Hurricane Peter McNeeley on BLN

Peter McNeeley boxer from Midfield MA

[@SomeOldBoxingBouts]

Any man that steps through the ropes deserve respect no matter what level of boxing it is. Respect to Peter Mcneeley.

[@SomeOldBoxingBouts]

Matt Reed I mean as a fighter. Ive never spoke to him. What makes him an idiot then my friend?

[@mattr.9250]

Ritchie .T A I conversed with him as a fan on fb and he has these chicken head friends messaging me asking me why Peter was talking to me??? Very odd thing going on with him and the people who are around him .... Very disapointed in him as a person.......

[@SomeOldBoxingBouts]

Madness. Lol, I had something similar when I was on a Tommy Morrison facebook page, I uploaded a vid and had these messages from people asking how I knew him etc lol

[@mattr.9250]

Ritchie .T A Same shit Richie !!!! I am kinda sad as I am from Mass and followed him..... A bunch of chicken heads trying to grab the scraps as he is a mess now... He sounds horrible and has been hit way to many times....

[@DJKAOS77]

Ritchie .T A fucken A...your right everybody on these posts talks a lot of shit...but none would step in a ring.

[@prinzdodo]

Probably Mike Tyson's only opponent who threw a smile before the fight began. The Hurricane! God bless you, Peter.

[@sxmxxx]

He's an absolute LEGEND. Got into the ring with the most dangerous man on planet earth and charged forward. I love Peter and Mike.

[@bwg8861]

I clicked on this video expecting a good laugh, but received something totally different. Peter is real and I've learned to like him. Thanks for the interview.

[@gregoryvanhalen]

This dude didn't back down from Tyson. He went right after him and tried to knock him out. All other Tyson opponents were on the defensive and were afraid. Props to Pete for having some guts.

[@blacjackdaniels200]

gregoryvanhalen guts, yes. Brains, no. Need both to box.

[@themartialartist1929]

gregoryvanhalen mabe it's the fact that peter is a brawler

[@ralphkramden4548]

Yes, props to him for going at Tyson 100%

[@ironmike2010]

gregoryvanhalen yeah man he had balls, never seen someone try and brawl with the iron man like that.

[@joeschmoe9154]

Peter was delusional about his ability. His manager and handlers puffed up his record with guys that were even worse than him. A few months before the Tyson fight they were talking about a match with Hasim Rahman. However his manager said no way. They were going to wait for Tyson to get out so they could make more money, Rahman would have beaten the brakes off of McNeely as well, but they wouldnt have made any money.

[@koneking2569]

So sad, people ridicule McNeeley from the Tyson fight, even though he wasn't a high level pro, he was a legimate tough guy who retired with a respectable boxing record. Not many people in this world can make that claim.

[@JesseSwaney]

How is being ranked the 7th heavy weight in the world, not being a high level pro!?!

[@koneking2569]

@@JesseSwaney When was McNeely ever ranked 7th ? McNeely had some basic skills and was tough, but that's where it ends. Anyone time he fought someone with a winning record he lost, at most he could beat some journeymen and potential prospect..that's it.

[@jumboslice1514]

He fought guys that didn’t know a boxing glove from a box of rocks. None of them were serious challenges so Pete was basically fighting guys with their hands tied behind their backs. He’s a joke.

[@jerrydeloza9915]

Those who know how to box, box! Those who can't sit down and watch those that can! I was in a halfway house with Luis Leja Jesse James's cousin. He fought Mayweather in El Paso TX and got KO'd in the 6th I believe! Other inmates we're always trying to clown him and one day I got tired of it and asked them "who have u vatos fought? This man was a pro who fought arguably one of the best boxers ever in Floyd Mayweather!" I parked their asses and turned to Luey and told'em "don't be ashamed, your name will 4 ever be linked on a plaque in the BHOF, that's not something just anyone can say and no one can ever take that away from you!"

[@koneking2569]

@@jumboslice1514 He definitely had a padded record but he held his own against some notable opponents and beat some journeyman type fighters. He wasn't terrible.

[@kforcer]

I love how respectful the interviewer is. I don't know anything about her, but I'd love to see her get some more opportunities to do interviews like this. I love how she listens carefully Peter, asks meaningful questions and shows genuine enthusiasm and interest in his answers. Honestly, a lot of big time reporters, in sports and elsewhere, could learn from her example.

[@wmarcoux9]

Man boxers truly do pay the price for there careers.

[@barnetthejosh]

Damm this is hard to watch. Wish him nothing but love

[@ryangillis1468]

I agree. Hard to watch. Tyson references Gerald MacLellan while he was in prison. My heart breaks for Gerald as well

[@parasiteparis]

Does anyone know y he talks like that?

[@BarryGraham55]

@@parasiteparis because he got hit in the head a million times and has cte . People can’t take blows to the head for 25 years without getting fucked up

[@jamiejosh96]

@@BarryGraham55 it amazes me people think you can get hit to the head and have no concequences

[@coolkevo]

@@parasiteparis ye fool

[@killuminatii1]

Some people ridicule Peter because of the Tyson fight but the most people forget that he stepped in the ring with a record of 36 wins , 1 defeat, and 30 wins by ko. Ranked 7. RESPECT

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

Valid points but don't you think back then that was announced and peaple just didn't give a hoot even back in 1995? He was ranked 7 for no apparent reason and if he was in the top 10 what top 10 opponent did he beat in order to warrant a number 7 ranking?

[@bigdave-vm3lx]

i knew Peter back then,i still go to that same gym,he was always good to me it's easy to bash and ridicule someone with a keyboard but none of us have been in a ring with Iron Mike Tyson regardless of how he got there he still got there...,addiction&boxing took it's toll on Pete but it's nice to see him giving solid advice to young people "stay away from drugs and pursue your dreams while getting your education" thanks Boss Lady

[@GaryCantonDrums]

The Irish Hurricane. ☘️ Respect to you from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@DTysonator]

Thank you for interviewing Peter McNeeley. he's a very colorful guy :). Keep it up and NEVER give up!

[@hernantranquillo9160]

"I wanna be like my dad..." That hurt me real bad 😢

[@ThefaithMovement]

Hernán Tranquillo I agree! I had to turn it off for a second

[@Nachtfahrt80]

@@ThefaithMovement that's so sad :(

[@declanrooney1425]

Yep.... That got me aswel

[@nushooz6731]

God bless Peter massive heart lovely man.

[@igor-zb9vd]

fight every five weeks for four years.... this man is a hero

[@Wongwongwong10000]

All I know is Peter McNeely is doing this interview for Curly, Snubby and Medfield!!!

[@cardiobroker]

Voice is affected but I was there in the 90s. Believe me, he is actually MORE coherent and collected in his thoughts than in any interview back then. Don’t feel too bad. He’s had a great life and enjoys it still.

[@joeldiaz5857]

Great life means he made a lot of money, always around friends, got laid a lot and did as he wished

[@ieattrollsforbreakfast2973]

I have nothing but respect for Peter McNeeley, it takes real guts to get in the squared circle, alot of people fail to make it even half as far as he did in boxing.

[@rickmarx522]

Pete Neely is a good guy!

[@jaozikao]

Look this nigga picture LMAO

[@jellydee123]

Most judged him badly because he was irish and white. If he were black then would be a completly different story.

[@d.jphillips9040]

He is.. Tyson is right, he's a very likable person.

[@pdmore123]

He definitely seems like a good dude

[@d.jphillips9040]

Agreed brother. The guy has had a rough life, but he's got a good heart.

[@jamiedrury2050]

I know Peter personally. He’s actually a great guy with a heart of gold. It’s a shame he’s always the butt of so many jokes

[@mikey-domagala]

Jamie Drury hows he doing today Jamie?

[@mikey-domagala]

Darth Vader type his name on Instagram and follow him there! Seems to be doing pretty well.

[@ultragaminghd5601]

I just met him today at my boxing gym

[@karmamaker8318]

he took some severe beatings. .Akinwande really busted him up..Good luck , u were fearless in there no matter what.Balls of steel.

[@brianloughnane825]

God bless him he has love in his heart

[@canalzonebratt90]

Paid a high price to be a pro boxer.... great boxer!

[@newbielives]

Respect, I didn't look up the Tyson fight till recently and always thought it was a fixed fight, but after watching it, Peter definitely gave it his all.

[@mandystanton287]

Great guy He's had some personal battles and over came I hope he overcomes what looks like horrible health issues. Go Peter. Nothing but respect ❤️💯

[@seangrady9542]

Seems like a stand up guy. Respect.

[@mikey-domagala]

Gotta respect this tough dude. Had a rough life taking shots in the ring, having drug and alcohol problems and experiencing loss (in and out of the ring). Yea he’s slurring... and it’s extremely noticeable. But this dude’s mind is still sharp. Physically he may be suddenly and is having trouble speaking, but man, he remembers a lot. I hope he’s doing well today 🙏

[@robertfullerjr802]

Didn't back down from the most dangerous man in sports history.... dude is one of the Godfathers of boxing .... God bless all ✌

[@davis5560]

He's a great guy with a huge heart

[@rexspencer5107]

GOD bless you Peter.

[@tigerjingles9734]

Feel bad for the guy he had a lot of guts against Tyson though....apparently his trainers knew something we didn't back then and elected to stop the fight early -probably saved his life

[@flipflop4396]

Tiger Jingles he had many more fights after Tyson

[@FLASHAHOLIC_TV]

@@flipflop4396 Butterbean did the damage

[@joeschmoe9154]

His trainer stopped the fight because he had a twenty million dollar bet that McNeely wouldn't last 90 seconds. He stepped through the ropes at the 89 second mark, causing a disqualification.

[@elitemangudai1016]

I think in terms of damage akinwande did a lot of damage to peter. A cruel match.

[@MrPetepetepetepete]

Pete seems like a good guy. Great job Pete. Takes guts to get in there with Mike. 🤟

[@jakqatif]

Brave Fighter with very good record. Bless u Pete I don't know why those dissing him ??!! He has slurred speech yeah but his memory is intact and very good and his word are coherent to say the least. It is hard watching him like this at age of only 49, but I have huge respect for him. A beast with warm heart

[@WeskerXM96E1]

Peter McNeeley is a really good guy, i have had the pleasure to chew the fat with him on a boxing forum many a time and have had some great conversations about boxing and he is a really nice guy. All you scum bags who dog him, show him some respect...he does deserve it, take it from me. 47-7

[@neillchippett655]

Love Peter McNeeley.n The only man to take the fight to Tyson in his prime. Huge respect Peter.

[@klamsauce233]

His brain is still pretty sharp despite his speech impediment. I guess that's a positive.

[@fugazijesus3589]

He was shit faced drunk, he did not have a speech impediment...

[@garyzambo6647]

Sharp like a butter knife.

[@jamiejosh96]

@@fugazijesus3589 mate, he is punch drunk. It’s brain damage from boxing, same as with 90% of fighters

[@bentattersfield887]

The damage makes them child-like. Despite the slurring though, his recollection is excellent.

[@matt8863]

Man I feel awful that I ridiculed this guy so much. I'm now on a mission to find every McNeeley fight video that I ever commented on... And delete them.

[@BPoweredLove]

Haha! Why?

[@thejunior9497]

Today I saw a comment on a video on Instagram, as usual I checked the person that wrote the comment, it was Peter McNeeley himself. Less than 400 followers with a dad profile. I immediately commented on his comment and then he replied back (he also liked my pictures and even commented in some of them). Never ever in my life I expected to talk to a boxer from the 90s on Instagram. It feels so weird and awesome at the same time.

[@nitinkataria6030]

He has changed after all those decades.

[@shatner99]

Good man.

[@AnHebrewChild]

Dustin F Very sad comment. Judgmental and ignorant as fuck.

[@Kingtate55]

What a down to earth cool dude. Still has that fire too!

[@treasureisland3778]

*Peter did start his professional career at 24-0 some were chumps but some were legit. Wishing the champ the best.* 🥊

[@TheVinceLyons]

Whoa! I didn't know he was in that kinda state. Bless his heart.

[@alexfreetime9597]

I'm reading all of these comments and I'm here thinking what if Peter sees them. I feel bad for him because he's such a nice person and his message is very positive, talking about passion and education, he doesn't deserve such mean comments.

[@youngprick95]

Poor Peter, feel fucking bad for him seeing him like that. Hope he lives the rest of his life in peace and happiness

[@Thomas-xe3ce]

He wasn't a great fighter but he had heart.

[@joshshotgun1104]

We all have heart mate, it's what keeps us alive. Fact

[@jellydee123]

^^ this guy

[@itwasaladream]

He was 47-7 with 36KOs he was a decent boxer. Everyone just watches that Mike Tyson clip of him getting rocked in the 1sf round.

[@kralakrep7326]

He sounds like the godfather

[@faizshaikh904]

Hahahahahahaha

[@faizshaikh904]

Vito Corleone

[@keemoify]

Lol true

[@dellmotu]

lol

[@djaaronmorris1624]

Too many blows to the head. 😬

[@MrIrrepressible]

This lady doing the interview is very sweet, seems like a really nice lady, very pretty too

[@Pbs-xs4xk]

Shes very pretty!!!

[@kforcer]

Absolutely. Very classy interview. Love how respectful she is to Peter.

[@iamachildofgodministry9360]

Peter mcneely is a nice guy God bless u peter Jesus loves u

[@sadikmeah4057]

I like this guy and I wish him all the best. Just a terrible shame that he had to pay a very high cost to play the sport.

[@sofleavea4405]

Much respect

[@user-ro2th2sk5k]

McNeally, respect. Wish you the best.

[@quikwidit6967]

I like Mcneeley. He always seems cool in all hos interviews. That Pizza Hut commercial he did was funny now looking back at it.

[@MightyMick88]

This guy has so much heart, so much love for his family. Pity he's in the state he's in.

[@WesternScienceUSA]

Happy i didn't start boxing till 22. His mind was developing and getting hit constantly... So sad but he's a good dude over all.

[@dellbeard3818]

Any man that has the balls to step in the ring with Mike Tyson. Has my respect. I hope Peter McNeeley lives a long and prosperous life.

[@miguelsantarosa3329]

much respect to peter

[@philliphamilton4360]

Much Respect for even getting in the ring to fight Iron Mike

[@protectork9831]

This guy accomplished alot, not too many people can say they were heavy weight champion

[@paperbox819]

This is sad! He took way too many hits to the head.

[@MrRobm81]

+Paper Box (BoxPaperProductions) and 2 much crack

[@johnolson5538]

Erik Coulombe I bet he’d put your candy ass in the ER.

[@andyelliott8027]

Erik Coulcombe He lost against good class fighters but his record was 47 wins and 7 losses. He knocked out former light heavyweight World Champion JB Williamson twice in 2 rounds and 1 round. Three of his seven losses were against World Heavyweight Champions, Brian Nielson, Henry Akinwande and Mike Tyson. He never lost more than 2 fights in a row, in his 54 fight career his 7 losses came in fights 25, 38, 43, 49, 50, 53 and 54. Having lost those 7 fights he also knows how to spell LOSE ( LOOSE is the opposite of tight.)

[@michaelrudge3927]

He was like this before he started

[@reemo6990]

Massive drug addict and alcoholic first.....then there were the beatings later

[@carl1095]

This is the ONLY reason I won't take up boxing...

[@BeachSamuraiStudios]

Carl Darl yea man...really sucks to see this

[@EskoMorko_]

You wanna be a slurring vegetable like McNeeley is now?

[@Kashmachine10]

Carl Darl you dont have to spar hard, or even spar at all

[@allenm.355]

Can you say CTE , This dude sounds just like Meldrick Taylor, Riddick Bowe, James Toney, Terry Norris, these dudes is Punch Drunk damn man boxing is a cold game

[@pyleen]

Wish Peter all the best

[@NOS370]

He spoke with passion

[@zulnizamzulkapli3558]

♥️♥️♥️ love peter

[@HeyChongo]

Admitted: Dude was kinda a clown! A stepping stone, yeah alittle light upstairs and overzealous, BUT! Homeboy stepped up! Had heart, Respected his opponents and always created a show! Like previous comments..He didn't back down on the defensive..he went after tyson and stayed on him as best as he could! Neeleys got my respect.

[@georgeacker9649]

i will pray for you and your family many props to you

[@FootballRob2010]

Great interview Brit!

[@bigben432]

Respect to Peter mcneeley ♥ 💯

[@ryangillis1468]

God DAMN I wish you the best Peter. Props to you man. Not too many ppl came after Tyson like that. Even tho you lost you made a statement

[@carrychris2010]

Peter is really an intelligent person. His speech is impaired but his mind is all there.

[@tjhookit]

Oh man Peter......I don't know if it was all the shots to the head, or all the whiskey shots down the hatch, but you do not sound so good my friend. Good luck Hurricane

[@muckleshoot1]

Probably all the crack he smoked in the 90's he had a huge drug problem...I'm sure the hits to the head the drugs and alcohol all played a part in his condition

[@arwaldc9056]

I respect this dude a lot!

[@sergboxer7785]

Poor guy.. He fought like a warrior against Tyson though and it made him famous and he got a fat pay check.

[@turdtapper3130]

Pollo has a thing for retards it sounds like

[@captainobvious5993]

He got 700k plus a lifelong damaged brain from boxing

[@sinister8285]

He made more from the pizza commercial after. Tysons first post prison fight. Will never forget

[@themartialartist1929]

God bless you pete

[@lukeg1968]

Sadly taking the type of punches that Pete took from the likes of tyson and butterbean may have left its mark on his speech patterns,it would on any human being. His brain, however, is still as sharp as a tack, and thats the most important thing. Ill always remember and be thankful for the enjoyment he gave me watching those big fights back in the day.

[@TheMrExemplar]

Lol if you call "this" sharped brain Then you are dumb as fuck And you have no idea what the brain is responsible for

[@mikeefarrall4871]

Peter speaks very smartly, give him credit for stepping in with the baddest man in my generation.. plus anyone who looks similar to Fred Gwinn (Herman Munster) is a cool dude!

[@ganuv]

SWEET MAN !! AND A REAL WORRIOR

[@markleland6337]

I like Peter Mcneely

[@ojkolsrud1]

Seems like a really good guy=)

[@joecramerone]

Jesus she's an angel 😇

[@MoviefanaticCg]

God bless peter mcneeley

[@fantngomez4763]

proud of this boston guy he grew up 42 mins away from where i grew up

[@roberto4001000]

You sure its not 43 mins 🤣🤣

[@nickwrx83]

The world would be a kinder and better place with more men like this

[@Magnus1718]

Great interview

[@ishakreda1]

Respect to you

[@Pe6ek]

Actually, he doesn't sound dumb, just really, really tired.

[@otbtl9334]

I really hope he made money and invested it well.

[@dodobutt2692]

WOW. Those blows from Iron Mike did more damage than I thought. Who knew he'd be still feeling those punches 25 years later?

[@ultragaminghd5601]

It’s called drugs

[@andytonkin1588]

love the bit at the end

[@SJUCityBoy]

Curly and Snubby couldn't be left behind, so did the grandmothers, mothers, fathers, cousins, nephews, nieces, and his whole kindergarten class.

[@egroegartfart]

Its sad to see alot of retired boxers and the effects boxing had on them.

[@HSurfO]

What a hard nose dude. No denying that. Hope his quality of life doesnt continue to deteriorate with the obvious issues seen here. Sad.

[@theinstigatorr]

I've never heard a white guy sound this punch drunk, he has a lot of heart though and I respect his fearlessness against Tyson

[@Fastjimmy041]

He never took a step back and was tough as nails. So sad to see him like this now

[@pascalgourdet]

Boxing gives MONEY but destroy your LIFE, respect Peter

[@MrIrrepressible]

This guy brought the fight to tyson, he does not deserve the ridicule has has got in the past. Watch some of his interviews from the past, he comes across as a rational, thoughtful and humble guy.

[@norbertalbertz7259]

You have to give it to him he had balls the size of small planets, he went after Mike tyson like a man possessed looking for the 1st round KO lol Peter you legend 👍

[@noice6525]

People clowning this because of the Tyson fight. Like he problably 100x more braver than all you troll combine. Everytime I see Mcneely on interviews, he never fails to acknowledge his dad and his grandfather. I see thst he just wanted be like those two which I respect him for that. Such class act man.

[@Andys61724]

That's my buddy. Saw him at an event tonight

[@franzantu7816]

Love him bro

[@louif24]

Sad to see Godbless Peter and his family

[@kevin48800]

i hope lifes treating the gentleman good