Rocky Lockridge
Rick "Rocky" Lockridge (January 10, 1959 – February 7, 2019) was an American professional boxer.[2] He was best known for having handed Roger Mayweather his first defeat—a first-round knockout in just 98 seconds—earning him the WBA and lineal super featherweight titles.[3] He later won the IBF super featherweight title.
| Rocky Lockridge | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Rick Lockridge |
| Nickname(s) | Rocky |
| Rated at | Super featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6+1/2 in |
| Reach | 67 in |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 10, 1959 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2019 (aged 60) Gloucester City, New Jersey[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 9 |
Lockridge had drug problems. He became homeless and suffered a stroke which forced him to walk with a cane. He was featured on A&E's Intervention TV series.[4] Lockridge to broke down crying in the show and that scene became the internet meme "Best Cry Ever".[5]
Lockridge died on February 7, 2019 at the age of 60 from a stroke in Gloucester City, New Jersey.[6]
References
- ↑ "Boxer Rocky Lockridge, Famous for 'Intervention' Scream, Dies at 60". MSN.
- ↑ "TMZ - FAMOUSLY BROKE DOWN ON 'INTERVENTION'". m.tmz.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-13. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Rocky Lockridge - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ↑ "Rocky". Intervention. A&E Network. 2010-04-05. No. 14, season 8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Best Cry Ever". Youtube.
- ↑ "Boxer Rocky Lockridge, Famous for 'Intervention' Scream, Dies at 60". MSN.
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