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The crying scene of Rick "Rocky" Lockridge, a former world champion boxer, transcended television screens to become one of the most recognized memes on the internet, popularized as the "Best Cry Ever" ​Lockridge's intense and visceral reaction was captured in 2010 during his participation in the television program A&E Intervention, which documents the lives of people struggling with addiction ​At the time, Lockridge was facing severe substance abuse problems and was homeless. The moment of his emotional explosion occurred during the family intervention, specifically when his son, Lamar Lockridge, expressed his love and concern, saying: "Because I know, somewhere deep down in my heart, I still love you" ​The dramatic weight of the scene, coupled with the uncontrollable intensity of his wailing, resonated deeply with the public, which led the clip to go viral and be widely used in parodies and reaction videos across internet culture ​Before his meme fame, Rocky Lockridge was a respected boxer, known for being a two-time world champion and for a notable victory over Juan LaPorte. His appearance on Intervention shocked the public by revealing the harsh reality of an elite athlete after the end of his career, highlighting his struggles with addiction and failing health ​Lockridge's cry, although turned into a comedic figure in memes, remains a powerful and moving record of the pain and eventual redemption of a man fighting to get back on his feet ​Rocky Lockridge passed away on February 7, 2019, at the age of 59, in a hospital in Georgia (USA), following complications from a stroke (CVA) he had suffered in 2016 #rockylockridge #2010 #intervention #boxer ##worldchampion

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