Rocky Lockridge

Rick "Rocky" Lockridge (January 10, 1959 – February 7, 2019) was an American professional boxer. 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. He later won the IBF super featherweight title.

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.  Lockridge to broke down crying in the show and that scene became the internet meme "Best Cry Ever".

Lockridge died on February 7, 2019 at the age of 60 from a stroke in Gloucester City, New Jersey.

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