Black Boxing Heavyweights: Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, & Muhammad Ali - US History - Extra History

[@tjoconnell2524]

The interesting thing with Joe Louis and Max Schmelling is they actually became good friends later in life. Also, schmelling actually helped some Jews escape Germany before the war.

[@Malusdarkblades11]

but he is depicet like he is a Nazi in this video

[@discoK1D]

Huh, learn something new everyday

[@shadowsnake8989]

Facts that are too often overlooked.

[@danhan67]

@@Malusdarkblades11 not everyone gets to choose what side they fight on

[@christopherg2347]

@@Malusdarkblades11 You can blame hte Nazis. They taint everything they touch.

[@amwoodco3049]

Schmelling had a lot of character to him. He refused to fire his Jewish manager, despite considerable pressure to do so. After WWII, he was given the Coke franchise in Germany, making him very wealthy. Louis, as stated, had money issues, but he also acquired health problems from his previous fights. He became hospitalized, but his costs were covered by a silent benefactor. This benefactor would also cover his funeral costs on Louis's death. The benefactor's name was Max Schmelling. Thank you, Under the Influence on CBC for this bit of relevant trivia.

[@doop2794]

Never though hitlers tool would prove to be so Nobel, reminds me of the Saladin series here

[@rivolverocelot3010]

Tell them that the government and boxing as a whole screwed over Joe Louis. Don't say money issues like he was irresponsible on that level.

[@roryfundell4528]

Don't you dare compare Ali to Kafernick!

[@nooneinparticular5256]

Now I want a story about Max Shmelling.

[@robdon3472]

Jack Johnson was once pulled over for speeding. The officer told him the fine was $50, Jack peeled a hundred off a wad of cash. The officer said he didn't have change for that "Thats ok I'll be coming back through the other way"

[@gerardrbain1972]

Jack Johnson was a legend 😅😅🤣

[@hiimjustin8826]

Why would the cop need to make change out of $100 on a $100 fine?

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

The fine was $50.

[@robdon3472]

@@hiimjustin8826 haha I meant $50

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

I mean it sounds fun, but speeding can kill people so should not be a joke.

[@karenbonds264]

Let's not forget how Muhammad Ali beat freaking *SUPERMAN* that one time.

[@julianfalken8861]

Fucking legend

[@freddiereagan6705]

Lol

[@aintankha6617]

7:51 can someone explain?

[@gabrielmartinez3836]

@@aintankha6617 Colin kapernick was canceled for kneeling for police brutality

[@aintankha6617]

@@gabrielmartinez3836 what do you mean by "kneeling for"?

[@TOFKAS01]

Max Schmelling would also deserve an episode. Because he was definately a profiteur of nazism, but he was never a nazi. After WW2, he build up a friendship with Joe Louis and helped him financialy.

[@Lightspeeds]

I'd pay to watch that.

[@mobeenkhan824]

TOFKAS01 Best to recommend it on Paterson, that is where recommendations are listened to.

[@boscopooda7169]

Max also paid for Joe's funeral.

[@videogamecentral1432]

Max schmelling

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

They don’t do episodes past 1920, unless it’s part of educational black series here of sponsored.

[@qudavid1128]

Jack Johnson, a hero, unsung but not forgotten

[@CMZneu]

I may be wrong but didn't he beat the shit out of his wife and put her in the hospital, then she committed suicide? I guess even heroes aren't perfect...

[@Mysterey101]

@@CMZneu and George Washington was a slaveowner. No, American "heroes" are not perfect.

[@CMZneu]

@@Mysterey101 Difference being that slave ownership in his time was legal and socially accepted, felony assault and domestic abuse while more common in his time was still a serious crime. Honestly americans play it fast and loose with the term "hero", rescue a cat from a tree and you are a hero.

[@alihayle3374]

@@Mysterey101 hhh wordd.. I could not have Said it better in a million years

[@thedavischanger]

Jack Johnson sang a lot.

[@MarcosOConnor]

Hmmmm JJ vs JJJ

[@b.l.t.7808]

Up next: kk vs kkk

[@MarcosOConnor]

@@b.l.t.7808 Umm did you choose k because it’s next or another reason

[@b.l.t.7808]

@@MarcosOConnor yeah for next in alphabet and also for kkk regarding racial injustices

[@infinitememegod]

@@b.l.t.7808 your pfp tho

[@robloxiangamer3763]

@@infinitememegod lol

[@professorkeroessaphdinbage8236]

my father met Mahammad Ali in an airport and even shook his hand.

[@LuchadorMasque]

Theres a bad Parkinson's joke there I'm def not making

[@MirAbdulWajid]

@@LuchadorMasque Now I wanna hear the joke!

[@LuchadorMasque]

@@MirAbdulWajid no

[@MirAbdulWajid]

@@LuchadorMasque 😞

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

Cool.

[@foxmind2490]

This episode brought a tear to my eye. Growing up and hearing my mother’s stories about how our family escaped slavery; and how we are still fighting its ghosts today. Getting emotional here...

[@ryanrong495]

"Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee" -Muhamad Ali

[@VoltBolt1984]

I was waiting for someone to quote that.

[@anairconditionermother7537]

I hate your profile picture

[@ryanrong495]

@@anairconditionermother7537 be drunk

[@julianfalken8861]

-Yo hands cant hit what your eyes cant see! -Muhammad Ali, the greatest of all time

[@johnd.597]

Is that a quote from the same man who hurled racial insults to Joe Frazier after Frazier vouched to president Nixon to get his license reinstated, gave money to him on the side during his exile, and testified before congress on the behalf of him? The same man who bragged about receiving applause from the Ku Klux Klan after he shared his thoughts about why interracial marriage is evil? The same man who cheated on his wife in front of the public eye and showed no remorse? Muhammad Ali has done many great things, but he really did some terrible things, too. He also slapped his wife and was completely manipulated by the Nation of Islam.

[@LunarChandelure]

One mistake @5:07: both of the Lewis vs Schmeling fights took place at Yankee Stadium, not MSG.

[@DudeVXM]

Impossible. Perhaps the archives are incomplete.

[@deadlockraven1849]

The mistake's could be so much worse, especially in a video like this. Good thing it's just a small embarrassing detail here

[@BlaBla-it6bb]

@DinoTubz He fought James J. Braddock at MSG, but indeed both fights against Max Schmeling were in Yankee Stadium.

[@Primegamin-yh4jm]

GO YANKEES -New Yorker

[@alexie832]

It's a typo

[@Z28KR]

If you guys want an interesting episode to make - look up Muhammad Ali's original namesake - Cassius M Clay the prominent anti-slavery crusader from the 1800s. A man who was so vocally anti-slavery that he survived several assassination attempts - including an instance where he fought off 6 men, killing one of them in self-defense.

[@josevega8253]

True! That guy's life is amazing. One of the most badasses american heros

[@slothbaby2104]

A true American

[@robjenkinson1487]

Also defending his newspapers office from a pro slavery mob with a cannon.

[@dracosfire7247]

@@robjenkinson1487 I'm sorry, WHAT?! Incredible...

[@BioAbner]

He shouldn't have changed his name.

[@shawnheatherly]

Three fascinating men all wronged in the same way.

[@draexian530]

No opponent, no single contender, ever brought Ali more sorrow than the country of his birth.

[@ingridepoch9143]

😭 what a sad, sad truth

[@MijinLaw]

Yeah and so sad in this video to see Kapernick and be reminded that there's still so much injustice.

[@draexian530]

I can only imagine the pain of the modern day minority. The scale and scope of tragedy and risk upon them.

[@obiwankenobi3574]

@@MijinLaw kapernick doesn’t care, he’s a complete hypocrite, he says he cares about minorities while taking a crap ton of money to be in Nike ads, a company infamous for child labour and exploitation of workers in developing countries

[@jordinagel1184]

@@obiwankenobi3574 you know, I don’t think the opinion of the founder of fascism holds much weight around here...

[@marschallblucher6197]

JJ vs JJJ. History never fails to amuse me

[@handhand212]

JJ wtf is KSI doing there ????

[@laabib44]

John John Vs John John John

[@todorvujcic5115]

Lol

[@amanofculture5395]

No body : Mohamed Ali: SAY MY NAME!

[@bwackbeedows3629]

Speaking of names, pretty sure they misspelt Joe Louis's name 🤔

[@danielmills7801]

His momma called him Clay, so Imma call him Clay

[@warmonger6280]

@@danielmills7801his name is Muhammad Ali, an adult man is allowed to choose their own name adult men are not own by their parents He chose he's own name and his name is Muhammad Ali

[@jonjohns8145]

DAMN RIGHT!!

[@jonjohns8145]

@@danielmills7801 Learned his lesson, didn't he.

[@loneronin6813]

I remember once seeing a documentary about Sonny Liston called, "Sonny Liston: The Champion No One Wanted." It was pretty fascinating and spoke of not only how he learned to Box and his career, but also his public image vs what he was like in his private life. According to many accounts from friends and family, he was soft spoken when you could get him to talk at all considering he was also often shy. He had a love for children even if they weren't his kids, and got along well with pretty much everyone in his community. He was often described Boxing-wise as this mean and tough-as-nails power-puncher, being depicted as thuggish and short-tempered, often as a result of his shy and quiet nature being turned around on him as being unlikeable and preferring to allow his fists to do the talking. Naturally with all of these assumptions and negative portrayal of him and his image, it's not surprising that people looked to Muhammad Ali to replace him. Ali wasn't just an excellent fighter, he was well-spoken, witty, and clever with his rhyme scheme in regards to interviews as well as just being a personality that people could really attach to in that sense. Sonny Liston was someone that I think was misunderstood so greatly that it impacted his career severely and I think that he didn't really get the credit and understanding he deserved. He may have been the champion no one wanted, but there was more to him than that. In regards to his public persona, he was the man no one really knew.

[@Dempsey1873]

Ali was like 20 years older than him had they both been the same age range I don't think he would've gotten him tbh

[@loneronin6813]

@@Dempsey1873 You might be right, to be fair. :)

[@beb6c2a]

My Father once met Mohammed Ali at a Farm in Syria In Fact he even took a picture with him. I still can't believe to this day that my father once met one of the best boxers in hisotry

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

What would Muhammad Ali be doing in that hell hole? I know he was Muslim but Syria had no ties to his religion or ancestry?

[@Peter_Sokunbi]

Prove us wrong show us the picture.

[@monkmonk3042]

@@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee western forces invaded them and created the hell hole. Syria was just your average peaceful country minding its own buissness. Listen to what Obama has to say "Isis grew out of our own grasps"

[@HootyFruityOwl]

@@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee It's been three years, so hopefully you found out. If not.. He A. Went to Mecca. B. Visited a Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon. He was at several points during the 70s, in the area, and stopped in Syria for visitation. Also, Syria absolutely had ties to his religion. Ali was a Sunni. The largest religious group in Syria? Sunni. Thanks for asking! :)

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Your father met Joe Louis?

[@jezrelcarvellida9572]

I wonder if you guys can do a story about Manny Pacquiao. His story is literrally what the quote "per aspera ad astra" means. Born in poverty, he punched his way up to where he is now.

[@dogguy8603]

He is asian, therefore he isn't opressed and in fact has asian privilege, so no they wont do a video about him

[@BurntJokerCard]

My mother and father met Ali on a flight to Hawaii. From what I was told he was the nicest man they ever met. I was a newborn and my parents asked for a photo. According to them, Ali really wanted to hold me for the picture they wanted to take with him as he wanted lots of kids, but I was having none of it. Seen the picture and you can just tell he was an awesome man.

[@ShinigamiInuyasha777]

The interesting thing is that Mohamed Ali first fight at the end of his suspension was with an argentine heavyweight, Bonavena, that actually organized the match. Everyone was so excited that they press call for a "Fight for the title", because he was still considered the champion. And Ali was delighted to see how respectful the people were with him

[@StephySon]

Thank you for making this vid. Filled me and my dad with alot of pride. And thanks for mentioning brotha Colin, we still got alot of work to do

[@muthias4582]

For this fight I have wrestled with alligators, I have tousled with a whale, I have handcuffed lightning and put thunder in jail! Only last week I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick! I’m so mean I make medicine sick! Edit: 324 likes, why am I not surprised? 😂😂 This is just about the only Muhammad Ali quote you need to know to get the kind of person he was.

[@stevemc01]

That last one is definitely a massive "oof" in my opinion.

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

Lol

[@mobeenkhan824]

Muthias Wait till you see Mohammad Ali

[@lowleypeasentmr.l8836]

Is this a rocky line?

[@boyscouts83712]

G Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee You ain't seen no one like Muhammad Ali

[@aisadal2521]

Ooh, so cool to see you cover boxing! I hope there's more boxing videp in the future!

[@abcdef27669]

3:49 - "Hey, Joe, Bards are boring! Be a Fighter!"

[@NicoBabyman1]

Fighter!? Surely you mean Monk you uncultured swine!

[@idotnumber467]

Nah be a Druid

[@maxfieldjoyner5244]

My grandad actually met Muhammad Ali back when he was still Cassius clay.

[@Thecrownswill]

What kind of illegal sydicalist symbol is that for your avatar?

[@maxfieldjoyner5244]

@@Thecrownswill break the chains.

[@haalandbraut3295]

@@Thecrownswill Stfu.

[@VenomousSpyro]

Out of interest. What does that symbol mean as your profile picture?

[@Dempsey1873]

@@maxfieldjoyner5244 ngl looks ugly asl

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

Reminds me of the ERB with Ali

[@masterimbecile]

I'll leave you like Liston: flat on yo ass!

[@grasstoucher4694]

Damn its so interesting to see how they could box without even having arms

[@franciscovieiradebem2700]

I still remember as a kid, watching the opening ceremony of the Atlanta 96's Summer Olympics. The scene of Muhammed Ali holding the torch really moved me at the time. To imagine how hard it was for him to just stand there.

[@Jamvaan]

Seeing the little Extra History character of him has me thinking, a video on Antonio Inoki would be fantastic. Just such a bizarre figure on the histories of pro wrestling, MMA, and Japanese politics I feel like if you aren't in those bubbles you wouldn't know.

[@darragho6358]

Just go watch fighting in the age of loneliness and the Bob dilemma

[@SWORDASH]

the guy who fought muhammed ali in an mma exhibition , right?

[@qussaimurad8146]

I second that, we need a series on all the great fighters, starting from Kazushi Sakuraba aka the Gracie hunter

[@jawzdeadeye]

Was that Inoki with the red scarf at the end shaking Ali's hand?

[@Mateus_Carvalho]

@@jawzdeadeye That's him alright, prominent chin and whatnot. That probably refers to that one time Inoki ran a wrestling show in North Korea of all places with WCW on the side - although there was an infamous fight between the two that was rather bad that happened before that. Inoki fancied himself a proper fighter and would take part in shoot fights against people of other disciplines, which includes boxing.

[@abdullahmoore6000]

Thank you so much for this! I watched your harlem renaissance video I appreciate your attention to our history. Keep up the good work!

[@richardhafemeister9939]

Very well done. I love how candid and honest you guys were with this topic.

[@asdf4evr]

8:14 Is that Japanese professional wrestling legend Antonio Inoki? Asking because Ali and Inoki worked together at some points in time, and also because of dat chin.

[@brittanys9716]

Thank you for opening this up to me. I've never had an interest in boxing, but now I really appreciate what this means to so many people.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Even Joker is afraid of the IRS.

[@qussaimurad8146]

Probably one of the best KZbin videos I've ever seen. Well done Extra Credits 👏

[@abthedragon4921]

Wasn't expecting this video. But it's highly appreciated!

[@user-vx3oz6wn1b]

I haven't clicked on a video faster

[@jeremy1860]

I've never really been interested in boxing as a sport, but like all sports the stories behind it can often be incredibly captivating 😊

[@osurpless]

It can be said to be much like futbol/soccer, in that it appeals to all groups and ethnicities due to its apparent simplicity and the lack of many resources required to participate in the sport. It also requires little natural ability at its base levels, that can be refined upon reaching higher level competition, so all this helps to build its universal appeal.

[@Frank_James]

Cinderella Man... it’s a great movie.

[@antonioarmstead5237]

My favorite boxing story jack johnson and my kids love your history lessons. As a black man enjoy when you do black history. Again my kids love your history channels and how u present it. Please stay accurate and stay safe. Thanks again for this page one of the best

[@musicman8371]

Not even Black History Month and you're taking this video to the canvas? Damn ya'll are awesome.

[@LuchadorMasque]

What?

[@totalynotcatherine]

@@LuchadorMasque He means that he's happy they're covering things involving African American-directed racism, especially when it's not Black History Month. (I think)

[@musicman8371]

Black History Month is in February. Canvas can also mean the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring.

[@edcrichton9457]

Black History is American history. It should be recognized any time of year.

[@musicman8371]

@@totalynotcatherine Ya nailed it!

[@alexandredesouza3692]

I didn't know Jack Johnson was that old. I like his music, though.

[@rikorobinson]

One of my favorites from you guys. Your team rocks!

[@TheGeekyHippie]

Excellent video, and very timely in so many way. It even brought a tear to my eyes, something no EC video has done before. Well done!😎

[@theironknight597]

Thank you extra credits, THANK YOU!!!

[@sailor_guy9841]

FINALLY,SOMETHING ABOUT MY FAVOURITE SPORT BOXING!!! Edit:Also I heard so much about Max Schmeling, Good Guy,Even tho His Huge fan Adolf Hitler supports him He(Max) never supported Nazi Party.

[@ocean6828]

I don’t care at all about boxing, but I have heard about this specific event and it seems cool

[@bobhoya801]

I hope they do more on boxing, definitely some of the most interesting history of any sport!

[@sailor_guy9841]

@@bobhoya801 I mean,Let's be fair,We need them to make videos about the history of sports and the important events of them.

[@sailor_guy9841]

@@ocean6828 I mean yeah the event is a Classic,Almost GODLY event,Today boxing match is basically just youtubers gaining support from kids,I mean dont get me wrong I am 19 years old,but I just see youtubers boxing kinda weird.

[@carloszapata847]

5:15 Celebrity enlisted soldier. Star of propaganda and charity spectacles and movies. Voice for the neglected soldiers. Joe Louis kinda reminds me of the Captain America The First Advenger movie

[@davemcg757]

He was a hero to Rocky Marciano who the only heavyweight to retire undefeated to take up boxing. Marciano always said his greatest and most heartbreaking moment was beating Joe Louis in a championship fight. That fight is what inspired the infamous babershop scene from Coming To America where they were arguing about the greatest boxer of all time.

[@joepenrose1]

More of this plz! Boxing history is awesome, this is my new favourite video from the extra credits team 👌👍

[@davemcg757]

Honestly they should just create a new series called Extra Sports. So many sporting events in the past have had an impact on society, people, history and the world that the subjects need their own in depth works.

[@xlr1148]

8:13 for anyone wondering that's Antonio Inoki. He is a Mixed martial artist, a pro wrestler, a pro wrestling promoter. He fought with Muhammad Ali in shoot (real) fight which was supposed to be a work (pre-determined) fight.

[@davemcg757]

Antonio Inoki also got Ali involved in what is considered the largest pro wrestling event ever held when he had him attend a a joint exhibition event with WCW in North Korea as a guest of honor. This thing deserves it's own one off Extra History episode given the insanity involved with its planning and execution.

[@TheExtinctSpecies]

Thank you for making this video and joining the dots for those who didn't know about these mens' roles in history.

[@keiththomas1180]

I'm SIMPING so hard for EC's illustration of Jack Johnson's wife, they look cute together ❤ 😍

[@natalierichards7030]

As always, thank you Extra History!

[@bunnyhunter1890]

If I'm not mistaken, Jack Johnson actually wanted to mentor Louis. But the manager thought Johnson would ruin Louis' squeaky-clean image.

[@davemcg757]

You're not mistaken. Joe Louis' estate actually released entries from his private journal giving his thoughts on Johnson being a bad influence. He saw him as an aging fat slob just trying to ride his coat tails to a new payday and ruin his image. The entry gets a bit dark after that with Louis lamenting losing his clean image when he hit his wife blaming it on cocaine he was taking to ease the pain of the cronic headaches he was suffering from later in his own career.

[@tallkevin01]

Standing ovation. Thank you for this video.

[@MoffTought]

so you're saying the fight was JJJ v. JJ

[@bizzle350]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much!

[@MichaelSmith-ij2ut]

A shoutout to middleweight Rubin "Hurricane" Carter for his wrongful murder conviction.

[@dacedebeer2697]

New evidence points to the possibility of him not being so inocent actually.

[@ranger1217]

Can you please do a series on the history of boxing, this video has gotten my really interested in it now

[@johnmelancon8284]

Muhammad Ali going to prison for refusing Vietnam and pushing for racial equality and Collin Kapernick taking a knee and getting a movie and sport endorsements are to very different things.

[@1funkyangel]

You guys tell History just like it should be ! It is appreciated ! 👍🏽

[@Borderlands123123123]

Love the Antonio Inoki at the end there. Good touch

[@abbddos]

I started boxing in 2006 after my teacher showed me rumble in the jungle. I had known Muhammad Ali as my uncles viewed him as a champ and a hero. To me though, he was an inspiration. Every time I run, I hear his voice in my head saying "I done wrestle with an alligator, I done tousle with a whale, I handcuffed lightning, threw thunder in jail, I injured a rock, hospitalized a brick.... man I'm so bad I make medicine sick" Every time I fought, I heard his famous "I told you" speech in my head... I still do wherever I do anything and people doubt me. I was sad when he passed away more than I was when my father died. God Bless you Muhammad Ali.

[@BorrieBeats]

Just to clear up on schmeling vs Louis here. It’s been said in the comments about the nazis and simply put he wasn’t one. he had fought in the u.s. A few years, won the title before the nazis came to power and he had joe jacobs a Jewish manager in his corner. But just on the match in general. It is the first time a fighter of note looked at video material to study his opponent. He noticed that Louis drops his hand after the jab while staying square on. Not exactly a no no in boxing but if schmeling could maintain distance, kept his more side on stance and pawed his jab to get an exchange going then would throw a lead right cross or 1-2 then either clinch or slip the hook. It’s a fight plan that we should regardless of the era that it was in, be remembered for its brilliance and innovation. Louis became a complete fighter after it. His shuffle jab would become more lateral to give himself more angles to get away or create frames and counter opportunities. Which helped him a lot in the rematch because he closes the gap so quickly. And realigning their positions where schmeling could not get off. And just to remind people that Louis had only been a pro for 2 years. With a limited and unolympic style amateur experience. A being a significant turning point of boxing strategy. Just a mildly more in-depth look at that fromBoxing fan. And great video. Love the channel ever since the Punic wars and the squeaky voice.

[@husseinsherif3124]

My older sister was in 5th grade when she met Muhammad Ali in the 90s. My parents took a photo of them together, still looked pretty young and fit back then.

[@LuchadorMasque]

This man is clearly not from kentucky. Nobody says lew-is-ville. It's lou-uh-vill or sometimes lul-vul

[@heatherrene8129]

Oh I know. I had to pause and wince. Hardly anyone gets it right but that was baaaad.

[@bobonpc6156]

I wanted to alt f4 after hearing that

[@cabowerks3973]

I know right! I had to leave a a comment too. 😅

[@tadghspalding2765]

EXACTLY

[@NuclearConvoy]

Extremely surprised by the much appreciated Antonio Inoki cameo.

[@merrychristmasreaper]

EC as always is god damn golden.

[@Aperson-ng8ei]

This is a great video I hope you do some more on significant black figures in history

[@juannunez5767]

8:13 Nice Antonio Inoki cameo.

[@am-alliedmastercomputer1965]

I was wondering if I was the only one that thought that looked like Inoki.

[@hbo9775]

Great episode, thanks guys !

[@logankrecic496]

Please do James Braddock the Irish boxer during the depression

[@khalifrhoden3320]

Watch "Cinderella Man".

[@tashantimothy6180]

Yo Extra Credits FTW 🥺🙌🏾💯 thank you for this

[@fadeawaysss]

I love the celebration of black history and culture, keep it up guys!

[@rushs11]

Gotta correct something here. The Schmelling Lewis fight took place at the old Yankee Stadium, not Madison Square Garden. It attracted 70,000 fans, one of the largest crowds in the history of the stadium, and was attended by Hollywood celebrities and (for some reason) J. Edgar Hoover.

[@DeWitherWarrior]

I am so happy "Schmelling" is pronouced "Shmelling"

[@carsonprice5368]

Hell yes! Love boxing! Thank you for preserving history!

[@zolitaire]

There is no meaningful comparison between Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaepernick in terms of what they suffered for their convictions they are in totally different leagues. Ali lost everything and Kaepernick got a deal with Nike...

[@StephySon]

The point in comparison is that black athletes are still targeted. Jack, Joe, and Muhammad all were notable black men of each of their times. And white supremacist America couldn't handle that. If they did something to step out of line or upset that balance they were targeted in some way. It is only because of the times we are currently in that Colin got off better compared to the previous 3. Yes indeed each of their situations is different make no mistake. But lets not pretend one mans crusade against institutional racism and police brutality dint end up with him being black balled and convos on race being revved up which is even more notable when you think of the uprisings for black loves last year And FYI, in his final time, Muhammad loved Colin.

[@donttalkaboutmymomsyo]

Kap still isn't on a team is he?I guess we know what that shield protects

[@noahark8130]

I’ve been training for boxing and found that one of my favorite KZbin channels did a video on it, this was amazing! Thanks for showing the history of racial inequality in boxing and history of it.

[@DuranmanX]

Pretty sure it's Joe Louis, not Lewis

[@ARampagingHobo]

Hell yea I did a presentation on Joe Louis in high school. Altho i think you guys did him a little dirty, he was huge.

[@silversnakeproductions3241]

You guys should really make a "South Seas Bubble" series on whats happening to Gamestop since its so similar yet so different with The poor and middleclass propping it up as the company doesnt care and the rich try to keep it down. Obviously when its all done and finished of course.

[@carlosmedina1281]

They did several years ago.

[@silversnakeproductions3241]

@@carlosmedina1281 You guys should really make a "South Seas Bubble" series on whats happening to Gamestop not that series but on like it but in the modern times

[@Untiem]

Muhammad Ali a giant of box and a sharp mind in and out of the ring call him an inspiring figure is an understatement

[@alomaralsulaiman6501]

Me: muhammad abdul? Muhammad ali: NO NO NO Me: MUHAMMAD ALI !!! Muhmmad ali: YES! I'M!!!

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

Yoo

[@Alaaslayer]

A man of culture!

[@alomaralsulaiman6501]

@@Alaaslayer I see you are a man of culture at well to 😂

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

@@alomaralsulaiman6501 yeah

[@jacksonbean7364]

**stardust crusaders theme intensifies**

[@StrivetobeDust]

Thank you. It's content like this that makes me love you guys.

[@Spongebrain97]

There needs to be a movie about Jack Johnson

[@hypergreedgaming9590]

If only cancer didn't take Chadwick boseman

[@Spongebrain97]

@@hypergreedgaming9590 im pretty sure he played a boxer before. I think an unknown actor would be more fitting as the acting for Johnson could launch their career

[@CMZneu]

I may be wrong but didn't he beat the shit out of his wife and put her in the hospital, then she committed suicide?

[@davemcg757]

Look up the Ken Burns documentary Unforgivable Blackness: The Jack Johnson Story. It's pretty amazing and goes deep into the details on his career and life in the way EH can't. There is A LOT that's been glossed over in this episode.

[@CMZneu]

@@davemcg757 I will look it up, i understand though why Extra Credits would be hesitant to mention the bad parts in today's social climate, sometimes people are so desperate for a hero an icon that they will take the good and ignore the bad.

[@nobudobu5444]

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! - his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see.” - Muhammad Ali

[@grantdowling8550]

I’m Black, and I like the sentiment that you meant to relay with “[racism] is undefeated.” It is important to stress how successful powers backed by racism have been and still are in their endeavors. But it’s us that’s undefeated. We’re still here and some of us are even thriving despite powers doing their best to systematically exploit and use Black lives. We’re still here. Black people are undefeated.

[@jrs3739]

Who would have thought you could cut onions wearing boxing gloves right at the end there... Great video.

[@troperhghar9898]

Mohammad Ali inspired me to become an outboxer just like him

[@Baelor-Breakspear]

It’s safe to say Muhammad Ali got his bike back.

[@riverofblood4362]

Shit gets real when sports get political.

[@mr.brother5939]

And annoying

[@zealousdoggo]

@@mr.brother5939 and infuriating

[@alejandrovallejo6763]

Sports have always been political on one level or another, even their very start back in the original greek olympics was used to promote themselves and assert dominance,.

[@jackofalltrades6129]

@@alejandrovallejo6763 That's a misconception. People have used sports to be political, but the sports themselves are not. Sports, much like combat are about training oneself to compete against others and see who is the best. If you step into the arena and focus on who your opponent is and what your match could mean politically, your opponent can use that to steal victory from under you. When you step into the ring, the field, whatever, it is just you and your opponent, their moves and your moves, their mind and your mind. Nothing else matters.

[@spellbound1875]

@@jackofalltrades6129 Would it be fair to say that while sports are not political organized sporting events are? Because while it may be counterintuitive athletes are in the minority of individuals involved in sporting events, even if they are making the largest personal contributions.

[@Docwilson91]

2:30 14 rounds? That was a hell of a fight!

[@xxOmponxx]

My one complaint is the pronunciation of “Louisville”, it’s pronounced “Louw-a-vull”

[@AddisonRyan]

Luhvul

[@thethirdsicily4802]

Louisville, like Louis, or how the French pronounce it.

[@Seadalgo]

@@AddisonRyan First Kentuckian I met in the military when I asked him where he was from: "Wuvul" Me: "Whaa?"

[@jamespearson3364]

If ur from Kentucky or Ohio you know......

[@blackwingedheaven]

I threw up in my mouth a little when he pronounced it "Lu-ees-ville." >_

[@preachez]

Immediately clicked when I saw. I appreciate your efforts.

[@whyareyoubothering]

By the looks of things a follow up on Schmelling may be warranted to clarify a few things related to the context of his position.

[@tiyenin]

Great tale told with empathy

[@mriduljoshi]

6:05... by an new champion... still considered the greatest... (All my body hairs standing in attention to hear the name "Mohammed Ali" and suddenly) ...Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr... (Whaaat????) ... Changed his name to Mohammed Ali... (Oh😐🤔)

[@publicenema8839]

Figure like muhammad ali deserve a full episode. The GOAT inside and outside the ring

[@cnppreactorno.4965]

Hey you forgot to mention Joe Louis actually become friends with Max Schmelling later in life, and both Max and Frank Sinatra supported Joe during his later years

[@vashthefortress]

You should do one about George Foreman as well. Just his story and redemption as a whole is a worthy story to tell.