. These guys really make the sport what it is. You need these opponents for the sport to exist in my opinion. Hughes is one of a long line of great fighters that may not be superstars but sure give fans there money’s worth. Such a shame what happened to him, just missing out of a crack at a world title and a bid pay day. He just seems to be one of those people that just have a troubled life. Boxing is such a unique sport, it seems to attract addictive personalities that make them extraordinary eccentrics within the realms of pugilism. MMA and other contact sports that have two individuals fighting each other do have their own tough characters but boxing just seems to have a more working class blue collar attraction which makes it a different entity. Many thanks Rich, another gem for us boxing fans.
Been waiting for someone to do something on Jesse James Hughes after reading about him in old boxing magazines, thankyou again looking forward to this!!
I’m amazed rich hasn’t covered him before !! About time - one of the most errr waywardly fascinating characters in boxing !
@@serenityinside1 there is so many characters thou many more mentioned again in the comment section
Wow just watched this, remember reading about his death and following reports just as he was in line (Tito Trinidad was in sure mentioned too) and nothing mentioned his manager just continuously his robbery victims were presumed perpetrators crazy twist!
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! when i was a kid I Watch this crazy cowboy on TUESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS. my dad said this guy must be legit nuts the way he fights LIKE CLAY GUIDA headfirst less grit then being crazy brave and EATING all the punches but wearing his opponent out with durability and a great gas tank. when he won a belt against a guy on paper should have beat him, CAME TO THE RING IN RODEO CHAPS . legend. HIS DEATH WAS JUST AS WEIRD AS HIS CARRIER.
I saw many of his fights and he was the definition of Blood and Guts! RIP CHAMP
Well damn if that isn’t depressing. Never heard of him, then liked and cheered for him, then heartbroken for him all in one video.
Wasn’t aware of this guy but a compelling story, just like all the others. Excellent Rich
Remember when he crushed Stephane Ouellet in their last rounds..Ouellet manage to survive but he surprise everybody in the arena.
I remember watch one of his last fights on Tuesday night fights ..I think it was and like soon after that they found him dead..R.I.P
Wow. Sad ending . RIP Mr. James
I guess the other big lesson here is that you don’t shit where you eat. If you’re gonna rob drug dealers in a given town, you probably shouldn’t LIVE in that town or anywhere close. I always believed it was a revenge killing. I can understand wanting to be close to family, but for the sake of safety and possibly his CAREER it may have been a good idea to relocate far away. Not that it would have made him 100% safe, but it would’ve helped his chances.
my dad and I never missed his fights, he had grit and one punch power, Gosh it was a body blow to the soul when we heard he had passed
Great post! I didn't know much about Hughes but my dad and I enjoyed watching him on Tuesday night fights. I didn't realize he had a crazy life like that
Shame he didn't go on to fulfil his world title dream, or at least to try
Idk why I watch these documentaries about boxers I didn't know of cause they never end with a hallmark ending! This one hit home with me only because I'm a kind hearted dude but was still trapped in the drug game for a large majority of my life. So with his fame in the boxing world I can only speculate what happened, but I know what happened at the same time! Sad cause as an addict of the life with potential I can probably paint a picture of the end. And that shit is sad af!
He was tough me and my uncle seen him fight!!
It seems a common thread with many boxers is that their success in the ring doesn't keep them away from the darkness that follows them.
Never heard of James Hughes before but he looked like a real tough Dude. I don’t understand how a exciting fighter like this didn’t generate more publicity.
I honestly believe that he was right on the verge of generating a great deal of hype in the boxing world and even to the casual sports viewer. Look at the crowd response in the last fight of his life. He was gaining that momentum. Let's be real, for an American White fighter having legit success in a sport dominated mostly by Black and Latino fighters, it was only a matter of time before Jesse Hugues became a house hold name if he would have been marketed accordingly. Plus he had a crowd pleasing style and was perhaps one more victory from a title shot. Only 30 years old. Such a tragedy to lose his life when being THAT close to his shot.
I Remember Him. He Was Fun To Watch. Very Entertaining. It's So Tragic That He Died So Young.
This is a great boxing story.
Thanks again Rich. These are really good mate.
The ads on RUclips have become intolerable
Another great video Rich, good work, excellent quality production in my humble opinion.
Thanks, Wade.
I remember Hughes from back in the day. Good tough as nails fighter. May he rest in peace.
Thank you for this Rich. I never knew of James, over here in England. What a tragic story. Really well told. Bless up bro 👊
Thanks, Nick. Hughes was a rugged dude.
Nice professional presentation without any of those fakes hypes other RUclipsr create. Well done Bro😎
Thank you so much 🙂
It's stories like this that prove that we all can get caught up by the past no matter your race.
It's always sad to lose talent young.
What does race have to do with this story ? 🙄
I followed Jesse James Hughes career. He was a good boxer who upset some good fighters before his mysterious death.
My favorite fighter back in the day, really great boxing back then, I couldn’t believe the news when it was reported he was found dead. I still tell people today about him
Great video.
I knew Hughes, he was a good guy.
RIP
I liked Hughes. He was a good fighter. I used to watch him fight on USA channel.
Wow this one outstanding video, never knew this fighter this was before my time but you make each story entertaining, one has to get used to sad endings though but that the name of the game in the hurt business, thanks, truly. Please do consider doing one for Clifford Etienne, The Black Rhino, just the other day rewatched his fight against Clay Bey, great fight, the later part of his career and his current life not so much though.
That was a good fight and cliff had some good fights very exciting his one with Brewster to
@@alexm7140 guy was not championship material but was so fun to see fight, that slugfest against Clay Bey was so entertaing even the ref got amped-up and told them "great work, fight of the f*ucking year" or something like that as soon as it finished, think it was the same card as Lewis vs Tua which was a chore to watch in comparison.
@@Sealdeam I bought the clay bey fight on VHS it was a non stop battle from the bell clay bell had some engine and skill for his shape it was non stop action, clay bey had boxed at top level as an amateur and got there quite quick naturally talented
I recall living in Baton Rouge when Etienne carjacked some woman after robbing a payday loan business…if I have the story right. Terrible.
@@SNEWMANIA yes that’s how I recall the story and ended up lifed off back in jail
Hughes vs Arturo Gatti and Mickey Watd would've been epic brawls
Seen both of the Outlaws fights in Shreveport with Stephens and Rupa . We were big fans. Me and friend were in 4th or fifth row ringside of Rupa fight. We were standing yelling , remember after fight James come around and looked right at us yelling and Roll Tide !!! He called Shreveport Bossier City Louisiana his second home. We grew up hard in Cedar Grove neighborhood ourselves. Loved the way he represented the deep south. I come here looking for video again because just had a friend text me, they were coming back from Pensacola beach passing through Mobile and he thought about Jesse James . RIP Outlaw
Very cool.
Another excellent narrative bringing a colorful long forgotten character to life.this gives one pause to ponder what might have been.
Another great one.
Another great story rich, please keep them coming....🥊
Thanks Marc, will do.
I just discovered your channel today and can't help watching every of your videos. The ones about Tony Ayala, Ron Lyle, Cleveland Williams and this one, the Outlaw, are my favorites so far. Keep on the outstanding work!
Hey thanks, Risbo.
Such a shame, just getting to the point of fighting some big fights...great video 👍
Brilliant. 👏 great comments,
also, below the vid.
Thanks Rich.
Tragic and early demise for one of life's great warriors 🧠❤️♥️
I remember this dude from around 30 years ago from the Tuesday night fights, he had a good run! To bad he got mixed up with the WRONG crowd and paid the ultimate price...
Gatti Vs Hughes would’ve been a war for a few rounds,, Gatti was the better technical fighter but both just liked to trade!
That’s my dad!!! ROLLLLLLLL TIDE!!! Appreciate the video… Me trying to get some camera time at 12:32 lol
Awesome. Your Dad was a helluva fighter.
He def was one of a kind! I’ve always wanted a boxing movie to be made on his life story, it would certainly be action packed. This is the next best thing so again I greatly appreciate you putting time into making this video and helping keep his name alive… ROLL TIDE!
This is a boxing movie and that case should have been re-opened.
@@briangardiner1814 def should be a movie, I’ve thought about writing a script for it for years! Just wish it had a better ending… But now my son has taken a huge liking to boxing, he’s 16 and been going to the gym now for 2 1/2 years so he’s cut up and that right hand is full of power just like his granddaddy!
I really appreciate this one Rich,. I appreciate all of them. Thanks man!
R.I.P James Hughes 🌷
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"Caymacho needs to be on social securty!"😂 He's a fool. I like it. Gonna have to go watch some of his fights. Crazy ass story. Thanks Rich!
One of my favorite characters from 90s boxing. A solid fighter, in good fights win or lose, but when I heard about his extracurricular activities, I was definitely concerned. Still, his death came as a bit of a shock when it happened, though it probably shouldn’t have. He was actually on the way up at the time.
James ran cross country track in HS. I think that helped with stamina. He was tough and hit hard. Defensive skills,head movement ,etc were limited.
I remember seeing a few of James' fights but I did not recall what became of him. Seems strange that James and his manager had a blow up the night he died. Then the dept' that controlled the investigation was ran by the brother of the possible lead suspect. The state police should have been in charge of investigation and the sheriff should have recused his department as soon as he knew he had personal ties and that his brother was a possible suspect.
Your video was awesome Sergei Kobozev was the boxer I referred to
@@DarkSpace1105 I think you meant to post to the Fight historian, but I would like a video on Kobozev.
Ah, yeah he was a cruiserweight. Never in the running to face Tyson as you said but yes, that would be an interesting tale.
Wish he could have fought for the title; he was a huge fan favorite in Mobile. I always thought he was told to throw the Rupa fight and did otherwise. Rich, thanks for remembering Jessie!
Sure thing, RE
Great work ! Regards from Sweden 🥊
Thank you, michael.
My father was locked up with Jesse James in Fountain Prison, they was good friends. Jesse and my father was going to train me in boxing. One thing my father told me about Jesse was he would never let you be sad around him, Jesse would find a way to cheer you up. Sometimes I wonder what my life would have been if he wouldn't have got killed. I might have died with him or he might still be alive today. The only problem was I was 10 years old when Jesse died. I met him a few times and he was a good man. He would give you money to help you. I live in Brewton Alabama and I have family in Mobile on Dauphin Island Parkway. My Great Uncle was Austin Pugh
Thanks for sharing, Rickey.
Another good video! Thanks Rich I really enjoy your work!
Hey thanks, Wm.
Interesting I'd never heard of him but a real character and a good fighter.
One of Hughes' famous quotes was, "Fighting is better than sex!" The guy was a character for sure.
Another great one...I always thoroughly enjoy your videos..keep them coming 🤟😎
Thanks! Will do!
Rich....quelle histoire !!!... Vous sortez de l'oubli des boxeurs incroyable..votre chaîne est de loin la meilleure...vous ridiculisez tous les " all access " du mainstream. Vous devriez penser à un livre.
@Rich the Fight Historian I didn't know Jesse James the boxer, I didn't know him as the back roads Bellingrath businessman he was, I just knew him as James, my friend Carmen's husband. I cut his hair for a while just before he passed. He was something else, very charming, always in a good mood, very upbeat. We are not bad people, you know, we just make really bad decisions sometimes, and I guess James made some really really REALLY bad ones, that cost him a lot. I lived and worked at a salon in the Till, I heard ALL the rumours. Regardless, Carmon spoke of James often after he died. Always did. Never forgotten. But unfortunately Tragedy took her son, Chase, in a car accident about 10yrs or so ago. About a year later more tragedy strikes, Carmon herself was in an automobile accident and laid in a coma like state until August 26 when she passed. She will be buried on September 12. She loved him and he loved her, everyone knew that. It's a tragic story all the way around. I guess I want to say goodbye to my friend, James' beautiful wife, Carmon,
RIP JAMES RIP CARMON RIP CHASE
Really sorry to hear about Chase and now Carmen's passing. Thank you for sharing.
@@RichtheFightHistorian great documentary BTW, I really enjoyed it. I was like HEY I knew this guy and damn look at him throwing them WHAM BAM ALABAM punches on these guy's!!!! It really is sad. James was a great person and obviously on his way to more greatness.
I loved This guy so much he was made out of stone one of the toughest mofos to ever lace them up
Another great story. Thanks!
I remember this guy back in the day and he was pretty damn tough too bad what happened to him it’s a shame actually!! But life is fucking hard and you never know what you’re gonna happening to you next. Poor man I feel bad for him but you know what shit happens
Gosh I forgot about the Outlaw....u til this I remember this fight on Tuesday night fights.....probably one of the best fights in boxing history considering both I f these guys not being worldwide known....thus dude was an absolute beast when he fought.....one tough man
Great doc.. i wont forget that day they found em
Thanks, Ross
Never heard of this guy before....could have gone much further, what a waste.
Great documentary, you do a really nice job with these.
Thank you very much!
Nice video rich Hugh's and stevenson was a war, didn't remember him. He reminds me of johnny tapia in a way thanks. So interesting
I’ve got one for you. Whatever happened to Sergei Artimiev, Yuri Vaulin, and the other Soviets who came over and were trained by Tommy Gallagher?
"Camacho?! He should wear panties!"
I remember seeing him fight on TV, and remember the name, but nothing about his murder; i didn't even know he was dead. Easy to miss stuff like this in the age before the internet.
It wasn’t on the news?
@@matthewnikitas2904 Sure it was, but back then if you missed the paper or the evening news one night you might completely miss it. I had also given up my subs to boxing magazines by then.
DIDNT KNOW ABOUT HIM.. LOVED IT
Brilliant upload
That was fascinating but depressing. Another murdered boxer was James Salerno. I'd love a documentary on him. I saw Salerno's 2 fight with Leon "Lights Out" McDonald. Another murdered boxer was Jeff Simms who cut Ali's lip in sparring.
James Salerno! Yeah, he would be a good one to add in.
LOL Parnell. Tells you how confident he was. I never heard anybody talk crap about Pete.
Great story and great fighter
Incredible.
Shiite, a real life Omar Little...if a mans going hunt and has the balls he couldn't go bigger than more dangerous than drugdealers.
Hey rich I have a question for you. Do you think Jesse loaded his gloves when he started his phenomenal win streak?
No, I haven't heard that about Hughes.
Seems I read about this awhile back on Doghouse Boxing. Then I saw it recently pop up in a book titled Fanboys in Press Row. There were all sorts of fascinating and forgotten boxers interviewed in that volume. 😁
I'll have to check that book out.
One of those kind of fighters. If you rock him and go in for the kill, he’ll get you. He sat down so hard on his punches. That was great Rich.
Thanks, yeah, Hughes was a rough and tumble sort.
Looks like patrons got their money's worth in the Stevens fight. Tough! Such a sad story though.