Rocky Lockridge

Rocky Lockridge
Rocky Lockridge
Statistics
Nickname(s)	Rocky
Weight(s)	Super featherweight; Featherweight
Height	5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Reach	68 in (173 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	Rick Lockridge; January 10, 1959; Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Died	February 7, 2019 (aged 60); Gloucester City, New Jersey
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	53
Wins	44
Wins by KO	36
Losses	9

Rick "Rocky" Lockridge (January 10, 1959 – February 7, 2019) was an American professional boxer.^[2] He is perhaps 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. He is also known from his 2010 appearance on the A&E television series Intervention.

Amateur career[]

Lockridge started boxing as an amateur out of the Tacoma Boys Club. Being one of four world champions to originate from Tacoma (including Freddie Steele, Leo Randolph and Johnny Bumphus), his highlights as an amateur include:

1977 National AAU Bantamweight Champion, stopping David Douglas of the U.S. Army in the second round of the final.
1978 National Golden Gloves Runner Up in Bantamweight Class
1978 Runner Up in National AAU Championships in Bantamweight Class, losing to Jackie Beard in Biloxi, MS
Defeated in the quarter-finals of the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia by Fazlija Šaćirović (2-3)

Later years and death[]

Lockridge, his wife Carolyn, and their twin sons Ricky and Lamar moved to Tacoma in 1991 – 18 months following his retirement from boxing – and he and Carolyn separated shortly thereafter due to financial stress and Rocky's drug addiction. In 1993, Lockridge moved to Camden, New Jersey alone, and he began working as a cleaner and painter for a drum and barrel company in January 1994. Shortly after, he was arrested for burglary and sentenced to five years probation. Three years later, he was arrested on a similar charge and served 27 months in prison before being released in July 1999. Lockridge spent the following years in homelessness, living on a monthly $140 and food stamps provided by the government, as well as pocket change from panhandling. He suffered a stroke in 2006, requiring him to use a cane.^[4]

Lockridge was eventually brought by his family onto the A&E television series Intervention in 2010.^[5] A scene from the episode, in which an emotional Lockridge loudly wails, became an internet meme titled "best cry ever". Following this appearance, Lockridge spent 90 days in a facility, and had remained sober since. Lockridge died on February 7, 2019 at the age of 60, after being placed on home hospice care following multiple strokes. He was removed from life support about one week prior to his death. In the weeks preceding his death, he was hooked to a feeding tube due to an inability to swallow, and suffered from aspiration pneumonia. His caretaker had set up a GoFundMe to help cover his medical expenses.^[1]^[2]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary hide
53 fights	44 wins	9 losses
By knockout	36	1
By decision	8	8

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
53	Loss	44–9	Sharmba Mitchell	UD	10	Apr 22, 1992	Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
52	Loss	44–8	Rafael Ruelas	UD	10	Jan 30, 1992	Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
51	Win	44–7	Mike Zena	KO	8 (10)	Jun 18, 1989	Caesars Tahoe, Outdoor Arena, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
50	Loss	43–7	Tony Lopez	UD	12	Mar 5, 1989	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.	For IBF super-featherweight title
49	Loss	43–6	Tony Lopez	UD	12	Jul 23, 1988	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.	Lost IBF super-featherweight title
48	Win	43–5	Harold Knight	UD	15	Apr 2, 1988	Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained IBF super-featherweight title
47	Win	42–5	Johnny De La Rosa	TKO	10 (15)	Oct 25, 1987	Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.	Retained IBF super-featherweight title
46	Win	41–5	Barry Michael	RTD	8 (15)	Aug 9, 1987	Blazers Night Club, Windsor, Berkshire, England, U.K.	Won IBF super-featherweight title
45	Win	40–5	Dennis Cruz	KO	7 (10)	May 24, 1987	Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
44	Win	39–5	Felipe Orozco	UD	10	Oct 22, 1986	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
43	Loss	38–5	Julio César Chávez	MD	12	Aug 3, 1986	Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco	For WBC super-featherweight title
42	Win	38–4	Efrain Nieves	TKO	3 (10)	Mar 12, 1986	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41	Win	37–4	Fernando Segura	TKO	4 (10)	Dec 18, 1985	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
40	Loss	36–4	Wilfredo Gómez	MD	15	May 19, 1985	Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico	Lost WBA and The Ring super-featherweight titles
39	Win	36–3	Kamel Bou Ali	TKO	6 (15)	Jan 27, 1985	Palazzo del Congress, Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	Retained WBA and The Ring super-featherweight titles
38	Win	35–3	Julio Llerena	KO	6 (10)	Jul 29, 1984	Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
37	Win	34–3	Tae Jin Moon	TKO	11 (15)	Jun 12, 1984	Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.	Retained WBA and The Ring super-featherweight titles
36	Win	33–3	Roger Mayweather	KO	1 (15)	Feb 26, 1984	Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.	Won WBA and The Ring super-featherweight titles
35	Win	32–3	Jeff Goodwin	TKO	3 (10)	Nov 23, 1983	Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34	Win	31–3	Cornelius Boza-Edwards	UD	10	Sep 9, 1983	Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
33	Win	30–3	Danny Cruz	TKO	1 (10)	Jul 14, 1983	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
32	Loss	29–3	Eusebio Pedroza	UD	15	Apr 24, 1983	San Remo, Liguria, Italy	For WBA and The Ring featherweight title
31	Win	29–2	Alberto Collazo	TKO	9 (10)	Nov 24, 1982	Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30	Win	28–2	Angel Lira	TKO	6 (10)	Sep 25, 1982	Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
29	Win	27–2	Miguel Angel Hernandez	TKO	3 (10)	Aug 22, 1982	Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
28	Win	26–2	Daniel Felizardo	KO	2 (10)	Jun 24, 1982	Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27	Win	25–2	Jose Nieto	TKO	8 (10)	May 23, 1982	Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26	Win	24–2	Robert Mullins	TKO	5 (10)	Apr 10, 1982	Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25	Win	23–2	Jose Resendez	TKO	5 (10)	Mar 14, 1982	Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24	Win	22–2	Tony Tris	UD	10	Dec 10, 1981	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
23	Win	21–2	Refugio Rojas	MD	10	Nov 12, 1981	Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
22	Loss	20–2	Juan Laporte	KO	2 (12)	Aug 22, 1981	Showboat Hotel & Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	Lost USA New Jersey State featherweight title
21	Win	20–1	Sergio Reyes	TKO	3 (10)	May 21, 1981	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
20	Win	19–1	Ernesto Gonzalez	UD	12	Apr 6, 1981	Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained USA New Jersey State featherweight title
19	Win	18–1	Ernesto Gonzalez	KO	1 (10)	Jan 22, 1981	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
18	Win	17–1	Benny Marquez	TKO	3 (10)	Dec 18, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
17	Loss	16–1	Eusebio Pedroza	SD	15	Oct 4, 1980	Great Gorge Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.	For WBA featherweight title
16	Win	16–0	Livio Nolasco	TKO	4 (10)	Aug 21, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
15	Win	15–0	Alfonso Evans	TKO	5 (10)	Jul 13, 1980	Great Gorge Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Marcial Santiago	TKO	3 (8)	Jun 19, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Joey Mayes	TKO	2 (10)	Apr 1, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Richard Rozelle	KO	2 (10)	Mar 8, 1980	Great Gorge Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Fel Clemente	TKO	7 (12)	Feb 19, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.	Won vacant USBA featherweight title
10	Win	10–0	Sammy Goss	TKO	5 (12)	Jan 8, 1980	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	José Ortiz	KO	2 (10)	Oct 30, 1979	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Gerald Hayes	UD	12	Sep 18, 1979	Giant's Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.	Won USA New Jersey State featherweight title
7	Win	7–0	Ronnie Green	KO	1 (6)	May 31, 1979	Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Francisco Maldonado	KO	2 (6)	Apr 27, 1979	Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Melvin Boynton	KO	2 (6)	Apr 17, 1979	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Melvin Bethea	KO	1 (6)	Mar 13, 1979	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Tony Hernandez	TKO	1 (6)	Nov 14, 1978	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Jose Luis Lara	UD	6	Oct 5, 1978	Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Tony Reed	TKO	2 (4)	Aug 9, 1978	Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Trock, Gary; Walters, Mike (February 7, 2019). "Boxer Rocky Lockridge, Famous for Intervention Scream, Dies at 60". The Blast. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Intervention Viral Star Rocky Lockridge Dies, Boxing Legend Remembered". TMZ. EHM Productions. February 7, 2019. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
^ "Rocky Lockridge - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
^ Schmerler, Todd (June 28, 2009). "Former boxing champ Rocky Lockridge living on streets of Camden, estranged from family, abusing drugs and alcohol". New Jersey Sports. New Jersey On-Line. Archived from the original on July 1, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
^ "Rocky". Intervention. Season 8. Episode 14. April 5, 2010. A&E Network. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2011.

External links[]

Achievements
Preceded by Roger Mayweather	WBA super featherweight champion 26 Feb 1984– 19 May 1985	Succeeded by Wilfredo Gómez
Preceded by Barry Michael	IBF super featherweight champion 9 Aug 1987– 23 Jul 1988	Succeeded by Tony Lopez

[TheBlast-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b Trock, Gary; Walters, Mike (February 7, 2019). "Boxer Rocky Lockridge, Famous for Intervention Scream, Dies at 60". The Blast. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2021.

[tmz-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Intervention Viral Star Rocky Lockridge Dies, Boxing Legend Remembered". TMZ. EHM Productions. February 7, 2019. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.

[3] "Rocky Lockridge - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.

[NewJerseySports-4] Schmerler, Todd (June 28, 2009). "Former boxing champ Rocky Lockridge living on streets of Camden, estranged from family, abusing drugs and alcohol". New Jersey Sports. New Jersey On-Line. Archived from the original on July 1, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2021.

[5] "Rocky". Intervention. Season 8. Episode 14. April 5, 2010. A&E Network. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2011.

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