A Few Good Minutes With Micky Ward, World Famous Championship Boxer

A Few Good Minutes, hosted by Joel Idelson, is a series of conversations with some of the world's most recognizable names. Micky Ward, the legend we all know as The Fighter talks about growing up in Lowell with his brother Dickie, winning 14 consecutive fights his first year in the ring and keeping family close throughout his career.

[@glove5116]

This guy hurt more livers than Jack Daniels

[@shyjames83]

Haha that’s a good one

[@Xiulets]

glove51 hahahahahahaha Great one.

[@dfertefwergwergrfgwr]

Now THAT was a great line.

[@MrJinxxxed13]

*Jameson

[@Keplerb-od1lr]

I’m relieved to see he’s still sharp. Sometimes you look up an old favorite and he’s just a shell, it’s sad.

[@richarddennehy7516]

I watched a documentary about the brain. It turns out just like every other part of the body the brain genetically is more resilient to impacts in some people than others. This dude walked like the terminator in the ring. Some people are more resilient than others it seems. I'm amazed he took what he took because if your brain can take it that's one thing but if you can take the punishment on a big level it's impressive. I have boxed a bit and it's scary mentally when you take a lot of damage because you worry about what it's doing. I've been hit so hard it felt like an electric bolt went through my brain. Boxing is a lottery for sure. Point is micky was not a gifted boxer but he sure was gifted in the taking it department.

[@josephmills619]

He has c.t.e now

[@Keplerb-od1lr]

@@josephmills619 yes he still speaks clearly but says he gets bad headaches and other symptoms. Sad but not unexpected.

[@blademaster9575]

@@josephmills619 source?

[@blademaster9575]

@@richarddennehy7516 not a gifted boxer but is in the hall of fame? Come on man

[@christianfrenz631]

A true Irish Gentleman. Pure humility. You are a legend Micky! Thank you for being you. A true, honest Champion!

[@jerryjames9502]

WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU KNOW ABOUT IRISH...WARD MOST LIKELY NEVER SET FOOT IN IRELAND...PLASTIC PADDIES,,,THAT'S WHAT WE CALL THEM...DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THAT FUCKING POOR EXCUSE FOR A FAMILY

[@conorkelly8746]

Jerry James stfu ye fool, he has Irish blood in him. He knows where he comes from. He is a great example of a role model any Irish person should look up to. What have you or your family done?

[@jerryjames9502]

@@conorkelly8746 FIRSTLY EACH MEMBER OF MY FAMILY HAS MORE MONEY THAN HE'S EVER SEEN IN HIS LIFETIME...WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN BUSINESSES...ENJOY WORK ON MONDAY...

[@conorkelly8746]

Jerry James what has money got to do with anything ? Your probably an 12 year old child by the way your talking so I’m not too worried

[@jerryjames9502]

@@conorkelly8746 I'M 50...AND MONEY IS ALL THAT FUCKING MATTERS

[@harispilton2742]

What a stand up guy! Tough fighter and so much class! He fought with so much heart! The great liver killer!!

[@jaybrock6770]

Yeah he's hurt more livers than Jim beam!

[@JoE-hv7rg]

Before Chuck Norris goes to bed at night he checks the closet to make sure Micky Ward ain't in there.

[@eringobragh7019]

Fucking Gold mate. Well said.

[@davestuddaman8127]

Chuck fears nothing!! Except Bruce Lee and chest hair

[@dannyodonnell2181]

Jo E you damn right!!

[@jamiemcnay]

Indeed.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Micky Ward, baby! Micky and Arturo Gatti's three fights are my favorite triad of all time! Those boys gave their all, every bit of their skill, endurance and heart. Those fights were literally, awesome!

[@barbaracordell2648]

I totally agree! Three of the best fights. I shared the passion with my Dad! I would record the fights and send them to him. I live in SoCal. He lived in Phoenix. I sure miss my dad! I always would dream of taking him to a fight. Never any money!!! He passed in 2004. In 2013 my sisters took me to Wild Card gym to meet Freddie. It was awesome him and all the guys in the gym were so amazing. I have a signed T-shirt framed on my office wall! It was a very emotional time, all I could think about, I wish my dad was there. Very hard not to cry! But I know he was watching from heaven!!!

[@alistairhann2094]

@@barbaracordell2648 They don't make men like Micky Ward anymore, or, I suspect, like your father.

[@gybx4094]

The Ward vs. Gatti fight trilogy is awesome. They both are men with great character and respect. One of the best examples of pure sportsmanship.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Gy Bx You certainly got that right!

[@alistairhann2094]

Yep. The HBO commentary is also perfection -- Lampley, Merchant and Steward.

[@mattw8834]

Great fighter with a huuuge heart..and a good Irish lad..

[@phillyphreak4770]

They don't make um like Mickey anymore! Gave his heart, body and soul to boxing! Most of his fights the other guy was more athletic but GOD DAMN his money body punches were fun to watch! RIP Arturo Gatti!!!

[@eringobragh7019]

Two of the hardest pound for pound hitters. Respect.

[@arben420]

Watching Arturo wince in pain in the first fight from That liver shot was hard to watch but goddam this man was a warrior.

[@alistairhann2094]

He always kept going, partly because he had the heart of a lion and partly because he knew he had a weapon that could end it all in a second, no matter how badly he was being outboxed. Micky threw the left to the body as well as anyone, including fighters way above him in class like Barrera and Chavez.

[@patrickdurnion4548]

Micky is so tough what a hard game boxing is.

[@akshaykumarsingh6577]

He's my favourite boxer of all time! Gentle , ton of heart ❤️ love you ward. & His dancing partner gatti Rip

[@bmillerdrums]

How can you not love this guy? Just stand up man, stand up fighter, I mean words can't describe the respect and honor I have for Mickey Ward. And Arturo Gatti RIP. I know Mickey named his one dog GG... for Arturo.

[@michaelmcintosh5064]

You make the IRISH proud Mick

[@tattoobillyband7725]

one of the best fighters ever

[@uzamakiluffy8533]

no

[@edbowie5513]

Well Mick was exciting, tried extremely hard and a great guy, best ever nah, but I still love him

[@SA77888]

not even close, but he was very entertaining

[@moby2198]

ThankYouNHS it’s all an opinion.

[@andym3511]

Mickey Ward is one of the true gentlemen of the sport. A gracious, inspiring and humble man. Heart of a lion.

[@mjhealy1978]

Irish Mickey Ward such a Good Guy & amazing athlete! Lowell loves Mickey Ward!

[@hutchtv7640]

One of the most stand up dudes in boxing, ever. THANK YOU MICKY FOR BEING SUCH A BADASS!!

[@jcdova29]

Mickey is such a beautiful person and gotta thank this guy for what he does for others. Go Mickey!!!

[@retnuhsnospmoht5922]

Gotta love Micky Ward!!! Down to earth...honest..true warrior.

[@chaz951]

Mad respect!!! God bless you for fighting thru the struggle! God bless you& Arturo(R.I.P.) for the 3 history fights. More people had false heart attacks durning those times. On your feet, rock em sock em, monster energy fights.

[@j8lech]

One of the top 10 fighters to ever step in the ring. Legend.

[@sjh9781]

I’ve met Mickey a few times up at the HOF in Canastota I can only tell you he is a true class act and just a real down to earth nicest guy. He was elbow to elbow with us at the bar drinking, laughing and cutting up, joking and pulling pranks on patrons, it was hilarious!! 😂😂

[@hootertexas9711]

Love this man! IRISH MICKY WARD!!!!

[@miguelanderson5185]

One of the best fighters along with iron mike

[@mileswatson5556]

I saw him all three times against Gatti. A real man, a real legend, a real inspiration. Heart of a lion, but humble as hell. What a fighter.

[@uncletodd21]

You went to the fights???

[@paulfrusciante8216]

Great man and great fighter!!!

[@ianakers7359]

Paul Frusciante we have the same picture

[@peterdolan1787]

This is an awesome interview. Mikey is simple the best. Legend.

[@2009600GSXR]

What a Gentleman, humble, and legit human. A Class Act. Mickey, you were/are blessed for fighting and living amazing memories with your friend (and one of my favorite fighters ever) Arturo “Thunder” Gatti. Enough!! 🇵🇷❤️

[@briansweeney3882]

Micky ward had one of the greatest fight with gatti the world will ever see as a boxer to a boxer what a gent

[@onyxplays7966]

one of the best ever exciting fighters ever

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

imo Good vid. Ward is one of my all-time favorite boxers. imo

[@bigdosser2120]

He speaks really well considering the trilogy with Gatti

[@johnkrausse3779]

One of the best body punchers 2 ever lace them up.

[@jamiemcnay]

How can one not like this guy? Soft spoken with the heart of a lion.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Not only is Micky Ward extremely tough with the Heart of a Lion he is a really really down-to-earth good person and he will always be the pride of Lowell. I've met Micky Ward and spoke with him got his autograph one of the best days of my life such a nice guy. and his biggest accomplishment is being able to fight for a million-dollar purse with 14 losses that's completely unheard of in the sport of boxing. Micky Ward paid all his dues in the fight game and deserved a good payout

[@tonybennett5377]

Mickey been looking at all your fights, l love the way you move around the ring in a conservative way, but not in a predictable way, and that drop step and the hooks, man that's smoking.

[@richardbye8097]

Class act and I’m so glad I got to see one of the fights he had with Gatti

[@davidthompson1121]

love this guy.A true fighter

[@adrianpadilla4885]

one of the greatest fighters and inspiring guys in the game!!!

[@mickybrennan3489]

Top man, humble, top fighter.

[@ChaosPending-13]

Favorite boxer ever man!

[@thomasowens6041]

Sorry to say, no one like him in boxing anymore. Thanks for the many memories .

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

class , all the way,

[@fakefakerton6954]

It sucks to have to say this, but i'm so surprised micky* isn't slurring words or getting punch drunk. Dude is the real champ.

[@jbvap]

yes im happy to see he isnt too far gone, no doubt he does suffer from cte related crap tho

[@bleedblue9657]

The guy is made of steel fo sure !!!

[@Garbageman209]

it is great to see but the video is heavily edited, hard to see how bad he really is

[@rickhayden3343]

have never seen a tougher guy and opposing boxers had to be thinking, this man is not human. a great story and happy that he is giving motivational speeches.

[@Bas2thesem]

Class act.

[@kieronmccorquodale6682]

The toughest most noble fighter I think I'll ever know. And that deep friendship between him and Atturo Gatti, buetiful. To see two of two best fighters iv ever known. Such a shame but that's the way of fighter you never know. RIP ATTURO GATTI

[@clarkeong8272]

I can't help liking Mickey Ward

[@williebourke9962]

An absolute monsterous body puncher .He could take it ,and boy could he give it .As tough as they ever come 👏👏👏👏👏

[@miguelrafaelromerorosales8805]

I love micky one of my favor boxers

[@jamesfoster7735]

My inspiration to box and compete in mma. An amazing Irishman. Thank you brother. I even came out to the ring to Warrior's Code, dedicated to you.

[@mephisto7344]

he's american tho

[@karlkarg4713]

@@mephisto7344 Irish first American second

[@karlkarg4713]

@@mephisto7344 not only African Americans are allowed to celebrate their heritage

[@timomalley1723]

All class.

[@liz3424]

I luv these guys,Dickie an mickie!

[@tankc6474]

💚 respect from ireland

[@TiaMecca]

Love Micky Ward, just seemed the interviewer was interrupting him too much.

[@rolltidelbc2832]

The Tyson/Ward left hook combo has got to be the best combo ever!!!!

[@alistairhann2094]

+Frasier

[@SA77888]

Considering how much of a warrior he was and his style of fighting he is surprisingly coherent.

[@edmclellan2234]

You make us proud Micky

[@sonny199]

Ohhhh maaaaaan I remember watching his fights with Gatti as a kid and to see him now years later, he looks well indeed thanks to god. Boxing and other contact sports unfortunately have that possible dark future from brain damage, slurred speech etc. But he looks great and healthy. What a warrior and R.i.P Arturo Gatti.

[@jacno2177]

Top MAN ,Real Champ

[@delroywashington3185]

A true Hero

[@SS-iy5zo]

Inspirational fighter. That left to the liver. Working on the Mick Ward snatch.

[@fideliumcrux]

Très bon boxeur, courageux et combattif. The fighter, excellent film de la trempe d'un Rocky, lui rend un bel hommage

[@TheMan-vw3lk]

YO great story, good luck

[@TombstoneHeart]

I once saw an interview with Kostya Tszyu where he described just how debilitating a well aimed shot to the liver can be. He said the pain is so great that the whole body is in pain. After watching some of Micky Ward's body shot knockouts, I can believe every word of it. Which just serves to reinforce my long held belief that professional boxers are the bravest men on the face of this planet.

[@smittysmitty1133]

Mickey Ward ☘☘☘💯

[@risky_mo89]

My best fighter skills character every think

[@Rodageado]

Tremendous warrior.

[@PrivateMinus90FTW]

As a fighter and as a person, two opposite ends of the scale. A humble, quiet, reserved charming bloke. Massively loved. But as a fighter, your worst nightmare. Could batter him all night and he'd still find a way to land one of the most painful punches of the 90s/00s! That left hook would drop ANYONE if he could land it.

[@fabianr1284]

god bless micky

[@guitargentmick-tv8424]

Love Irish Mick

[@karlflood20]

No ego in this legend

[@chuckdiesel0953]

He was the nicest guy I've ever worked with! All class, so polite and friendly.

[@11SEXMACHINE]

Can't stand when interviewers talk over the person they interview. This dude enjoys hearing himself more than hearing ward answer questions.

[@GST51]

he is so humble and well mannered ! can you imagine some youngster having road rage situation with this guy ? he could easily make the mistake of thinking he was a harmeless old dude ... and get proper smashed up !!!

[@prestondevall1152]

Best fighter u neva heard of... Yer ferk terp

[@m.s.8996]

No mention of Gatti? Some of the best fights ever!

[@MrUFCnut]

Gatti ward era was when I was too young. But I watched everything when I was old enough. Gatti was my favourite fighter till I saw gatti ward 1. Ward will be my favourite fighter forever. Ward was gatti on steroids when it came to taking to give. I call ward the terminator because I’ve never seen a fighter take what he could and keep fighting. I love fighters who can hit and not get hit but if I could be another man other than myself it would be Micky. Micky is one in a million. Big up Micky he was the only man with more metal than any man that walked this earth.

[@1ggg635]

Just checked the fights with him against authoro aurgatti man this guy has one hell of a chin and what a warrior.

[@ksta7090ks]

was this a part of a longer interview? and what is link?

[@rogerwatkins1019]

I put Lampley in the same level of greatness as those two great boxers

[@lebarosky]

If you look at him when he was fighting, and the way he was built, it's hard to predict that he'd be the guy who has the best left hook to the body that anyone has ever seen.

[@Trollioli]

I don't know why I thought Micky Ward was dead. Glad to see that he's still alive and putting the fear of God into livers around the world.

[@budibausto]

Warrior

[@alistairhann2094]

"And Ward says, 'come on! come on, let's fight!'" #round9

[@lightseeker4653]

Yeah baby west end gym Lowell Massachusetts

[@giggergigger1]

Micky was one tough dude, with proper training he would have killed it. His signature left hook to liver/ body was a deadly weapon 😂

[@draft1643]

If I could talk to Micky I'd definitely ask him about his left to the body and how he got so much power on it. If he touched you with it, you went down, period

[@pitman2911]

People's champ

[@MastaSmack]

It says GUEST starring Mickey Ward...

[@user-tl7in7xb4z]

Micky ward vs manny castillo pictures or fights

[@keithmeeks1281]

Why does the guy keep asking about Dickie?

[@David-hi7lr]

🤣🤣 dude i make me touch ma liver ,

[@brandonmadra567]

As far as I'm concerned the best left hook in boxing period! Tommy Morrison also visuous left hook .

[@02phenom]

Livers all over the world consider Micky Ward the boogeyman

[@mrreggaeambassador2609]

Stand up geezer

[@mariofigueroa9851]

He did ask about Gatti dang?

[@pete9754]

My 3 weapons of choice: 1-AK47 2- samurai sword 3- Micky ward body punch

[@tonylaguna9060]

I guess ther wasn't enough time 2 ask him of the trilogy between him an Gatti

[@rtcomz4252]

How's Micky related to Andre Ward?

[@mortalitysfatal3229]

Looks like Steve Davis

[@MrAMYJACK]

Why are the liver kidney punches so effective as he won so many doing that.

[@Dingbobber]

MrAMYJACK because when the liver receives enough pressure or trauma it shuts the body down because of shock. It’s an involuntary action, you can’t build muscle around the liver so it doesn’t matter how big or tough you are, it’s like a big off switch.

[@ivanenfinger9331]

One word PAIN

[@jamesfoster7735]

It is the worst knockdown... you pray for death

[@johnpaulmcdonnell1188]

@@jamesfoster7735 So true, never forget the monster one he landed on Gatti in their first fight, everybody thought the fight was over. I'll never know how Gatti got up from that to rally back, then again Gatti broke his right hand in the 4th round in the third fight and threw it anyway wincing in agony for the next 6 rounds. That man had some heart. Incredible fights between the two of them. R.I.P Gatti.

[@jamesfoster7735]

RIP Gatti. Two warriors gave us so many moments!