How Dragon Ball Inspired A Generation of Boxing's Best

I explore how Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga and anime series have influenced a generation of top boxers and the lessons it offers for combat sports.
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[@BoxingLife]

RIP Akira Toriyama! Thank you for inspiring me to push myself when I didn't think I could go any further.

[@alexmcphee8199]

I just found your channel brother. I’m from Scotland too. Well done I’m proud of you. Make us proud

[@BoxingLife]

@@alexmcphee8199 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Thank you man! Appreciate the support!

[@sogebk]

@@BoxingLifeHorrible thumbnail, could’ve picked fighters with actual accomplishments smh

[@BoxingLife]

@@sogebk I literally have a guy in the thumbnail that is undisputed in 2 weight divisions! + 2 more unified world champions and 3 Olympians. Are you seriously telling me those are not worthy accomplishments? 😂

[@sanpabloisland2359]

Pacquiao vs Marquez Was like Goku vs Vegeta

[@raulratonmacias1377]

And Floyd is BEERUS kicking both their asses easy.

[@sanpabloisland2359]

@@raulratonmacias1377 yeah can't argue with that😅

[@saeali5799]

@@raulratonmacias1377 I feel like whis fits his description best

[@Punchout101]

@@raulratonmacias1377 Lmao Floyd's more like Hercule

[@wavygoods877]

😂 that’s actually a good one

[@focusone07]

Dragon Ball sagas didn't inspire me to pursue boxing, but it DEFINITELY (and still is) inpires me to train hard as a bodybuilder. But not just training.These characters were my role models growing up as a kid. The show impacted my life. If you want to succeed to the next level, you have to put in the work. Work hard and strategize different points in your life. You'll fail at some things, but keep pursuing. And only then, you'll see the transformation. #dragonballforever

[@wadepemberton9025]

My two favourite things in the world are boxing and dragonball so never clicked on a video so fast haha rip toriyama

[@fkeyae4217]

RIP Toriyama

[@nguyenthanhhai6725]

Dragon ball inspired generations of hard-working people, keep on the grind yall for yourself or for someone else

[@raulgoncalvesosman9217]

Faaak theres a lot of nostalgia that is happening right now in my psyche remembering that good old day and how much safety,security,comfort and inspiration,motivation this cartoon series has given me Rest in peace toriyama 🙏

[@rejjie_thedeity]

Yes!!! DBZ influenced so much and so many! It spoke to people's spirits. Kids these days have no idea the energy it gave us back in the early 2000's or even for the teens in the 90's.

[@shadowninja1059]

Hajime got me into it, but Dragon Ball taught me to stick to it

[@chrisrowe6340]

Great video if you havent yet, could you please do Hajime No Ippo❤ Maybe an episode breakdown once every 2 weeks or a month?

[@lodxmas]

Of course the best martial artists love Dragon ball Z in boxing or any martial arts like mma with Wonderboy Thompson. It's the best martial arts anime of all time. The one that inspired all the other ones. The fight choreography, creativity, animation was so perfect, no other anime got even close to it. The sound effects from Dbz were even used in other animes. And obviously as you said the lessons like never giving up, always pushing to go higher in levels, fighting superior fighters to get stronger etc. True inspiration for life. RIP Mister Toryama and thank you for DBZ.

[@18KGCHAMP]

I can’t help but wonder if Toriyama sensei knew how many of the greatest fighters in the world his work inspired

[@theblameboxing]

My first introduction to anime was Dbz if wasn’t for me loving anime because of dbz I would’ve never found out about the boxing anime that made me become a fighter & overall fall in love with the sport lol what a butterfly effect rip toriyama🕊️

[@benjaminvega7186]

That's actually an example of a domino effect. One that got me too

[@cpierre7777]

Great video. Not sure why you even questioned making or releasing this

[@BoxingLife]

Thank you! I know, it’s just not typical of what I do usually. So wasn’t sure. But I hope it maybe inspires some people

[@ryu-ken]

Even if you're not an anime fan you are a dbz fan

[@dannychang1807]

Dope. Beautiful way you integrated DBZ into our mindset. Respect, my friend.

[@iknow6745]

Make one for Hajime no Ippo that got me through my first boxing competition

[@kevlark3184]

Wish Hajime no Ippo had a philly shell fighter

[@amaanraza7749]

Yes OG dragon ball matchups were amazing. Love to see you do videos on hajime no ippo especially ippo’s losses or Ashita no Joe.

[@kesenaememere8520]

Ashita no Joe is tragic

[@StylebendersDog]

That obsession with being the best from vegeta n goku had to have a lot of influence on these fighting champs

[@AliHassan-rj5gy]

That's remind me of alot of the sweet memories when I was young betful video

[@ahanja1]

Poetic. Well written and great editing. Never got into Dragon Ball for some reason but you've definitely explained the appeal for those who did. Thanks

[@MarkzBaui26]

Now where are the keyboard warriors who said anime was gay i dont see them here now where was that energy back then 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@natejohnson5767]

Great video

[@0okcin605]

sick video man

[@johnnymiera3928]

Badass video 🤝

[@BoxingLife]

Much appreciated 🤝

[@grimsonsavage7922]

I never realized this before.👍

[@RPT155]

Always stay training fellas.

[@Aspecter803]

ngl hajime no ippos and mike tyson inspired me to start boxing

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Canelo vs GGG = Goku vs Vegeta

[@overseer3072]

Great fight up until then robbery

[@raider_reaper_4194]

@overseer3072 that actually makes no sense lol but I think I get what you're trying to say

[@lime455]

I would say SRL v Duran 1

[@icaroberserk8648]

Not at all xD canelo is more like Hercule (satan) xD

[@jacobharris954]

Got into martial arts 24 years ago with a 1-2 punch of The matrix and Dbz. I fell in love with former because two important lessons fear, doubt and disbelief you let go and the only way to get good at martial. Arts is to study and practice many. Dbz taught me you earn what you keep. Life never gives you what you want only what you work for Also I.e think the master roshi quote about is peace more about being relaxed under duress R.I.P Akira Toyirama

[@r.a.8407]

Dragon ball z was so amazing!!!

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

Vamos! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Vegeta! ⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@kevlark3184]

Spence is so damn laid back he may be a legit Goku.

[@OOWEEHUZDAT2300]

Floyd is definitely lord Frieza pre namek 🤣💯

[@kevlark3184]

Floyd is a Perfect Cell that never fought Gohan

[@Jinz3]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 RIP Toriyama sensei

[@__The.World.of.Music__]

Pacquiao vs Mayweather UI offence vs UI defence

[@dyronswainjr1861]

Rip toriyama 😢😢😢

[@MajinBLJ]

🐐🐉

[@MichaelLove-wl2ti]

Rip toriyama I liked the tree of might

[@user-nu8vw1ow4n]

Ultra Instinct and Kiaoken 😊

[@bwelch]

I know this is off subject but the matrix is the first real life movie that kinda displays ultra instinct. Especially the part when neo dodges the bullets. Oh and when he finally realizes he's the one.

[@user-nu8vw1ow4n]

@@bwelch but the matrix is in the simulation so...not inspire at all

[@bwelch]

Floyd in his prime with the ultra instinct

[@kevlark3184]

Ultra instinct is actually flowstate. Yes Mayweather got there

[@leonthefreon6765]

Imagine if the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was a real thing that fighters could take advantage of.

[@kevlark3184]

Lets stop this divide and let us find thing that inspire and bring us together.

[@SSFOURIE-bj9vi]

I've said it my entire life but people never believed me ...Goku is the anime king 👑

[@MyLife-og2kr]

Hot take, but Goku over Superman 🫣

[@kevlark3184]

DB kid Goku over Superman. Dbz krillin over Superman

[@kevlark3184]

Radiz over comicbook Superman

[@tackywacky99]

Hajime no Ippo did

[@PeteHob]

From an old school fogey This topic sounds ludicrous. But to each generation their own I guess.

[@BoxingLife]

As I said, inspiration comes in many forms.

[@lookwaticando909]

my son and wife live away and i want to be a boxer LUL LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH

[@garretindall2820]

🥊🐲🐉🥀🙏🏽

[@gogetavsvegito]

I’ve always said this: Dbz is for men Naruto is for boys. Goku hardly backed down from a fight. Always willing to fight and challenge himself. It teaches u the power of perseverance and not giving up. Training ur ass off to achieve ur goals. I love Naruto too don’t get me wrong but dude always started yapping about his damn childhood and how he was alone venting his feelings and shit. Don’t nobody who wants to destroy the world give a fuck lol it’s not realistic. In the real world, like android 16 said, there’s people you can’t reason with, there is no convincing them, you have to FIGHT to protect urself and others. Real shit.

[@kevlark3184]

What's naruto?

[@Titus213-xc7pi]

Get soence scary ass out that thumbnail 😂

[@MrShahrozzz]

I mean Shakur is there too? 😅

[@Newmiketyon]

Tank vs Garcia = gogeta vs Broly

[@Est93]

So a japanese anime only inspired black fighters yea aight

[@SuperDorje]

This a black boxers only channel? I heard many boxers that are champs and not heard of all these dudes. Thought it was Boxer not Black Boxers. Get your title checked bro

[@BoxingLife]

Dude I’m a white guy from Scotland. Think you need to look yourself in the mirror if something like this triggers you.

[@Vodolaga_Nova]

anime? WTF?!??!?!?!??!

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

What about hajime no ippo

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I hope all you people watching this video realize that this cartoon series isn't the real world.

[@riadhronaldo898]

Poor mindset 😐

[@Udai_taxim]

I hope you realize noone gives a fuck

[@Udai_taxim]

I hope you realize noone gaf

[@fkeyae4217]

No one cares buddy

[@locofrint878]

L + ratio

[@TelvinKipapa]

This video was absolutely super. 🧡🐉🟠

[@victito8]

Ngl, I respected you a lot before, but now I respect you double, thanks for this ❤‍🩹

[@BoxingLife]

Appreciated man! 👊