muhammad ali 1978 says 'jack johnson' the GREATEST

[@TheRicosuave94]

"I know I'm bad, but he was CRAZY!" Hahaha, Ali's the man.

[@ExodusPessoa]

Rico Vergara Ha Ha Ha

[@kbanks827]

He was ahead of his time.

[@mgonzales56]

Just recently saw a 3 hour documentary on Jack Johnson, and I learned alot about the man. I love Ali, and he was Great but I have to admit Jack Johnson was Greater.

[@Salomessanctuary]

@@mgonzales56 I totally agree with you. There is no other boxer as brave , gifted and lovable like Jack Johnson. Jack Johnson is the Emperor of the ring. Actually there is not one soul who was/is his equal . Rest in Peace Jack Johnson. 🙏❤

[@tomerchaouat5943]

His speech is not sharp

[@MultiParasite]

You can hear laughter but Ali was serious. Johnson was a brave man and one of the cleverest and wittiest of them all. Him, Tunney and Ali, those are the few really intellectual boxers who we still know today. The Klitschko brothers deserve a mention.

[@darkpewdiepie851]

he is the most skilled boxer,but he has yet to prove his smartness,but have to admit lomachenko looks very smooth while boxing.he is pleasurable to watch just like ali

[@JamesBondRambo]

Joe Louis was the greatest heavyweight ever!

[@extremeking425]

@@JamesBondRambo eh

[@darilcaldwell31]

@@JamesBondRambo wishful thinking

[@jacobh7188]

@@JamesBondRambo he's totally 2nd best heavyweight but nobody can take away Ali's number one spot. No even Joe Louis himself. Nor even in a 1000 years would anyone take Ali's spot as the greatest heavyweight of all time

[@TheMaybach1984]

Ali, real talk lol. Hilarious. R.I.P to both legends. My brothas.

[@Manchester-wp7gr]

TheMaybach1984 Facts 💪🏽

[@money4life188]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjdpIOqebp3ebM that’s his documentary

[@michaelkilcourse1517]

Legendary men trail blazers

[@bestlaidplans4511]

Johnson once got pulled over for speeding, with a white woman in the car. Officer said the fine was $50. Johnson handed him $100, and said he'd be speeding on the way back.

[@Cerl84]

you added the white woman part.

[@wileystyle]

BestLaidPlans 😂

[@freeworld2275]

😂😂

[@bestlaidplans4511]

@@Cerl84 Maybe. Maybe not. It's probably a tall tale. Google "Jack Johnson boxer wife". Considering he married 3 consecutive white women, and the fact that he wasn't immediately shot by the officer in this story, my account holds just as much water.

[@bestlaidplans4511]

@@colenelson443 Sorry if that sounds silly to you, but it's sillier to argue semantics over a 2 year old quip. I should've said "my recollection of the account." I did not see the documentary, I read an article from crossroads historical research while high and unemployed, needing a boost. He was eventually arrested for driving a white woman across state lines, that I know. I will watch the documentary and be better informed in the future.

[@nunogomes5705]

RIP to both brothers

[@yasminogbu8929]

🙏🏽🥂

[@Ghost10_]

🙏🏾✊🏾🔴⚫🟢

[@a-bovea-ve-rage]

Thx..

[@taumuaesekia4400]

"I know I'm BAD but he was CRAZY" 😂😂

[@davidgutierrez-lv3qp]

it would've been super awesome if jack Johnson and Muhammad ali meet each other and talk about their boxing stories and life stories together ,

[@toafavaikeli]

Ali Would Win By KO But If Johnson Could Drag Pass The 5th He Would Win

[@jaydub8596]

I think a young Jack Johnson would easily defeat a young Ali.....remember this man fought over 20 rounds in his fights...thats stamina....unbelievable...Jack Johnson was the greatest heavyweight of all time.

[@toafavaikeli]

See that really depends his era of fighters werent as skilled as alis era so ali could actually win this fight by KO He has stamina but it wont mean nothing to a skilled powerhouse

[@DepressionShaman]

Bruh, they're doing that right now in the Afterworld. Jack is probably laughing his ass off that Ali knocked out George Foreman in the 8th round.

[@yourdedcat-qr7ln]

@@toafavaikeli he would do fine in this era or any era cause boxing back then was a martial art for defense. Now it's a sport

[@SegunOla80]

"I know am bad, but he was crazy" rip to both these legendary Nubians

[@MrErnestCC]

I could listen to Ali talk all day

[@s.o.g.7259]

I wouldn't doubt it if Jack Johnsons remains were ever exhumed you would see the biggest pair of balls perfectly preserved alongside his skeleton. Lol. In all seriousness tho a very brave tough man. A legend him and Ali will always be remembered as. R.I.P Champs. Left this world a better place.

[@hassanislam7227]

Jack Johnson

[@jaydub8596]

Your negative comment was unnecessary (either a white troll or some ignorant ass N!##3a) he was giving this man(Jack Johnson) a compliment on how he did things in the face of extreme racism. At a time when they lynched black men like drinking water.

[@hanashah3435]

Jay Dub well said.

[@marcelsmith5772]

@@jackjohnson2437 he was giving Jack Johnson praise dumbass

[@PicklezTV]

Jack Johnson wasn't just boxing he was fighting evil with the natural God given tools that he had & he did it all by himself

[@crisleroi299]

Well said

[@muder0989]

See. I can't argue with him when he says that jack Johnson was the greatest. He was way way way ahead of his time with his attitude and fighting style.

[@acenturyofblackmusic1655]

rest in peace to the two of the greatest boxers of all time

[@tracycallis156]

Both are overrated as boxers !!!

[@skrillawarlock]

It’s always wonderful when good defeats evil

[@tracycallis156]

Yup, I agree. HOORAY for Jess.

[@skytime9]

​@@tracycallis156jess only beat him because they threatened to kill his wife. Jack threw the fight to hell with that bs that fight was fixed JACK WILL ALWAYS BE A NIGHTMARE AND HE STILL SMASHED WHITE WOMEN 😅😅😅

[@Goldenoffear]

Ali and Johnson, two greats and massive legends of the Sport. They were able to transcend boxing and were chipping away at the racial divide when others were scared to, it is a privilege to be able to watch footage of both of them.

[@marcelsmith5772]

@Larry Barry No he wasn't

[@marcelsmith5772]

@Larry Barry You are full of shit, I just you tube Ali, says Marciano better than Frazier Ali feels he would beat Marciano but admits he could lose to him

[@derrickniblack6277]

@Larry Barry marciano aint fight nobody

[@mattm3729]

LOLLLLLLLL @ 1:20 Ali always kept it real

[@bilalsaeed6654]

Matt M please

[@shaynelahmed6323]

Thanks for this Ali!...you are the original badass!

[@mr93prof]

When he references Johnson and white women, it is absolutely hilarious! 😂

[@jasona9]

I love Ali's comments here. Funny, but true! Does anyone remember the CHAMPIONS FOREVER documentary hosted by Reggie Jackson? During the dinner portion, Larry Holmes stated, "I could beat Ali, Marciano, and Joe Louis", then Larry continued, "the only one that would have given me problems was Jack Johnson". A bold statement by the Easton Assassin, but a tremendous compliment to Jack. During the same dinner segment Ali claimed that he could have beaten Jack Johnson. Wow, Ali vs. Johnson would be the best heavyweight fight of all-time.

[@SinicizedTurk]

A classic!

[@tracycallis156]

Nope, not true.

[@jasona9]

@@tracycallis156 which PART isn’t true?

[@tracycallis156]

Your quotes are OK but Holmes' claims are NOT true. He would not beat Ali and Joe Louis, and it is questionable whether he could beat Marciano. (Personally, I believe Johnson would beat Holmes too.) Who knows about Ali's claim that he would beat Johnson ??? Finally, I do not believe an Ali-Johnson fight would be the best hevayweight fight of all-time. Regarding Johnson, he is lucky he met Jim Jeffries when he did. In his prime, I think Jeffries would have walked through Johnson. In fact, who wouldn't Jeffries have "walked through" ?

[@jasona9]

@@tracycallis156 I see. I thought you were disagreeing with Ali's comments on Jack Johnson. THAT was the main reason for my comment. I just threw in the information on the CHAMPIONS FOREVER documentary because Larry Holmes also gave Jack Johnson a compliment. You wrote, "I do not believe an Ali-Johnson fight would be the best hevayweight fight of all-time." I beg to differ, that would have been an EPIC fight. Johnson was a defensive wizard that would have neutralized Ali's jab (his best weapon). Jack had FAST hands and could have easily outpointed Ali. Regarding Jim Jeffries, did you know that Jeffries himself said that in his prime he did not feel he could have beat Jack Johnson? Look it up.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

Rip to both Jack Johnson and Muhammed Ali............

[@drecool6976]

Jack Johnson was the real deal a true champion on all fronts.

[@topflightstyle4141]

God bless this dude and Jack Johnson !

[@princeoftroy6137]

“And had white women, you know that Ni**a was bold” lol Ali is the GOAT in more ways than one! Much respect to both of these great men.

[@jahno7154]

Muhammad Ali would never go anywhere near a white women respect to Ali for that

[@blacksuperman6823]

Jack Johnson was the real goat tell it champ

[@mrgrandi]

Ali just about summed it up here. Rip 2 greats

[@TheBatugan77]

Good riddance.

[@thehigherorder5048]

This will be my sons first Black History report!!!! He has no choice!!

[@shaynelahmed6323]

Well said.. Keeping legacy alive...we can learn so much!

[@PicklezTV]

I think Ima do the same thing to my son

[@kuntrytuff]

Respect sir💯

[@fakolydoumbia4573]

legends and heroes never die RIP both but yall gonna live in our hearts for life...jah bless

[@kbanks827]

By far one of my favorite interviews to watch I watch this once a day

[@Ivan-rl9mk]

Jack Johnson is one of my all time heroes

[@powerrodridelacruz8641]

ALL HAIL THE KING JACK JOHNSON!!!!

[@tracycallis156]

NOT the greatest.

[@svfox]

nobody even knows about jack johnson. what a great movie it would be

[@kappakappa4507]

Steven Fox you already have one,its called the great whit hope

[@oneDonly]

Steven Fox documentary called unforgivable blackness.

[@kenmills30]

Steven Fox There's obviously a reason for that, the powers that be still find Johnson too authentic an individual human being aside from the racial profiling to trust that even a cosmetic hollywood makeover job could tame to fit the modern indoctrinated sheep-like intellect and psyche.

[@jaydub8596]

Great documentary by Ken Burns...well done narration by Keith David.

[@josephcalderon906]

+Kappa Kappa That wasn't a biography of him,the movie was from a play that was loosely based on johnson's life.

[@edwinbruno8381]

Been looking for this clip for the longest. I love it! Thanks Robert Sevier.

[@danielhathaway43]

Been thinking about this clip for years! Thanks!

[@troytroy4191]

Jack Johnson is my hero. To me he is the GREATEST

[@Easiderz]

DEFINITELY

[@tracycallis156]

NOT the greatest.

[@sirtoneyd3138]

Ali makes you proud of your culture. Pure love for all humanity.

[@jugglingtaxibikeride2170]

Juggling Taxi 🚕 love this video . Thanks Ali.

[@MohamedOmar-wc6mb]

Ali is the best english speaker ever

[@YellowPaint100]

Aside from all the racial stuff, Jack was simply being a young man, winning fights, enjoying his money, bedding women, driving fast, & talking pure D shit while doing it. That's a young man, just like Ali, Tyson, Mayweather, McGregor, & many more.

[@t.kingdomxlive1013]

No...its different than just being young...if you watch him speak (there's videos) you see he was well aware of his racial influences...he said "he wanted to do something good"..& for OUR Black Manhood...beating up and living a life by your own standards was more about racial pride as a Man than anything......

[@t.kingdomxlive1013]

No "Racial stuff.."...No Jack "The Great Black Champ" Johnson

[@khalifahali-bey1084]

Elohim loves u both & y'all Lucky may Elohim for u y'all sins & give y'all paradise in y'all graves & paradise on THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT SALUTE

[@playad6332]

R.I.P Ali the greatest.🌞 tribe

[@acenturyofblackmusic1655]

how you doing, brother?

[@playad6332]

Hank ballard and chuck berry good.🌞 tribe

[@delonwilliams8148]

Johnson and Ali God's favorite

[@michaelkilcourse1517]

We need more people like JACK JOHNSON

[@lamontyrulez]

haha favorite video of all time

[@mattm3729]

1:20 Ali has to be the greatest bro ever, one person in history I would choose to kick it with for a day lolollllll

[@jakeunknown3186]

Jack Johnson he taught us something not to fear no dam body rip my brother you enjoy your life in the fullest in the evil times of our history dark history

[@cefimssoas9830]

lengends both

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

Ali was right about Jack Johnson, Johnson had balls the size of texas………….loved him......

[@austinoldfield5251]

u can hear in his voice he should have quit boxing prior to this..

[@marksnow9274]

Jack Johnson: In my opinion is the greatest of all time. Look at all of the boxing rounds you would have to go thru.

[@tracycallis156]

NOT the greatest.

[@rideon6140]

Walking towards Mr. Johnson must have been like walking into a wood chipper.

[@tyson345lion4]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjdpIOqebp3ebM that’s his documentary

[@InvestBetter.]

If Ali wasn't hardcore and bold enough for you, may I show you something in a Jack Johnson? If Ali says he was a bad man, that's all you need to know

[@tracycallis156]

Bad, YES. The greatest, NO !!!

[@AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb]

Exactly

[@johnyerkov1553]

Chad Johnson you sure have to look up to the guy for what he stood up for he stood up for the right to be who he is an act the way he wants to not what Society wants him to be just like Muhammad Ali done he was there for like me or don't like me he didn't he did not care what Society thought of him he just went along and did his own thing I give praise to Jack Johnson for standing up for what is right

[@johnyerkov1553]

I meant to say Jack Johnson my phone always does this he was a great man and a great boxer

[@KuyaArbee]

Jack Johnson is a LEGEND

[@panama8009]

Remember,Jack was 6"2, 210 and solid. Look at this footage. Built to last. Jack and a 1964-67 Ali would have been epic.

[@dirtyreg22]

ALI was real.

[@rasheeda1303]

jack Johnson😍

[@kevynbarnhart9993]

I may not be black but Ali and Jack are my brothers

[@jahno7154]

Jack Johnson might be your brother but not Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali wouldn't even look at a white women let alone marry one.

[@kevynbarnhart9993]

@TrapHouseMafia Ltd I doubt it I got pics of my great great grandfather shaking hands welcoming Jack Johnson to Canyon City CO and my family helped slaves escape the south prior to the civil war not all white people were discriminatory ass holes to African Americans.

[@merlhawkins9108]

@@jahno7154 Ali loved white people & he slept with white women what are you talking about?

[@lonnie-yv7lw]

I'm proud of my people...😊

[@dizzlenizzle7415]

Ali was right jack johnson the 1st greatest a blackman who was truly ahead of his times 👍👍👍👍

[@borood1188]

Jack Johnson was one of the greatest black Americans in history. He did the unthinkable.

[@thespy7795]

Poor, Poor Ali. We didn't know it at the time when he was slurring his words that the ravages of Parkinson's disease was starting to set in (As early as 1976). If only he would have retired after the Thrilla In Manila.

[@cflo1386]

I always said Papa Jack was the greatest.

[@TheKing-hq1gd]

Larry Barry it doesn't make u the greatest if your undefeated dude ,Ali lost few fights but still he is the greatest of all time so I disagree with you my friend 👊

[@merfsmurf2167]

He fought only four quality opponents: Ezzard Charles (twice), Jersey Joe Walcott (twice), Archie Moore (a light heavyweight) and a faded Joe Louis. Joe Calzaghe is undefeated at 46-0 with 21 title fights vs world class fighters plus fights against Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins. Who's "greater"?

[@yourdedcat-qr7ln]

@Larry Barry Marci fought old fighters who already fought wars before fighting him

[@yourdedcat-qr7ln]

@Larry Barry Archie Moore already had a 120 fights and didnt even get tittle shot in his prime. Ezzard Charles already fought 85 times and wasn't even the same fighter after he killed a man. Joe Louis was 37 bro and was no where near prime destructive Louis. Walcott is the only famer I say was in their fighting prime because Walcott aged very well. But naw he didn't fight these men in their prime bro I'm sorry. Plus Marci didn't stay and fight Liston and Floyd.

[@yourdedcat-qr7ln]

@Larry Barry he could but he could also get whipped if he had trouble with Charles

[@yukebaba1728]

For the greatest boxer i know respects this guy.

[@eddierivera8556]

Papa Jack the GREATEST ever!

[@bobsam55]

Jack Johnson had so much going against him and he was still the greatest fighter of all time

[@tracycallis156]

NOT the greatest.

[@TahitianTreatt]

"U know that nigga was bold", lol😂

[@jonasferguson3662]

I know im bad but he was crazy haha

[@illement7]

Hahahaha, RIP to both of these legends!

[@Michael-xn9mz]

Ali telling you ur bad is like bb king telling u ur the best guitarist he's ever heard Or big show paul white saying damn that's a big dude Or Usain bolt telling u ur the fastest runner he's ever witnessed Or joe Biden saying damn ur incompetent

[@cgrant6946]

rest and rejoice in the finished work of the cross Paul's good news

[@00iielykca]

I AM JACK JOHNSON! The Unforgivable Blackness!

[@DenariPixel]

❤️

[@JRBONDABEATS]

Jack Johnson is (John Henry) lol a true legend.

[@殻破りパルシェン]

日本人でもこの時代のボクサーと好きな人いないかな？ 俺は今のボクシングよりもすき

[@ericlopez6866]

Thank You Trump for pardoning Jack Johnson!

[@caulijutsu1575]

Omg I’m getting a jack Johnson tattoo

[@jameshampton320]

who is the greatest heavyweight of them all ...Jack Johnson..

[@LouisianaKing1212]

Yes lawd

[@peteraddison8323]

so true

[@makenziethompson428]

ali said you no that nigga was bold

[@jontalbot1]

Cos he was a black man making it in a white world and he never tried to please the racists. I love Ali and he is spot on

[@InvestBetter.]

Jack Johnson's legacy is he's the greatest athlete 99% of people never heard of

[@InvestBetter.]

Muhammad Ali: The greatest fighter we ever saw Jack Johnson: The greatest fighter we never saw

[@matrox]

Jack Johnson had a white entourage at his beck and call. He would have his white entourage run errands, go to the store to buy his cigars. He would have his photos taken, he sitting down with a cane with his entourage standing up around him.

[@michaelares4240]

He drove like a maniac

[@australian8579]

I LOVE Ali , he is the greatest fighter of all times. but unfortunately he did not fight for me , because i am white fella. .

[@marthalakerep]

aust ralian don't take it so personal. If you were for Ali, he was for u..

[@metaf4]

Who's here because of Joe Rogan podcast with Russell Peters?

[@TheBatugan77]

Nobody.

[@francescos7361]

Immenso Johnson

[@jameslijohnson4305]

Love daddy Lonnie

[@jewelgrier4593]

1909 ..bow down

[@xvrit]

Thank God for the Nation of Islam

[@offansivefootball5762]

Ali Your The Greatest Of All Time

[@bobgarrett7134]

Muhammad Ali had no inside game or body attack... Jack Johnson was a master of infighting -- short hooks and uppercuts to body and head on the inside -- while both fighters were knocking heads. The referees would let them fight. Ali would grab and hold on the inside (not legal under Queensberry rules). Angelo Dundee picked referees would shout "Stop punching!! BREAK!! LET GO!! Step back gentlemen, STEP BACK!!" and push the fighters 6 ft apart -- about 100 times in a fight. Johnson was the strongest heavyweight of his day and all the referees were dead against him. But JJ was so masterful he mesmerized them and fought to age 53. Ali quit at 39, severely brain damaged from a leaky defense.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

I often wonder who'd win -- Ali vs. Johnson ?

[@matrox]

No need to wonder, they did fight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLIfp13gMaqnrc

[@gcrmow3368]

That's real

[@hyzercreek]

Jess Willard kicked Johnson's ass and Jack Dempsy Kicked Willard's ass, when all 3 were still young. Jack Dempsy best of all time.

[@wallacewellons8757]

BULLSHIT JACK JOHNSON WAS AT THE END OF HIS CAREER LOOK IT UP. THE GREATEST BOXERS OF ALL TIME ARE BLACK I WOULDN'T PUT A WHITE BOY IN THE TOP 15 LOL THE TRUTH

[@hopeintegrity8482]

You people are deluded beyond belief, mental challenged.

[@hopeintegrity8482]

Mentally challenged.

[@wallacewellons8757]

Hope Integrity your ass mentally challenge you an your counter part hate the truth well I'm telling it a young jack Johnson beat the hell out a doof like willard an Dempsey. They asses to slow footed an can't take a punch lol prove it

[@poloblack2364]

JACK JOHNSON HELD THE BELT FOR 7 YEARS AND WAS 35 WHEN HE FOUGHT WILLARD AND LOST IN ROUND 26.

[@cortesde1Moumenos]

AGORA QUE VIN SABER QUE TINHA UM JACK JOHNSON LUTADOR KKKKKKK

[@kbanks827]

Trendsetter 100%

[@SIKE01]

The Last President couldn't bring himself to pardon the first black heavyweight champion.

[@matrox]

Obama refused to pardon jack Johnson. Trump was well aware of Jack Johnson as Trump is a big boxing fan and gladly pardoned Jack when Trump became president. MAGA! Trump 2024!

[@michaelpatterson9119]

the security for a jack Johnston fight when he was fighting a white boxer was crazier than security now in the 21 century.armed guards with sniper rifles everyone that entered the stadium was checked for weapons and it was a slow process just making it safe for Johnston to not get shot or cause a riot wich almost happened of multiple occasions.when he was beating up a white guy in the ring the crowd would be taughnting Johnston with race hating words and Johnston would just smile will destroying the white fighters they put in front of him.if his opponent was really rasicts and taughti g jack he would carry on the beating for as many rounds as he could to enrage the crowd almost into a full blown riot.johston was not a civil rights activist.this hurt his reputation because he just wanted to be respected as a man and after many of his fights alot of black hating racists lynched back people right after his victories against white boxers.alot of black people where afraid that he was being to bold dressing up in fancy clothes having white woman as his companions and gambling and doing things only the white elites had the privlage of doing so they tried making an example out of him everywhere he went and was forces out of the United stated to make a living.he had some of the best quotes from the times that he lived.after he lost the title the next black heavyweight who got a title shot was joe Luis about 30 years later.this how much contemt white America had for jack Johnston.i think he is the greatest heavyweight champ because of the massive amount of pressure and weight this guy had to carry to achieve the impossible in the early 1900's.