Heavyweight Championship Ends With Emotional Breakdown | Tales From the Bottle

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[@JimMilton-ej6zi]

pp

[@Gojiro7]

if you like boxing topics, look into the history of the Fan man, he's not just a made up guy on the simpsons, he has an interesting history of interrupting major eventing and famously crashed a heavyweight boxing match and was nearly beaten to death by the crowd and things only got grimmer for him after that, it practicly screams Qxir video

[@zimmakimma7007]

Qxir you are a legend man always ahead of everyone

[@Kaltagstar96]

While this is really hard to watch, the fact that McCall turned his life around is honestly a nice end to the story.

[@415volts]

fully agree - the promotors and hangers on have a lot to answer for.

[@sorcierenoire8651]

@@415voltsDon King freely roaming the streets to this day should be a crime. That dude scarred a lot of people

[@TheMurphman1989]

tis

[@nickbob2003]

Yeah I was worried it would end with him succumbing to his demons but I’m glad to hear he is still in boxing and doing a lot better

[@Kaltagstar96]

@@415volts The fact the fans were booing him was hard to listen to, like, granted I'm not much of a fan of boxing but if a dude at McCall's level was just having a breakdown like that, the last thing I would do would be to seemingly go out of my way to make it worse.

[@JE4-1]

Although a few psychologists disagree Oliver McCall suffered a mental breakdown that night, the most likely explanation as to why is probably due to him being mentally unstable from going through addiction and rehabilitation in a short period before the fight. It probably didn’t help that Don King pressured for the fight early on top of McCall’s emotions often showing up in his career. Dude was going through it big time and even mentioned not feeling mentally ready.. The pressure of the fight, fresh out of rehab, mental issues, Don King, all of it…

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

Don King has a lot to answer for.

[@josho7138]

🤔

[@cj548]

No . He got unwillingly dosed with lsd

[@TrippyShasta]

Poor guy

[@MindBodySoulOk]

When you stop drugs and alcohol your emotions are all over the place

[@Vernafveik]

Oliver McCall being the sparring partner for Mike Tyson is genuinely badass He did for fun what others had for nightmares.

[@thrasherthetic]

I'd do it for fun too. I'd just get carted off instead of actually being able to hack it.

[@johnladuke6475]

He might not have been doing it for fun... I'd imagine it pays a pretty penny to get in the ring with Mike Tyson, even for sparring.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

McCall is straight up the toughest SOB that's ever been in the ring. His chin was made of adamantium, it was freakish. Truly the most indestructible man around.

[@slothmaster101]

Dan Bobish was also a sparring partner for Mike Tyson. And he was quite the fighter himself.

[@EuTrabalhoParaSagres510]

​@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi I seen your comments elsewhere Great taste 👌🙏

[@bookaufman9643]

Former boxer and long time boxing viewer. That was actually a good stoppage. At the end of the count he was still wobbly and couldn't stand straight up.

[@briansarah2745]

Duh

[@TroubleToby3040]

I'm not denying Lewis was too wobbly at 10, but I've seen a lot of fights, and that was the fastest I've seen a ref get to 10. Normally, they don't start the count until opposing boxer is in a corner. I think that is a rule. If you watch again, I think you'll see that the ref must be counting WELL before the other guy is in a corner. He HAD to have. He's at 6 when he finally got over to Lennox. He started his count too early.

[@briansarah2745]

@@TroubleToby3040 seemed fast

[@TroubleToby3040]

@@briansarah2745 Yeah. I'd say that, at the time he says "6", he should have been saying 2 or 3 since he just got done backing McCall off. Refs usually delay the count to keep the fighting going as long as possible.

[@briansarah2745]

@@TroubleToby3040 the sad thing is how messed up McCall was what a shame

[@Heizenberg32]

I was not expecting a happy ending. He beat his demons. That doesn't get you a belt, it gets you your whole damn life. Good call.

[@NyanyiC]

Yah, speaking from experience treatment is hard (finding the rights meds and clinicians to work with) but it's worth it

[@DSPHistoricalSociety]

Love this comment

[@EuTrabalhoParaSagres510]

Good call, McCall!

[@EuTrabalhoParaSagres510]

Honestly was feeling his pain when he started weeping like a child, not giving a shit about any of it. He just got out of rehab, that is even harder than taking a punch from Tyson. It's reality and it's overwhelming as hell. And so is depression and other mental health issues. It can be too much for anyone, as this case proves. Nobody becomes a drug addict for fun. I'm speaking from experience, I'm clean from drugs and my sister killed herself 3 months ago because she was depressed and couldn't stop drinking alcoholically. But thank god McCall (and I)saw the light and never surrendered.... Yet 🙏

[@jingalls9142]

Very well said!

[@GeneCaralde119workshop]

I love George Foreman's commentary about this fight. He was all class, and says he would like to give McCall a hug and just tell him its gonna be alright. That's a real world champ there.

[@xavierjuno4572]

Ya Foreman during his second career was a class act through and through, probably because unlike most, he had an experience that told him he needed to get better

[@GeneCaralde119workshop]

​@@xavierjuno4572he became a preacher after his first retirement, right? Probably helped a lot in changing his attitude as well.

[@nickbob2003]

I never heard of foremen before I got into boxing a few years ago but he probably has to be my favorite boxer of all time. Respectful in his second career and still got it done. One of the goats

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

​@@nickbob2003Foreman is what you'd call a fearsome gent, certifiably tough as nails and hits like a ton of bricks but on the inside he's a real softy with a lot of love for the people around him. He's a great man with a story that's truly incredible.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

Foreman is one of my favourite boxing commentators ever, he was a blast on the mic. He could be funny, he could be sincere, he could call a fight in his own unique way and he had a penchant for making the big moments in boxing better.

[@FightCain]

McCall seems like a legit guy. But damn, that downfall just hurts. Seeing him tank those hits to the face and look unfazed, he was built to be a boxer. But drugs and stress took that away. I’m super glad he got better though, he looks like a great guy

[@stoopidapples1596]

I read this like a poem

[@thrasherthetic]

He realized how absurd his life was and how fake the people around him were. That they were exploiting him. All at once. Fuckin rough.

[@nickbob2003]

Yeah seeing how many good punches he took to the chin is pretty absurd

[@Valchrist1313]

"criminal trespass, resisting arrest, assaulting police officers, threatening to kill an officer," Great guy....

[@stoopidapples1596]

@@Valchrist1313 L take

[@SeventhSwell]

Felt so bad seeing someone who clearly needed help but everyone around him is yelling at him to fight. So glad to hear he managed to turn things around and is doing good now.

[@inzanozulu]

I felt the same way. This was so hard to watch for me

[@davidhollenshead4892]

It's hard for me to watch a clip of championship boxing because I know that all of the boxers have serious brain damage. They all end up mental regardless of how they started out, as the sport is like never wearing your seat belt & being a horrible driver, as you will leave an impression of your face on every car you wreck. Lastly, Don King had a special power psychopathic power with his ability to convince a boxer to turn his brain into mush for money, lots of money for Don King regardless of who wins...

[@konayasai]

It's a barbaric sport, if you can even call it that. At least they used to avoid punches to the head before some sadist introduced the gloves.

[@perhaps1094]

​@meisteremmThose are not being discussed, no need to create some strawman gotcha, I'm sure he would agree with you

[@cryingbananajo]

It's his job? He signed for it? Nobody forced him to do this “barbaric" sport?

[@skunkrat01]

I have to say I was expecting his story to end with an early death at his own hand, an overdose, suicide, negligent accident like driving whilst impaired etc. After this embarrassing end to his career, it seemed like the next logical point. I'm amazed and inspired by the fact he was eventually able to live a healthy clean and sober life. It's something I've struggled with personally, and I am still rebuilding my life right now, and my breakdown wasn't televised. Thanks for this story Qxir, always enjoy your videos but you're right, this was inspirational.

[@puddlespuddles5208]

I wish you the best of luck in your continued pathway to the best life you can live. I am proud of you and I hope you keep it up. Best of luck and much love!

[@415volts]

From a random stranger - I wish you all the best fella in rebuilding your life and living it good again. Take care & best wishes.

[@Charlielizard]

From one to another... there are many of us who have walked that path. Thank God for kind hearted people ready to get me and my life turned around. Hang in there and know you're not alone. Proud of you and know that you are loved. Peace be with you. 🙏

[@Woody_Florida]

Well said brother. Hits home.

[@stellviahohenheim]

He was crying because he knew things ain't right. To repair yourself you need to be aware that something is wrong with you.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

Oliver McCall was called a coward and laughed at for this incident, he was living his worst nightmare in the flesh. I couldn't help but feel absolutely terrible for him having a breakdown in front of the world.

[@movieclipsvideos1781]

When the crowd threw the beer, the guy in his team who jumped in was a real one

[@concept5631]

Timestamp?

[@movieclipsvideos1781]

@redback3 12:00-12:08

[@nickdee5764]

As a grown man, it is absolutely heartbreaking to watch another man cry.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

As a woman it's absolutely heartbreaking to see it. Doesn't mean that men shouldn't cry! I also admire a man who can cry. 🤗

[@SeventhSwell]

Even more heartbreaking to see all the other men yelling at him to fight when he clearly needed their help.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Absolutely. It makes me want to cry too automatically.

[@adrianhenle]

@@SeventhSwell I wouldn't go that far. Those particular men were there for that exact purpose--it's their job to help the fight happen, and to help their guy win. The only way he could win is to fight hard, and they were trying to help him in the way that they knew how. I do agree though that it'd be nice to see more social acceptance of men being genuinely emotionally supportive.

[@kameronjones7139]

​@y_fam_goeglyd you dropped this 👑

[@smenard1107]

That poor man, having overcome extreme depression I feel for the guy, the fact that the crowd just boo’s this man that is obviously suffering from something makes me sad for humanity

[@moos5221]

I like that some person who threw a drink at him got punched by security. I wouldn't go watch a boxing match, but if I did I'm pretty sure I wouldn't try to pick a fight with any professional boxer. I bet the person throwing the drink is a great road rager aswell, yelling from the safety of his car.

[@chimster1234]

Same

[@iamhereblossom1588]

The general public doesn’t really have a great understanding of true depression.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@iamhereblossom1588 No it's like the audience of boxing doesn't have a great understanding of serious brain damage... It's hard for me to watch a clip of championship boxing because I know that all of the boxers have serious brain damage. They all end up mental regardless of how they started out, as the sport is like never wearing your seat belt & being a horrible driver, as you will leave an impression of your face on every car you wreck. Lastly, Don King had a special power psychopathic power with his ability to convince a boxer to turn his brain into mush for money, lots of money for Don King regardless of who wins...

[@699JBW699]

@@davidhollenshead4892fighting is a brutal career that many only lose in, worlds harshest sport by far

[@jtgd]

11:02 What he needed was a hug and a good speech

[@curbyourshi1056]

And a cup of strong sweet tea.

[@nickbob2003]

He needed far more time to process his addiction rather than being thrust into the biggest fight of his career. Sure some people need to just work when they are going through a rough time but with him having a history of being emotional during fights it was obvious that he was not that kind of person. Glad he found his footing in life eventually.

[@-xirx-]

What he got was Don King. Heaven help him

[@supersasukemaniac]

in another broadcast George Foreman said, as soon as McCall started crying he felt like getting up and giving him a hug, impartiality be damned.

[@curbyourshi1056]

​@@supersasukemaniacIt's a shame he didn't, he doesn't need to be impartial.

[@collisw8302]

Digging these longer videos, this was great.

[@memeju1ce]

agreed!

[@TheTuttle99]

Yeah I always preferred the longer videos and I definitely don't like shorts

[@stott2hot]

I agree big time. Qixr is one of my favorite storytellers on youtube, Id watch hour-long content from him

[@Qxir]

Glad you enjoyed. The longer videos definitely give more of a "wild ride" feeling, but after three consecutive weeks of making 13+ minute videos, I think I'm gonna have to tap out and do shorter videos for a bit. Doing so many drawings per week eats a lot of my personal time and it starts to affect both me and the people in my life I should be spending more time with. On the other hand, a week of torture is worth a final product that'll (hopefully) be enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people for years to come. Like everything in life, it's all about balance ;) Cheers!

[@jlo7770]

​@@Qxiragree, maybe do 2-3 normal length videos and 1 longer one or something like that? I mean you got a mill people who like your normal videos so you're def doing something right. I prefer the longer videos myself but understand it'd be a lot more work. Hopefully the views match the extra work you put in!

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Poor guy. That was heartbreaking to watch. I'm glad the ref was so keen on making sure he was okay. His story is dreadfully sad. I do wonder who, as much as what was behind it all. I'm glad he won his biggest fight. I hope he continues to be his own champion.

[@SeventhSwell]

Yeah, it was nice to see at least someone there cared about his wellbeing.

[@JTA1961]

There's a LOT of $$$ on the line...

[@evandaymon8303]

It's mainly don king. He has high charisma to tell his fighters to go in the ring and fight as well as get hit for money (especially money towards himself since he gets bigger payoff then fighters in the ring regardless of his fighter winning or losing) That is why no one likes don. He is consider in the boxing world the most evil cruel man to work for.

[@BaronVonMott]

"Your body might be an ass-kicking machine, but if the brain in charge ain't taking names, then it's like a blind man driving a Ferrari!" Damn, that's almost poetry 😂👏

[@JimmyJones-w3p]

Loved the Hank Hill vibes at the end "baby want a bottle a big dirt bottle!" 😂

[@raien6092]

I read an article about mental health problem on athletes who had head injury. More than 80% of them have them. I'm no doctor myself, but I think he got that 😢

[@xavierjuno4572]

Ya not surprised if McCall has some form of TBI

[@unclenogbad1509]

You're spot-on here. McCall was a superb boxer who suffered from two great demons: his own, and Don King. Really glad it turned out well for the guy.

[@jonathanjackgoodman2764]

Some of the greatest musicians can't handle being on a stage and only perform alone. There are painters, sculptures, and photographers who lock all their amazing creations away and show no one. Just because you're the best at something does not mean your also the best at exhibiting said talent.

[@asleep909]

I was totally afraid of how you'd approach this subject...one of the strangest in boxing history and one I watched unfold on live TV. But, alas I'm proud of you.

[@nicholasweaver2374]

Qxir, Casual Geographic, and ERB! Today is a good day for KZbin!

[@jwr2904]

Also LGR with a new Odd ware episode

[@adriancarr3669]

love the 1st 2, never knew ERB. Thanks, awesome

[@kotzpenner]

And pantsahat

[@christopherwalker2228]

What is ERB and ODD?

[@TheLoneTerran]

An ounce of compassion, a bro hug (seriously), and some encouraging words might have done a lot better than...screaming at him.

[@johnladuke6475]

Honestly, when you say it like that, I can picture a scene where Lewis can get the fight he's looking for. If _Lewis_ just did that, it might have pulled his head together enough to make it a proper contest.

[@treavorwhitlock5606]

Poor guy, the punches he was able to just fucking ignore would have floored damn near anybody. Good to know he got it together

[@nonamernobrainer846]

6:31 The Street Fighter reference is outstanding, I almost missed it 😂

[@twocubez7848]

14:48 Qxir channeling some Hank Hill… I now enjoy this channel even more.

[@Shannon-f8w]

Good on Lewis for being cautious at first, and the ref for calling it. They're there for the sport not to see a man destroyed.

[@johnladuke6475]

Well... after picking the belt out of the garbage the first time, I wouldn't want to beat up the crying man having a breakdown for the second one. You can see him holding back, looking for any sign that he's actually in a fight.

[@dirtyandnasty9011]

Yes Lennox was confused and didn't want to fight, Steward was yelling at him WTF are you doing, hit him !😆 Steward was a savage even hitting his boxer between rounds to "motivate him"😅 I remember someone else from the team (cutman ? I don't remember) who said he told Steward to hold back a bit when he did that in the Tyson fight !

[@alantaylor353]

As a life long sufferer of PTSD/Anxiety disorder & depression I really feel for that bloke. I'm a 6 foot 3, 18 stone well built fella who used to be a very angry young lad who'd not look for trouble, but certainly wouldn't walk away from it... but inside, I'm pretty broken tbh. I've also struggled with heroin addiction & alcohol dependancy... Fortunately I've got 14 years of being drug free & 6 years of being 95% alcohol free under my belt & I'm finally starting to take responsibility & control of my life which in turn is building my confidence & making me feel more positive. I can assure you.. Mental health is no joke & should be taken extremely seriously.! Please stay safe out there & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️

[@LeonCoretz]

Sending ya some love man, keep it up!

[@RaysNewLife]

Wish you the best does 95% mean you drink 5% beer? I've just never heard that saying before

[@alantaylor353]

@@LeonCoretz Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.!! 👍 👍 👍

[@alantaylor353]

@@RaysNewLife I allow myself the odd drink here & there. Like maybe if I have a friend over.. Which isn't actually that often these days. I tried to never ever allow myself a drink but I ended up being terrified of the day I fell off the wagon. I realise it's bit strange, but whenever I do allow myself to have a few beers, then not touch it again for a month or two, it kind of strengthens my confidence in my willpower. Like I'm proving a point to myself. Thanks mate, stay safe out there & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏

[@trj1442]

Geez this channel cracks me up. The cartoons are hilarious.

[@desip66]

Who would've thought that being punched in the head repeatedly by Mike Tyson could lead to mental problems.

[@congruentcrib]

Honestly hard to watch someone have a complete mental breakdown while on the spot, as it’s being televised. The fact he overcame whatever cursed him then just shows how tough the guy was. He had the physical strength to withstand Mike Tyson He had the mental strength to overcome possibly the most embarrassing thing to happen. Man is the toughest person I’ve ever heard of.

[@matthew9677]

The sudden rock music 🎶 Mike Tyson was trying to kill his opponents 🎶 aught Mr so off guard 😳, love it 😂

[@bpdp379]

The guy’s face folded back….

[@Woody_Florida]

I remember these fights so fondly. This was a great time in boxing. Tyson was still fighting, Roy Jones Jr (best PFP) was rising. Late 80s to mid 90s was the most exciting boxing era.

[@sadcatsclub8949]

I feel like I could feel the stress radiating off of him while he was being yelled at by the audience, refs, his corner. He probably couldn’t get a single thought into his mind. On top of all of that- drug and alcohol history, pressure amounting from the public pinning McCall and Lewis against each other for the fight in the sake of entertainment, AND getting possible TBIs in training and competition. My heart broke seeing him not know what to do when everyone is waiting on him, commenting on him, and watching his every move. It must have felt like the most defeating moment, not to mention having it being commentated.

[@AnsonBeeker]

I was watching this live with my dad. We couldn't believe it.

[@bluezebra2759]

we are our own worst enemies. Good to see we finally got you to 1mill Qxir, congrats! long time coming and well deserved👍👍

[@Krinkov]

Thanks!

[@larry-xs6uh]

Man really looks like he needed a hug there i really feel for the the guy dealing with all that pressure at once and having a mental breakdown during the match im glad got better alot of people dont end up coming back from issues like that

[@randoman81]

Thank you for this, as someone who is often stuck fighting his own demons, I needed to see someone as powerful as McCall an his very real struggles with mental health.

[@_mellowdon_]

The flintstones vitamin was absolutely chef's kiss. Great video as always!

[@crinkly.love-stick]

I thought it was a gummy bear?

[@johnladuke6475]

@@crinkly.love-stick Whatever, just swallow it. You'll know for sure in about 45 minutes.

[@stoveone4031]

man, poor guy. i remember watching this when i was younger. if anyone has ever had a complete emotional breakdown you can recognize what he's going through.

[@weezyyeswes]

As a sparring partner for Mike Tyson, he definitely wasn't a nobody. He probably learned a few things from the great. And hell anyone bold enough to continuously spar with Tyson more than once deserves a chance against any champion or for the title in his weight class. It doesn't surprise me that he had mental issues all those head shots he took from Iron Mike. Although I do feel bad for his situations that he was dealing with. On a brighter note, this channel is magnificent and I always get excited when there is a new video. Keep up the good work. I've been watching your videos for a very long time and I'm happy that you have the subscribers that you do now. 🤙✌️😉

[@johnladuke6475]

I dunno how much you'd really get to learn. With most fighters at that level I'm sure it would be a technical master class as long as you're qualified to learn it. Mike Tyson in fighting form is a wild animal, seems like it would be more like trying to learn about fine cuts of meat from a hungry tiger. It also bears considering that if he apparently just _can't_ be knocked out, that doesn't necessarily mean he's in a class to actually _put up a fight_ for Tyson.

[@kryzmerize]

Never thought I'd be able to relate to a heavyweight boxing champion at all. Good thing he was able to recover though.

[@user60521123]

I completely agree with you on the stoppage. Lennox Lewis was obviously hurt, barely able to stay on his feet, and the ref can stop the fight without counting to 10-it’s called a TKO.

[@adamantris2]

Mental health issues don't discriminate against anyone. As someone with multiple depressive episodes in my life, I can deeply relate on how he must've felt with all that pressure and internal troubles

[@Loren_Arg_6816]

This is enough to make the manliest man cry 😢

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Very exciting fight ...Excellent ...Greetings from your friend, a traditional Indonesian gold seeker 🇲🇨🌼❤️✋👍👍

[@jacobkaulback2181]

These sketches are off the chart. Great work

[@thegreatpotatokitty8196]

im really glad he got back on his feet. addiction and childhood trauma take down too many good people.

[@LightBlueVans]

i am HORRIBLY sick in bed and this was the best notification i could’ve gotten esp since my partner has been nonstop fighting with me while i’m borderline dying. anyways ty for this series you’re the best

[@Vespyr_]

We're better off alone sometimes, than being with people who make us feel alone. Get better soon luv.

[@LightBlueVans]

@@Vespyr_ thank you…. that was so kind - i can’t even articulate how kind it is right now. 💜

[@ferretyluv]

That’s not a partner. Partners are supposed to lift you up when you’re weak. That’s an anchor. I hope you have family and/or friends to lean on instead. You might need to move out at least temporarily to get some rest. Stress doesn’t help with healing.

[@davidbrett1958]

You need to get out that quote relationship end quote I've been there that other person is selfishly destructive and Your only an object to be used. RUN while you can

[@Darryl_Francis]

Look at all these random strangers who suddenly have an intimate knowledge of yours and your partner's relationship 😂

[@Shantari]

So seldom that these kind of stories get a happy ending, I was pleasantly surprised by him not only turning his life around and becoming a trainer, but working with his son you get the idea that he must also have a decent relationship with his family as well.

[@RandomGuy0127]

Some of the scenes with the boxers fighting were pretty funny to me lmao, especially the one where they had their heads against each other’s shoulders. Good video Qxir!

[@d.l.d.l.8140]

Thanks for qualifying your “ nobody ” characterization of McCall. He was known to fight fans as a top boxer, but his time being Iron Mike’s sparring partner was part of his reputation. The tapes show Mike sometimes forgot it was a sparring session, and facing him two or three times a week was probably worse than a lot of fights.

[@owiebug]

qxir never fails to HELP HELP ME HELP

[@cvp5882]

Pretty difficult to help anyone in a YT comment section. Usually one of the most toxic places on earth 😂

[@alexandrexavier3273]

​@@cvp5882 Somehow Instagram got way worse, those reel comment sections hurt

[@johnladuke6475]

Without knowing what your specific problems are, I can still tell you this. You should probably not try getting addicted to hard drugs and fighting Mike Tyson for practice and Lennox Lewis for real. It doesn't seem to have helped this fellow.

[@RiptionaryX]

This video was released while I was in the psych ward after a "self inflicted hospital stay" lmao. Still a great video!

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

I can speak from experience with how crippling mental health issues can be. A bad week with many sleepless nights can make it feel like it's the end of the world. If I didn't have the support network of my two best friends, and didn't have the stubborn conviction for a daunting goal--that bad week could've eaten me alive. The mind is a powerful thing. It can shape the world around you, but if you aren't careful, it can cause your own destruction.

[@dalehusbanduk]

My favourite channel covering my favourite sport ❤️ really needed this today

[@strykerentllc]

Your rendition of Don King was fookn hilarious and of course spot on. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best sketches ever, dood! Keep 'em comin' our Irish cousin across the pond! Cheers from the good ol' armed to the teeth USA! 🤠YEE-HAW

[@DPSFSU]

6:03 this had me in stiches! The smile makes it so hilarious! He didn't even have a second arm!! 🤣 🤣

[@nicofolkersma2535]

Gotta give props to that ref for stopping the fight in spite of the baying crowd and the camera's. Good to see Oliver is doing better now.

[@johnladuke6475]

Honestly it seems like he should have stopped it sooner. I didn't hear him answer "yes" when the ref asked if he wanted to keep fighting. He shook his head no, then shook yes, while his corner screamed in his ear to say yes. Then he walked out there and didn't even try to block or dodge punches, after several rounds of no offense. When he got up, didn't come out swinging, and just ate another punch... call it. He ain't okay.

[@drpepper-c7p]

I've been having days like this a lot during sparring and training. Sometimes my hands just fall down and I can't feel the same urge to fight because of my mental illnesses

[@garishanth]

That was sad, but glad he's doing fine now. Your drawings are always funny af!

[@joshuapatrick682]

McCall’s career (and Tyson’s for that matter) stand as proof that Martial Arts are more mental than physical

[@n00bJesus]

i had forgotten about the level of toughness oliver had. While in karate tournaments, I would imagine how terrifying it would be to face a man like that. Just unable to knock him out or stop him with strikes, and he having the power to kill you in two punches or less. Glad he got ahold of those demons! I love to hear a happy ending to these types of stories :)

[@johnladuke6475]

Not that the guy wouldn't be terrifying if he had you in a dark alley with a good reason, but he's also not a terminator. Unarmed strikes that are legal in boxing can't seem to knock him down or out, but any weapon you can bring to hand is a game-changer. Not to mention, that long list of foul blows that you can find for any fighting sport - because they can incapacitate _anyone_ if they land. To be clear, I wouldn't be eager to take him on and would prefer to outrun him, but I'd still be far from hopeless.

[@Siiicky]

I know from the thumbnail that this video would be hard to watch but it needed to be because it was a moral obligation for this beautiful fragile soul. I just wished I could give him a hug through a cellphone screen.

[@jerrykinworthy9225]

A lot was going on with Oliver this night, everybody who had helped Oliver get to this point in his career had turned on him. People who had worked with him for years and helped him dvelop his style, they knew his strengths and weaknesses and now was helping his Opponent learn how to beat him. And also gave his opponent the majority of the purse, i think because he was being forced to lose, as this fight was most like fixed against him. Everything was wrong for Oliver, he had been used one to many times as a step for the careers of other boxers. This was a dark time for boxers like Oliver, who was one of the best and toughest fighter of his time but, he was never allowed to shine.

[@collinmclaren6608]

God, I wish someone would've just given him a hug. Imagine you're at your lowest point right on stage, and people are booing you for it. I was relieved and happy to hear him turning his life around and getting past it though.

[@JinX-so5yv]

LOVE THE ANIMATIONS AND STORYTELLING!LETS GO 2M!!!

[@ROCKGUITARIST62]

😂2 dollar steak😂 good one.. Great video!!!

[@NicolasNuykenCompositions]

I really feel for McColl. Imagine going through all those mental demons while having to fight a championship watched worldwide with thousands of eyes on you and many of them booing you

[@theshanegang1206]

6:20 the delivery of that line is so amazing

[@TheSuperiorQuickscoper]

5:56 "Thor's Hammer" by Ethan Meixsell aka the theme for Hydraulic Press Channel.

[@alastairatcheson1407]

For McCall to end up not dead at the end of his career would have been a win in of itself. Good to see he is doing very well.

[@54GodzillaFan]

Loved the King of the Hill reference!

[@MiSambra]

As someone who deals with depression, not feeling "worthy" a lot of the time, and being very hard on myself overall, I shudder to imagine what that man's inner monologue was like in that moment.

[@joeschmoe6516]

13:12 Questionable drawing of a set of boxing gloves...

[@deephouse412]

The sketches have progressed nicely over the times. Im dying @ like 3 of them.

[@OverNine9ousend]

This is just heart breaking, look at him, he is not even there, he doesn't care about being punched... He is just in his own place.

[@ballisticvole]

Sparring Mike Tyson cant have been good for his brain.

[@pavelmedbery3055]

The animation of McCale turning into a wobbling weeble brought back a core memory of mine. Thanks for that. Also, the image of a man luring another man to rehab with a crackpipe on a stick is fucking gold. Your mind is amazing.

[@LeonCoretz]

I usually can't get engrossed in boxing but you kept me engaged Qxir. Thanks!

[@2puffs770]

I just can't express how nice it was to see that HUGE smile spread across Oliver's face once he recovered emotionally. It was hard to hear that audience boo him when he didn't perform to THEIR satisfaction. The man was in obvious emotional turmoil. I'm so happy things got better for him. That smile was worth more than any prize money the world could offer. Good job, Qxir, this was interesting and extremely tastefully done😂😂😂😂😂😂😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@AllOfTheHallows]

😂 That Hank Hill monologue was legendary my man. Legendary.

[@RumbleFish69]

This can happen to anyone, any time. It just happened to hit this man on a national stage.

[@mattmcrae1458]

11:23 Look at Mills Lane puting in that corner work. What a great ref.

[@trevorpom]

I’m glad that Oliver has turned his life around and is happy. The pressure to perform at the top must be intense. Add mental illness to it and it’s no wonder he imploded. Many would.

[@DigitalEWhore]

Kinda reminds me of that time Mike Tyson started crying before a match and said something like "your families gonna miss you" before crying harder

[@woundedcrow4606]

“I’m wondering how the psychologist could deem he was fine”. Maybe the fight promotion told McCall that if a psychologist says “there’s something wrong with him, they’d pay him”, but the promoters hired a psychologist who knew wouldn’t say anything is wrong with him. Agreed to it beforehand.

[@allisoncastle]

Imagine booing a guy YOU KNOW is going through a ton of terrible sh*t. Sports fans are such great people aren’t they.

[@ih302]

I came for the visuals, not disappointed.

[@starrfadeable]

Your drawing of Don King is absolutely phenomenal.

[@thepopculturepunk1671]

“Mike Tyson was trying to kill his sparring partner “ had me in stitches 😂😂😂

[@384mrawesome]

congrats on 1M subs, been watching since 50k!

[@seancarter6492]

That King of the Hill reference killed me! ".... Well, it worked for us." "No it didn't! You guys went to State and lost!"

[@tescoexpress8218]

When a man who doesn’t want to hurt people has a real skill for it and almost has to do it, you get one of two people. Mike Tyson or Oliver McCall

[@samrandall546]

Lmao beautiful art, really caught the fiend in his lower lip! 😂 8:27

[@leviathan68w78]

Dude I love your animations and dead pan delivery of funny material.

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

Thank you for the mental health rant at the end, it really helped my self esteem 😂