Chaos 😁 He Knocked 'Em Out Dancing - 'The Drunken Master' Emanuel Augustus

[@votesport]

Emanuel Augustus might just be the most entertaining fighter in history. But sadly, corrupt judges and life itself haven’t always been fair to him. You can leave a few words of support on his Instagram: instagram.com/emanuelaugustus.drunkenmaster/ It would mean a lot for him to know that fans still respect and remember him, the ones he performed for in the ring.

[@otherchannel3422]

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[@BTCBlizzy]

Thank you for this story. And what an amazing one it is. Hope to see it on a silver screen someday honestly.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Man, it's really cool that you linked his Insta in your pinned comment. As much as I enjoyed this video, I doubt I would have thought to seek him out, as I'm not big on posting on social media, beyond the occasional comment on KZbin to support my favorite content creators. With that said, thanks for making it easy for fans to reach out and send him some words of appreciation and encouragement. It's awesome seeing creators actually encourage viewers to do so, and I don't think it should be a rarity.

[@Laneganswake]

I have seen him before but I am just wowed. I might do that

[@rasiksharma3453]

bring more boxing videos man, you're the best🥊

[@reviewtoearn]

He should be inducted in the Boxing Hall of Fame for sure

[@sanctusdeuscruor6219]

Love Agustus but nah , although he deserves a movie imo, yes he was criminally robbed in his career but he lost all his biggest fights legitimately and you just cant do that and make it to the HOF. If The boxing hall of fame was based on entertainment AND BRING ROBBED then he would be the GOAT

[@mrmap4875]

​@@sanctusdeuscruor6219professional boxing exist for entertainment nd he was exceptional enough to enter in hall of fame

[@AlienApe.]

Aint nobody been done so bad by the judges more than Emanuel. If he'd have been in his prime today then he'd have been much loved rather than ridiculed by commentators.

[@demjay]

Yup, so true. Boomer judging back then.

[@bobabreath5097]

@@demjay Nope, you can credit Don King and his cronies for those losses. Boxing is still corrupt today and Don King and his circle of clowns are still fixing the match ups. Even if it's a bit more difficult to see, you can just look at the way the title match ups are given, it's way obvious who gets protected and who has to actually defend their titles. It's a great sport but they've been doing their best to ruin it for decades.

[@Sylas-oi4oo]

Boxing is the only big time professional sport with no real league or governing body. It’s ridiculous. Literally run by a handful of corrupt promoters like Don King and Bob Arum…it’d be great if was like the professional golf where you’re properly ranked and paid since it’s an individual sport.

[@dnbmania]

As loved as Ben Whittaker is

[@specialbreed]

​@@bobabreath5097what baffle me is how I always see Don king at the back of every Great fighter even from the 90s like damn this man has been doing this evil a long time ago

[@andrewibeh4138]

Who else never heard of Emanuel Augustus prior to watching this video and fell in love with this great boxer afterwards? What a fighter!!!!!

[@charlesconnaughton7292]

First time I've seen this great fighter and i wont forget him.

[@buschovski1]

ive known about him for a few years, but i did just like you the first time i saw him. I loved him right away

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Me.👍

[@anthonyharper8161]

Exactly 💯 He was dangerous.

[@yoshyusmc]

Me! Talk about mad props from Floyd who is arguably one of the greatest. What a great fight.

[@literallyshaking8019]

The most robbed man in boxing for his time. He was born 20 years too early, had he been in his prime in the social media era he’d be one of boxings biggest superstars. As an aside his fight vs Micky Ward is one of the best fights I’ve ever seen, and is definitely worth checking out. You know you’ve witnessed something special when the ref hugs and kisses both fighters after the bell.

[@greekveteran2715]

Man! Never seen a ref kissing the fighters!! Best fight I've ever seen!!

[@sanctusdeuscruor6219]

Man! nothing but big facts, he'd definitely get multiple title shots today, shit dudes are getting knocked out and in their next fight their shamelessly given a title shot, smfh

[@Night-op7zf]

The fact that he is not widely known makes him cooler like a secret character on a video game. Love his attitude of fighting for the passion not caring about winning or losing. The man just dgaf. One of my fav boxers of all time.

[@adrianboyddodd8007]

I didn't know it was possible for one fighter to be cheated so often. Respect to Floyd for giving him his due credit.

[@jeremiahjohnson9908]

Probably the most underrated fighter ever and I enjoyed watching him. I remember watching one particular fight where he was CLEARLY robbed of the decision.

[@ZOONGOZEEN]

They were jealous of him that’s why they robbed him so many times - the business stunk at that time infidels ran everything

[@derricktalbot8846]

Certainly one of the most entertaining. I still find it hard to swallow the disingenuous commentary of the time.... as though Atlas and Merchant didn't know exactly what Agustus was doing. Pulling your opponent into your own rhythm, and then crushing him with one discordant note. A Legend.

[@hollywoodstylzs]

@@derricktalbot8846 I used to spare with him in Florida and everything you said would be correct !!! And he was always willing to help you with your training.

[@sutrey9012]

⁠@@derricktalbot8846Atlas sure had his back after the Burton fight when he was robbed, screaming to the rooftops for an investigation on live tv. I think early in his career the reaction to his style is understandable. Why would one assume anybody knew what he was doing and the negative reception to his style was anything other than it appears to be disrespectful and and a mockery? It certainly does appear that way and it will always get a negative reception early on until youve earned respect and its undeniably displayed through multiple performances. Once he earned that respect he was given a pass for his style. Its understandable considering the few fighters that result the theatrics have done so out of desperation due to being outperformed, end up humiliating themselves and the sport in the process. This guy was special, different, and once realizing it wasnt a clown show like the rest, they accepted the truth. Nothing wrong with that

[@skyblu81]

I think Emanuel would be proud of the hand speed with how quick I clicked on this vid

[@Under-Kaoz]

W

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

You're the GOAT #2 because I clicked quick as Roy Jones' hand speed

[@skyblu81]

@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 sorry I must've forgot

[@DavidDean-l1n]

😬

[@rossini55]

Dat button got KTFO''d!

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Emanuel's body work, despite being largely unheralded because his style was so unorthodox, was truly something to behold. Great video as always, VoteSport!

[@michaelsnyder6922]

I have always hated when boxers do shit like this but for some reason I loved how he did it. He never seemed arrogant.

[@aviazx1799]

He just loved fighting.

[@desecration171]

I know it's weird to say but it's like he's not showboating but actually out there having fun... even though he's showboating. He reminds me of when I ran track. The medals were cool but I didn't really case about losing, win/loss records, or times. It just was the adrenaline of the competition and love of the sport.

[@wileecoyoteee9416]

I don't even think he was doing it to talk sh* really. I think he was mostly just trying to stay loose, have fun, and making it hard for his opponent's brain to track patterns (because his movements and little freeze stops, were somewhat random and hard to predict), while at the same time, giving himself all kinds of different angles - AND a lot of the movements were loading up his shots with power at the same time, too. (Yet, it was disguised by the movements). That, and it probably made some people mad and threw them off of their game some too lol. He did basically say in an interview that it was also a mental thing for him - that because he was having fun with it, it kept him loose, instead of getting all tight and rigid, and like, keyed up. It's on KZbin! I'm guessing I found it from just typing his name in. [EDIT]: I mean yeah, he was probably doing it to talk sh- some too lol, but to me it doesn't seem quite in the same kind of way/with the same kind of energy behind it as it's often done by most people, if that makes sense

[@sutrey9012]

I agree with much of what is thought here and the proposed reasoning behind his style, but also think it makes no difference why he chose to do it. Regardless of his reasoning it is a risky play that will have consequences. Whether it’s disrespectful depends on opinion. Its probably not necessary but i also believe the reality of the sport is of importance. This is boxing and while good sportsmanship and respect is preferred i dont think its a requirement to please spectators. Its an indivigual sport where you only have yourself to rely on, extremely high stakes, with only yourself on the line, not really much room for criticism on how another decides to handle themselves in the ring in my opinion, and the requirements should probably be start and stop with you entering the ring, but also realize without the allowed opinions and criticism from the spectators, the spectacle may not exist

[@markspeeps]

Imagine if he had top-notch management? He would be in the Hall of Fame. How could be be robbed so many times I am appalled watching this video. Thank you for doing such a great job.

[@Bdogg12784]

We need more drunken masters in boxing.

[@j.edwardthompson8203]

Ben Whitaker is making a strong argument

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

Josh Kelly and Whittaker are mint 👌🏼

[@Sbo-09]

How did I miss this chap? He was solid as iron. The punches he took from his opponents were devastating but Im impressed cuz he sure did returned the favour with some hilarious entertainment to go with it

[@seangallagher455]

This man is a legend. And legends never die-Words of a true legend.

[@the_luggage]

Legit this guy was constantly treated unfairly, outrageous; what a travesty. Can't believe I've never heard of him; great video, thank you.

[@DrRonG809]

What a great human being… delt with bad cards but never gave up. Salute to THE DRUNKEN MASTER. Emmanuel AGUSTUS A CHAMPION BOXER…

[@patnava1573]

Top 10 goat #1 most underrated boxer in history!!

[@jonefusipuga7290]

Avid boxing fan has Augustus as one of the best of those that ever entered the square arena. A REAL MAN OF A FIGHTER.

[@dillavedderx5959]

Manny took so many losses and didn't say a word. Imagine if those losses were reversed!!! He deserves to be in the boxing hall of fame for heart, integrity, will, and character alone! He had skills great defense and he was one hell of a showman. I mean, look at his childhood he wasn't even given a chance with his parents and had to fight his entire life to survive and he made something out of NOTHING!!!!! Manuel Augustus You're a True Champion and a Hero in my eyes and I hope one day you'll get that recognition you truly deserve! 🙏❤️💯🥊👑🥊

[@scottmckee8783]

Love this guy.Every boxing enthusiasts should see this man fight.wonderfull man

[@pinkyfloydy2868]

A fighter ahead of his time .... he would be a fighter all would tune in to see ....

[@misanthrophex]

Not so much ahead of time, as having his style. No one will be able to reproduce this fighting style to make it a "norm". Some fighters have that something special about them that is completely unique, or at least insanely rare. The "drunken" technique is old, but you have to be born with it I think, it can't be learned. And if the person is actually a skilled fighter, such fighter will always be a threat even to the top champions, because top fighters rely so much on "knowing" what's gonna happen when, "drunken" style really throws it all off, leaving anyone, at minimum, bamboozled...

[@carloslewis8448]

In my opinion Augustus is a LEGEND❤

[@BertoBoyd]

He was robbed of so many fights. Someone should give this man a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Absolute rock star

[@anthonykeato9574]

That br oken rythym is a delight to watch. Thankyou for entertaining me again for another 45 mins. Thats 4hr30mins of watching Manny do his thing to date

[@mustangsupersnake7848]

With proper management, Augustus could have become once of the greatest. True talent.

[@tother1069]

Born the same year . My new favorite ! I had never heard of him until now . Thank you .

[@josediazasmr6014]

Thank you for introducing me to me NEW FAVORITE FIGHTER EVER 🎉 🥊 💪 🕺

[@jamesowens3486]

MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT 🙏 🏆 CHAMP YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂

[@razzo8525]

Thanks Emanuel more than just a boxer, a prize fighter extraedinare , Love you Man

[@mattwhisnant5926]

Wow, thanks so much for this documentary. There is obviously something bigger going on, forces opposed to his success. Total respect to him for continuing to put in the effort, for not giving up. I’d like to see a movie made about him. He’s an inspirational character and an incredibly talented boxer. Thanks for making this documentary so more people could see the man’s talent, skill, and hard work. The existence of this documentary is a blow against whatever forces wanted to keep him down. Years later, people are still seeing his with their own eyes, despite the forces arrayed against him.

[@eddieescobar4722]

Wow definitely a legend 💪👍💯talk about fighting anyone ...this was the man...anytime

[@leewhitham1635]

This is the best fighter review channel on the Internet, regardless of what you think of the fighter Votesport always delivers. ❤

[@josediazasmr6014]

Amen to this ❤ 👏 💪

[@Yut00bisSUS]

i second that, also the commentary is exceptional.

[@misanthrophex]

The only one worth watching. The videos will be remembered as legendary themselves. There's actual humour, a healthy amount of it that is. Other places have shitty humour and/or overuse it. There's also respect for every fighter. You can tell the people in this channel are really into martial arts/ fighting.

[@ArtBellJr]

When an undefeated fighter calls you the toughest fight of their carreer that's impressive. Floyd Mayweather respects Emanuel Augustus . It's sad the way Emanuel is nowadays he is in declining health but he still helps out kids at the same gym he got his start at I believe.

[@bobabreath5097]

Augustus had one of the sharpest left hooks ever to be thrown. He was never a super powerful puncher but his hand speed, footwork, and balance was phenomenal. His style was unique and obviously unorthodox but that was a big part of why he was so fun to watch. Don King and his criminal cronies should be ashamed of the way they treated such a talent. Boxing has been corrupt for decades and Don King and his mob have been a big part of the reason. It's sad because it's such a great sport. Agustus's record is a lie. He won more fights than he lost and deserves a better legacy. Thanks VoteSport, you guys are one of my favorites.

[@gregorygreen3077]

Emanuel Inspired Fighters Like Ben Whitaker Of The Modern Era His Style Would Give Anybody Problems & He Had True Skills & Heart And Was From My Hometown Chicago Real Chicago Boxing Legend💯📈🥊

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for showing what makes boxing great. people like him are boxing

[@shirleydenniser6079]

WOW! Emanuel in my eyes deserves to be up there amongst the greats in boxing with his amazing footwork, speed and rhythm, he has a new fan in me. Have to admit I cried when the fight went to his opponent, he was robbed! ❤

[@83szakal]

He was an absolute monster back in the day I enjoyed his fights very much when I was growing up much respect sir 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 thank you very much 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

A thrill to watch. Amazing skill. The one and only Drunken Master. Peace

[@MisterVolts]

One of the most comprehensive film studies on EA Burton's career. Emphasis on Floyd fight, top-notch. 9.5/10 🌟 's 👍

[@stunter2875]

These are the kind of fighters I like seeing videos on and why I love this channel and what makes it the best.

[@GlennCraythorn-tn1gg]

What a fighter…. Incredible hand speed !! By the way this is my first ever comment on anything at all ever!! This guy’s combo of skill, heart, modesty & comedy inspire me!!! BROVO

[@purushothammuniyappa9161]

The most entertaining jocker,hero,comedian and highly intelligent boxer

[@a.joegevara3519]

Love him, nobody else can hear the music! He got robbed way too much! Love the double punch...

[@thomassmith9260]

This was beautiful watching. Art at Work.

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

He is one of boxing greats considering the number of titles he won and how he was robbed of fights that he clearly won.

[@ZOONGOZEEN]

They feared him

[@flyartism3112]

One of my favorite boxers of all time period

[@penngwinn]

at 2:46 is looks like Emanuel is in color while his opponent is in black and white. That step back uppercut is the sickest thing I've ever seen in boxing. So bad ass.

[@highanglelarry]

Timing the music to those knockout punches... brilliance, pure brilliance.

[@321ozzy]

thanks for sharing, what an amazing boxer

[@chypres89]

Great video. Love the smart edits and effects. I feel bad for this dude. he got robbed so many times. He deserves so much more. LEGEND.

[@jakesmith5278]

Damn! This man can fight.

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

I thoroughly enjoyed that spectacle.

[@jcb0920]

What a phenomenal video. Thanks for bringing these amazing stories to us. I vote sports!

[@D9Wx]

Love ppl like this. They are Instinct Rythm and timing fighters. Artistic mind

[@sirharmony8626]

"smoking him like a fat blunt" - SHALL WE

[@idavidp2895]

Thank you!!! My favorite boxer besides Joe Louis. Dude don’t get the respect he deserves. Thank you.

[@TAJcrawn]

I'm addicted to this channel 😕

[@misanthrophex]

Trust me - that's one of the better addictions to have in life...

[@gregsavchuk3239]

VS, many thanks. Wow, Emanuel, What an entertaining fighter... Kind regards to all...

[@aleks1586]

Legend...so sad how life played out

[@radoddd7539]

He stop punching the opponent's head, to don't cause a brain damage. What a guy! Thank you for the entertaining, both to the creators of the video and the drunken master!

[@memolano100]

“He’s been artistically beating the charisma out of his opposition.” So much poetry. Also, I look forward to Ben Whittaker’s video.

[@SuperKendoman]

Ben Whitaker hasn't been fully tested though. If he does that against Beterbiev or Bivol, then I'll be impressed 😂

[@Hakeri3]

Love your videos, like little documentary. Keep it going😁 Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷💙

[@flddoc2]

This guy is one of the better fighters I’ve seen. Although it’s hard to truly tell who one the fights that weren’t completely reviewed I can see how judges would unit against a guy who has a style and personality of someone who doesn’t take the sport “serious”. Fighters back then shouldn’t smile, move in ways that are counter do disciplined, focused “professionals”. And to punish his unprofessional style they heaped loads of unprofessional decisions upon him. The fight against Courtney was behind bias. Great video.

[@specialbreed]

Perfectly said, to those mother fucker jugdes, it was more of a bloody sport without any acceptance of any entertainment. I'm glad boxing as evolved

[@MashoodAlam1]

What a surprise! I been waiting for a documentary on him from your channel for over a year now. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CamiloCBG]

A legend.

[@RumbaEnElBateyChannel]

Augustus was a skilled boxer, but he failed to realize that while his style captivated the audience, the corrupt boxing industry despised him and his style.

[@DrizzFizzlebeatz]

I don’t think he failed to realize, seems more like he didn’t let the corruption get to him and did his thing anyways.

[@HubsAlgarveKnives]

Thats the bad side of boxing,the corruption😢

[@specialbreed]

What more amazing and commendable is how he never change the way fight despite all the biased jugding againt him, man never lost his identify. What a man with a rare skils

[@jonefusipuga7290]

Life is so cruel to some but these just never would go down the road to play the victim. Manny is a true champion.

[@son1k783]

What an incredible guy!

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

Whittaker is dope, but EA did it first and did it best. Some epic battles. Excellent video!

[@roberttaylor6600]

It's a damn shame that man won more fights than he has lost and his record should prove that, he's a much better boxer than his record indicates.

[@misanthrophex]

not being a smart-ass or trying to annoy and I may be wrong, but I think there should be a comma or full stop after "shame" in your sentence. Otherwise I completely agree with you.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Most entertaining fighter ever 😄🔥🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@hackmasterHQ]

I like this guy. Bad childhoods seem to produce the best fighters.

[@superslice761]

Wow. Great fighter. A real warrior with humility, courage, skill, and toughness. I'm impressed.

[@l.u_official]

This guy's a legend! Can't believe those judges got away with that😭😡

[@victormitchell7434]

Emanuel August's what a fighter, ❤️ forever what are you doing now. Ijs

[@jamesrice4873]

It's good to hear that about a wonderful great. Boxer like him 😂

[@barryconway7058]

The most entertaining fighter of all time for me

[@nikmous2010]

I fell in love with his style from a young age. Respect for showcasing him in your channel!

[@James-nc2zx]

I can't believe I had never heard of Manny some of the best fights ever his micky ward fights was awesome. Micky always had great fights. Pissed me off to see him get robbed so much..what a story hard childhood amazing boxer then bullet in the head and surviving. Great attitude. A True Champion

[@ARR409]

Most of his ‘losses’ were absolute robberies where the judges just hated how he fought.

[@GamingChair420]

Floyd saying his W/L ratio not fitting his skill level tells us all we need to know

[@ZOONGOZEEN]

Exactly Protestant dikcheas who thought it wasn’t fair to be that much better than they were 😂

[@Sylas-oi4oo]

Boxing is the only big time professional sport with no real league or governing body. It’s ridiculous. Literally run by a handful of corrupt promoters like Don King and Bob Arum…it’d be great if was like professional golf where you’re properly ranked and paid since it’s an individual sport.

[@becomingunhuman2106]

Big bets on the line, money always wins

[@3rdeye671]

A proper manager would've prevented those judges being paid off. Part of his role as a fight anyone at short notice journeyman, was to provide a decent work out for his opponents aspirations. Too show them what boxing skills top level fighters rated higher will have, without the danger of a power packed knock out punch. You can see why Manny used to showboat so much early on in his career, it made him a good choice as an opponent for an up and coming fighter as their coach can use the fight to get their boxer to smarten up. Manny wouldn't get so many journeyman fights if he actually started defeating these guys and knocking them off from their well planned out professional career path that Manny was providing a step for them on that pathway

[@julieta203]

Dude is absolutely bonkers! What a legend

[@leewhitley8539]

My favorite underrated champion of all time.🔥🔥🔥🔥fye Loved watching his fights.

[@cleophusrevish23]

He definitely inspired my brother John Revish glad to see he's finally getting his well deserved flowers he'll always be a big bro and Legend to me one of 14th Street gym finest long live Coach Frank

[@BTCBlizzy]

Where is this man’s MAJOR MOTION PICTURE?!? The world needs to know. 😤

[@demjay]

It would be a blockbuster of a movie for sure.

[@josediazasmr6014]

YES!!!

[@MF-kr4hf]

Cuz he shook his ass for a couple of seconds?

[@BTCBlizzy]

@@MF-kr4hf if that’s what you got out of this, then I don’t know what to tell you buddy. Maybe go watch pickleball? Yea, that’s what i’ll tell you.

[@braedenbrown6691]

That’s Some COLD HEARTED SHIT, The Way The Boxing Commission & Some Judges ROBBED That Man Of His Glory! He Is A HALL OF FAMER & SHOULD BE INDUCTED

[@pukulu]

That's the angriest I've ever seen Teddy Atlas. He had reason to be angry too. I wonder how many fights Augustus lost in which he was actually the winner.

[@mrshawterry6]

I heard Mayweather Jr say awhile back, he was his toughest opponent, after watching him, that was a tough man, he could take punches, and return them, he was good .

[@Tavares-z1k]

Ben Whitiker: THAT'S WHY HE'S MY GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐😃😃😃😃😃😃😃!!!!!!!!!

[@tomluman9259]

I watch so many of the Votesport vids that I hear his narration in my head all day commenting on everything I do. “When the light changed, Tom dropped the hammer and sent the Prius in the next lane to the shadow realm!” So, thanks for that…

[@proplayer566]

I loved every second of watching Augustus.

[@SirCuddie]

“So broke that he couldn’t even pay attention” 😂😂😂

[@JuudChima]

😂😂

[@usernafu2]

Finally...thank u so much for this vid

[@ivanjosephhuffman1759]

Mr . Agustaus your A Champion and True Warrior and Still the Champ in the Jungle You Have the eye of the Tiger...God is with You ion Survivor

[@MylesG-i2d]

Emmanuel Augustus, please know that I am a huge boxing fan and ANY boxing fan is also a huge fan of YOU!! Your fights were always entertaining but also skillful. This man probably should have 8-9 more wins strictly off robberies.

[@totalpkgproductions2797]

Great Body of Work- Thanks for presenting such an entertainment masterpiece.🏆

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Absolute warrior ❤😂🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@patrickbrogan3323]

I needed this, in todays world, to see someone with so much heart not take the losses, and let them beat him, its a true inspiration! no bitching, just train, and fight again, and let those with the dollars to buy their records do so, he just kept winning fights! and to get any praise out of may weather junior, thats a hall of fame career in and of itself! and BTW may weather showed what a fighter he truly was, when he had to be, wich wasn't too often!

[@patrickbrogan3323]

oh. and BTW this was what opened the door for people watching ufc, because boxing had become so rigged as to be a joke, like wrestling!

[@yanamamckenzie994]

Ain't nobody else you can compare with this brother 💯 truth is a proper legendary fighter and this the truth to smooth 💯 and absolutely to slick 👌 💯