Dwight Muhammad Qawi - Defensive Slips & Counters

Defensive highlights of the elusive pressure fighting former Light-Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champ.
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Dwight Muhammad Qawi - Is an American former professional boxer who won world titles at light heavyweight and cruiserweight. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004. On December 19 of the same year, Braxton faced Saad Muhammad in Atlantic City. The ex-convict was the underdog against Saad, one of the most popular fighters of his generation and a fellow Hall of Famer, but Braxton defeated him on a 10th-round technical knockout and became a world champion for the first time. It was shortly after this that he announced his conversion to Islam and changed his name.
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[@Velosirraton]

This guy must be the shortest heavyweight ever, 5'7 and he fought against Foreman, what a fearless beast. He was built like a tank.

[@Andrea-pe2iw]

He was 5'6

[@tylerross9706]

Ever heard of Langford

[@somethingrandom7026]

Sam Langford was barely 5’7

[@Deo499]

Tommy Burns is the shortest Heavyweight Champion of all time. He was 5' 7". Though heavyweights on average were a lot smaller back then.

[@kingko6510]

Google says he is 5'5

[@deadarmd]

I love the grimace/smile he makes when he's slipping

[@Camcolito]

Yeah that's classic :)

[@CrushingMight]

Right. Says something about his confidence 🥊🥊

[@thetexan2127]

Him vs James Toney at Light Heavyweight though would've been a classic fantasy matchup.

[@Unityfm78]

The Texan yes sir. Two slick, iron chinned warriors.

[@heavylift9582]

Man! that would have been a smoker.

[@johnshogskins4443]

Headbutt KO

[@nadnavlis240]

Not really. Styles make fights and those two evasive counter punchers facing each other would have made for a odd match up.

[@mr.anderson1562]

Nad Navlis your trippin bro counter punchers miss punches too eventually someone is bound to slip up and as they get more tired probably get a little less disciplined

[@Superaficokings87]

00:21 i can't stop watching man

[@yourwholeexistenceisalie1274]

Very entertaining and technically gifted fighter, an underrated one at that... A combination of his short stature for the weight class he fought in and terrific defense skills made him extremely elusive.

[@hanzagod]

Perfectly put!

[@yourwholeexistenceisalie1274]

@@hanzagod thank you and thanks for all the great boxing videos you make.

[@uladzimirlagoun2745]

Huge respect for him for fighting against Foreman. Doing that was actually a suicide...

[@RedFeng007]

George asked him to quit before it gets worse. George said " Don't get killed".

[@hassanx9423]

No it wasn’t you idiot, quawi was a great fighter in his own right and could hold his own .

[@blueterminal7495]

Besides, Qawi still kept hold, although knocked down by a vicious Foreman kidney punch.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

I would point out that Qawi did it on 2 weeks notice and went from cruiserweight to heavyweight on short notice.

[@jesuspernia8031]

The only thing that stopped him from winning that fight was a well placed body shot from Foreman. I really saw Dwight being able to win that fight if he would have kept going. Also even though that was “old George”, he was in shape almost similar to his prime days.

[@hanzagod]

One of the most elusive pressure fighters of all time! If anyone here hasn't seen the first Holyfield-Qawi fight I'd highly recommend watching it ASAP.

[@androlibre9661]

will do

[@balbin0329]

im seriosly Digging your Channel. Schooling me big time on all these fighters never even heard of. Thank you for the Great Videos

[@hanzagod]

BalBin 032 Glad you enjoy mate.

[@markant9534]

Why didn`t L.Spinks punch him to the body when he poked his chin out Calzaghe style? Do you think Qawi could have done that to Jones? It was the worst night of my life! Do you think a light heavy who was a dangerous and powerful as Foreman could have beat Qawi? Kind of a pound for pound fight.

[@ironfistscientist]

Did you not have another Qawi highlight as well?

[@marcobrown8403]

He bends at the waist to evade much like Frazier. And to have legends on his defensive highlight reel is phenomenal. How have I never heard of this guy? Thanks for the video, much love.

[@jamesebola1250]

He was short, hard to hit, had very long reach, great stamina, and could hit like jack hammer. Plus, he just kept coming at you. Nothing could slow him down.

[@The_Marketsurfer]

Qawi gave me my first boxing lesson when i was like 7, in a Camden school yard. He was great with the kids in the neighborhood

[@kevindean1327]

He seems like an awesome guy!!!

[@DarkDelta-cw8xd]

what a class act............forever immortal

[@slimithy12]

Dudes like a mix between Smoking Joe and Sweet Pea.

[@guidooctavio3982]

slimithy12 cause he trained in his gym. He was pupil of joe

[@tahree-amir]

Guido Octavio that’s dope

[@davonbenson4361]

slimithy12. Exactly.

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Shit you saw that. Couldn't put it in words

[@Camcolito]

Yeah he's Muhammad 'Smokin' Pea' Qawi

[@sexxmode3197]

About Time!!!! Dwight Muhammad Qawi!!!! 1 of my Favorite Fighters of All Times!!! Doggone Shame he was never truly recognized and under appreciated.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

In that fight against Foreman he was on two weeks notice, well out of his prime and had to come up from cruiserweight to Heavyweight and up until he lost his energy he was winning that fight which is amazing.

[@hanzagod]

Foreman looked very lethargic in that fight almost like he didn't want to be there, definitely one of his worst performances during his comeback. Credit to Qawi for going up and challenging such a fearsome fighter though.

[@heffejaywey7871]

Love qawis style, also had a crazy reach for his height he was beast

[@andrewsampton]

Heffe JayWEY hir reach doesn't look like much tbh🤔

[@Lcowand1]

He had a short reach but got good extension and closed the distance very fast..

[@hassanx9423]

He had a long reach for his height, even Holyfield said he had a longer reach . This is also true as he used to dip his head down while jabbing which extends your jab significantly

[@BoxCJ206er]

5’5 height 5’11 wingspan that ratio not that common at that height

[@team3gaming749]

Heffe JayWEY I just looked it up and he did have a great reach. That definitely helped him with fighting taller opponents.

[@mrdelrio5466]

Qawi vs Holyfield, one the best fights I ever seen!

[@lemilemach4140]

🖤 that smile 😄

[@Shindai]

As a martial artist, this is exactly what I aspired to achieve, relaxed evasion with explosive power. He makes it look so easy, what a great collection of clips you've chosen to highlight such incredible skills :)

[@j.yumuraj2880]

This guy was unique. I haven’t seen another pressure fighter who was so skilled defensively. Not to mention the fact that at 5’6, he was beating up on LHWs who were literally half a foot taller than him every fight. So underrated.

[@davidfitzgerald4683]

what about prime mike tyson? He dident get hit

[@WarEnjoyer-gm5yh]

@@davidfitzgerald4683 Tyson was an aggressive counter puncher, not a pressure fighter. The difference is that a pressure fighter like Qawi is constantly going forward and initiating the attack, exchanging in very close range. Aggressive counter punchers like Tyson usually wait for their opponent to throw a shot, and then they come right back with a swarming barrage. Very similar, but also very different.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@WarEnjoyer-gm5yh Mike Tyson was an inside boxer not a counter puncher, he would counter punch, of course, but he was an inside boxer, qawi counter punches in almost every single one of the clips here but is obviously a pressure fighter as that's his style. Canelo would be described as a counter puncher in style as he waits 8 rounds to throw a fight ending counter. Whereas Tyson would jump on the inside as soon as the fight started normally exploiting their punch but that is not being a counter puncher.

[@WarEnjoyer-gm5yh]

@@Alex-cw3rz He was what is called an "aggressive counter puncher". Inside fighting relies on staying close at all times, exchanging blows, a hellacious work rate, and a lot of bodywork. Tyson could be aggressive with efficiency but its not what made him what he is. He was at his best when he waited for an opponent to attack first. Waiting for a shot, usually evading it with explosive head movement, and firing back in combinations with full power and speed. His style was suited for early round KO's because his body was very explosive, and because he had asthma. He could not keep the same explosiveness in the first 6 rounds and take it into the later ones. Qawi was all out pressure, his style required conditioning. It was more based off of his ability to wear down his opponents with hard jabs and body shots and then finish them instead of a quick KO with power and speed. Tyson could be a pressure fighter and Qawi could be a counter-puncher because they were both good well rounded boxers, but their styles were built upon what they were better at and naturally suited for.

[@kek283]

His style reminds of joe frazier

[@2024TD]

An unappreciated legend!! One of my favourites

[@antonthetrainer4403]

man... qawi was THE biggest reason I started the forgotten warriors series back in the day.. I tried to get a decent one done on him but they were never good enough imo so I never released any video.. But man... What a fighter! So short yet a handful for EVERYONE! great video, Qawi - Holyfield I was one of the greatest fights ever..

[@hanzagod]

Yea for sure one of my all time favorite fights, that and Toney-Jirov were the best fights at Cruiserweight.

[@antonthetrainer4403]

+haNZAgod Yes! I could not agree more with you man!!!

[@SDSOverfiend]

Qawi ... He ducked 10 Holyfield punches in row... Like he bobbing for apples lmao.

[@sexxmode3197]

SDS Overfiend was Champ in the 1st 1. He beat holyfield completely in that 1. holyfield did not take the belt @all

[@cosmokramer7396]

Forget that, dude. The fact that he went up against Foreman and was able to put up a fight.. DAMN.

[@zlscales3898]

Shoulda seen how bad he clowned Spinks.

[@payton2297]

@@cosmokramer7396 At 5 Mf Feet & 7 GahDamn Inches

[@payton2297]

@Mike That’s Even Better 😭😭🥴🥴

[@sweetpeaboxing576]

Holyfield lost 15 pounds trying to keep Qawi off of him

[@tremainehughes9342]

Bro 😂😂😂

[@EverettBurger]

True. He was rushed to the hospital after this fight and had to be pumped with fluids.

[@payton2297]

@@EverettBurger Swear

[@tkong35]

A pound every round !!!

[@Brother_Dre1900]

He started boxing late in life, and didn't have a long shelf life. But the years he was dominant-he was on fire!

[@thatlonelygiraffeinc.6989]

Amazing, a lot of these were even from fights he lost. Shows that even when he lost he still fought with style and grace

[@TheCrookedCross]

You can tell he learned a lot from Bennie Briscoe

[@zlscales3898]

He also trained at Joe Frazier's gym, I believe for his entire career. Hence the extremely similar style.

[@najmashahin9427]

The most underrated fighter ever

[@malagacartas3238]

Your boxer showcases are my favorite on the internet. You are doing a great service for fans of boxing

[@hanzagod]

Glad you like them mate!

[@josegovea4831]

This guy gives hope to all the short and stout men out there

[@billrossignon8621]

This guy was something to watch. So many fighters could not figure out his crouching and slipping defence.

[@ivanwilson8038]

0:27 I couldn't stop laughing

[@jarmelbennett7693]

He treated him like a child lol

[@damianmcneil7849]

About what..?

[@damianmcneil7849]

Oh okay ,I had to go back

[@victorianicolau9431]

6 seconds of pure rage for holy

[@B-Rai87]

This guy was 5,6 fucking guys up at Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight .. yes you heard me HEAVYWEIGHT!!!.. WTF!!..

[@maiorino92]

What a joker this guy was, with that smile on his face ahahah

[@mathematics557]

One of my all time favorite fighters, nice to see a highlight of him, he was one strong, and tough SOB 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@getsmart3701]

A brilliant fighter...the pressure he could apply in attack would almost make you forget how elusive he was to hit.

[@nadnavlis240]

This video reminded me of why Dwight Muhammed Qawi is one of my all time favourites.

[@felicecancellara4524]

Bobbing and weaving, cross block and Philly shell, he also had a great jab and then that smile like a tiger shark

[@jamoy2066]

Legendary Warrior Qawi

[@kevindean1327]

Dwight was a tremendous fighter. His head movement, punch resistance, very good on so many levels. What he did so exceptionally, in my opinion, was move forward with the jab. He never abandoned the jab and he really busted guys up with it. Way too many guys advance without using the jab, not Dwight. I think he was the original Pac Man!!!

[@minetdbrogs9386]

boxing should give this man recognition

[@mrchrislikestolaugh]

Why am I just now finding out about this man. He’s silky smoove evasive 😎

[@nathanfranklin6734]

Snap!Now I know though I can’t stop watching,absolutely love his style of fighting!Dwight genuinely looked like he enjoyed every second of it!

[@brandonbarrales6800]

Reminds me of gol d roger with that smile its as if he’s having the last laugh a bad ass he certainly is 😁

[@Dave-ti2ue]

He was a lot like Joe Frazier, only with the overhand right instead of the left hook as his out punch.

[@jordanupippen1492]

Unglaublich wie beweglich er war 👍💪💪👊👊

[@chochopav]

One of the greatest...With the hight of a lightwheight...incredible

[@Punchout101]

What an underrated gem.

[@listencloser7532]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@abudujana13]

Excellent video! Superb defence 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Thanks for the video!

[@berktopaloglu6554]

Your music selections are perfect

[@thetruefistofthenort]

Magnificent! If it ain't your best, definitely my favorite. Your contribution to the sport is immeasurable. Your mixes allow the eye to catch the science of it all. Like a microscope.

[@hanzagod]

Appreciate it as always mate!

[@Gestr3482]

This is gonna sound crazy to some but hopefully some will get it, but Loma does so much of what this guy does, the way he rolls punches and works his way inside.

[@BrandonReyes-vi4rm]

was a big fan . this was great , keep up the awesome work.

[@CrushingMight]

Absolute artistry 🥊🥊🥊🥊❤️

[@c.galindo9639]

Whoa! So unbelievable! That is real defensive boxing. How he did it is just so amazing to watch. A damn great professional boxer

[@KTF0]

I wonder how dejected his opponents felt when they couldn't even land a clean jab.

[@In2TheFloodAgain]

Brilliant!!!

[@kincamell2]

Thank You

[@Noah-pc6wq]

I've always thought that Qawi was what Aaron Pryor would be like at LH. Absolute monster.

[@donquixote5927]

Any Qawi video deserves a like, love it man. You think you could put together one for Ali Raymi, just heard of the guy today but apparently he went 25-0(25 KOs) plus had an amateur recorded of 117-2(117 KOs).

[@hanzagod]

He was terrible mate, just look at any of his fights haha.

[@donquixote5927]

+haNZAgod Just did, man that record is deceiving

[@ralphmilleriii9957]

I would've just given up at 0:27. 😂

[@dierotefahne4041]

A CLASSICAL SWARMER. HERE WE CAN SEE, THAT HE USED TO FIGHT TALLER OPPONENTS, WHICH IS RARE TO HAPPEN IN MODERN BOXING

[@johnkrausse8672]

Definitely one of my all time favorites!!! Came to fight!!! An had a lot of fun while doing it glad he's in the hall I really miss these type of fighters !!!!!

[@aleksisuhonen5433]

Dwight Muhammad Qawi beated Leon Spinks! Wow!!!

[@unclequack5445]

The "Sweet Science" Qawi had all the slips jabs hooks and foot work he could beat guys way bigger than he was. One of my favorite fighters of all times.

[@billyranahan5451]

One of my idles!!!

[@boxcarent.3147]

awesomeness

[@motorbreath-4172]

One of the most underrated fighter especially considering his height disadvantage

[@robertt.9968]

My all time favorite. A great champion and a greater man!

[@hasimrahman7941]

you have great taste in music

[@ihavenohair1975]

Awesome! Never heard of this fighter before. Thanks for the education

[@donquixote5927]

Man you HAVE to watch some Qawi fights, especially Qawi-Holyfield 1

[@ihavenohair1975]

Just did. Amazing!!

[@raoul3605]

Qawi vs holyfield 1 is a must see

[@rodrigopresotto9009]

What a legend! Qawi had incredible defense and a granite chin!

[@Ffeoli1039]

a personal favorite. Tough dude.

[@joelgalvan8358]

Dwight braxton was known as the camden buzzsaw. Fantastic ring technition he did notdance or thow fake punches. As real, as a heart attack. A favorite of mine.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Holyfield said his hardest fight was against Qawi

[@jemalishanidze3622]

Greatest!

[@christianmartens2915]

What a great fighter Qawi was. I loved watching him in the 80s. He had a Tyson style before Tyson appeared on the scene. Qawi's defense was unbelievable. He was great offensively also, especially when infighting. Thanks for the memories Dwight.

[@kevincommons2638]

I wonder how many times Dwight stepped back, cos it always looked like he was marching forward or just standing there and the opponent couldn't find him. Definitely earnt his spot in the hall of fame. Just a shame alcohol had him for a while.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

A lot of people say it's impressive he fought Forman well it's more impressive than that qawi was well out of his prime at the time, he did it on two weeks notice and he had to jump up a weightclass from cruiserweight to heavyweight as well in that time and he did exceptionally well. Not just that holyfield said his hardest fight was against Qawi.

[@lacobritafloresta244]

amazing style

[@soyletvolcel6297]

legend tbh

[@alemao1352]

Shorter guys that challenges big boxers are the best

[@MastaSmack]

Yeah, it's nice to show those dumb bitches it's not what a dude looks like that's important, it's how good that thing inside his skull is.

[@winky8201]

God i miss this style. Nowadays barely anyone utilize this technique

[@nasiemrichardson]

once, he came to my gym and gave me some pointers

[@MM-sf7qv]

He was so slippery.

[@brianjanson3498]

Great video. I was watching him on ESPN when he was Dwight Braxton. At 175 he was a monster. I always loved his style. They asked Hagler if he would move up and fight him at light heavyweight. He said 'no.' He wanted no part of him. There were some great fighters back then. Two of my favorites were Braxton and Tony Ayala Jr.

[@martinek4826]

Hagler had problems with smaller man coming up to fight him. Qawi would destroy him.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Your statement does not make sense. You are saying SMALLER fighters like who? DURAN who fought and beat Barkley! HEARNS who KOd light heavyweights? SRL? Who is a top 5 welter all time! Hagler was the greatest middle of all time actually.

[@buckchile614]

@@TheUmmahFightCamp His comment made perfect sense. Hagler's toughest competition came from below. His era was weak. He would do very well in any era though,. Greatest?

[@ilovemybeard3394]

His timing is insane 😮

[@augustof.camargo6639]

Superb Qawi, definitely a fan favorite 👊

[@r.a.8407]

What a great video!!!!! For the longest they always painted him to be some tomato can that young holyfield had to go through but this whole time he had legit skills fought some great fighters & either won or gave them a test despite being 5'7" wow

[@marcelopiriz4233]

Un gran maestro de la defensa y el contraataque

[@logicalnetwork1611]

one of the best defensive fighters of his generation

[@TonyTarantula]

This guy dodges punches like I dodge responsibility.

[@zastavabruva]

look at his information on google, he’s listed as 166cm wich is almost 5’6. But that makes him even more amazing in my opinion

[@julionceccarossi2266]

Maravilloso este boxeador !! No lo conocía xd

[@mamadoukone8990]

😮 man 👏 boxer they punch ridiculously fast and hard that was powerful 👏

[@AliasJVD]

Very underrated boxer.

[@Danieljordan2]

…and that smile!

[@RonnieHouseJr]

wow

[@MELLOMAN007]

Wow! Just heard about this guy and I have studying to do! Imagine the frustration his opponents must have felt lol

[@michaelbusco1785]

The Camden Buzzsaw loved his style

[@Bigram.sonsun]

Very Few Men can do what he did at his size. Fantastic

[@newfantacity]

❤❤❤