Muhammad Ali, Tommy Hearns on Arsenio Hall Show - June 1991 -

[@brianclare9884]

Arsenio is so respectful and caring of Ali. Fantastic the way he handled this interview.

[@roberthamilton8024]

Arsenio is the worst interviewer ever. Condescending and ass kissing. Its a long known thing. Watch Keenan Ivory Wayans goof on him back in the 90's on In Living Color. It was spot on abd hilarious.

[@AS-fz5dp]

Brian Clare back when the young revered their elders, this is a sign of a functioning culture and society...nowadays it isn’t this way

[@TheRhinopowerusa]

I think he was horrible, treating Ali like he was a retarded child.

[@itsalllove204]

Totally agree brother arsenio was superb

[@BO-gd4po]

Robert Hamilton remind me to slap you when i see u

[@jackroper8829]

I waited 18 years to meet Ali. I met him exactly two years before this show in 1989 at a sports show in San Jose Calif. I ran into him on the street. all these people and reporters were around him, and I said " everyone-get out of the way", " I want a picture with the Champ. Ali's bodyguard took a picture of Ali and I alone shaking hands, and he gave me the camera after. Ali was a shell of himself even then, but he listened. I put my hand on his shoulder, and said" It's good to see you Champ", " I love You". he didn't say one word, but smiled. he knew he was loved. Muhammad Ali--you truly will be missed Champ!

[@kappakappa4507]

Jack roper ffs how old are you?

[@jackroper8829]

@ Kappa I'm 63 now. when I met Ali, I was 35. a blink of a eye and the time is gone!

[@kappakappa4507]

Jack roper so True...

[@funkyflights]

Cool story man! Thanks for sharing...

[@jackroper8829]

@ Abu Amanah Thanks friend for the kind words! same to you! I grew up with Ali, and followed his career since 1964. he was a big part of my life. he was " Lightning in a Bottle".

[@samgolamaully2181]

why does the mere presence of Ali bring smile to faces? Thanks to youtube i can go on and on watching the videos of him. Absolute legend.

[@Mobischer]

And the good thing is he talked so much

[@commanderwatchman9994]

You had to be there in the 60s and 70s to realize he was that generations leader. It would be like Lebron James of today only much better. Ali was more than a boxer.

[@roberthorton6619]

He was a funny loving person even when he was kicking your ass

[@roberthorton6619]

When u got personality u shine no matter what

[@roberthorton6619]

He had like seventy amateur fights the body wears down seven kids three marriages everyday life

[@kountvalik7997]

The joy on ali's face when tommy is dancing is priceless

[@Chief2Moon]

adam zitsch I met Tommy Hearns at Detroit airport. Tommy,Emanuel Stewart&Hilmer Kenty sat with my dad,brother& I until time to board the plane. Tommy was as down to earth& friendly as if we'd grown up together, although we didn't know each other 20minutes earlier.

[@kountvalik7997]

@@Chief2Moon wow , that kicks so much ass , the only cool things i have to my name from any of the greats are a manny pacquio autograph , and an ernie shavers autograph picture of him hitting larry holmes

[@Taima]

For real. That's the happiest I've ever seen post-early 80s Ali, if not earlier honestly

[@amandalively1]

It hurts me and my husband to see him like this. Love you Muhammad

[@mozfonky]

he knew he was loved though didn't he? He was very, very loved.

[@davidhilliard1838]

Disease is not easy some can't get out of bed but there he is in public

[@islandboy7432]

My dad and I had a bad relationship when I was growing up ....watching Muhammad fight was one of the few things that brought us together.....thank you champ RIP

[@jealva]

I’ll never forget seeing this interview and when Ali said to Tommy that 6 titles makes him the greatest, then Tommy immediately says, no you’re the greatest. That comment was so humble and respectful. Massive respect to Tommy for saying that.

[@Taima]

The smile on Ali's face afterwards too. Expressed a lot.

[@BBBYpsi]

Thomas Hearns first person ever to win titles in 5 different weight classes ended up in 6 different weight classes as a title holder. Very under rated as a all time great as far as I am concerned. He was a warrior & you got your moneys worth when you watched a Hearns fight. Ali of course is the greatest boxer ever.

[@ОрозАли-м5б]

Али Али Али Ali Ali Ali !!!

[@staffh3815]

Most exiting fighter ever for me

[@Ironsmiler]

Tommy Hearns is a total legend, a miniscule margin away from being the best of the 'Big 4', and the most exciting fighter to watch i ever saw. Slightly off topic but i was gutted he dropped the 'Motor City Cobra' nickname, fitted Tommy like a glove.

[@roberthorton6619]

Because he always loses the big ones Leonard hagler then loses to Barkley he's not underated just not spectacular

[@robertdegeorge8635]

I agree

[@anakinwildstar8759]

after all those fights, and he's about 50 here, and he doesn't have a line on his face. give the man credit for keeping youthful looking . RIP.

[@AlexSanchez-tj4ph]

He's pretty

[@Lava1964]

He was only cut once in a pro fight--versus Bob Foster, i believe.

[@peekndie116]

Black dont crack

[@helpoj]

He told you he was pretty

[@BrianPex]

Wow. I never thought of that. Very young looking.

[@AFMMD-q8]

Thomas Hearns class act, always love and respected him too, no doubt a boxing legend.

[@billyharrison6729]

Arsenio, what a great and respectful interview. You are a good man. I miss the Champ.

[@anitalu4189]

Such a wonderful human being.The greatest Ali will never be forgotten as he said. Tears are so much while watching this.

[@ert-wert]

Man that hit hard when he said "it don't bother me but I hope it gets better"

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

Arsenio treated my elderly dad like gold at a comedy club and made him feel great while making the audience laugh at the same time. Pure entertainment magic.

[@andykerr3803]

Tommy put the best smile on Ali's face ever. Two good guys.

[@Elite59]

Absolutely loved seeing The Hitman dancing. Even better was the look on Ali's face, when Tommy was dancing. His smile lit up the room!

[@wendellpo3814]

The way the people stand for him the way they clap and respect him just proves his greatness

[@srinivaspillai4622]

Mohammed Ali as usual superb, Tommy hearns great personality, respectful and a great boxer, liked the interview, God bless.

[@king-oi8ry]

I never knew Tommy Hearns was funny like that😂

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

I wouldn't have guessed that trait either, considering what a demon he was during competition.

[@HaraDuran]

​@@PlayFloyd_INoutside of the ring down to earth,inside the ring locked in he'd drag you to the depth of hell.

[@UnleashTheGreen]

thomas hearns has always been a really good guy.

[@amjadkhan-jv6xj]

Ali was a true human.

[@ImranAli-tm3rq]

it's sad to see tommy like he is today almost like ali was then.. rip ali..

[@roifrain4179]

I met Tommy 2 months back in Vegas, I got his autograph on my boxing gloves. He sounds exactly like how Ali sounded then. That's the price paid to be a immortal in the fight world.

[@ImranAli-tm3rq]

@@roifrain4179 mike tyson, lennox lewis, sugar ray leonard, hagler and many others are still looking great...what did Ali and Hearns and even Holyfield (to a degree) do different?

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

Imran Ali I assume some people are just more susceptible to the effects of getting punched over and over. Also Ali and Hearns both fought for a long time. Hearns fought from 1977 to 2006, 29 years is a long time in the fight world. He never spoke super clearly anyways but it's def a little worse now. Ali still fought even after signs of his Parkinson's was obvious.

[@VDEP2727]

@@ImranAli-tm3rq hard sparring is the issue. The Kronk Gym, where Tommy trained, was notorious for insanely hard sparring. Ali would spar with Holmes, Dokes and Witherspoon. You get rocked in an actual fight. Multiply that by 100x in the gym and that’s how you end up punch drunk.

[@kennymega61]

Same here

[@JBthree24]

I still can't believe he's not with us anymore

[@joe1431jj]

John Michael do u believe there is life after death?

[@Nagy50Magyar]

In a sense he is. His spirit cannot ever die, or be forgotten.

[@Nagy50Magyar]

There is not the slightest evidence for this ancient nonsense.

[@Nagy50Magyar]

Do you really believe you can speak your nonsense into existence?

[@Nagy50Magyar]

@Il Spado Imposing atheism on people? How many people have been murdered by atheists for not accepting their well-supported beliefs? How many have been murdered by theists for not accepting their specific form of mythology? You are a fucking arrogant idiot.

[@jackroper8829]

it was a foggy, cold day, in the late afternoon, in San Francisco back in 1964. I was in the school yard, and taking a sip of water out of the fountain, and a kid yelled, " Cassius Clay is fighting Sonny Liston tonight". never heard of Cassius Clay or Liston, but as a kid I knew this must be something Big. I was hearing about a Heavyweight with Lightning speed, and remember his signature white Ever-Last Trunks and white boxing shoes. In 1965 my dad and I listened to the Clay ( Muhammad Ali vs Floyd Patterson fight on our Zenith Console. I remember my dad saying he liked Patterson, and said he was a Gentleman. My interest in boxing took off, and I was hooked and probably watched every fight on T.V. and wide world of sports. I met Ali Three Times, and other fighters. Ali was the man, plain and simple. I lived it and saw the Liston fight, and The " Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974. Ali backed what he said. he Truly " Shook up the World". A inspiration to millions. he will be missed.

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Thanks for the memoir. Amazing Jack. How did you get to meet Ali?

[@healmyroots]

I love stories like these. Thank you for sharing.

[@45yeldar]

Muhammad Ali will always be relevant.

[@bersanderdiyok1247]

Victor Buford every body knows Ali 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@JAWrightonline]

@Victor Buford Yeah, Vickie. Most 20-year olds on the North Pole probably don't know who Ali is. SMH. Ali, Michael Jackson, and Michael Jordan are the three most famous non-political figures in world history, dumbass.

[@Ul-Haq]

@Victor Buford you are a bum marciano will hit the canvas

[@JAWrightonline]

@Victor Buford Oh, you stupid idiot. You were watching fights towards the end of his career. Love your short-sighted, Cliff Notes style of "studying" of one of sports all-time greats. If Ali was "not impressive at all" then you must be the the furthest below pathetic. Or as Ali would say, "If I had a lower IQ, I could enjoy your conversation." Through Ali's first 32 fights, he scored 27 knockouts with several knockdowns. He knocked down and knocked out George Foreman to reclaim the Heavyweight Crown, dumbass! Ali is "very overrated." The words of an absolute boxing idiot. Back to where you belong, junior.

[@JAWrightonline]

@Victor Buford You probably also watched Joe Montana's 49-3 disaster at the hands of the New York Giants in the '86 playoffs and said Joe Montana "wasn't impressive." What a jackass you are. Watch the worst possible footage of a legend to criticize him. Plain stupid. Let's get to the harsh reality of one of Rocky Marciano's deepest, darkest secrets to his success. Marciano fought during a drought of great heavyweight boxers. Jack Johnson, Joe Louis were gone (and when Louis came back to fight Marciano, he was WAY past his prime). Sonny Liston, Ali, George Foreman, and Joe Frazier were a decade or so away. ALL those guys would have kicked Marciano's ass. ROYALLY. Don't come back with, "We don't know that." Yeah, right. And the 1920 Canton Bulldogs would beat the 1985 Chicago Bears. Marciano took advantage of a weak era. That's the only way a guy like him could go 49-0. To expect him to compete successfully against even the likes of Oscar Bonavena Bonavena, Earnie Shavers, Ken Norton, or Ron Lyle is ridiculous. No 5-10 190-pound man is going to scare any one of the men I just mentioned, much less beat them. In fact, their handlers would likely desperately hide Marciano's measurements for fear that their fighters would seriously injure themselves--from falling down laughing. 😆 🤣 😂

[@grahamkelly8299]

I never knew Tommy hearns was such a good laugh

[@malik678]

Beautiful respectful interview - kudos to Arsenio Hall and Tommy Hearns, they were in the presence of legend and engaged so beautifully with a man who fought for values and was now fighting for his life (which he did and stayed with us for as long as possible until the ultimate fate we all have to face). Beautiful, thank you Arsenio Hall, you are a beautiful human being.

[@lechaussonphoceen369]

cry in my heart... so cleaver and smart... A Legend, an example a icone

[@aldrinvaldez2713]

Damn man I wish I met Ali. Watching Jesse videos of him make me tear up but doing it with a smile at the same time. This man is special man truly one of a kind.

[@kazakh-interista]

I thought I was the only who teared up and smiled at the same time while watching Ali's videos

[@edwinmartinez9787]

I met him in Miami at a chocolate convention very sincere humble and still the greatest to see him touch him speak to him is magical inspiring wisdom. I've been bless just to be next to him.

[@mimip8834]

I love Muhammad Ali 💕 And I love Tommy Hearns ❤️

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

WOW. Doesnt suprise me Hearns can dance like that. Damn! he got moves. Danced like that in the ring too. 2 LENGENDARY fighters.

[@latos0235]

Smooth as butter

[@paulberesford9360]

With such mesmeric presence, even without words, the audience are entranced.

[@ElundePLo]

this video kept a smile on me 'till the end. beautiful to watch!

[@redoz9768]

Arsenio was very respectful to Ali, nice.

[@chukesobialo5706]

These two champions are my hero forever

[@johnstanley6977]

Two guys, so much heart. Hearns and Ali, legendary.

[@atenraakhu7416]

Muhammad Ali even against adversity he retain that Aura of Greatness.

[@MrEvrenium]

Love this ...never seen Tommy so animated...nice to see the mutual respect...and people smiling!!!

[@oceanz4me]

Makes me think I should really be the best I can be rite now. The best dad, friend, community member, neighbor and all the rest. I could be negative in my comments here as an ex boxer but it just doesn't fit now.

[@firstlast1278]

Thommy Hearns is one of the most respectable fighters out there. Much love Hitman!

[@abhishekchauhan-ym5en]

Man, Ali was so good with his talks and stuff, seeing him like this makes me wonder what turns life can take and how miserable and hopeless it can be, I wonder how Ali would be feeling not being to express himself the way he used and limiting himself to just 3-4 words at a time, I mean look at his previous interviews he was a beast with mic as well and he loved talking.

[@didididi6412]

He is not like us, He is noble man, He is a man of century maybe more. He is a big ulama.

[@nadzammohd6782]

Ali's face look so sweet.. especially that smile...

[@darrellburton492]

I met Ali on 2 different occasions. He's ny favorite person to walk the earth besides Christ. A MAN of character. He was the most recognizable face on the planet

[@kelvinbanee7015]

He was a fighter to the very end... Respect!!!

[@christopherduffy1703]

Lol! Tommy lit Ali up with the James Brown number.

[@uncjim]

Beautiful.

[@alanchong7513]

Hearns has a great sense of theatre. He's hilarious.

[@youresowitty8973]

Arsenio has great interviewing skills.

[@orlandoholloway6018]

muhammad Ali was one of greatest fighters ever i love him rest in peace

[@TheNotthead]

Hearns is so different in this interview from today. Emanuel Stewart said for him to retire. He stayed in to long. Sad. His fights with Leonard were classic. I love boxing. But you gotta know when to quit.

[@pilowtop7077]

Ali,the best.

[@leroyvassell4395]

My two favourite fighters in the same room: Muhammad Ali and 'Hit Man' Hearns.

[@robertoday7526]

Love the respect Thomas hearns had for Ali the greatest

[@drimrankhan77]

Ali met 3 members of my family in 3 different cities of the world ! My uncle met him in Pakistan when he was touring muslim countries . Ali signed a portrait painting of himself which my uncle has to this day ! (Priceless but kept in the family ), then my father met him in London in the late 70s . He described Ali as the most “beautiful man “ he had ever seen ! An aura like no one else , then I had the honour of meeting him when he came to my home city of Manchester to inaugurate Ricky Hatton’s gym . When I heard he was coming I had to meet him . I managed to pretend I was press to get close to him . I was interviewed by BBC radio afterwards where I described the impact he had on 3 generations of my family ! I will tell my grandchildren about this . I am blessed to have met this great man! Alhamdulillah!

[@weloveyounay4794]

He was charming with or with out health problems. A charmer, indeed!

[@markgarduno4597]

Mohamed Ali , he floats like a Butterfly and stings like a Bee. I remember having his record and we'd play it for days, as all us kids gather round and debate on who would be his best opponent. Ali the greatest of all time!

[@steelmob]

Ali was great he was a total showman it was sad to see him like this .

[@deanwheeler5969]

Thomas hitman hearns one of the greatest fighters ever..

[@charlottebarnes6761]

He surely was loved but he was gorgeous absolutely

[@massi6528]

How come this hasn't got 20 million views? It's a crime!

[@islandboy7432]

Ali was truly the greatest ....he was so strong in so many ways especially for the time when he was young

[@adon31997]

Brother Tommy, and Arsenio!!!👍🏿✊🏿 Rest peacefully brother Muhammad.⚘🥊 It was an honor to meet you at my high school in Houston Texas. Phillis Wheatley! #themotorcitycobra #hitman🥊 #G.O.A.T.ALI🥊

[@peacefulworld5964]

ALI WE MISS U😭. GOD GIVE U BEST PLACE IN PARADISE.AMEEN

[@uladzimirlagoun2745]

So great to see best boxers being gentlemen!!!

[@earlcampbell7953]

R.I.P. GREATEST OF ALL TIME MUHAMMAD ALI MY HERO. We need to give Arsenio Hall his flowers FOR REAL.

[@scotth9857]

I miss Ali. God bless his legacy.

[@iiiiiiii9513]

this is such a wholesome video, love it 😄

[@e-musickvance3581]

Damn everybody love Ali

[@ocnbxng5038]

Hearns had the power of a heavyweight

[@specialperson335]

Really did

[@minds777]

15:00 love seeing him smile

[@dennissmith4356]

I remember this show.i really loved both of these guys. Hearns Middleweight 🏆 an Ali heavyweight 🏆.

[@JAWrightonline]

Too bad the whole show wasn't uploaded because another great was on that night...Sheila E...YOUNG Sheila E.!!!

[@ianmills5237]

Hearns was an absolute beast.

[@mpendulomkhonto818]

Lmfao they way he stood up like he was about to run away when he heard Tommy was in the crowd man was a comedian # Greatestofalltime

[@JXN1999]

Arsenio Hall was a great host. Must have been incredibly hard to deal with Ali like this, nobody else could have done it.

[@martinrodriguez8164]

My God it is hard to see this.

[@hendrip4817]

I like n love so much this man.. Ali you're the great man n goodman. thakns you..

[@buboydonoire7736]

I love you muhamad ali. My respect...

[@MarkHayes-ue7hs]

There will never ever be another Ali or an Arsenio show. Arsenio made other talk show hosts retire at least three others including a legend. Ali though as great as he was he said he looked up to Sugar Ray Robinson. Classic.

[@grouchyoleguy]

Greatest boxing champion there was and ever will be

[@jamesharris7683]

I was lucky enough to meet the greatest and the Hitman. I met Ali in Frankfort, Kentucky, in 2000 when the Kentucky General Assembly recognized Ali at a special ceremony. True to form, Ali and his wife, Lonnie, pulled me, a young intern, out from the crowd to meet him and take a picture. I met the Hitman years later in Bowling Green, Kentucky, purely by happenstance. I got a picture with him too. He told me how much he liked Martin Lawrence. Random. Great memories!

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

I miss arsenio's show

[@Sukiipod]

best ever

[@RealDocJames]

For sure!

[@johnbull362]

It was good to see that side of Tommy, very smooth

[@stardust-hr8wh]

Muhammad Ali still has his wit in this interview

[@ryanjr465]

I just wanted to meet Ali 😭😭😭

[@missmaya906]

gday luv thank you for the footage true Icon could not be broken or bought stood up for what he believed in never a fan of NOI walked behind him in Harlem wow the energy amazing

[@mikewilson4364]

Two all time greats right there.

[@happyholiday3308]

I LOVE YOU ALI 🙏❤️💯 REST IN PEACE BIG BRO. INTERVIEW MADE MY EYES WATERY.

[@transhudson]

I love you Muhammed Ali!!!!

[@ninjascroll8711]

First time I hear the hitman speak. All class and respect to this legend.

[@bayleeeldridge2378]

R.I.P Ali an absolute legend.

[@preethamsurya]

6:31 wow that look mohd Ali gave after knowing Tommy hearns is there in the show ...very funny that's why every one loves you...U r the Greatest

[@ghettomist1575]

Dude, the poor guys brain must have been fried by the end. He had such a quick mind, but after time of the body not responding, it must have slowed down. I love Ali, with all my heart and it's sad to loose him.

[@MR-xo1bh]

It does seem like the mind was always there. But the body and voice departed far too soon

[@aamaliyahkhan1524]

So sad to hear him like this only because hearing him was just so wonderful

[@phillipsbureau676]

Muhammad Ali ,es uno de los más grandes boxeadores de la historia del boxeo mundial

[@leroystover1062]

Muhammad Ali has always been my hero grew up watching them fighting talkingshit love you I lie rest in peace my brother

[@mariumrajah]

Still the Greatest of All time...

[@regzzuse280]

Sadly, Tommy Hearns speaks similar today as Ali did in this interview.

[@berealhomie2493]

Regz Zuse not really

[@regzzuse280]

bereal homie Lucikly not quite like Ali, but his speech is affected for sure.

[@RocSportss]

bereal homie hitman talks worse than ali now go watch interviews

[@AhmadHamzabalad]

Boxing is a rough sport. More likely than not, if you stay in too long, you'll wind up speaking like this

[@peaceonearth351]

@Charlie T. They used to call it punch drunk.

[@lavampire100]

It is a crying shame that this man, this great honorable, magnanimous, charitable, intelligent man had to experience this dreadful disease. Awful!!!! I wish he we were 30 years of age today, bright, vociferous and sharp to address the issues of today, especially with all that Muslim bashing.

[@Luey-E]

lavampire100 Am great things must come to an end. He used his skills and abilities for good for as long as he could and as long as God allowed him. Be happy that you've witnessed this rather than sad that it's over. And by the way, you have your own life to do what you would like to be done

[@liandaforstrand9120]

What Muslim bashing. We will soon have shariah law and beheadings in the street you brainwashed , myopic politically correct dumb fuck. Read Albert Pike.

[@randomdude239]

@@liandaforstrand9120 shut the fuck up u scared little rat. We ain't gonna have fuck all apart plenty of bedwetting cowards like yourself.

[@PfifDeluxe]

@@liandaforstrand9120 Lol, stfu

[@289rory]

lianda forstrand You, by far, are the most idiotic person I’ve experienced today.

[@chriseleto2866]

Sad to see the goat like that , such a great soul , may he Rest In Peace

[@salifyanjikunda5426]

Did you mean the "greatest"?

[@michaelrountree9877]

I give this video 4 stars.

[@joedavi1920]

The greatest of All time