Billy Crystal's Muhammad Ali tribute - 15 Rounds (1979) - Fixed Audio

Billy Crystal's Muhammad Ali tribute - 15 Rounds (1979)
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[@umachan9286]

I never knew how much the two of them were friends. Billy Crystal's eulogy at Muhammad Ali's funeral was truly a wonderful thing.

[@emjay8161]

I watched that just before watching this.

[@Steely33]

@@emjay8161 Same here..lol This was fun and awesome to watch.

[@warrenphillips69]

@@emjay8161 same here

[@mrmustangman]

@@emjay8161 ...same....

[@worldofakbad]

Beautiful and genius.

[@TheOzflyer]

This was brilliant, Billy Crystal said at Muhammad Ali’s funeral that this was his best performance, I agree it was genius, and Ali loved it too!

[@LEMDROPS]

Who else came here from the Billy Crystal eulogy? So good. Brilliant.

[@fourthcommittee3789]

I did! One of the most impressive works of art I've seen on KZbin or anywhere. Deeply moved by the sincere love and affection for Ali in Billy's tribute.

[@Ericah81]

Me!

[@joanies6778]

Just saw it last night and YT algorithm has this waiting for me today. Loved it!!!

[@maelim4787]

And Billy Crystal imitated Muhammad Ali perfectly without a black face. Their beautiful relationship proves that God exists. Thank goodness!

[@eliaskjrbo8142]

Mae Lim their beautiful relationship proves that god exists? Ok🤨

[@Sajid_A829]

@@eliaskjrbo8142 Atheist moment.

[@eliaskjrbo8142]

SajidA829 yeah

[@diskgrinder]

And allah, by that logic

[@eliaskjrbo8142]

@@diskgrinder well yeah of course👍🏼

[@RobertNielsen1970]

This video means a _lot_ more to me than it did when I first saw it, especially the part where "Ali" (Billy doing Ali's voice) said, "It's _never too late to start ALL OVER AGAIN!"_ Because at 49, I was unemployed, and frustrated. But, I went thru a training course with Goodwill, and got a job at Target as a "Front of Store Attendant." (Basically bringing carts in from outside, and doing anything else needed)--and, it gave me the chance to start all over again.

[@DrLA-db8kk]

God bless you, Robert! Like you, I'm on the comeback trail and I thank God for giving me the chance to start all over again!

[@shawshank178]

Good luck to you mate! 👍

[@RobertNielsen1970]

@@shawshank178 Thank you mate! 👍Now that I have my job (and celebrated my 4-year anniversary back on March 26 of this year), like I said before, I was able to "start all over again." And now life is good.

[@RobertNielsen1970]

@@DrLA-db8kk Sorry I didn't say this before, but _good luck!_ Just keep Crystal's words (as Ali) in mind, like I do: "It's _never too late to START ALL OVER AGAIN!"_

[@knowledgebits346]

Happy for you Robert I hope you are doing good today

[@siddheshmisale3904]

Man I'm in tears. What a performance. What a life. What a legend. Nothing but respect

[@desertdog5397]

i got sliced onions here...

[@gerardocabrera3787]

It was true awesome 👍

[@robertbruce1552]

A Jewish man and a Muslim man that knew they were brothers.

[@naturalblockade3412]

How do you define "brothers"?

[@robertbruce1552]

@@naturalblockade3412 ask Billy.

[@naturalblockade3412]

@@robertbruce1552 You "Robert Bruce" described them as "brothers" hence I asked you as to how you define brothers such that a Jewish man and Muslim man are brothers. Blood brothers? As human brothers"? Unless of course, I misunderstood or misinterpreted your statement.

[@josephshirah7737]

Those e were the most entertaining times in boxing. When they were on it was like a scripted TV show. The best.Miss them both.

[@tondjmontague4783]

This is a tour de force from Billy Crystal. What a performance. What a talent. 👏👏👏

[@emjay8161]

This is great. I love that Ali's face is on the screen to see his reactions.

[@MrMarcoUnico]

Seriously, one of the greatest videos on KZbin. What a performance. Made even better by seeing Ali's face throughout. Kudos to Billy Crystal. What a tribute to the Champ.

[@andrewmohlala3262]

And his wife's face after this♥️♥️❤️♥️

[@moorishpride2043]

I remembered I was a little kid, my dad use to wake up at 3am to watch Ali’s fight, because of time difference,we were 8 hours ahead of the United State or 11 hours behind Manila Philippine, my dad was a diehard Ali’s fan. Actually the entire country of Morocco was in love with Ali, may Allah rewards him with paradise, Amen 🙏

[@jacksoneverage7163]

This just proves how close these two were for many many years. Billy nailed it and Ali loved it. Hugging him backstage and saying he made his life greater than it actually was. Huge compliment from the Greatest of all time. RIP Ali.

[@michaelnelson1128]

BILLY CRYSTAL IS A GENIUS! THAT WAS A MASTERPIECE

[@Mramone12]

I have a new found respect for Billy Crystal. Brilliant, thoughtful, and powerful performance. No wonder Ali started calling "little brother" after watching this.

[@efilperpenfuhrer]

Wow! Now that was stunning. No wonder why Johnny Carson was calling Crystal on the phone after first seeing him when he was unknown. And, "Little Brother," Ali liked to call Crystal, who in turned called Ali, "Big Brother."

[@daija001]

I saw this, back when it aired (1979). I had just graduated (or was about to graduate) high school. So nostalgic... Crystal's performance, in a word: MAGNIFICENT !! Cheers.

[@abiriabdullah4832]

That night muhammed ali went back stage and hugged him and whispered in his ears"you made my life better than it is and you are my little brother " up till the end of Muhammad Ali's life still called him little brother. This is a story of legends.

[@susanmorris3930]

Billy, you made me cry. Thank you

[@CynthiaSimpson-fm3iv]

This is some brilliant stuff Billy!! ❤ Simply the Best! Little brother & Big brother ❤

[@Hamza_Phoeeniixx]

The ending gave me goosebumps.

[@lemekid]

This is so awesome. Sitting here alone as the clock hits 12.00 midnight for the New Year 2019 and watching this makes me very happy for the lesson learned at the end. Great night. Long live the Greatest, Muhammed Ali.

[@TribalSaints]

@Richard Head By coward you mean the guy who speaks poorly of a dead person while hiding behind a fake name and photo? Although I will say the name is perfect for a d***Head like you.

[@mickrise]

@Richard Head Trolling takes its toll after a time. I hope you can recover from it. Being wrong is human, being you is just sad.

[@Bobbacuda]

Truly the greatest of all time

[@ryanlangeveldt6253]

@Richard Head is so ugly that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down the back of his head. - Muhammad Ali (adapted)

[@barneyrubble1438]

I'm sorry you were alone for new years eve . So was I . Inspirational performance .

[@lythrianonthbteam3276]

Billy's great, Ali was great...this was awesome. Didn't even know this was here till I watched Ali's memorial. That was awesome too. Thank you Mr. Crystal!

[@byroncjohnston1]

me too

[@jonquist1]

You just gotta' love Mohammed's reactions. He WAS indeed the greatest fighter ever.

[@scottmccarthy1732]

Brings tears to my eyes every time I see this

[@boomboom4907]

Truly an epic Performance and well done by Billy Crystal! That is a lifetime of memories in just a few short minutes, it has stood the test of time.

[@rickdaum6881]

I’ve watched this 4 times and still love it

[@elainevankat5353]

Agree… Absolutely brilliant!

[@yaprojectolayboy]

this was beyond words one of the greatest performances

[@jiggajigga5541]

What a great performance by Billy! This was amazing. I never saw a speech like that before. Awesome...We'll never forget you GOT!

[@purvisingram8257]

That was fantastic

[@jelless]

This is gold.. To honor your friend.

[@colleenbonamico1804]

Billy and Ali truly had an amazing,beautiful,wonderful friendship.....Ali always loved his "little brother" and Billy always loved his"Champ"..Champ was too good to walk on this earth,he's flying with Angels now....RIP MA😢😭

[@jaybas4844]

that is the greatest tribute ever to the greatest person we've ever seen. Muhammad Ali. Everyone's hero Truly the Greatest

[@mashtali1]

this is one of the greatest masterpieces of show business. never gets old.

[@sidahmed2385]

Ali loved every minute! (me too) Thank you Billy.....GENIUS 👌🏼👏🏼

[@Garacha222]

This is the most moving tributes I've ever seen. A joy to watch, (again, and yet again)

[@swe679]

The ending electrified the crowd, almost brought me to tears and I wasn’t even born in that century. Ali is truly the greatest of all time!

[@mecongberlin]

Watching Ali’s reactions - priceless.

[@keithtaylor9836]

Besides being a good friend of Muhammad Ali, his impression of him was Right on! Incredible!

[@goddiejenas]

Awesome! Thank you Billy, for honoring the Greatest!!

[@rondy702]

The only man that could have ever done that, not just in 1979 but of all time! Thankyou Billy Crystal and thankyou Champ! Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery!

[@geoffreymuller4858]

Wow what a performance , can’t stop watching it , just sensational billy Crystal , you are a superstar x

[@geoffreymuller4858]

That was a brilliant performance from billy Crystal , as brilliant as Ali was in the ring, a legend .

[@steepskier5301]

Just a brilliant acknowledgement of a legend.

[@normanlawrence4705]

It was like all of a sudden tears were streaming down my face.

[@miltonkhemis4900]

Wow that dropped some chills into my blood I was born in early 80's but felt like I witnessed those Ali great moments

[@algorithm6291]

Trust me, at the time on radio In the early hours (time difference) it was electrifying to hear commentary on the radio. That static and fading loss of sound of boxing commentaries of Ali, I was in awe and god smacked when I eventually saw this colossus fighting on TV. Only the second time I saw him fight after my old man lauded him as a beacon for the black world did Ali get knocked down and beaten by Smoking Joe Frazier. My mother just told me this very night and I was stunned to hear she has never watched boxing since that time. 50 years!! How he had such an effect.

[@cra0422]

If they had aired this at the ESPY's after Ali's death, there wouldn't have been a dry eye in the entire auditorium.

[@darrengagliardi1540]

My God, that performance was so inspired. Wow.

[@GhulamQadri-ip8du]

Muhammad Ali the greatest sports man for centuries to come Great Moral Character great Role model

[@ashelyanderson2370]

Amazing performer and man. There is no comparison when you have to overcome something to be something. He did Ali justice and that was just a glimpse of his Greatness.

[@luciaedmonds942]

Billy Crystal, you made my heart smile.

[@yep3489]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this now, I just love it so much!!!!

[@brycedaddy01]

I just love watching Ali's Reactions!!! Thanks for Sharing this!!

[@mflora72]

Before watching this Star Wars was my favorite movie...……………..Now its this

[@ApacheKid77]

Excellent job Mr Crystal. Fantastic Ali R.I.P.

[@joaoxavier3687]

Made me cry like a baby! What a tribute, no more people like that, right or wrong, he will always be the greatest! Billy was absolutely genius!

[@ololadejoel324]

So emotional - Billy Crystal is a legend!

[@cjrrun]

Folks, this is what talent is.

[@angeloacorda8730]

Man he nailed it.

[@MsBahbii]

What an AMAZING tribute to his friend!!!....his Big Brother. LOVE them both. Ali and Billy, MASTERS of their trade. Just incredible!

[@sgriffee6272]

PRICELESS!!! so thankful we have these tapes of important times in our lives..Ali WAS the greatest. I'm a woman and 69 YO. I used to anticipate seeing him fight. He was beautiful to watch and DID float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

[@algorithm6291]

Did indeed

[@aarondigby5054]

All of the middle aged and elderly women of my community loved Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali, they would clamour to the TV ogling how pretty he was.

[@davidt3390]

Ali... the king. Crystal proved he was important to ALL of us. Aside from that VERY important footnote, he was also the very best boxer of all time in any division WHEN he was at his best. At his best, he was the best.

[@targaflorio3239]

Never before. Quite possibly never again. What a fighter. And what a legend. Loved Ali.

[@andrewh.hokello7992]

Sure he was Ali's little brother. Such passion n love.

[@dinocarlucci2105]

Andrew Psalms 20 Could be. Got the hair and lips.

[@cookq]

this is brilliant stuff. Billy at his very best.

[@wangmowangdi3471]

Billy Crystal looks so good ❤ Wow what a tribute to the boxing legend 👏 🙌 💙

[@destinedla9398]

Genius at it's Finest. Cry Every Time I See This.

[@edie3362]

Billy Crystal at his BEST . . thank you Billy👍👍

[@markshore5324]

I love Billy Crystal's passion HONORING the greatest Heavyweight Champion of all time; Muhammed Ali!!! I followed Muhammed Ali's career starting @ 4-years old when He WON GOLD in Rome. Ambassador of PEACE!!!

[@suryaprakashvedurumudi357]

Happy birthday to GOAT. Love from India. 17th January 2019, Respect.

[@Irfanshah-uv9xu]

I have no words it's just so special and wholesome that no words can describe.

[@devonricketts2417]

That blew my mind first time seeing it. Billy Crystal rocks

[@jasontharme5330]

40 years ago and still makes me laugh.Billy crystal was at his best

[@buddha3g74]

I rarely thumb up a video. This one I had to, absolute classic. THANKS for the upload.

[@mosendababumansigiria8621]

Man you are a tyranny you made me laugh

[@chrisschumacher4418]

This is amazing.

[@elainevankat5353]

Yes it is!!!

[@ProHockeyAlumni]

perfection ... what a performance!

[@DanwrigCooldude]

Wow that’s just superb I’ve never seen such a classy performance.. every second was entertaining.. and he was also one of Ali’s best friend ..!

[@RobertNielsen1970]

And not a _single, solitary profanity uttered._

[@Tarotmoon2360]

Still and always amazing.

[@elainevankat5353]

Agree!!!

[@SteveBerryhill]

This was so good I watched it twice. Two of my favorite people in it together. One at the beginning of their career, and the other at the end. Beautiful symmetry.

[@goforitkesong]

He is the greatest beause of his belief in himself to start over again and still win! Long live Ali!!!

[@Fabo100]

yo he killed it! Amazing

[@Binyamin1444]

My soliloquy, is hard to handle, like cod liver oil

[@DavidPatersonPortraits]

Tears in my eyes, he is the greatest.

[@michaelledesma6812]

The line at 08:59 about overcoming loss is beautiful. Wow...

[@earlputnal9124]

The Greatest depiction of Ali's life ever. RIP Champ. We all love you and miss you brother. May Allah and the apostles have mercy and blessings forever for you Muhammad. 😪😪😪

[@ghassanhanna7916]

This is a message, the greatest lesson of life delivered by brilliant artists, Ali and Crystal.

[@jamesboyce9395]

Chill's i got when i watched this, oh how it brought back so many memories for me being a young kid , listening to the fights on the radio or the word being pass though the street. God those were the days

[@nickcollister404]

This was surly a moment in history - in it' self. Billy, in some respects, you are underrated and should not be. Kudos to your speech at the funeral.

[@kendrick.8920]

this is greatness right here

[@chimichanga1972]

Fantastic, both men Billy and Mohammad .

[@beautifulbangladesh3398]

Love you my hero..Allah give you jannah pray from Bangladesh

[@ydpramono]

This performance is so great..

[@MohammedMansoor]

Rocky soundtrack started playing got me even more emotional towards the Legend 🙏🏽😩

[@abdulazizyalahow3238]

Omg this would’ve been a wonderful edition to this video at the end that Muhammad Ali give him that big hug tho although it’s a one hell of imitation and much respect ✊ to the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali May allah have mercy on his soul and put him on the heights jennaha Aamin

[@joeblanton2582]

Ali's reaction was priceless! This was awesome!

[@jamescrawford9643]

RIP To the Greatest of All Time and that you were Mohammed Ali! 🤜🏆🤛

[@KimSearch865]

My childhood influenced by two amazing, awesome souls!! Muhammad Ali heavy weight champion of the world!! And Billy Crystal the voice of comedy in my head! How awesome to find out they were long time friends (brotha’s actually)! A beautiful thing! ✡️💕☪️

[@gregbromberg5427]

Tears. Really beautiful.

[@stevenwasserman9729]

Mighty and humble respect between two men of character, of compassion, a celebration of rejoicing in our differences and our common selves. Respect and love.

[@migd2122]

Outstanding performance!

[@richardrobbins1422]

Beyond inspired: THIS was a future eulogy that almost seems, well, paranormal in its brilliance and creativity, just absolutely stunning!!!!!!

[@tangibleblockofwisdom6386]

One of the most incredible things I have seen

[@lllllMlllll]

I just do not understand how can THIS be someone's first performance! ..

[@aaflores88]

Absolutely beautiful