Exclusive: JIM LAMPLEY Cries Over MUHAMMAD ALI Death, Shares Touching Memories

[@robduncan2816]

in my 49 years on this earth, ive never seen a man move millions spiritually and emotionally like Ali. all races, religions, income brackets and ages, Ali was loved by all.

[@carboncell9317]

👌🏾🙏🏿

[@anjarichter3601]

Yes,you are right.

[@abdulazizabdullah6497]

Yes you should see jesse ventura crack up at the mention of his name😪

[@shosholeoyt200]

Facts

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Naive. There are still plenty of old white men who hate Ali, claiming he was a draft dodger, and that he was “uppity.”

[@SameerKhan-kg4zc]

everyone cried...he deserve that respect....RIP Ali

[@westindian10]

agreed

[@TheClahey]

Seconded.

[@HGUHFful]

Sameer Khan+ yup, I cried like hell mayne...

[@dwproductions8458]

Very little makes me cry in this world, I've had a lot happen to me. Nearly every time I talk about Ali I cry. The man was a hero. Completely and utterly. There will never be one like him.

[@jesseruiz7004]

Sameer Khan I didn't cry

[@bratrat]

"Float like butterfly, sting like a bee. Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see!" Rest In Peace, Champ.....

[@pgs2179]

HERE HERE!!

[@vincentrobinson9645]

You can tell that Jim Lampley’s really speaking from his heart

[@mcsmoothstyle]

Never understood how some have bad things to say about Jim Lampley. He seems like a good guy. Well spoken.

[@SinisterSkyline]

Well, there is an online smear campaign on him, so it's really not hard at all to get roped into hating him.

[@mcsmoothstyle]

Thanks for the some background information about Jim. I want to say that i cannot condone for everything that he has done, because I don't know of everything he has done. But aside from perhaps inept referees or bogus sanctioning bodies, I never recall any remarks that he said that was personally insulting. I guess I will have to learn more about him to see what the argument is, it seems that he has offended people. I always thought that he does a good job in my opinion to describe people and their actions objectively.

[@SinisterSkyline]

mcsmoothstyle The argument is that he hates black fighters, literally. There's a channel called Dontae's boxing nation, which is pretty cool, except for the fact that his M.O. is to drum up donations by pretending to be about black pride in various rant videos, and he's found it's easy to say there's something called "The coincidental list", and that's a list of black fighters that Lampley has criticized. Problem is that it's fairly obvious he criticizes fighters that aren't aligned with HBO, 'cause he was full of praise for Mayweather until he went to SHOWTIME. And some people have even took it further than that and said he's a women beater and a drug addict, even though I couldn't find any articles about that except a video of someone claiming he is.

[@mcsmoothstyle]

Sinister, I like how you give credit to Dontae's video. I have seen them and they are informative and cool. I also like how you are standing up for what you believe in if you believe Jim is not racist. I personally don't know, but the man works with so many people of so many backgrounds and races that it hard for me to see him racist as opposed to him actually have friendships with the ones the mentioned. One of my most admirable comments of any boxing commentator was when he Jim said in round 10 of the Bowe-Holyfeild first fight, "Look at Holyfeild! What a warrior!". I give you a lot of credit for standing for Jim. If he is in fact not a racist and the good man that he appears to be... I find these allegations very insulting to him and any good will he had towards people of African ethnicity.

[@SinisterSkyline]

mcsmoothstyle Well, I don't think he hates black fighters, that's all. He could still be just a run of the mil asshole for all I know, really. But, I am a true boxing nerd, and I remember watching old Floyd fights on HBO and Lampley really kissing his ass, against Mitchell he was saying stuff like "A right hand like thunder like only Mayweather Jr can throw" and "Mitchell is trying to outbox Mayweather on the outside, which is virtually impossible.", BUT when he went to SHOWTIME he started criticizing him very harshly, so, as I see it, it's just corporate rivalry. And, Donae's channel is brilliant for coverage of sparring and training, but he does have some very palpable racial prejudices - which is fine given his age and that he's a black man in the US; it'd be impossible for him not to, honestly. The most sad example I remember was when Canelo fought Kirkland, the preview video was like an 11 minute video of how Kirkland had a chance, but in the post-fight he just trashed Canelo's victory and even turned on Kirkland and dissed him fairly badly as well. Anyway, this is fairly inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. Cheers. It's nice to find composed people online for a change.

[@jonasferguson3662]

jim lampley has always been a classy man

[@howardellis3168]

Jonas Ferguson yes he has

[@kingtyomama6564]

Was he classy when he beat up his wife!?!?

[@mtariquk786]

RIP beloved Brother Muhammad Ali

[@aj_wuwei]

Mohammed Tariq your religion and hence your brother . What a hypocrite.

[@riajulchowdhury4218]

retipser j I think someone else is acting hypocritical🙍

[@thefuture1978]

@@aj_wuwei You're an ass.

[@tontshavers630]

He was EVERYONE'S brother.

[@thewaywardcyclist3992]

i remember coming back from school to watch live telecast of ali's fight but i don't remember who he was fighting. muhammad ali was a big part of my childhood in the 70's. to many malaysians he was like our national hero because of his skin color and his religion.

[@poqjaq]

Bapak saya pun sama pakcik. Cuma pada 70an tu dia dah bekerja sebagai guru. Setiap match Ali dia akan tengok. Dia pun anggap Ali sebagai boxer terbaik sepanjang zaman.

[@jonplukehughes2807]

He’s embedded in all of our hearts, he makes me proud to be a human being

[@amjadgaffs]

I knew Lampley would cry, he's always at it. He's a good guy.

[@msjswapnil]

Thank you for your speech Mr.Jim Lampley & I'm very sorry for your loss, the whole world misses him.May Allah bless Muhammad Ali. Rest in peace champ.

[@FrazTHG]

The best boxing announcer talking about the greatest of all time. Heck of a class act Jim wonderful memory about Muhammad babysitting your daughter.

[@leonsean406]

Wow his mother was a queen an angel to teach your son what's right and wrong where racism was normality

[@rw8990]

WOW

[@originalmindset5278]

REST IN PEACE CHAMP!! Muhammad Ali, the "GREATEST" of ALL time! In and Out of the Ring. Thank you, Mr. ALI. We'll ALWAYS LOVE YOU. Very touching video. Well done Jim. Way to KEEP IT REAL BROTHER!

[@040yeah]

i have yet to see a man so loved by the WHOLE world, the tears people shed for him are real tears, I don't usually care when famous people pass away but when Ali died it felt as if a brother or a friend had died. Rest in Paradise the GOAT

[@Dangerous2099]

Loved Ali too, but Michael Jackson's death was the biggest in recent history.

[@040yeah]

how was it bigger

[@Dangerous2099]

In everyway- it broke the internet, it had WAAAAYYYY more news coverage etc etc.

[@RRR-is3rf]

Muhammad Ali was the uber celebrity . He was the Hero to all the biggest celebraties in all categories ,and Presidents and dictators of countries . Michael Jackson couldn't go to Iraq byhimself and get 16 human shield Hostages out from madman Sadaam Huissein . Nobody but Muhammad Ali could have done that . Muhammad Ali is part of Human History . If you look up time Magazine s 100 most important people of the 20 th century # 1 Albert Einstein # 2 Franklin D. Roselvet , #3 Ghandi #4 Muhammad Ali

[@mezbarahman9732]

Well said brother..I thought the same, Mohammed Ali was our neighbor, our big brother..believe me!

[@rozinesampson1083]

I Will Always Love, Respect and Honor Muhammed Ali💕💯💯

[@Tehrani72]

Jim Lampley is Amazing ! His words truly moved me.

[@jayzp6822]

This man humbled as he is giving acknowledgement to someone who taught more than he thought he did know, its like WOW. I'm just sseing & hearing this how many so years later & to see this is from 7 years ago. Just goes to prove that their is goodness in the world. From way back to now. 💝🙏🏾💯

[@JoeStunner]

Fantastic interview. Brilliant words from Lampley.

[@mrsain19]

i really dont believe ppl will ever truly understand what Ali stood for, or the impact he has made in his life, as well as in his passing.......same exact sentiment for Prince......2 ultra legends......gone. Both have left a scar inside of me.

[@3MUnique]

Facts 💯; Both

[@riteshmallik4939]

The respect Ali commands is phenomenal,..What a human,..!!

[@tommypetersen2540]

Perfect statement...truly. It seems that you can say his name in any language and there is an instant connection. He truly was a citizen of the world. Kris Kristofferson ( who was a friend of Ali's) once said he loved everyone as much as they loved him. Not Liston, not Frazier, Not Foreman, Not Parkinson's, and now it seems not even death can stop his impact.....amazing man.

[@joneshugh]

Besides that,he had 2 cool names.

[@HIMCULES]

​@@joneshugh He made those names cool.

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

@@HIMCULES He got those great names because he was great.

[@Splitshot1]

I grew up watching & listening to Jim Lampley...I still have so much respect for him today...

[@malcolmx4545]

I feel the same pain JIM, I watch Muhammad Ali motivation videos everyday to spiritually uplift myself when I go threw hard times!!! 😭😎🦋🐝

[@TEAMBATMANBOXING]

Very Sad day indeed RIP my hero always Muhammad Ali thegreatest shed tears myself god bless.

[@cameronmccullough4486]

Jim seems like the purest form of humanity I've seen in a while

[@lewisburton1852]

Jim Lampley best announcer ever.

[@terencesmith218]

that was awesome...Jim Lampley was a great man for what he does for sports , ABC and Boxing..period...wow as time has gone by!!!

[@SEANPOL203]

Ali and Jim 2 of a kind , good men

[@ToriAndDada]

and they say jim is a racist , no no they are genuine tears , as you can see alis death is bringing people together black white and Asian , fuck racism and colour does not matter , I am white and the reason istarted boxing was because of ali , like most people , RIP the greatest of all times

[@battlecatsgamer2379]

I agree

[@jaredraypennsauken]

+MrBrunothedog this ain't the time for bullshit like this, chill out man smh

[@DavidJones-pn2zp]

+MrBrunothedog lol

[@mansamusa5197]

oh...youre racist lol

[@toosweet9192]

Juan Diaz My brother Juan, I caught that as well, most people when racism is mentioned it's about blacks and hispanics,Asians especially south east Asians are given a pass helping them to establish homes and businesses after coming here from Viet Nam ,when was the last time you had a donut from a Hispanic or Black owned business? To include Asians in the racism issue is just not real,this includes Koreans,Chinese,Japanese at this time, I say that becuase these people back in the day were treated poorly,internment camps during WW2 etc

[@sholaebofin6090]

ali for me is a celebration of black and white unity he created history!

[@ExclusiveLM]

............. You are right DMX

[@xanbex8324]

Well spoken....articulate......thanks Jim!

[@azamzain24]

I am a Malaysian. I was 12 when Ali fought Foreman. Over here during Ali's fight the whole of Malaysia almost came to a standstill. Everyone went home to watch the fight.The streets in Kuala Lumpur's main roads were near empty. I remember in my school the headmaster put on the TV in the school hall so everyone could watch the fight. Those were the days.

[@lennyjackson7467]

What a fantastic man! I just moved to tears. Rip Ali

[@blaisehanon]

everything that comes from the heart touches you ... beautifull interview....

[@danieldtown214]

Great video sir

[@TheUpwardbound1]

Jim Lampley is a great man!

[@MrPaulcoster94]

He is a child hood hero of mine and when he came to England I just loved him even more he was a man of the people . ❤️

[@sidboy332]

Dropped a Tear...!! what a man..what a man..!! Salute's n Bow's.

[@fedorkus-bebe6780]

brilliant interview

[@Tazman1234]

Muhammad Ali touch so many people. He gets emotional talking about him the same way jesse venture does when he talks about Muhammad Ali....

[@buzzing8365]

every time i watch this I have tears pouring down. Rest in Peace my Hero!!

[@clairemadeinheaven]

holy crap lampley was at clay vs liston 1?!

[@aneesniazi7918]

Yeah, he's in that pic where Ali stands over Liston with his arm across his chest. He was only 13 though I think. Harold Lederman and Larry Merchant were there as well.

[@jimhowaniec]

No, that picture was in my hometown of Lewiston Maine during Ali-Liston 2, the phantom punch fight. And he was not in that picture.

[@swp2157]

James Howaniec that was larry merchant that was in that picture

[@harleypiper]

He watched history unfold for sure.

[@mizofan]

not a phantom punch, but a sharp right that landed

[@3MUnique]

Wow, great interview. The influence Ali had on folx just by being himself.

[@finalwarning7263]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER

[@blowthewhistle3352]

Brilliant authenticated genuine words spoken by the man himself Mr. Jim Lampley.

[@zokobadi1434]

i have lot of.respect for people.showing.emotion,they are true

[@ayaanleidris3952]

the words he spoke were not only beautiful ...it hit my heart.

[@bobbymarsh1]

Ali inspired me in so many ways he was the person that I first heard say poetry and believe it or not inspired ppl to rap he was truly one of the greatest bc he himself said you can be great to just believe in yourself

[@ericfitzpatrick785]

ALI WAS THE GREATEST PERIOD A TRUE AMERICAN.

[@77iam97]

Respect to this Man you are special the world needs more people like you Brother✊🏽💯❤️🇦🇺 Rest In Peace Muhammad Ali

[@Davethreshold]

I never knew Jim Lampley knew him that well! I was always a fan of Muhammad, even when his name was Cassius. I always thought he was a LEGITIMATE Conscientious Objector. I was REALLY BOTHERED by his Parkinson's and hated seeing him like that. I cried when he died. I cried A LOT! May he continue to entertain the Angels. ❤

[@NazDaRuler]

Just for the fact that a brother that is not the same colour as me saying this makes this guy my hero too

[@royberkhof6166]

200th like and R.I.P ali you wont be forgotten

[@darrenarchbold2050]

That’s beautiful!!!!!

[@geediesel316]

could you imagine Ali minding your daughter teaching her magic ..... my mind would explode

[@maitreyas.4902]

Gee Diesel a lot of things I've read says he was terrific at magic. Don't know how he learned, however.

[@izzulsayyidi]

@@maitreyas.4902 Ali said in one interview that his fan send him a book about magic tricks...

[@martyc909]

Makes sense. Magic is a lot like Pro Wrestling in that there is a lot of tricks to the trade. Ali did some wrestling matches too. He was just an all around entertainer.

[@leonsean406]

I'm crying man

[@steveorules6262]

I cried that day, to me the world seems a little darker now with the loss of such an amazing man. Long gone was the voice the quick wit but even in silence his presence was more powerful the anyone I have ever known. Thank you Mr. Ali for being our hero. You will always be the greatest.

[@User_-oo1zc]

May Allah (God) grant him jannah ( paradise)

[@kartof4014]

rest in peace ali

[@knightwolf8850]

This guy is a Gentleman

[@kevinclark8549]

Rest in peace Champ you truly were the Greatest thank you for inspiring me to become a boxer also. Thank you again, Muhammad Ali, my idol and hero.

[@240218338]

Never gonna see another one like him the passion and respect he has for boxing!

[@curtisbynesjr.2504]

classy Man/jim lampley/ good reporter, great interview... all focused on ‘TheGreatest’ - awesome

[@TheUpwardbound1]

wow Ali was great!!!

[@boyzbad1978]

Mad respect on this interview brutha

[@simmiewilliams5970]

I cried as well.

[@alexvazquez7709]

Jim Is good... sometimes he fuck up calling a fight but he a great man

[@kennymega61]

I'm crying over this

[@masoudahmad4348]

For what is worth, muhammad ali is an insperation to all he show's us how to live your life

[@azadbux4653]

A amazing man this commentator . Bless his soul

[@dkn1362]

Very moving and heartfelt words.

[@krlm2280]

Rip to the greatest Muhammad Ali and I've been a big fan of Jim Lampley since I was a kid

[@ChrisSmith-kw4gn]

Respect brother

[@clydeb7713]

Well said! Daughter story exemplifies how real and great Muhammad was.

[@juanparedes5831]

I love this guy

[@garyjohnson729]

wow learned something new today about jim much respect

[@ricktoldonjr.7351]

Jim Lampley aREAL ONE

[@CM-nu7en]

I have new found respect for Jim Lampley!

[@rickburdash3506]

greatest of allllll timmmme

[@rodwilliam3890]

Jim your a good man

[@gorillahandswoo]

Jim Lampley kept it real. I knew he wasn't a racist. The man knows his boxing. I remember Jim Lampley voice on ABC Sports. "The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat!!"

[@sdprazak]

There is and will always be only one Ali!

[@uglyfrog7263]

One class act speaking of another.

[@guzelturkiyem3235]

We Love Champ Muhammad Ali 🇹🇷❤️

[@MisterR82]

The Greatest human of all ever-progressing time.

[@theonlysaltspring]

i think he summed it up for a whole generation.

[@ahs9824]

Dude, we all love Muhammad Ali. Other men you like, admire. Muhammad Ali you love.

[@VictorHernandez-iq1zg]

Great interview Radio , Ali is and will always be a Hero of mine . Peace to be all .🙏

[@jim077]

wow ali baby sitted his daughter, that’s amazing and speaks volumes to the man he is! for 2 hours??!! can you imagine asking cristiano ronaldo or messi, or any current superstar to do the same? insane! REST IN PEACE MR ALI!!!

[@rodwilliam3890]

Ali one of a kind. Never ever will be replaced

[@eltondennie6114]

Give much respect to mrs.odeyse and mr.cassius clay for god given them a wonderful son and then sharing him with us to the world his father cassius had to been a proud man.

[@manzoormallick272]

The Greatest boxer of all Time!! Rest in Jannat!

[@philpotts3893]

Much newfound respect for Jim Lampley

[@tommybuckner8494]

I still say lampley had the best play by play call when big George Foreman dropped Michael Moore to regain the heavyweight championship of the world, IT HAPPENED IT HAPPENED,

[@battlecatsgamer2379]

He was the greatest

[@misterraider307]

#TheGreatestRIP.

[@Dulqusley]

Jim Lampley it's because of people like you that make this world a little better to live on

[@PersonalFitness3]

Wow! So glad I got to see this side of Jim Lampley, as he tearfully share with us a side of Muhammad Ali that we've never seen before ... (babysitting Jim's daughter, so that he could take care of business). Jim is definitely a Class Act.👍

[@TroyHutch]

Me , Mike Tyson and lampley all cry the same when it comes to Ali 😭

[@41sy]

Loved the interview, much respect , lampley picked his nose and then shook his hand at the end

[@ShotgunSandwichENT]

jester haha!

[@mabshussain5334]

Muhammed Ali my brother in Islam!!!!

[@WayneDunkley-fn2xe]

Sure, like many things in life, it's just a matter of opinion, but I just absolutely love ❤️ Jim Lampley!! He's the consummate professional & SO very friendly too. He handles situations delicately & although Jim often does get upset, he truly wears his heart on his sleeve, God bless him & ALL those that he loves, Ameen. Watching Jim Lampley & Roy Jones Jr doing their farewell broadcast for HBO was friggin heartbreaking 💔, it truly was & IF y'all ain't seen it yet, then please watch it. Roy Jones Jr was crying his eyes out too. Such a shame & I wish ALL who were on HBO's Boxing After Dark team & can't forget the man who threatened to kick Floyd Mayweather Jr's arse on LIVE TV. The Unenviable Larry Merchant, who's SO harsh with his word's that he wouldn't cry even if a bee stung him in the eye!! Great team who done a great service for Boxing, God bless you ALL & your families too. Respect from Woking, Surrey in England 👊👊💯✌️🇸🇩🇵🇼🇯🇴🇯🇲🇸🇩🇵🇰🇮🇪🇲🇻🇸🇾🇲🇷☪️💗☪️💗☪️💗💯✌️

[@ettawing5955]

So Jim Lampley was born in 1949. I was five years old when Muhammad Ali won the Gold medal in Rome in 1960.

[@JoMelv]

Great stuff!!!! Very touching