Muhammad Ali Funeral | Billy Crystal Imitates Ali

Billy Crystal Imitates Ali at the Late Boxer's Funeral | Watch the actor pretend to trash-talk George Foreman as Ali would have done.
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[@prentisdavis9781]

My dad lived in Richmond,VA and spoke to Ali while leaving a restaurant. When my dad moved to Chicago, Ali was in Washington park and recognized him. Even told him where he had seen him before. Awesome dude!

[@williamwaters5405]

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[@batchelerjr]

Great story. I was plucked out of cali and spent 2 and 3 grade being bused into a different school zone in Louisville. During a school assembly Ali showed up because some of his nephews and nieces were there. I was the token cute white kid on the front row. He looks down during q and a. Says You....you down there. Mickey Mouse....what's your question? I didn't understand the gravity at that age. But I do now.

[@entertainmentnentertainmen5910]

Ya right

[@annesonnenberg9821]

@@batchelerjr ok

[@gailtaitoko1762]

Wow!

[@pokshark7958]

The best quote... "He is gone..but he will never die.. he was my big brother.."

[@kotsarinas7]

Actually I think the opposite would be better "He died... but he will never be gone..."

[@fawadahmedshaikh718]

I want to b like him truly.bodyand 💓

[@charlesmelonson1912]

Thank You Pok

[@hml3672]

That must have been awful.

[@omegaweapon116]

I was never a big fan of Billy Crystal. I liked him in the Analyze this and that movies and City Slickers but that's about it. Despite that, the more I hear him speak the more I can tell what a decent human being he is

[@UKindness4]

As a Flight Attendant I have had Muhammad Ali on several times and always the most kind, respectful and so filled with class. I adored this man! He was America's best and Billy really told you who he was and he is right!

[@salamanca1954]

Thank you, my friend, for adding your own experience.

[@ashishkhandeparkar2299]

This is a true story: Muhammad Ali was on a flight in the United States. As the plane was taxiing to the end of the runway, the Flight Attendant reminded him to fasten his seat belt. "Superman doesn't need a seat belt," replied Ali. "Superman doesn't need a plane either", replied the Flight Attendant. The world heavyweight boxing champion duly strapped himself in. Were YOU that Flight Attendant? 🙂

[@rolandosarabia810]

I just don't get tired of listening to this great speech. One of the most beautiful eulogies I have ever heard. You can tell he wrote it, and meant every word expressed. A true friendship, between two great individuals!

[@reynaldomanalang5826]

..

[@vision821k4]

yes because you know either of them.

[@rolandosarabia810]

@@vision821k4 why be an arse?

[@duchessdebra6427]

Isn't it wonderful to hear a Man show admiration for another Man out of Love & Respect?? I give Billy Crystal a million accolades for his touching tribute to Muhammad Ali -- a great Man! Thank you Brother w/ Love⚘ DD 🕊

[@ems4580]

On my fourth listen 😂👍🏼💪🏽💪🏽

[@vicm3187]

This is the best, most genuine, heartwarming eulogy I have ever heard. Kudos Billy Crystal

[@antestanic2964]

you should watch Graham Chapman's Eulogy by John Cleese.I promise you`ll love it. :D (strange thing to say about a funeral when you think about it)

[@user-rc4rx6zs4s]

This one, and also Tom Hanks' eulogy for Michael Clarke Duncan, my two favourite eulogies.

[@dondinkelman8178]

Thank you !

[@mikelobsitz7978]

George Carlin

[@mikelobsitz7978]

[Q no

[@ebukahjoseph8016]

Don't know how many times I've watched this piece... Still watching. Well done Billy. Ali the greatest

[@RSTI191]

Same here.. Find myself gravitating to this video every now and then...

[@RSTI191]

Why would I want to do that?

[@hestonhutaue1214]

The best eulogy ever! Thanx Billy, R I P CHAMP!!

[@lenfana]

@@RSTI191 Me too - great eulogy of a great man by a great comedian

[@esaucanty125]

@@hestonhutaue1214 llllllllllllllllllllll no to to n no it was

[@anniebattaglia1929]

What a magnificent eulogy to your friend Billy….You taught us all a lesson here in dignity…. Thank you Billy for that speech directly from your heart….Love you so much Billy Crystal

[@suecoughlin5244]

At that funeral for Mohammed Ali-- people of all different races--religions--sitting next to each other--laughing together--so why can’t we do this in our everyday life--I don’t care who you are-- how you pray--we are all the creation of God--and that’s it--he made us equal--how he still loves us through all our faults--who knows--so however you say Go in peace to love and serve the Lord--how about we try it--Mohammed Ali you were the greatest--you said what you meant and you meant what you said

[@frabber321]

One of the greatest speeches of our times.

[@allforthewinner]

Peekwe

[@martin7955]

All lies he was a typical black man chip on his shoulder and a racist

[@williamsachman7814]

@@allforthewinner 😊😊

[@mikehorne4840]

I was in tears, not of laughter, but in the way Billy Crystal spoke, it spoke volumes about Muhammad Ali,it also spoke volumes about Billy Crystal,they were truly brothers. Absolute oratory perfection.

[@amandaallred4440]

So very beautifully stated!

[@ronaldverback5370]

It was a great man he was a great man everybody knew that

[@richardpeers2565]

me too !😢❤️👍

[@bradcox8468]

The most eloquent eulogy I've ever heard. He would be smiling from above.

[@thomasberry2605]

For sure, that was great

[@theearl1477]

One of the best speeches I've ever heard. Every person on this planet needs to listen to this eulogy. It resonates on what is wrong in the world. Being Jewish myself I've been exposed many times to prejudice, but never could figure out why others resort to it. Billy Crystal's words spoke volumes on how we all should act towards one another. Muhammed Ali's greatness is not only being the best boxer of all time, but someone who was stripped of his heavyweight title and then became one of the most revered humanitarians ever.

[@redkc]

Well Said!!

[@sosuapimp8449]

It sucked,he Bashed Trumps wall

[@andycapp8843]

Stripping Ali of his title was simply an act of revenge, a pitiful, spiteful emotion, it didn’t however take away the fact that through determination and hard work he won the right to be awarded a ……gong! A gong is a piece of trash that collects dust, nothing more in reailty. He rose above it and for that he deserves a louder applause than when he won the thing.

[@billpetersen298]

@@sosuapimp8449 Trump Is the opposite, of these traits, he likes to divide.

[@sosuapimp8449]

@@billpetersen298 sometimes you have to be divisive. People need to be told what they need to hear,instead of told what they want to hear

[@troyrandall2489]

He Ran With the GODS and WALKED With the CRIPPLED ❤🙏💯

[@troyrandall2489]

Yessss. #PRICELESS

[@lordrayden9111]

"But didn't he make all our lives a little bit better than they were?." Beautiful statement..

[@CelesChere9999]

He's still influencing lifes. Ali is immortal.

[@SilentKnight43]

Indeed...a beautiful statement in a speech filled with beautiful and poignant moments from start to finish.

[@lordrayden9111]

@David McFrost who cares about your puny view. He has millions of followers. And you are just another keyboard warrior living under your parents cupboard. And that fake religion you speak of has 2.5 BILLION followers around the world. Your argument is as small as your IQ.

[@lordrayden9111]

@David McFrost Just look at your crap triggered essays, everyone knows who is the keyboard warrior here. And he didn't abandon your Jesus, he just found the right path. The right way. And all his glory came to him not as Cassius clay, but as "Mohammed Ali". Because of that right path he chose. He was never segregated racially in Islam. He lived and died as a good man, like how a Muslim should be. Dogs bark at the moon all the time, but moon will always be majestic and it never fades, that is the analogy between you and Mohammed "The greatest" Ali.

[@anthonyminor3160]

Well said by Billy Crystal

[@BillPowell1203]

Our fourth grade class was on a field trip in NYC in the seventies and someone spotted Ali walking on the sidewalk next to the bus. We all began waving and shouting at him and he came on to our bus!! He was amazing and told us all to stay in school and study hard. Really a kind, wonderful man.

[@chowder8802]

what a beautiful memory

[@bro89174]

If u say so @Bill Powell

[@nabil6135]

@four eleven forty-four why... That sounds like Ali.

[@j_y06]

four eleven forty-four Soooo is that suppose to make us think he's lying or?....

[@bangladeshirealtor]

four eleven forty-four maybe he was on the bus , was it a bus carrying one person ? Lol

[@James-lv9mw]

Billy is so eloquent, he conjures images with his beautiful words like a brilliant artist with paint to canvas. Ali was and will always be the greatest.

[@g8way2k1]

4 years later: They say a man is not supposed to cry. I don't think there will ever be a better Eulogy. He deserved it.

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

...but these tears I can't hold inside Loosing you would end my life you see 'cause you mean that much to me

[@davidscales806]

I've never met a man who didn't cry.

[@CustomizedUsername]

This was great but Michael Jordan’s speech at Kobe’s memorial had me crying

[@alfredoz6372]

"He ran with the gods and walked with the crippled", really good quote.

[@rufaiisa9528]

What a great talk,May his soul rest in peace ameeenn

[@sarahluper7881]

@Too easy Not a good quote indeed! There is only one truly God; the Creator of all things; and Jesus Christ the Only begotten Son of God, our Lord and Savior.

[@sarahluper7881]

@Too easy True, there is only one God, the Father Almighty and Jesus Christ His Only Begotten Son. Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins. If you have a Bible please read it. Jesus Christ can be found in the New Testament. The only way to the Father (God) is to the Son (Jesus Christ).

[@mistadangerzone8362]

It’s a figure of speech, I doubt he meant it to be offensive

[@stankynugz2423]

@Too easy you really missed the whole point of this speech, huh?

[@auriemma1727]

Met Ali at the very first Wrestlemania. He was leaving Madison Square Garden, in his limo and the vehicle stopped for traffic. Not being sure who was inside me and my sisters walked up to the limo, the window came down, and there was Ali and a few others. I yelled "CHAMP!" and he smiled. I was wearing my Giants football hat, handed it to him with my sharpie and he signed the bill "Ali" I screamed THANK YOU and he said "be careful going home kids" Still have the hat. Will be buried with it.

[@kingtyson999]

You selling the hat? Lol

[@michaelvestuto2479]

Years ago in Las Vegas my father produced a movie called champions forever about the five heavyweight champions of the world, my father couldn't make the meeting on time and asked me to go in his place, I already lived in Las Vegas so I met all the five heavyweight champions at Jonny tacos gym in Vegas, I spent a week with all of them, my children were much younger and got to meet all of them, Ali was there but quiet, the most memorable moments were spent with Joe Frazier

[@colinmorgan8624]

Auri Emma

[@JrPlayzZelda]

If you want to make a lot of money, you should sell it.

[@pioplu4803]

😑...dont sell it bro

[@yyzblader1947]

Such a gracious man Billy Christal is. To eulogize his wonderful friend Muhammad Ali.

[@johnking7953]

It 2 am and I am amazed as I listen to Billy Crystal a Jewish man speaking about his friend and friendship with Muhammad Ali a Muslim. I am so touched to see what true friendship really looks like thank you.

[@stanL9]

This here is a masterclass in public speaking

[@boydrebers6640]

absolutely agree

[@stonefly4894]

Good ear gentlemen,fluent,sharp. Most don't recognize a truly gifted public speaker

[@charlesgoodyear9403]

Amen: That was first class!

[@apachemimi9762]

..how..? ..hit me back! ..not that you follow yourself!

[@Andre8521]

MASTER CLASS!!! Seriously! This was clearly prepared in many ways but effortlessly given extemporaneously!! Man... and just beautiful words at that but littered with the truth of experience... Even if you had a grudge against the man in life - Billy would have made you love him in his passing - framing him in the light we should look at all people - Their good deeds!!! SO DOPE!!!!!!

[@tundekuforiji9719]

Even in 2020 he is still the greatest of them all rest in peace.

[@leroyoneill1929]

Well said sir. 👏👏🙏

[@abid4348]

he will be forever the greatest. No one will ever match him. RIP GOAT

[@roymansfield3738]

ALI WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY OUR ENERY COOPER AND WOULD NEVER HAD GOT UP BUT THE BELL SAVED ALI AND WHEN THE SECONDS GOT IN THE RING THEY SPLIT ALIS GLOVES AND THATS WHAT CUT HENERYCOOPERS EYES IF THEY DIDNT DO THAT HENRY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION BUT THE USA CHEATSED HENERY OUT OF HIS TITTLT

[@nevermoresraven6908]

@@roymansfield3738 that didn't happen it was a boxing myth made up by the British public watch the real fight it never happened, you can watch the fight online for yourself and you will see it never happened, Plus Cooper's eyes always cut open he had very sharpe bones over his eyes it lost him many fights

[@tommyd.743]

Mashallah

[@maryw246]

I remember seeing Mr Ali walking through the DFW airport being trailed by a gaggle of kids all wanting autographs. This lovely man took time to sign each and every child’s paper. The other thing I noticed was the expression of joy on Mr. Ali’s face. What an American treasure.

[@jg769]

I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1990. He shook my hand and gave me an autograph. As we were shaking hands my mind immediately thought about how many people that hand knocked out and how many important people around the world also shook it.

[@andrewmohlala3262]

He is a treasure to the world at large. I'm a South African never been anywhere except my own country. But I watch Ali interviews and fights on repeat. And he has a special place in my heart 💖💓

[@nicholaskumburis5485]

His words are wonderfully crafted. His heart, humor, and passion was on full display.

[@bowattanga]

WELL SAID INDEED

[@williespeirs6134]

Billy Crystal got it just right - the perfect eulogy !

[@barbarawarren5850]

I totally agree🥰

[@williespeirs6134]

@@barbarawarren5850 - Thank you - I know you'll only just have noticed the post. I'd really be troubled if you'd been pondering over it for a time. But yes, it was really good - I'm about to watch it again.

[@MrDaoJones]

Couldn't agree more, great speech. Much respect to Billy.

[@bigdbohnen]

'35 years after he stopped fighting he is still the champion of the world". What a great line, couldn't have described Ali any better than that

[@nryan83c]

Amen,he said it with love

[@iraqibodybuilder]

Muhammad Ali was a gift from God to humanity . Rest In Peace Champ

[@axelpalacios9232]

He was an example bro

[@garystarkey726]

charles manson was a gift from god too. every friggin person is.

[@garystarkey726]

@@axelpalacios9232 was he sis...lol

[@saidjalkh5948]

Really ? Why?

[@papasul29]

@@garystarkey726 lol ok

[@user-il4br8du1s]

No words,just tears.

[@rickynight6716]

I was captivated the entire speech, and like many who commented, ended up broken with tears! This is one of the most beautiful testimonials of love and friendship I've ever seen and heard! I pray to have a physical relationship close to this someday. Gold standard right here... Ali is far beyond a sports figure. He was a presence that pulled you in like a gravitational force. THE GREATEST!

[@mirkhan3314]

This was probably the most beautiful and heart touching eulogy I've ever heard!👌👍

[@lumberman1955]

Another is Kevin Costner speaking at Whitney Houston's funeral.

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[@lenniewatson687]

@@lumberman1955 That one had me crying like she was a family member.

[@Z06Ronald]

This one, by Rabbi Michael Lerner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImpqXhqa9Knask 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@1234jajadingdong]

It rivals Maya Angelou’s recording for Nelson Mandela’s passing.

[@SADIYAKHAN24]

"life is better when you build bridges not walls" - wonderful!

[@surajkobal4057]

Sadiya Khan ☺👍

[@stevejoshua9536]

That eulogy was just two short years ago. Yet in our current cultural-political atmosphere, I fear that those words are falling on deaf ears.

[@mwduck]

He was speaking metaphorically, of course.

[@bcbodycomp]

Sadiya Khan (profound)

[@LES2198]

Sadiya Khan to

[@MurGoyle]

"I'll never run there again" Simple but powerful statement.

[@CustomizedUsername]

“And he didn’t”. Ali 🐐

[@charlesparker8805]

Made me cry... Beautiful...

[@jerrytjohnson2263]

I met him once in 1976 I was 9 years old he was running in detroit (where I grew up) he stopped for a bunch of us kids & signed our arms "float like a butterfly & his name" even showed me the right way to through a solid punch

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

that's not really a "meeting" ....your pushing it -did he take you to dinner?

[@jerrytjohnson2263]

@@RobertJamesChinneryH you are correct it was not a meeting but I didn't say I had a metting with the man I said I along with 10-15 of us kids "met" him, learn to read dumb ass...........

[@4orrcountry]

@@RobertJamesChinneryH Are you so pathetically envious that you attempted to degrade the nature of a child's meeting with an American icon?

[@paulanthony5274]

Shutup Robert.And you start a sentence with a capital,dumb shit!

[@waymondhallum7203]

Nice story

[@bm0416]

This is the sweetest and kindest thing I've ever heard one human being say about another

[@fat213]

Then you haven’t seen Howard cossells tribute

[@billiemaize6919]

Bruno Mispireta still in tears! 💞💞💞. LOVE makes the world.......

[@glentownsend4980]

One of the greatest speeches I have ever heard. Absolutely perfect, and from the heart. Well done Billy!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I’ll second that!

[@michaellamon4787]

Even after all these years this still chokes me up. I seriously don't think anyone could've done it better!!! He certainly deserved it!!! Rest in Peace Champ!!!

[@Zeshi185]

Greatest Speech about 'THE GREATEST", Just Beautiful... Rest in Peace Ali.

[@danrichardson60]

Wow i cry because ali was more than a boxer. He was love world wide all religions and races. He was a humanitarian. He never shy away from affliction. Few people on this planet that didn't need money to make him rich.

[@Zeshi185]

@@danrichardson60 True

[@jrsouth9253]

Pure true friendship

[@dylanpiazza6358]

This was one of the most beautiful things ive ever heard or seen

[@geoffdillon4637]

Touché from me too. Mesmerising.

[@uwebeyer3459]

How prophetic...how wonderful a eulogy. Given the very raw and recent events our world is feeling right now, people should listen to this magnificent eulogy and messages inside the story of Ali. Fantastic in scope and generous and kind in script, this is a must see. Kudos to Billy and moreover to Muhammad Ali.

[@vernonspady555]

The most beautiful eulogy I've ever heard.

[@bobthebuilder6553]

He wasn't the hero this world deserved, but he was the hero this world needed. Gone but he will never ever be forgotten.

[@mikerodgers7620]

Jesus is better.

[@hakangoze5790]

@John Doe :))) Sometimes one word response is mightier then a nucleer bomb. Nice aim bro. .

[@haroldluke6906]

He was a draft dodger and he turned his back on God to serve allah and i promise you if he didn't turn back to God before he died he is burning in hell

[@SyedmasroorMasroor]

@@haroldluke6906 God is the same as Allah

[@nathanthomas3714]

@@hakangoze5790 hub

[@bobby4071]

Pure class and elegant speech mixed with high emotions...One of the best ever

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

how much was he paid for ridiculing a person at their funeral?

[@SilentKnight43]

@@RobertJamesChinneryH You really don't get life, do you? Pity.

[@whendovesfly4844]

@@RobertJamesChinneryH fool

[@4orrcountry]

@@RobertJamesChinneryH Zero - the same as you're getting for appearing here. Nitwit.

[@vk88864]

What a wonderful tribute. I never knew just how close Ali and Billy were 🙏❤️

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

You’ll never hear a better or more sincere send-off than that, will you?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Billy Crystal is a "class act" - just like Ali . 👍

[@richardmbowman]

"The most famous Muslim man in the world honoring his Jewish friend....."

[@Priest3733]

He was a GOOD MAN that happened to be a Muslim.

[@723743]

@@Priest3733 and u r a jerk as u r

[@tazman5722]

@@723743 And you, know NOTHING about respect.

[@chaosoth9578]

@@Priest3733 his peace message was based off of Islam , that's why his message is so centred around peace with everyone

[@yousha4198]

@@Priest3733 He didnt happened to be a muslim he converted to a muslim.

[@bugder]

This was the best eulogy I have ever heard. Billy is a legend to be recon with, his talent lays not only his performance but also in his crystal clear humanistic outlook which should be an infectious disease that spreads out as a hay fire surrounding the world just like a glow of love. Thank you, Billy, for bringing Muhamed Ali back to life.

[@ckc7183]

bugder I certainly agree with u - Awesome eulogu from the great Billy BUT awesome comment from YoU - 👏

[@conniesufridge8844]

Fox news

[@markjackson6134]

I can't recall a better one. Find the one Tom Hanks did for Michael Clarke Duncan,..it's pretty moving and funny (odd combination BTW) too.

[@henryarero]

My favourite Memory

[@robertcarbone819]

A well crafted and delivered eulogy to a close friend. Ali must have been smiling and applauding Billy Crystal; a champ in his own right. Thank you Billy. I can listen to this over and over and never get tired of it.

[@allenmartin1996]

Billy Crystal, YOU so know what to say and how to say it. This was a beautiful tribute to a great man. You are a great man too. Thank you!

[@bigdbohnen]

Billy has eulogized his best friend (Robin Williams) his hero (Mickey Mantle) and his big brother (Muhammad Ali). Can't be easy but he does such a magnificent job

[@charlie6869]

Yeah

[@allysonhanks7367]

Hello Allen, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

[@lydiaanderson623gmaillydia6]

@Hello Allen how are you doing

[@DevilDogDen1775]

This has to be one of the most amazing tributes ever given .... Not just for a boxing legend, but for a man whom refused to let anyone stand in his of way being true to himself... First and foremost.

[@markladenheim5352]

Ali wasn't education smart but you can tell how bright he was by his whip sharp sense of humor. Meeting the Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos he actually said, "I saw your wife. You're not as dumb as you look." To be able to pull that off and make a ruthless tyrant laugh - that's brilliant.

[@toneywalker41]

So so true

[@juliuszeus3437]

Sorry

[@mikeweaver5399]

That was the most eloquent tribute I have ever witnessed. The most beautiful love filled, heartfelt tribute demonstrating the real power of honest real love. ❤️

[@Royhauya-uw2kr]

Will always respect this man, soft spoken yet steel solid, always smiling and knocking yet serious, sincere and unapologetically ambitious. The MUHAMMAD ALI.

[@williamalbritton1867]

One of the greatest eulogies ever.Billy is such a classy man, eloquent, timeless.they both are " The Greatest.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I've watched this many times and it still brings tears. 1979, I had a backstage 35 minute conversation with Ali at the LA Forum for his retirement party TV broadcast. The conversation was supposed to be about a production prop I had made for the show. Ali didn't care about that. He wanted to talk about my personal history and some of his own. That night, I met the Ali the person that he really was. I now wish that I had recorded that conversation. Ali was an amazing person on the inside as well.

[@MrCurcio99]

So Cool..thanks for sharing:)

[@irenegaruba48]

Amazing face, legs arms, body, personality, grace, style, class, talent , heart, do I go on? Too many words! Rest in paradise❤!

[@bobabooey4537]

Every State in America should have a statue of Ali.

[@randomuser6175]

Beautiful beautiful speech. Billy Crystal made people laugh on Ali's funeral and I imagine Ali would want that too. And that imitation is spot on. Much respect for the both of them

[@godisgreat1535]

An emotional speech. This man was so lucky to be chosen by Muhammad Ali as a friend. I wish I could like this video more than once

[@the-naked-sailor]

One of the most beautiful tranfer of feelings I've ever seen.

[@yingthings]

Best eulogy I have ever heard, and still as powerful as the day it was first spoken.

[@judithwalker3600]

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... Never forgotten. Love you Ali.

[@anthonydennis8863]

I've never heard anyone do a better Muhammad Ali impression than Billy Crystal! Amazing!

[@dunes4242]

Greatest boxer ever, I'm sorry to see him go so young, what a great ambassador for sports and mankind

[@bettychristensen162]

A beautiful tribute of true "Brotherhood"...

[@lreesjohn1951]

Hello how are you doing!

[@jameswilliam8835]

Hello How are you doing today ?

[@iamthehadman]

What a masterful storyteller. Who could engage you that long in a speech without getting bored?

[@ibras1428]

Couldn’t have said that better

[@glentownsend4980]

Absolutely! I hung onto every word!

[@markjackson6134]

Just now seeing your comment, 10months before mine (noting similar). He should take the tremendous pay cut an teach speech:):)

[@ellybean5868]

I met Muhammad Ali at his training camp when I was in 7th grade. He took the time to come over and tell my best friend and I a poem. He didn't have to do that, but was a very nice man

[@Jamolioz]

What was the poem?

[@CAM0244]

Omg it would have been great if you guys could have gotten a picture with him. But his presence was something you will never forget 👌

[@acentrixes1380]

@@CAM0244 dog cameras barely existed back then tf 😂

[@krisirk]

He was my big brother 😭😭😭. I wish we had this humanity in this day and age.

[@jonstreng7850]

Wow 😣😲😳. Who would have expected that. Crystal was just a brilliant comedian but man did he have a great heart of gold. What a wonderful tribute.

[@milliebishop3388]

What a moving tribute to a great man. Mr. Crystal you are grace and eloquent.

[@jenpeterson3712]

Billy Crystal is a very meaningful speaker.

[@StonyRC]

How amazing must a person be to have words like this spoken about him.

[@Superman679]

The answer is not at all, when Donald Trump dies there will be people who say that he was the greatest president ever. Hell, he's not even dead and they are already saying it but just cause a few hundred or thousands of people say it, doesn't make it so. Don't hate the man (Ali) but I do hate that they still say he was the greatest of all time, when he wasn't, he was very, very good but far from the greatest.

[@kybelian]

Dennis Robertson Muhammad Ali is the Greatest. He was the ONLY Heavyweight Champion of the World! That meant he was known and recognized on the streets of every capital and major city on earth not just the USA and Europe. No other person comes close except the Queen of England, Princess Diana.... But the word fighter if left to boxing would be too small. The fight he fought gave courage to punks like Donald Trump to be able to resist going to Vietnam. He was willing to pay a fine and go to prison for his beliefs. Give up fame and fortune. He did not depend on a deferment like punkass Donald Trump or Dick Cheney. He did not run off to Mexico like John Wayne did to avoid WW2. Vietnam was an unjust war based on lies and racism. There are entire high school classes of boys drafted and dead. There are homeless shelters full of Vietnam era vets. I know firsthand because I was in one of them. Ali stood up and sacrificed himself and this was important to eventually bring an end to what essentially was another opportunity for the USA to mass murder Asians defending their country. What you wrote about Trump is worthless nonsense. Shows what a threat the USA has become for having so many ignorant people having too much power. The only people who will call Trump the greatest will be clueless Users who voted for him. There will be no such sentiment coming from South America, Africa, Asia and yes Europe..especially Britain. Heavyweight champion because he fought for the little people and spoke truth to power against men too afraid to go against him one on one.

[@mrskamran]

He was....he is missed. 😔

[@AHMAD7657]

Dennis, Donald Trump cheated and faked a medical report for not going to Vietnam, but this guy stood like a man and rejected the crazy war.

[@kybelian]

george fish I already beat you Set Dog Stank. Stay out of civilized conversation. When we want to know how to fart the Star Spangeled Banner we will call you.

[@thinker3119]

Wow...SERIOUSLY 2023 still watched

[@lincolnsghost9995]

A true love for your fellow "little brother" doesn't see color, religion or gender. Absolutely beautiful. If you're reading this, I wish you peace, love and happiness.

[@eddiel2531]

Billy Crystal was the perfect person for this. You are missed Ali!

[@arthurrandtsoa2122]

@Richie Levoi

[@Goffas_and_gumpys]

I've watched this so many times. It's awesome. Billy is a great guy and he is honouring my favourite sportsman. RIP Champ.

[@lydiaanderson623gmaillydia6]

@Hello Goffas how are you doing

[@mraza9]

Absolutely beautiful. God bless Billy and Ali. Lovely and genuine relationships.

[@ticklemysoul]

Genuine heartfelt profound words straight out of unconditional Love for Ali ❤️ This left me teary eyed. Soulful. ☯️

[@frankiewoodhouse2914]

Watched this again and again... It is all pure love and respect from little brother to the one and only Champ. So frigging beautiful.

[@warrenwintrode3698]

"The most famous Muslim man in the world honoring his Jewish friend." Profound respect for a fellow human being, particularly in light of the current, mindless hatred and intolerance we see today. Wow.

[@SneakyShark]

Great observation Warren and nicely put.

[@Anitachirubva]

The other way round. The Jewish man honouring the Muslim man. All the same good observation

[@warrenwintrode3698]

It's a quote from Billy Crystal's speech, describing a time when Muhammad Ali went to Israel to honor his Jewish friend who was receiving an honor.

[@hafidkouloun6405]

Ali never went to Israel!!

[@kleankutken]

Huh?

[@sevenirises]

Such a beautiful tribute to the love, laughs and loyalty between two friends. I know Ali was smiling.

[@jeankroeber2481]

All the reasons why I love 💕 Billy Crystal...what a Mensch!

[@richardmbowman]

"And those were his own words"

[@jegerbest89]

Yeah everybody heard it. Thanks for clearing it up for us

[@pakauputairi2855]

Made me laugh hard out 🤣🤣

[@mbaig50]

Mine too.

[@HardyGirl66]

That was beautiful, funny, and touching...everything Ali would have wanted. You did your big brother proud, Billy.

[@fudgematthew33]

Yes, he did.

[@lreesjohn1951]

Hello 🤚 🤚🤚

[@lreesjohn1951]

How are you doing!

[@acu112]

Straight from the heart, eloquent delivery, thank you for sharing.

[@ferozbaluch2312]

Billy Crystal that was an absolutely beautiful speech. Got me teary, Muhammad Ali wasn't just the greatest boxers of all time but one of greatest men of all time. May Allah(SWT) grant to Jannatul firdaus

[@YourFriendSleep]

The best way to remember somebody's/someone's life is to Celebrate the life they led instead of mourning their death. Awesome Billy. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the champ with us.

[@elephantwhispers6970]

Billy I applaud you to give a beautiful eulogy. I also loved the eulogy you gave for Robin Williams. ❤️

[@jamsjr44]

I still watch this a few times a year and it is inspiring. People are capable of great things if they want to be!

[@amywantland5359]

Beautiful eulogy. He was a Legend! My Late Father in law would tell us stories of when he watched him training in Louisville as then Cassius Clay. He said back then he could feel from Ali's fierce energy he would be The Greatest. And he was and always will be. RIP Mohammed Ali

[@user-tv1xj5ji6x]

Hello Amy, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@johnh7101]

Well done Billy. You're a genius to make some many laugh at such a sad time.

[@RobertNielsen1970]

I thought the same thing--this may be the _only_ funeral I've ever watched where someone delivered a eulogy that had the audience _cracking up, laughing_! RIP to TGOAT (The Greatest Of All Time).

[@BloodofPatriots]

The greatest of all time? It wasn't Rocky Marciano's funeral.

[@RobertNielsen1970]

BloodofPatriots Granted, Rocky had a better record...but, records and stats don't always make one person the greatest. This article explains some of the reasons Ali was called "The Greatest," by people _other than himself_. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/06/06/sports/muhammad-ali-greatest-boxer.html?_r=0

[@BloodofPatriots]

***** Marciano is the ONLY heavyweight champion to retire undefeated. He truly was the best of his generation on each and every day he fought, a claim no other heavyweight champion can make -- not even Ali.

[@RobertNielsen1970]

BloodofPatriots Agreed, but as I said before, it's not always the stats that make a person the Greatest. Why Ali was given that honorific, I'll never completely understand.

[@Brazzbarz]

Billy was so sincere, loving, funny and powerful speaking about one of his best brotha's Ali!

[@henryarero]

Silent messenger of Peace, little brother

[@bushmaster2936]

Billy, this was absolutely the most wonderful and heartfelt eulogy that I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. I've always loved your work, but this is truly exceptional to say the least. I'm sorry that you have lost both Howard and Ali in your lifetime. Peace be with you, Little Brother.

[@alanjones5786]

I watched Michael Stipe on the Nirvana Rock and roll Hall of fame induction, thought that was great but this kicks it out of the park. You are gorgeous by the way.

[@stephen-nm1dl]

Most beautiful and amazing eulogy anyone could ever hope for, you truly honored your big brother

[@bhakami]

What "a" speach. It could never have been done any better. RIP champ.

[@litaballard6117]

An absolutely AMAZING Monologue!! Beautifully done!! Good job, Billy Crystal!! A perfect blend of humor, facts and touchingly compassionate! ❤

[@williamprice4192]

What a fantastic Eulogy, Billy Crystal you are amazing. I wish I had met the champ. God bless you for doing such a wonderful thing.

[@hdadam203]

Ali was the greatest for a Reason. My tears are dropping while watching this Video.

[@emmersonjoseph7436]

Muhammad Ali

[@DrPanetto54]

A extraordinary Man. Muhammad Ali will always be the Greatest of all times. Billy Crystal did a fantastic job in his tribute. Heartfelt and Tear Jerking speech. Ali we will never forget you.

[@willybear4301]

To all that hear this presentation from much time ago from Billy Crystal. Great example of a speech from the heart. Joins most of all people to feel multiple folks in warmth of a person that unifies their own lives. May we all feel the warmth. Cheers! John K. Dixon Jr. 😊

[@akwasigyebi4411]

I love this...crystal is so good...i have wished this over and over again