MOST FEARED STREET FIGHTERS-TONGA / With Lenny McLean, Gary Spiers, Mike Tyson, and Malcolm Price.

Tonga Fifita the Legendary Wrestler, also known as Haku or Meng.
Stories of his Bar Room Brawls are Legendary, with many believing he is a man who cannot be beaten in a Street Fight.
I look in to what makes Tonga such a devastating, and feared Street Fighter.
Plus I compare Tonga with some other renowned fighters Including Lenny McLean, Mike Tyson, Gary Spiers and Malcolm Price.
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[@longhaul61]

When Don Frye says you`re scary that really says it all!

[@mattlegg1976]

Most definitely. That's the ultimate seal of approval 🥊👊

[@Withwhatmytoes]

That scares me that don Frye finds another man scary. He must have been some machine in his prime

[@mattlegg1976]

Must be another level 🥊👊

[@aaronzalewski7566]

Exactly!!! Took the words right out of my mouth. Don Frye keeps it 💯, and is obviously one of the toughest men on the planet, so when he says “he’s scary”….. that tells me if I ever saw this guy and he came after me….. I would probably be saying my last words and scrambling every where to just get tf out of there in one piece lol

[@tkong35]

Once I saw Don Frye say that I was like ohhh shit !! Cause he is a bad ass!!

[@allendowning470]

I was in a restaurant in Philadelphia and Tonga was there with his family eating. I sent him a drink as he was my favorite wrestler at the time. Tonga, in turn, paid for my whole tables meals, and there was 5 of us. He's a beautiful human being!

[@scottbaron121]

I met Tonga in Miami, on the street, several years ago. He was a sweetheart. Nicest guy...but HOLY CRAP! He's a large human being. Just...Jesus. Why on Earth would someone want to INTENTIONALLY F with this guy!?

[@jais7981]

Cmon that's a fake made up story

[@allendowning470]

@@jais7981 if you say so.

[@asicsjohnson]

​@jais7981 I smoked pot out of an apple, with Woody Harrelson & his manager, in a theme park, on the set of Zombieland. Stranger things have happened.

[@doomstan]

He's a really nice person, i live in Tonga and i met him in a town near nuku'alofa (the capital) and i asked for a picture. He was really kind.

[@johngroves9828]

What I love about Haku/Tonga is that when asked about his fighting skills or complimented, he just quietly chuckles, smiles, and says thank you. Seems like all the wrestlers who knew him feared & respected him, but they also said what a nice person he was. Just don't ever cross him!

[@mattlegg1976]

Lol, that's what I like about him aswell, lol. He seems a genuinely lovely man 👊🥊

[@c.l.freeman7654]

​@mattlegg1976 it's more like don't get him drunk and mess with him

[@toughluck1966]

WWE, rugby, villains, pro fighters, street fighters and more, I’m loving this. This channel is like a testosterone boost for us all ❤😂

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣🤣 Thank you. This is probably my favourite video I've created lol. I always found the street fighters more interesting 🥊❤️

[@toughluck1966]

@@mattlegg1976 humble and hard, keep the content coming brother

[@K_j_M]

I'm on TRT and I approve this message 😂

[@chrisruth7057]

​@@mattlegg1976Don't forget about Danny Hodge cause he was a legit boxer/fighter & scary shooter that's a terrifying combo😮🤯😱

[@TheRealMike1976]

It's a nice medicinal for all the woke crap we're bombarded with.

[@anglowarrior3871]

When Don Frye says someone is scary, that's good enough for me.Great video.

[@fightmilk8613]

I just can’t imagine any of them beating Tonga. Those island boys are built different and even among them Tonga was in a class of his own. Fascinating.

[@mattlegg1976]

I agree with you 👊🥊👍

[@allways28]

Just an fyi and one of many crazy incidents - Lenny McLean was shot in the back with a shotgun at close range , beat the gunman up then walked to hospital. These are all 0.000001% of men.

[@mikevaldez7684]

V​@@mattlegg1976And Tonga was gay 😁

[@mikevaldez7684]

​@@allways28Lenny also had a very small brain 😁like u🎉😂

[@StuartAnderson-xl4bo]

​@allways28 Lenny also got spangled by Roy Shaw who wasn't all that

[@carlhodgson5305]

In his prime Tonga would have smashed 99% of men without a doubt. A truly humble man who'd never look for trouble. Great content again Matt. Best channel on you tube 👊👊👊

[@jamescarr4662]

Ooof the 'humble' fetish never far away. Was he by any chance also 'underrated'?

[@hendrifai4223]

U mean 99,9999999999999%

[@kingkongsson1]

99.9

[@bobbyknoth6985]

100%

[@anthonydelgrosso4818]

99 percent are kidding that's not even close,they say he would beat Brock so it's more like 99.99999999

[@braddbradd5671]

Lovely seeing Andre The Giant there .He was a gentle giant and had a great sense of humor .Arnold Schwarzenegger tells s good story about him ..They just did a show in Paris and Andre invites Arnold Schwarzenegger to the best restaurant in France .They have a lovely meal the best in there lives ,.Arny says il get the bill Andre says "NO il get the bill this goes on for ages arguing whos gona pay ,Then Andre gets fed up stands up picks Arnold up like a small toddler and puts him on top of a 6 foot cabinet then goes and pays 😂

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣🤣 That's brilliant. I've seen a pic of them together, it's mind blowing 👊🥊

[@braddbradd5671]

I recon there was once a race of giants 1000s of years ago i mean how do you explain Andre he is a true giant. i think back in the day there was mutations and tall giant people lived then died out @@mattlegg1976

[@VonTeutoburg]

I'm so appreciative of your videos about Haku. I remember his wrestling days but you opened my eyes not only to what and incredible fighter he was, but also what a gentleman. Thanks Matt, you are a class act.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much. I'm really glad to hear that. I appreciate your message All the best 🥊👊

[@lordrapihana48]

When every wrestler agrees on something, it means it's true.

[@MrCN29]

This haku fella fascinates me out of all the hard men.... the stories are just so fucking hard to belive but they literally all say the same. The guy was a monster

[@mattlegg1976]

100% I truly believe he was the ultimate in terms of hard men. I think he could handle anyone 👊🥊

[@FreddieBlaze]

Prime Tyson during Cus Dmato's tutelage was a beast!

[@dennisneo1608]

And an elite boxer.

[@allenniumfalcon]

Lenny vs Haku would be like 2 cannibals having dinner with each other 👃👂👁🦴

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Imagine them working the doors together, would be the safest club around lol.

[@shuhebali9606]

Man Meng was wild

[@network735]

My money would not be on Lenny McLean in that fight.

[@poindextertunes]

@@egregiousblunder5395the most polite club goers in the world 😂

[@nichhodge8503]

In the words of the Barbarian “I’m a tough man but Tonga is a crazy tough man and is one of two people who can beat me in a fight! The other person is my wife”

[@MattJungleCat]

Thankyou for this clip. Tonga is revered in Pro Wrestling circles both throughout the United states and all over the world. Even here in Australia he's reknown...

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant. Thank you for watching 👊🥊

[@johnchipmanseishinaikido1531]

Always like Matt’s calm and appreciative demeanor. He treats his KZbin guests with class and dignity. As for Tonga or Spiers, jeeeze man I’d rather they got along. Although, I know Mr Spiers passed on way too soon, there’s a decent chance that if they did fight, they may end up in a draw if sanctioned with sone rules. If on street, it would come down to the reason to even go there. Both men looked phenomenal.

[@gregprice103]

Good video Matt, you know the old saying “there’s always someone bigger round the corner” in Tonga’s case I ain’t so sure

[@jeannazario2996]

We have a saying always a bigger rooster in the playground. Even the smaller one in a given day may be the big one.

[@gregprice103]

@@jeannazario2996 absolutely

[@gregprice103]

@nedkelly3436 yep

[@circleseven5115]

I think one big advantage Tonga would have over Spiers would be his conditioning. He was an athlete as well as a fighter. If the fight dragged on a bit it would probably put him on top. But neither man would escape unscathed.

[@mattlegg1976]

That's a good point 👊🥊👍

[@tonywilson4339]

gary spiers was fit when he was younger and trained hard he was fast and powerful. guys who worked with him said seen gary throw 20 stone men out off the club with ease 'also tonga lost muscle and got when fatter as he got older same as gary who knows who win both great fighting men

[@unusedsub3003]

Haku was an absolute gent in the ring, he never took advantage of the younger guys or bullied anyone in the locker room. He just had absolutely zero tolerance for nonsense.

[@mattlegg1976]

Spot on 🥊👊👍

[@GordonGrealishPalmer]

Good guys are tolerant. Bullies are not.

[@leemorrison7113]

Steve Blackman tough dangerous guy too. Those Islanders so hard to hurt

[@mattlegg1976]

Yeah I've looked in to him. He's on my list 🥊👍

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

I worked with a lot of Islanders in construction out here... lovely blokes, funny and humble... A few came to our gym, to keep fit for rugby.. 5 ft 9 of me never got on their bad side!!! Great work Matt, glad you and your channel are going well.🥊

[@rogercook9217]

Those island boys ,, Tonga Samoa , Fiji , they are built diffrent ,, ask the rugby boys 🤨🤨 Haku so highly trained that build 😐very hard 2 beat great upload Matt 💥💥

[@BoereViking]

Those boys crack open coconuts with their heads...

[@brianduncan3848]

Almost every top fighter we talk about....Lenny McLean, Roy Shaw, Malcolm Price etc.....people around at the time always have names they think could have beaten them. Now, when legit guys talk about Tonga....u will literally never hear a single person say, anywhere, that they thought there was another guy who could beat him. That elevates Tonga for me, past all the rest. By the way mate, im really good friends with R. Horsley, i saw u mention him in another video. Great guy, top top man and we talk regular about boxing. Take care 👊💥

[@mattlegg1976]

That's a great point Brian. Nobody even remotely questions him losing. I know everyone can lose, and there's always someone out there, but I wonder who Tongas was. Ah nice one. Richy is a top man. Please say hello from me. Thank you for the message 🥊👊

[@Bill-01]

I think it would be unfair to pick one Between Gary and Tonga as we will never know...But what a scrap that would have been...Great vlog Matt.🥊

[@wkmalory]

Wow great video, its hard for me to see Gary getting beaten by any of these men however Tonga is special type of animal and honestly it would be too savage for words. Lenny would probably struggle with the skill of Gary but just damn bunch of savage fighters, Matt you are the man thanks brother

[@markmcallan973]

People from Tonga are very chilled , respectful and very generous!

[@mattlegg1976]

👍👊🥊

[@jszenmaster01]

Respect to lenny and price, however Tonga all the way. Multi skilled Tonga will always have the edge. Do or die. Great video Matt. Gary v Tonga who knows. Even I think

[@kanehbosm8222]

Tonga Fifita would go through Lenny like he would go through me.. .

[@mattlegg1976]

👍🥊👊

[@paulietv2162]

No, he would go through you easier....a lot easier

[@clumsome7532]

thank you Matt. Always enjoy your content. You are a cerebral guy. Greetings from central Florida

[@cwshtygriff13]

Fantastic rugby players from Tonga 🇹🇴💯✊

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely 🥊👊

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

Matt , a fighter who hardly gets a mention , probally has one of the best boxing records in history who had 47 fights including 2 loses between the age of 20 to 28 after which he called it a day before coming back 10 years later to have 30 odd fights before retiring at 48 years old , 81 fights and just 5 loses and still alive today . Lenny may of been the Govnor but Big George was the Foreman !

[@badplay156]

One boxer you never hear about was the Canadian Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Chuvalo. He fought, and lost, to most of the top US fighters. What makes him so impressive is that he was never knocked down. He fought Ali and lost by decision. When asked about it he said after the fight Ali went to the hospital. I went dancing. Ali refused to ever fight him again.

[@paulietv2162]

Good call champ - young George Foreman would have destroyed all of the guys talked about in all of Matt's vids - either in the ring or in the car park, either way you're going down HARD

[@jonnymorpeth6520]

Tremendous Matt. I love that you put the hours into your research mate!

[@shawn93564]

Gday Matt , I’m about to watch some Gary Spiers , I must add there’s people out there with superhuman skills and strength Meng for example. Our islander brothers are seen to be naturals in some arts 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Shawn. Nice one mate. I agree 100% 👊🥊

[@cavieman136]

Difficult call between a prime Spiers vs Tonga. Tonga may just edge it but one thing for sure is the clean up of body parts afterwards would be horrendous. Would need to call in a mafia clean up team just to tidy up. Great content Matt and looks like the channel is going well. Don't forget to get everyone to share, like and subscribe on every video brother. 🥊👍

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣🤣🤣Pmsl there, lol Thank you for the shout out aswell 🥊👊

[@theglobe793]

I'm surprised you think it would be close I can't see how Gary has the same rep as haku. I think haku would maul Gary

[@tonywilson4339]

@@theglobe793 go and ask the guys who worked with gary spiers and seen him fight theres loads off guys who you can speak too

[@tonywilson4339]

@@theglobe793 gary spiers was a legend fighter body guard . loads off men who worked with gary spiers watched him take gangs on his own and destroy them and rip peoples faces off with his bare hands snap legs with his kicks a few off my freinds worked with gary and loads off guys all over uk and said he was lethal gary spiers was half maori gary body was taken back to new zealand for a full maori funeral like tonga gary was tough both legends

[@theglobe793]

@@tonywilson4339 nice one for more info on Gary, he sounds tough as nails. It's just hard to imagine he's on the same level as Tonga tho, there is a video on KZbin somewhere of Tonga having his was with the big show who's like 7ft 500 pounds. Every wrestler was scared of him, even the likes of Don fry ect. I'm pretty sure ken shamrock and Steve Blackman would take out Gary quite easily let alone Tonga. But then again I don't know as much about Gary so maybe I'm just biased.

[@williampacter7399]

Interesting and really informative video of this fighting legend. Thank you Matt

[@s4squatch1]

Godzilla would have a decent chance against Tonga but apparently Tonga's skin is flame resistant. 🤔

[@andyjackson304]

Chris Jericho had Haku on his podcast and told a story of when both of them were wrestling in Mexico on a stint for the WCW. They were traveling together even though Chris was a babyface and Haku was a heel. Chris said he arrived at the airport about 10 minutes before Haku as both were flying back to the US. Chris was the Cruiserweight champion and had to carry the belt with him and as he was going through customs, the customs officers started harassing him about the belt. Chris said the customs officers told him he could board the plane but he would have to leave the belt. He said he couldn't do that because if he came back without the belt, he would have to pay for a new one. The customs officers said if he gave them $300 they would let him board with the belt to which Chris responded loudly that they were trying to use their power to extort money from him. The argument at this point got very loud and threatening. About this time Chris said he heard a loud voice yell, "Chris, are you ok?" He said he looked back and all he saw were people literally flying through the air. Haku said all I heard was you and people yelling at you and I had to make sure my friend was okay! Chris said that neither one of us made the flight and were put in "airport" jail and missed the WCW event they were flying to. Chris said he looks back on that day, and the 2 things that stood out about that day was Haku yelling, " Chris are you okay?" and the people being tossed around so you could make sure I was okay. Haku said " Chris, you are my friend, and I love you, and I will not let anyone hurt my friends and people that I love, Bruddah!" That to me shows you what type of person Haku is.

[@seanmeehan-js5kh]

Great episode Matt. Haiku gets my vote in a street fight. Size, strength and street fight experience. His wrestling skills would win him it, if it got past initial striking. 😊👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely Sean 🥊👍

[@lordjet1596]

@@mattlegg1976 You might want to check out Haku's skills set a bit more. Judo/Sumo, and beautiful, fast, accurate kicks with superb flexibility, even when he was getting old (see his wrestling match as 'Meng' vs the Giant...that standing side headkick is a thing of beauty, and I suspect a small 'receipt' for the giant perhaps being a bit stiff). Other wrestlers' have mentioned he used to practice fast punching drills. The guy could strike. Taken into account what Barb says about his strength re: weights, the guy would be a nightmare. I don't see Lenny or Gary having much of a chance. Both were not super skilled, no matter what some claim, and both relied on rep, and 'no brakes' for many encounters. That doesn't mean they weren't dangerous, but against a beast like Haku who thrived on close up, bite your nose off, bite a chunk out of your back, pop your eyeball, encounters...hmmm....

[@clos6613]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch. Great job 👏

[@mattlegg1976]

I really appreciate that. Thank you 👊🥊

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

Matt, been checking out your videos only because I remember when you fought James Toney so I thought I'll see what KZbin has about you. You have a good thing going here. I hope it grows! Greetings from Long Beach, California! SUBSCRIBED

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah that's brilliant. Thank you very much. It's great to have people from America tuning in. I stayed in California at Venice Beach in the mid 90's , it was brilliant. Very friendly people 👊🥊

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

Unfortunately Venice Beach is no longer how you remember it. The Socialist running the state allowed it run down along with other parts of the state. I'm glad you got to enjoy it in the Golden days! 🖖🥊@@mattlegg1976

[@evolveausevolveaus]

I really enjoy listening to your knowledge of fighters. Gary Spiers, I agree was a machine. Tonga v Spiers wow that would be insane. I think Spiers would win. I really appreciate your positivity Matt, I would love to shake your hand one day. Almost 55k subs, that's shows how much we as viewers appreciate you Matt. As always my friend, much respect from australia 🇦🇺

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

Thanks for the new contact. Tonga is amazing.

[@jboardy5439]

Wow. Cheers Matt. Absolute blinder. Since yer 1st vid on Tonga I've been intrigued. 💯🥊👊💪🏆👏👏👏

[@ronniegibson5924]

Tonga beast off a man hard to imagine any one beating him but as you know no one is invincible Another great you tube show hope you make many more respect big man hope the training is going well I like my beer too much now 😂

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one Ronnie. Thank you. I think he's the ultimate street fighter 100% Enjoy your beers my friend, I'm having a run tonight, lol 🥊👊

[@rainfordandrews6930]

Great vid Matt. Fedor Emelianenko said that Aleksandr Karelon was the most terrifying fighter he ever came across. Be another crazy one to put in the mix

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much. I think I've got him on my list. Was he the wrestler who went unbeaten in hundreds of matches? 🥊👊

[@rainfordandrews6930]

Yep, they called him The Experiment 👊👊

[@poindextertunes]

Ah Karelin, The Russian Bear 🔥

[@paulg6852]

Think he only lost his last one, against an American called Gardner but was on a technicality, something to do with a grip break earned Gardner a point that he won on

[@dinerohype]

Karelon would beat meng

[@kineticstringwell844]

spiers and meng was a beast hes a guy you want on your side in war

[@delboy7928]

Sorry but iron mike in his prime was a freak of nature

[@poindextertunes]

Under the Marquees of Queensberry rules, prime Tyson starches all of them 💯

[@robbubba8020]

Harley Race was a legit tough man as well he cleared out many bars in his day

[@poindextertunes]

Missouri boy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulg6852]

Have heard lot of wrestlers mention Harley as well as a seriously tough guy

[@robbubba8020]

@paulg6852 my Dad knew him when he was in Tampa with Championship Wrestling from Florida with Gordon Solie at the Ft. Hesterley Armory in Tampa my Dad said he could walk into any bar take over a pool table or anything else no one ever said no!😅

[@dinerohype]

A load of bs

[@boundsgreenboy8354]

Some tear-up that, Tonga Vs Tyson but I think GS Vs Tonga would be war. Hope the training is going well,God bless you and your family Matt. 🥊🥊

[@thud1015]

Great video and very well narrated. Thankyou for providing this very interesting information.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you for watching and I really appreciate your message. All the best 🥊👊

[@thud1015]

@@mattlegg1976 thankyou, I have subscribed and will spend some time enjoying your back catalogue and look forward to new productions.

[@meplease756]

Brilliant video as usual.i always look forward to when you post something new.all the best.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 🥊👊

[@markc1990]

Another great and enjoyable video Matt .

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 🥊👊

[@kevthegoat8774]

Hey Matt love the content, a pro wrestler worth looking into it "Mad Dog Vachon" He was an Olympic wrestler and was known as the toughest bouncer in Montreal before going to Pro Wrestling, there's plenty of stories of him being vicious in street fights even biting off someone's finger and pulling eyes out! That kind of vicious streak with amateur wrestling skills is a hard combination to beat. There's a short documentary on here about 15 minutes where he's interviewed about why he'd use those tactics in a fight and he says "Because they would do the same to me if they could" A very intimidating man.

[@allenniumfalcon]

Thanks for this video, Matt. Bless you 🙏🥊

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 🥊👊

[@jamesf5582]

Another great watch, I love your channel and on and upwards 👆 you go 👊🏽👊🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you James. I really appreciate that 👊🥊

[@saulwest8254]

Haku v Ken Shamrock in the 90s would of been a hell of a street fight.

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely. I loved Shamrock in the early years. I did hear Shamrock got beaten up by a wrestler. Possibly one called Saggs or something 👊🥊

[@DdotAdot]

@@mattlegg1976that was Jerry Saggs he was one half of the Nasty Boys but apparently they both jumped Shamrock when he was drunk and high in a hotel room

[@jumbothompson]

@@DdotAdot I heard a few versions of the story. Ken busted into their motel room/broke down the door. That part is a fact. And the next fact is that he got beat really bad. Ended up in the hospital for quite a bit. It was Saggs that beat him not Knobbs. Apparently Shamrock got hit in the head with a telephone and Saggs proceeded to kick him while he was down.

[@johnmann6287]

​@mattlegg1976 he got jumped from behind from saggs n his tag partner nag's in hotel room.

[@garfieldferguson6502]

Judging on what ive seen on all your videos Matt, i think Tonga would be the one at the top. Great video mate 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Im with you there mate 🥊👊

[@BrianHarbut-v5k]

That was fascinating! I’d heard stories about him before but that was testament indeed with all those guys! Much appreciated Matt! 👍

[@robjarvis6574]

Great video. Tonga for me.

[@cliffordhill2365]

Respect to everyone who was even discussed in this video. I'm sure that they could all kick some butt. I have to correct 1 thing which the video maker failed to point out about Mike Tyson. It's the fact that there's a huge difference between getting hit in a boxing match by a guy wearing gloves and getting hit in a street fight by a guy wearing no gloves. We all saw Mike in his prime KO guys in the ring, but we didn't see him hit anyone without the gloves (just bare knuckles). I'm sure Tonga was tuff, but I couldn't imagine him taking multiple strikes from Tyson with bare knuckles.

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

He was a power house very strong man a formidable force but gary spires in my opinion would have done him but with a fight and tyson its hard to say but what a man ..respect 🥊💪💯

[@robwood8331]

No chance Tyson does Tonga behave

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

@robwood8331 u could be right I'm not qualified to say ..all the best

[@Realwhirlsheesch763]

Incredibly strength these old timers Matt. Another great vid 👌 👏

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you 🥊👊

[@da90sReAlvloc]

See tonga actually has proof of his street fights as there are actually reports of him being sued for bitting off a guys nose,

[@Flash77623]

Street fights between a lot of these guys could come down to who lands first, from the story’s tonga and most of the others always got in quickly and brutally finished the fight. Good video 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely. Thank you very much 👊🥊

[@ralphcarlock6199]

Harley Race would be a good candidate, I heard someone say Andre the Giant feared only two men and that Haku and Harley Race. Harley was chosen to be The NWA champion because of the territory wrestling system a local superstar might try to go into business for themselves and try to forcefully take the title, and Harley never let that happen.

[@mattlegg1976]

Yep! Ive heard that. The thing is Harley Race was a gunman aswell, which is what scared people.. I'll do a video about him . Thank you 🥊👊

[@ralphcarlock6199]

Thank You i found this randomly, Instant fan!!

[@seanb3204]

really enjoyed this one Matt, well done. Good summary of the different fighters. Hope you're well.

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant. Thank you Sean 🥊👊

[@AkitaBrunoandindie]

Big wrestling fan. More of this mat mate👍

[@mattlegg1976]

No worries, thank you 🥊👊

[@katyzsoldos664]

❤good video and footages..welldone Matt 😊..Tonga reminds me of my dad..scary 😅 but a good heart ❤

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you ❤️ I remember you saying that, lol 👊🥊❤️xx

[@katyzsoldos664]

😂 yeah ..and wim Hoffman the way he speaks at the beginning about coming into your living room to pull you out.. 😂I think he's got some spiritual powers aswell 😂❤

[@mikeellis2677]

Great content Matt, Be blessed

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Mike 🥊👊

[@ronanhughes9498]

The one wrestler every old school wrestlers rates, great vid Matt 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you mate 🥊👊

[@thebulls0731]

This is an awesome video Matt, probably my favourite one you’ve done so far 👍 Personally, (and this is only my humble opinion) I wouldn’t be so quick to put Haku top of the tree among street fighters. Yes, a very tough guy and the toughest wrestler as multiple other wrestlers have attested to but I’m not sure he ever fought anyone on the level of the other guys you mention. Wrestlers are known to embellish and exaggerate everything, even their height and weight and some of the stories surrounding Haku probably are too - it’s a bit of an ongoing joke how wrestlers claim they were present during the nose biting incident - many claim they were to make their interview sound more interesting. Not doubting it happened, just that wrestlers sometimes don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. Also, Barbarian has said in an interview that he’s never actually seen Haku fight and there is a story (albeit unconfirmed) of him losing a bar fight in the late 80s - quite a bit of detail was given, if I recall, including the guy he allegedly lost to. One last thing, wrestlers are a unique bunch, like a fraternity almost and will insist that the toughest among them is the toughest on planet earth as it makes the wrestling business look good - they call it protecting the business. Anyway, sorry for going on and only my opinion. Just think the other guys are more tried and tested. Keep up the good work 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

That's a great message. And you're spot on about the wrestling community. I did hear someone say Tonga was beaten in a comment, there was a name aswell. I'll look it up . Thank you 🥊👊

[@theglobe793]

​@@mattlegg1976 supposedly the person he lost to was I think john alderson the boxer who once lost to mike Tyson or John Aldersons friend who was a pro kickboxer, but it's not a 100% confirmed story.

[@thebulls0731]

@@theglobe793I think it was his friend and bouncer called something like Gerald Fisher who was a kickboxer and I believe a golden gloves boxing champion so definitely no joke. I think John Alderson was a bouncer at the same place and got into an altercation the same night with Barry Windham and knocked him out. Like you say though, none of this has been confirmed.

[@JohnGreenan-xh4tp]

I worked with some of the islanders in construction. I'm 6 foot 18 stone my partner was a old school hard man. The stones that took 2 of us to lifted were been picked up and thrown about by them like they were feather pilos. Incredibly strong hard men. But as everyone say the nicest guys you could meet. x

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant, I can imagine. Thank you x🥊👊

[@JohnGreenan-xh4tp]

@@mattlegg1976 Just watched some of your other vids Matt. Very good pal I'll be subscribing. Could do with a more in depth Bartley Gorman. All the best x

[@Smartion]

For me Spiers… but on their day, all of the aforementioned. Great content Mate thank you 🙏👊

[@MarkRussell-ge9wx]

Been watching some bull from other KZbinrs lately so glad when seen a upload from you Matt no your in for straight up awesome watch x

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much Mark. I think I've been watching the same stuff as you, lol 👊🥊x

[@MarkRussell-ge9wx]

Hehehehe 😂👌

[@jimbo6693]

It was an open secret Matt that most of the wrestling in the American 70s was all rehearsed. Tonga was obviously strong and hard however he also probably had several Oscars. Tyson would have destroyed him as would Gary Spiers. Apparently a lot of retired wrestlers formed a band.. KISS think they were called. 😬😬. Don't know how you could even put Tonga in the same ring as Tyson. Someone like Butterbean maybe but I still think he'd get beat of him and definitely off Kimbo Slice who's fights were all real. Obviously my opinion. Great content as usual. 👍🏻 🥊

[@jesusislord513]

A lot in those days were stretched before they went into the business to weed out of weak. Catch as can catch wrestling, amatuer style etc.

[@nicolasbolland6570]

Your comment makes the most sense. No way Tonga could take Iron Mike's eye out of his socket or bite him, he would get knocked out before. Mike would not let him approach.

[@kevthegoat8774]

A lot of professional wrestlers have Martial Arts or real wrestling backgrounds which make them dangerous in a street fight even if they do take part in a scripted sport.

[@bodybuilder748]

Haku/Tonga is one of those people who come along once in 50 years or so with the perfect combination of size, strength, big boned thick physique, speed, immunity to pain, high kicks, punches, wrestling, and an unimaginable brutal mindset ready to do anything. Plus he has Polynesian blood running through his veins and everyone knows that the Pacific islanders are built differently and have a warrior mindset. He would kill anyone in a streetfight. He is once known to have knocked out 5 Marines in few seconds according to legendary tough guy Rick Steiner who witnessed it.

[@yeyeyey]

Agree with all your thoughts on this one Matt! as for Haku vs GS - It’s so hard to pick 😕 lol have zero bias towards either guy, but from what I know id slightly edge it towards Tonga 😬

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant mate, thank you 👊🥊

[@ShutoStriker]

On any given day for these fighters vs each other. Would be the gnarliest, bloodiest street fights. It's impossible to gauge at this level of top notch badasses.

[@mattlegg1976]

👊🥊👍

[@ralphcarlock6199]

Great Content, I have to go with Haku over Gary just because both have knowledge and power but I think the speed would be in Haku's favor

[@mattlegg1976]

I tend to agree with you aswell.. Both legends for sure though 🥊👊

[@AndrewWhitehead-g9d]

Absolutely love what you do 👌 always well presented and well researched

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much. I'm really pleased with this video. It's my favourite of the ones I've created I think 🥊👊

[@MC-dz1kk]

Great Video, Tonga is where my fiver would be.

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one 🥊👊

[@JonfitzFitzjohn-k6s]

Nice One Matt

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you 🥊👍

[@trofflollie]

Hey Matt love your work Im a rugby league coach in Australia and half my side are samoans and I can tell you they really are built to harm The boys round here are avg 150 kg ++at 15 but not sloppy 150kg there just as fast as most 70 kg guys and they cant be knocked out.

[@mattlegg1976]

Hi, thank you very much. Yes everyone says that. Definitely very strong people. The King of Tonga who sent Tonga/Haku to Japan in 1976 was 400lb himself 🥊👊

[@tonywilson4339]

gary spiers was half maori when he died in the uk his body was taken back to new zealand for a full maori funeral like tonga gary was tough

[@Deanfgb]

Hi Matt hope you and your family are well thanks for the video very interesting 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Dean All the best to your family 🥊👊

[@robwood8331]

Tonga v Spears would be a serious fight

[@jshaw4757]

Be like two rabid starving hungry bears just going mental and prob last a while with both men faces rearranged1 need new teeth n red lots off red on them bu ultimately we know who win...unless spears just brought a sawn off tucked in his cloths n just 3.2.1 fight and tonga charges spears like a man possessed but Gary pulls out the whip whap n blows his head off but even then I imagine his body would stay alive for a good ten seconds so another shot needed too the knee...The cap is gone n the headless tonga finally falls down...otherwise tonga make Gary his bitchh n get sent too the shop always...sent too the shop in high heels a wig and likes too be called daisy or big tits as he follows Gary in his nice warm car n just watches some times landing at bout as a spectsrm 😂😂m

[@billshogun7068]

Andre the Giant said that there was only 2 wrestlers that intimidated him,Haku and Harley Race.

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely. Legends 🥊🥊

[@paulstevens7386]

Don frye say's he is a scary human being.... say's it all 😮

[@mattlegg1976]

100% 🤣🥊👊👍

[@briananderson2016]

Meng was something extraordinary there is absolutely no doubt about it... Would Lenny or any of the rest of our UK boys deal with him ? I really don't think so

[@mattlegg1976]

I agree Brian 🥊👊👍

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

Another great video Matt you killing it good luck.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Matty 🥊👊

[@bendeacon6420]

Great content Matt. Really enjoyed this 💪👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Ben 🥊👊

[@enquirer2.0]

Mate wat a video. BRILLIANT 👊 what footage.Top draw video editing aswell. Barbarian a right hard man aswell. Mike Tyson would win in ring obviously but on street i think Meng the main man . Don Frye a real hardman aswell

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one Ben. Yeah Definitely out of the ring, lol I love Don Frye 😂🥊👊

[@GordonFielding]

@@mattlegg1976 @enquirer2.0 I get that Tyson isn't a wrestler but in his prime he was knocking out the best boxers in the world. Tyson was professionally fighting the best in the world where Tonga doesn't have any professional fights (excluding wrestling). So given how insanely fast Tyson was in his prime I think the win could have gone to Tyson if he were able to finish the fight. Of course if the fight went to the ground then Tonga.

[@ThundaStrack]

I like this vid. Lots of good clips. Made me want to check out your channel to binge watch a few to accompany my insomnia. Lol. Thank you for the content.

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah brilliant. Thank you very much. Sorry to hear about your insomnia 🥊👊

[@davidmckay2386]

Hard to pick between tonga and gary spiers .....couldn't say me

[@scoates9910]

Really good, cheers ❤🙏

[@Rajamak]

In a ring Tyson wins but it’s a contest. Outside of that scenario it’s Tonga and it’s not even a contest imo. Spiers is a different ball game as he is a trained killer, not just a fighter. It would be a percentage thing where it depends who gets the first serious hit in probably.

[@mattlegg1976]

100% agree 🥊👊

[@massimovenerucci]

yours videos are really really intresting and funny to watch. bravo! go haed this way. Greetings from Italy

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 🥊👊

[@kevinharvey7139]

Love your channel Matt - my family are from Fiji which is not far from Tonga in the Pacific Islands- the old school islanders are / were all tough men and obviously Samoans are known to be natural born fighters - agree with you Tonga / Haku beats everyone in a 1-1 all in streetfight

[@Hill1742]

John Nord beat haku in a fight in Japan backstage Garry wipe the floor with him

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one Kevin, great to hear from you. I'd love to visit one day. Heard great things about the Islands 👊🥊

[@mattlegg1976]

​@@Hill1742 John Nord, that's interesting. 👍👊🥊

[@mattlegg1976]

​@@Hill1742 I just watched an interview with John Nord, he says Haku wasn't the toughest, and mentions getting in to something in Japan with him. But it didn't sound like it was a full on fight 👊🥊

[@Hill1742]

@@mattlegg1976 Matt go on Boston wrestling the John Nord interview not Hannibal tv he says he got into with him and didn’t lose and he was tougher than haku

[@joeparker7508]

The man had no limits what he was willing to do.And knew how to

[@mattlegg1976]

Definitely 🥊👊🥊

[@AndrewWhitehead-g9d]

But my money would be on Gary

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah ok, nice one. 👊🥊

[@Svvithred]

Awesome video, really well done as always! I'm doing much better since last year with my dad passing as well as three friends - pretty brutal year! I haven't smoked or drank for over a month now and I can easily see myself in the same way six months from now. The exercise comes next now I'm confident that the hard part of quitting is out of the way!

[@mattlegg1976]

I hope things get better. It's absolutely brilliant that you're staying sober, it will really help you no end. Well done, keep up the good work 👊🥊❤️

[@K_j_M]

Spires v Meng would be a draw as the ref wouldn't want to call it for either... Better to live another day 😂 Excellent video Matt. Well done on the 55k when it comes. Seriously underrated channel

[@mattlegg1976]

Absolutely, well said. Two genuine legends on the street. Thank you for your support 🥊👊👍