VITALI KLITSCHKO v HERBIE HIDE - 1999

[@curtisneilson5829]

you can run but you can't hide

[@darthsebio1726]

but he tried...

[@boskobuha6321]

You can run, but herbie hide

[@1boreal]

and then it turned out he had one of the best chins in heavyweight history and was extremely brave as well...

[@sulimasulima1534]

He's Ukrainian. He's Legend.

[@knutabrandal7439]

Vitali Klitschko was one of the greatest - almost impossible to hit. Sad about the cut against Lennox Lewis. And both the Klitschkos are great sportsmen - and gentlemen!

[@ZanzibarBreeze]

Knut A Brandal Nothing sad about the cut, Lewis punched holes in his face

[@davidbolter4109]

I don't think we ever saw the best of him. 6ft 8, iron chin, powerful right hand, and an ambassador to boot!

[@boskobuha6321]

complete bum

[@dwight4800]

It's Vitali Klitschko who was lucky. Lennox Lewis was starting to bust the guy up...and would have humiliated him if the fight went on

[@HalDanGhor]

@@dwight4800 Lewis definitely had the momentum, but he was tired as hell. His legs were almost gone from fatigue, not even from getting punched. We'll never know what would have happened, unfortunately...

[@sergts7047]

Віталля молодець.. приємні ностальгічні кадри :)

[@Alojz4321]

Молодець був його менеджером, тому що йому вдавалося уникати найкращих бійців у цій ваговій категорії. Потім, коли він зіткнувся з Ленноксом Луїсом, у нього не було жодних шансів

[@kooroshrostami27]

Everybody pointing out how slow and awkward Vitali is. In this telecast they call Herbie Hide the quickest heavyweight since Muhammad Ali and yet Vitali had no problems hitting him, maybe not with an accuracy of 60% but still with good accuracy, and Vitali was even able to dodge Hide's sometimes and uses footwork to get away from them.

[@eol6632]

Yeah, the English have a habit of over doing it with supporting their fighters...

[@keithmcloughlin7324]

The Klitschko's are and were the best from 98 to 2015 💯 they will be missed but ache he'd everything had every heavyweight belt big respect 👌🏻✌️🇮🇪🇩🇪🇷🇼

[@leighfletcher7675]

2004 - 2015......before that was king Lennox. Vitali better than vlad. But a 38 Yr old Lennox broke vitalis face. Prime Lennox would've ended his career.

[@FrankKrynojewski]

Ending this ending that... c'mon, this was Heavyweight Division, Lennox was ko'd by knockdown TWICE, Vitali NEVER !!!! Yes, Lennox DID great damage to Vitali in their fight, but Lewis broke His promise to give him a rematch...maybe He wasn't that Sure to make it again...​@@leighfletcher7675

[@shaz2761]

​@@leighfletcher7675 Nah. Lewis WAS in his prime. He got better as he aged.

[@leighfletcher7675]

@shaz2761 u actually believe that? At 38 and a career heaviest.....In his prime? How old are you? N how much of lewis' career did u see? Prime lewis was easily 96-2000. Still great after that, which is testament to just how good lennox was.

[@shaz2761]

@@leighfletcher7675 yes I watched lewis age like a fine wine throughout his career. He's famouse for peaking late. It's been discussed numerous times. He got better with age. Smarter, more measured, more confidence.

[@ЛюбовьКотова-щ3г]

Виталий самый великий боксер ему нет равных😮

[@StevenNicholas-k4g]

One of my favourite fights ever this.

[@halleck3]

People who cry about how boring the Klitschkos are haven't watched enough of this guy's fights.

[@halleck3]

George Foreman Considering Bowe lost one fight in his career (and that a close one) I wouldn't say it makes Hide less for having lost to him.

[@halleck3]

George Foreman Well yeah, Golota would've won if he hadn't been such a freaking head case. Anyway, my point wasn't that Vitali is special (though I think he was damned good) but that his fights weren't boring. Especially when he was younger, he went right at folks. Had a ton of KO's. Vlad, now that's another story.

[@knockup100]

+halleck3 Oh Vitali was indeed special. he had better record than many of those who are considered great. His resume would have been better if he didnt let Wladimir have most of the biggest names, when both of them were champions.

[@RustyLongPipe]

halleck3 people always lump vitali in with wlad. Vitali was always had a vicious streak...lead became over cautious after his KO losses. He was much better technically than vitali and he used it to his advantage knowing he couldn't take a punch.

[@halleck3]

Michael Jonas True, and it shows they haven't watched enough fights... VK and WK have completely different styles. But some folks act as though they're the same guy.

[@Gonzoidzz]

Vitali is boss.

[@kis5000]

Vitali - is a real CHAMP forever !

[@phuclevan5771]

Hide fought very well. But a man can not knock out a tank.

[@avgh7409]

Interessting that klitschkos reach changes during his career from 84 inch to 79 inch

[@mrb5606]

very under rated and mis managed fighter hide. He could have been something really special if he had have applied himself properly and spent his career at cruiserweight.

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

He had the choice of being a great cruiserweight or a decent heavyweight. he chose the latter.

[@mrb5606]

jaocheu stating the obvious there lad.

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

I caught if from you

[@krotekchech2988]

Riddick Bowe called Hide the hardest hitting boxer he ever faced. Well ... Klitschko didn't know that fact and just did his job in the ring.

[@Eric0816]

When Hide got hit he remembered his fight against Bowe and lost all belief that he can do something to the big guy.

[@moonstriker7350]

The same thing as with Bowe, Hide was a total nervous wreck when facing strong opponents. That +giving away that much reach to a strong defensive guy...

[@Ryang403]

you can tell how well they have looked after themselves both guys still look like this. amazing. This fight is a bit like drago-creed.

[@frazleburger]

It almost seems funny now watching this fight and herbie hide being favourite to win! ..just look at hides eyes on the 2nd knock down to see that was no dive ...they dont call him 'iron fist' for nowt y'know!

[@DaveOzoalor]

They aren't in the same weight division

[@MrStonecold69]

Check out Vitali-Corrie Sanders Exciting PROPER Fight

[@gtvrossa]

Speed, power, and great footwork. It's just sad that Hide was never really a natural heavyweight. He struggled to stay over 14 stone according to his autobiography. He was gassed in his fight with Bowe within 3 rounds, his conditioning that night was dreadful. To this day Bowe said no one hit him as hard. Still what he did bring was mostly enough. He just never fought often enough when it was really needed, and was mentally up and down like a yoyo. But on his day he was one of the best and most dangerous heavyweights to ever come out of the UK. Underrated. As for Vitali? Well what's there to be said about a man who only ever lost on injury and mixed it with the best heavyweight of his Era? As tough as they come and one of the best in the divisions history. If not for his constant injuries Vitali would have reigned as champ for a very very long time.

[@user-rs9py9yr1r]

I love the arrogance of the commentators. They don't even think Vitalij has any chance against the British boxer

[@cartert2]

Hard to believe the bookmakers had Hide the favorite to win. Guess they had forgot when he fought Bowe he was being staggered by jabs and had went to the canvas 7 times over 6 rounds.

[@johnrutherford8976]

cartert2 and bowe was arguably the hardest hitting heavyweight. More than 17St and herbie hide had bowe out on his feet. Go search for bowe stating who had hit him hardest punch

[@stillgotyourmom]

Bowe wasnt the hardest hitting hw 😂​@@johnrutherford8976

[@richarda3514]

​@johnrutherford8976 still no reason why he should be a favourite

[@cartert2]

@@richarda3514 The reason I say Hide should not have been the favorite is because he was not only shelled out by Bowe, who was much bigger and stronger with a better chin. Hide had a very mediocre list of opponents for a two time heavyweight champion. The best opponents he beat was Bentt, who although, an excellent amateur was an average pro, he was skilled enough to take advantage of mistakes, he was an average B class fighter. Example of Bentt taking advantage of mistakes, when he took Morrison’s WBO title in such manner but, doubt if he would have ever beat Morrison in a rematch. In his second reign he beat an aging Tony Tucker whose best years were well behind him, see Tucker-Tyson for a look at a prime Tucker. Hide having been previously thrashed by Bowe should have been an indication to the oddsmakers that he was going to get stopped again. Bowe was 6’ 5” with an 81” reach, weighing 241, with Klitschko being 6’ 8” with an 84” reach, weighing just over 245. These factors should have indicated a disaster in the making for Hide, without taking into account he had only fought less than 12 rounds over the past four plus years.

[@andyneville4059]

Loved herbie hide.... A dangerous puncher but also dangerous out the ring... Never a dull moment in his life lol 👊👊👊

[@jimcameron4672]

Herbie was always out of his weight class as a heavyweight

[@7555mac]

Klitschko vs Herbie the Love Bug..this is why Vitali`s last name ends in KO!

[@howardsend6589]

Looks like Ronnie Corbett went to the fitting for Hide's shorts.

[@СаняДедушка-и8е]

Один из величайших.Никогда за всю карьеру не бил в накдауне.Может и стал бы обсолютнним чемпионом,еслиб не его брат.Но увы етого не состоялось.Брат против брата никогда не пойдёт.Даже в спорте

[@johndeagle4389]

Hide takes a dive at 15:50.

[@adventador1324]

This is like Apollo Creed v Ivan Drago

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Super legendary 2 klichko

[@sehirlerArasiOtobusADIGE]

Vitali Asla düşmedi Hep kazandı Döküm bir çeneye sahip Şuan günümüzde olsa Tüm kemerleri toplardı

[@viktoriurchenko7551]

Крутий бій і класний нокаут !!!

[@OGboxing...]

Anyone who says this was a fix is a spastic.

[@howardsend6589]

RoidWatch Can't say that now, can you. Or mental. Got everything I need now mate. Thanks.

[@barryonefull728]

The referee did a good job , he didn't screw Vitali up like they do to Wlad

[@ahceda09]

is that vitali or ric flair

[@markh5461]

Vitali was awesome boxer

[@jketcham9004]

Norman Wisdom 11.13. 6.23 Axl Rose?

[@ronnylee1520]

Herbie hide was a decent fighter be need to stop hating

[@pretorious700]

Mediocre at best, way too small for the big heavyweights.

[@goplanit]

Herbie had balls of steel, probably too small for a heavyweight but he never bottled it. And he could hit, Bowe said he was the hardest puncher he ever faced.

[@neiledwards4923]

Hide had a glass jaw. As soon as he got hit he went down and if he got hit by a big hitter he stayed down. Bruno was a big hitter and Hide wasn't big enough to hurt him. Bruno wins, KO 5

[@goplanit]

He didn't have a glass jaw you muppet, also he was a big hitter, do your research, see what Bowe says about him.

[@bascorasco7984]

Hide took a dive. Those punches barely touched his shoulder.

[@bascorasco7984]

***** Yup. I think Hide felt the power in r.1 and didn't want anymore so he quit.

[@bascorasco7984]

***** Sorry I meant beginning of round 2. Vitali hurt Hide and I think he didn't want anymore of it so he got the hell out of there and took his check. Hide did win round 1 but he didn't do that much. Vitali was able to get out of the way of most his big shots. I don't get why you would bring up Holmes or Ali vs Vitali. Hide fights nothing like either one of those guys. I don't know, maybe..we will never know.

[@ronnylee1520]

Bascorasco do u blame him look at the size of vitali

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

Hide is not that smart to act like it was a dive.

[@clouddweller1195]

Bascorasco You are blind pal.....Vitali nailed him.

[@mikec3756]

Looks like Klitschko put on a lot of muscle between this fight and when he fought Lennox Lewis in 2003.

[@firedagain2]

Crap commentary. Both of them spent nearly the entire first round speculating on Hide's future opponents, comments on past opposition, and what his tactics should be for this fight, rather than the action itself.

[@bold58]

I would not have made hide a 5 to 2 favorite !! Maybe even up ..but that's it.

[@rawgoldgaming]

Staggering he was favourite. I know Klitschko wasn't fully established yet but the differences in weight and reach were insane and who had Hide beat that was world class

[@dwight4800]

Love Herbie Hide.. the weight and size was the difference only here

[@waynepinnock5874]

Vitali was a monster.An all timer

[@irena7777777]

Herbie Hide was so scared of Vitali Kilitschko, he hid his herbs from him

[@neiledwards4923]

Bruno lacked self belief against big American names, but Hide was younger smaller and had no credibility being only (ever) a WBO champion. He didn't have the power to hurt Bruno.

[@goplanit]

Didn't have the power? See what Bowe has to say about that.

[@pretorious700]

Hide was only champion of a Mickey Mouse organization.

[@stephenmcloughlin7718]

Not many in the UK were saying that when Chris Eubank was WBO Champ.

[@steverakes6182]

There was no punch causing the second knockdown, just wind from a miss.

[@influentialgurning]

He almost knocked out a bird before he'd even got in the ring.

[@EdWeeks999]

Wee Herbie thought he stood a chance 🥊😂😂😂😂

[@stephendent3058]

Short chopping right hand, put Hide into stiff mode🥊🥊

[@michaelcartman1129]

Huh I thought Lewis was the undisputed champion in 1999 beating holyfield the 2nd time at end of 99????? Anybody 🤔

[@irishsam3862]

HIDE proven for what he was .

[@SOUPRUN01]

Alot of people saying fixed. I heard he fought Bent fight. Oh no I did'nt ha ha ha ,

[@natureloverr3427]

that is how to shut commentators mouth ohh yesss

[@martpast1]

Hide was fighting. other opponents try to survive . so ---how it can be interesting? a football team which kick the ball all the time out.

[@davidfraser748]

Herb ie hide was just too small simple as that, if he was bigger he would of been a great heavyweight.

[@Steven-b5n]

'Bye-Bye' Herbie. Sleep well.

[@CoreyT127]

Damn!

[@martinfretwell]

Herbie was good considering how small he wAs at heavy weight.

[@gunnyakdo1653]

16:00 the jab of vitali doesnt look hard there but i dont want get it from vitali neither

[@colamesta]

Ghost Ko... What a bullshit???

[@wahrheit3609]

15:37 KO from the wind

[@rustemmemmedov7134]

Larry Holmes style is the same in Klitschko.

[@naturalthing1]

WBO doesn't even count. It's the least prestigious belt. Only WBA, WBC and IBF count

[@neuberoliveira7393]

Esse segundo nocaute é um negócio meio estramho.

[@joeyracs7469]

Dive!Dive!

[@martinhill9261]

Yep,both punches at the end missed his face.Very dodgy

[@Wass_85]

Funny it was the jab that knocked him out, the final right missed.

[@richarda3514]

He isn't that dazed he knew he wouldn't win, so he made it look like he was hurt. Coward

[@Rinkydink73274]

Second knockout vitali didn't touch his head..and hide fell down hide was the favourite at the bookies..and hide on the floor with the fake knockout..hide match fixing...

[@storiesreadaloud5635]

Fixed. Neither of those connected properly.

[@rawgoldgaming]

I don't think it was fixed just maybe that Hide knew he couldn't win and I'm assuming thought get out before I get injured

[@storiesreadaloud5635]

@@rawgoldgaming also possible!

[@TornadoF60]

​@@rawgoldgamingAbsolutely agree

[@tegaffer]

Hide needed cu's in his corner

[@boskobuha6321]

#BUMFIGHTS

[@justinneill5003]

I didn't see any punch connect for the second (final) knockdown. Definitely not the right hand, maybe just brushed him with the left before it. I think after that first knockdown Hide just decided to call it a night. And who can blame him.

[@gavinbrando8255]

Vitali was tougher than the Ukrainian front lines so once Herbie couldn’t hide after landing his power shots he realised he’d have to be like Putin and rig some more accidents and elections but he’s not like Putin so…. 🤦🏻🤷🏻‍♂️🤪🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠

[@charismatic9904]

Hide threw the fight.

[@charismatic9904]

blah blah blah/ He threw the fight

[@ironbull2003]

12:52 got dropped like a sack of shit by two monster hits. the last punch that hit him landed right on his temple... He got knocked the fuck out.

[@shakeAbooty88]

charismatic9904 Your place or mine?

[@ghostblade2154]

Yes, Hide threw the fight against Vitali Klitschko just like he did against Riddick Bowe.

[@johannsebastienbach]

GhostBlade hide did manage to wobble Bowe a few times and looked like he was doing some damage, but againt vitali, his punches are merely too weak to bother him. Hide landed a few punches solid but vitali didn't even blink!!!!!!

[@tobytoxd]

6:19

[@WalterGomes30]

Big Hand.

[@Бигдрама]

А потом оно мэром стало,и Усик пойдет по его стопам...🤷

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

stupid mismatch in power, height and reach

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[@SOUPRUN01]

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[@dassacable]

WTF!!! Look in speed 0.5.. Hide no punched by the hand of Klitschko

[@justinneill5003]

I was thinking the same. Definitely not with right hand. Maybe the left before it, but hardly touched. Do you think Hide just had enough already?

[@dassacable]

I dont know.. Hide lost in the same features with Riddick Bowe for the WBO heavyweight title.. I think he go for easy money

[@RonicxxOld]

Clowns 😂

[@stevens5541]

He didn't even hit him.

[@kayhass1730]

h kkj

[@TheJamie6666]

Herbie Hyde got a hiding.

[@KatrinKeil-c6u]

In Deutschland bist du fertig 👎

[@dpimpernell4050]

The start of the most boring H/W era ever. Even Holmes had classics.

[@jediknight2350]

klitkos the most boring era of boxing

[@aaarewawerka3391]

От чего черный упал? От запаха зелени за проигрыш

[@mcprotein]

hide dived on the 2nd knockdown

[@richarda3514]

Clearly

[@mikecorbett8760]

Tapped hide on the head with his left🤔