Muhammad Ali vs Leon Spinks REMATCH | September 15, 1978 | Highlights HD [60fps]

[@waynewayne3709]

Spinks looked frustrated in this match and Ali just showed a glimmer of who is was..heart of a true champion.

[@MaheshKumar-cx6uq]

Ali fought two fighters at a time. 1) Parkinsons disease (severe nervous shivering), and 2) Opponent.

[@blueterminal7495]

He did not have severe complications though. It was just the beginning, the very beginning. It did not seem that he was fighting it. It was only in 1979-1980 that his condition worsened

[@thewhiteman02]

@@blueterminal7495 yeah true, but it can still have light effects, like very small shaking, or very minimal slow or limited movement.

[@canadianfortrump4057]

If this had been Ali's last fight as it should have been, his career would have ended with a bang. His last two fights after this one against Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick were sad spectacles. It's been said that the reason he fought Holmes and Berbick two years after this fight was because he needed the money.

[@gRamzzz]

Yes indeed but not for himself it was for schools and mosques that were going to close down without funding. He fought to keep them open

[@mattdecandia9607]

Agreed but I can tell you I watched every fight with pop from Williams on and all I can say is thank you Muhammad and you truly were the greatest.

[@canadianfortrump4057]

@@mattdecandia9607 I totally agree that he was the greatest boxer of all time. Second to none.

[@Jim_L]

I totally agree with you about the Holmes fight being a sad spectacle. But go back and watch some highlights of that Berbick fight. I think Ali redeemed himself with that one, especially when you factor in his age and his well-known health condition. Yes Berbick won, but he certainly didn't have anything to brag about.

[@ronnilotobias6224]

wow thats great @@gRamzzz

[@liltimmy69ttv31]

Bet all my money this fight would have not gone past 4 rounds if ali was in his prime

[@phantomstratocaster]

what's with all the prime stuff 'that's for Tyson fans your better than that 'only Tyson fan boys claim victories for unfought fights

[@rp5707]

@@phantomstratocaster - LOL How true!!!

[@blueterminal7495]

@@phantomstratocaster Exactly!!! I'm so goddamn annoyed by these one year old fanboys who think their boy is stronger without even speculating the consequences that would happen during the fight.

[@MartinLocke-w1i]

Facts 💯

[@TheGreatest1974]

I class this as Ali’s last fight. I don’t count the holmes and Berbick fights because Ali was actually fighting while ILL.

[@woodyjagla328]

,,,, true.

[@bestofluckusa]

In the TV Cavett interview, before this fight, Ali was very slow with his speech and wit, so he shouldn't have taken this fight...but of course he wanted his title back for his pride. OK, he mostly beat Spinks to the punch here and deserved to win, but there was no sting or power in his puches. RIP, Ali, my hero as a boxer, and a man.

[@russellgranger9107]

P

[@atifmalikpaksinger6125]

He is the legend boxer ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicolas4you]

@raytaaffe6588 You are absolutely right in your assessment Ali for this one fight still had what we call muscle memory. Fighting on will and courage Ali used every ounce of wit and guile he developed over the years. I remember this fight well and you're right Ali had done it again. Ali could not hurt Spinks and missed more jabs than I ever seen him miss, with the possible exception of the Jimmy Young fight. But he trained his ass off and did it one more time. Anyone who loved him should have never let him fight Holmes or Berbick but I guess Ali was gonna do what he wanted to do. Ali would have listened to one man Herbert Muhammad, but Herbert was in it for the money. Ali deserved better but what a champion. Ali is a giant in the sport. No one bigger in any sport.

[@genegoodwin8925]

Ali was the greatest, but give Leon Spinks credit. Leon Spinks was quick, and had power and most of all he had style. He looked like a boxer. He kept his style all the way. Leon Spinks was also a great boxer.

[@yishakweldemariamweldesila13]

How about Mike Tyson?!!!

[@Ms10088]

@@yishakweldemariamweldesila13 he is overrated

[@heldersufiano2816]

of course quick needless to say SPINKS was young if they met in same age ALI WOULD BE NO MATCH

[@darthsampo3022]

@@Ms10088 much better than spinks thats for sure

[@karlschneider9479]

Leon was washed up before he even had 15 fights!

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

The greatest turns back the clock one last time.

[@andyr8625]

Ya cause Smokin' Joe knocked him into the future...

[@shaungreen4756]

He should have not been fighting ! he already had the first signs of Paŕkinsons disease ! Thàt is probably why he lost the title the first time !

[@reginaldpeters5142]

​@@andyr8625 lies apparently u didn't watch the thrilla in Manila fight

[@Swaleybaichoo]

Ali always wake up on every remach to prove his strategy he is the king

[@atifmalikpaksinger6125]

Yess dear I’m watching boxing because Muhammad Ali love u Muhammad Ali ❤❤

[@debbiemartin8523]

Debs husband says Muhammad Ali's title should have never been stripped away from him. That had nothing to do with boxing in my opinion it was just politics. Imagine what we missed in those years he was not allowed to fight.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

A good 10 more defenses at least

[@yishakweldemariamweldesila13]

Hey Deb, I have no idea, what happened when he lost his title. I taught he may be too old. But your idea makes a good sense!!!

[@aRsH-aJ]

@@yishakweldemariamweldesila13 Its not about losing a title.... It is about the time when Ali was in his prime and a heavyweight world champ, because he refused to be forced to join for Vietnam War, the then US gov. stripped his World champion title , and did not allow him to take part in any further boxing matches. Though his title was given back to him and he was allowed after the decision of the supreme court in his favor, more than 3 and half years of his prime were already lost.

[@mikecozzi1040]

😲 During that timeline, that Ali was Not allowed to fight, was Marciano Boxing at that time? 😲 Does anyone know? What age was Ali & Rocky at that time in history? 😲I think that Ali got a Bad Deal! From the Old Racist Politicians that ran the Government! 😲 If you know some facts please Share them and Thank You!

[@canadianfortrump4057]

@@mikecozzi1040 Rocky Marciano retired in 1956 so no he wasn't boxing at that time. Ali was in his late 20s when he wasn't allowed to fight and Marciano was in his mid 40s.

[@jonathansmith9235]

Ali was so past his prime after the draft nonsense, but still managed some incredible victories.

[@ferozkhansuroormalihabadi6627]

Greatest Boxer Muhammad Ali

[@bobyandow5627]

Ali was beating guys when he had Parkinsons . give me a break.

[@CFGrandWizard]

Grandiose! The Greatest Of All Time 👑🥊

[@falanajerido875]

Spinks brought it to ali ali really gave it all he had you have to love a man like Muhammad ali

[@fernandoglionna8275]

First symptoms of parkinson were already visible. Having said that, we must admit he still was the best.

[@auletjohnast03638]

Fernando Gilonna, I agree. He was the best Clown boxing ever had. But been a good boxer no way jose.

[@Jellybeantiger]

I watched this fight live in Oz in the living room of course,classic. Everything seemed much bigger in the 70's.

[@TeaLuck1]

I was in the school swimming competition at the Exact time Ali won . The MC announced, and the Entire school rejoiced !! What a memory ... He wasn't the same thereafter . My hero forever , I boxed too !

[@abdoulayetoure1100]

Parkisons disease was already showing! Unfortunately many people couldn't see this through Ali's sluggish moves. RIP Ali.

[@vandervaldomenezes2096]

Spinks só mostrou o quão grande era Ali, jovem lutando contra uma lenda e ganhando por pontos, a juventude vencendo a idade... Ali é uma lenda!

[@musicmatty67]

Ali was once again back in top form this night back in September 1978. This night he could have beaten anyone including Larry Holmes. Notice his exceptional foot work that had been absent for about three years. Ali’s exceptional foot work and hand speed paid off in dividends against this very young and youthful opponent.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

He doesn't beat Holmes at this point

[@alexroscha1196]

There is absolutely no way Holmes does not prevail in a bout with Ali circa September 1978. For reference check out the Norton-Holmes fight of 1978. Then compare it to this. It was one of the great heavyweight title fights of all time. Neither of those two fighters would have had any problem with this Ali. Just compare the two fights. Ali was once truly great. This is an Ali well past those years.

[@liltimmy69ttv31]

Ali was not in top form what r u on abt my guy, he was close to parkinsons disease

[@sasfunc6170]

What?! He couldn't even keep dude off of him. There were some flashes of brilliance, but nothing sustained. Mostly pitty patts. Ali should have retired before Spinks I. That was a sad look.

[@grovermpf]

The loss gave him new drive

[@jazzis4u1]

I always though Ali purposely lost his first fight with Spinks just so he could be the first to claim the heavyweight title for the 3rd time

[@yishakweldemariamweldesila13]

I have no idea. You may be right. Btw, I've not seen that match. Because, I don't want to see Ali loses. Instead, I saw Mike Tyason revenge to Ali against spinx. And I liked it!!! 😊😊😊

[@mangoglounge7977]

Nope. Ali never ate or trained properly in the mid 70s and took Spinks lightly.

[@helmutnater1187]

@@yishakweldemariamweldesila13 War das nicht Michael Spinks?

[@yishakweldemariamweldesila13]

@@helmutnater1187 no comprendo, por favor! I do not speak spanish.

[@helmutnater1187]

@@yishakweldemariamweldesila13 No.

[@MrBlaugeist]

Ali was a hero around the world

[@stephencharlesworth8554]

Given Ali's age and health condition this is a truly remarkable display of skill and courage.

[@eddicarlo5362]

3:40 Ali invented swag

[@LucasFerreira-ij5sc]

Com uma mão ele bateu e acertou spink , maior peso pesado de todos os tempo ali

[@edenjohnson3342]

ALI ALI. ALI. ALI. ALI. ALI. ALI ALI. ALI. THANK YOU LORD FOR HIM, THE GOAT. I KNOW THAT HE AND COSELL ARE MAKING YOU LAUGH! THANK OYU LORD, THANK YOU!

[@vahidh4362]

Ali is History , Rahmet /R.I.P. / L. Spinkx R.I.P.

[@alanmorris7669]

You'll have to mute this one.

[@alidelrosario]

The master in the ring.

[@amberlopez7477]

Ali had to keep fighting. He needed the money. Don King was ripping him off for years. Plus all the hanger -ons around him. His trainer Angelo Dundee should have told him to stop. But he wanted the money too. There's a video of Ali training for the Holmes fight. You can tell in the video that Ali is having problems with his speech. He shouldn't have even fought with Spinks.

[@johnnyb1046]

To be honest, after watching these fight scenes, I don't understand how Ali was able to win this fight. If I had been looking for a protector for my little sister, I would have asked Leon Spinks. Ali was already here himself just a shadow of himself and had to be happy not to be knocked out ...

[@hamadasaid2543]

Trouduc.ali n a jamais ete mis ko.il bat spinks aux points.regarde les ralentis des coups de ali sur spinks c est chirurgicale. Sleep man your ar crayzi.MOON DE MARSEILLE NORD.

[@nickslade3978]

His mystique had a lot to do with it. If parkinson's disease was known about back then, his opponents would've seen through his mystique and been a lot less hesitant with him. Then again he still had his diamond chin so it was still impossible for anyone to knock him out

[@Jim_L]

Two things: 1) Ali should have been in much better shape for this fight (you can see that he isn't all that toned, and there are areas of flab around his waist); and 2) He should have retired after this fight (it would have been such a fantastic way to leave the profession that gave him so much, not to mention his fans).

[@rusk1963]

If you read Thomas Hauser's biography of Ali, Ali started training the night he lost to Spinks in their first fight. He got in absolute as good as condition as he could have at his age and with the emergence of parkinsons

[@Jim_L]

@@rusk1963 I guess training and conditioning have come a long way, then -- because if Ali did indeed train as hard as you say, then the results are pathetic.

[@rusk1963]

@@Jim_L They have, any fan of boxing who looks at the history of Heavyweights can see that back then 36/37 was ancient for a Heavyweight boxer. Also, you should know that Ali was already showing signs of Parkinsons; this is well documented.

[@rusk1963]

I do agree with you - he should have retired after this fight.

[@Jim_L]

@@rusk1963 Oh, sure. I'm well aware of his early stages of Parkinson's Disease. It would have been interesting to see how Ali would have looked and boxed if he'd adhered to a strict whole-foods, entirely plant-based way of eating, combined with some serious training and conditioning -- even with his Parkinson's. We'll never know, of course, but I could have seen Ali knocking Spinks out if all of those things were met.

[@doimisumping4731]

Mohd Ali the legend

[@johannesoskarsson3735]

Muhammed ”the wrestler” Ali. Why the hell the referee let Ali do this again, same as he did to Foreman.

[@Madox9123]

Ali hat von allen Boxern die schwersten Schläge weggesteckt ich denke das dieses auch der Grund für die Krankheit beschleunigt hat. Ein Kämpfer bis zum Schluss.💯R.I.P.

[@karlschneider9479]

Mr. T who was a bodyguard for Spinks said the morning of the fight he walked into Spinks bedroom and found him sniffing cocaine.

[@billhodges3097]

Leon fights like a kid in the 8th grade, he just swings wildly whenever Ali throws something.

[@blueterminal7495]

He was fairly new to pro boxing, this is his 9th pro fight.

[@jonathansmith9235]

In his prime, nobody would have given Ali trouble except, maybe, Norton.

[@Tigerjasper]

And joe fraizer his toughest rival

[@xavierlemon7035]

Nah the ali before he got exiled wouldn't have allowed norton match his speed his head movement was never the same n made him more prone to taking punishment

[@user-yv1fh3fc8y]

Ali spent way too much time hugging Leon to take a break and to run out the clock 🙁

[@bobrimoli5894]

Un aprendiz como León Spink le da con todo a Alí y lo supera. Eso no hubiese sudedido con Rocky Marciano, el único peso completo invicto de todos los tiempos.

[@syedfayaz2149]

Ali🥊🥊💥Always👍🇮🇳

[@falanajerido875]

The first time i see ali coming hard his strategy usually he has them to come get him and move around until they're tired this is a different fight

[@peterstorck5349]

Point Taken At 33, VS A 24 YR OLD BRUTAL MURDER EYED FOREMAN FOR EXAMPLE!!??? BUT!! Foreman still tell people today, Ali d v just found another way to beat me!!

[@peterstorck5349]

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[@jassyferguson8934]

Great !

[@admirll2601]

he should have retired after manilla or even after this fight and stayed retired but the itch to become champion was too much but we cant change history only watch it. RIP THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME

[@asmrnaturecat984]

he made bad decision, he need money sadly, nobody tell him he can make money with his brand alone and not fighting

[@adamfoes3483]

This is the second time i watched Ali. I was nine Yo. At that time in my village in Indonesia there was only one TV 😆😆😆

[@soniclore]

He definitely should have retired after this fight.

[@mikyl-fo8rh]

Ali was superior in this fight to the same degree that Leon was superior in their last fight 😳

[@FJCC0]

EL PUTO AMO!

[@CensorTube84]

My mom and dad were at this fight

[@jimmywolfe7616]

All that noise got no idea who won.

[@doinksinamish5297]

Leon Spinks had no business wearing a mouth guard

[@jerrylanglois7892]

He gave the '' goodbye kiss '' but didn't honor it. Sorry to say it cost him big time.

[@shaungreen4756]

It was too many hangers-on that were supposed to be working for him, but they invented easy jobs, so they could be part of his entourage !

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Damage was more or less done at this point..

[@ramlangoddos4425]

After Ali's fight against Earnie Shavers, in my opinion he absolutely had no reason to worsen his health. You know what kind of punches Earnie Shavers unloaded on Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Ron Lyle.

[@ismailmustafa2649]

Spence thought by being wild could manage the great Ali

[@deputysheriff5994]

Should have retired after this!😞

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

He did..... Kinda

[@syukrihimran8926]

This the third time Ali got his win.

[@tmanthemost1157]

Why he still fought after this is beyond me

[@xavierlemon7035]

Money

[@tmanthemost1157]

@@xavierlemon7035 he had enough already it’s tragic

[@xavierlemon7035]

@@tmanthemost1157 don king screwed him no he didnt

[@xavierlemon7035]

Forced him to sign a contract while he was dealing with Parkinson's and he shorted him u count that everyone he had on payroll living expenses and medical bills

[@tmanthemost1157]

@@xavierlemon7035 had he stopped fighting after this match in 1978 and regain his belt he would not have been broke. He got duped by Don King into getting back in the ring. And also I agree he did not cut off certain people that were in his circle who relied on his income

[@rameshkumars4735]

Who's winner?

[@jamesjenkins400]

This was the last fight that Muhammad Ali showed impressive hand speed at 36 years old. But after his Parkinson's disease worsened in the 80s the hand speed wasn't there anymore and he wasn't as sharp as he once was.

[@Vadaviaiciapp]

For me Spinks is the winner but as usual Ali ruled in betting

[@loud865]

the government made em sick

[@francescoporcari8597]

Cassius here should have been deducted points for hugging

[@hudaarifathul6950]

Hugging is legal bro like wtf you talking about

[@francescoporcari8597]

@@hudaarifathul6950 it is only to a limited extent, otherwise no ref would have ever deducted points for that, and that's false. Cassius was carried by his name in many fights, landing mostly pitty patty punches on his opponents gloves.

[@user-467wqij61]

@@francescoporcari8597Ali*

[@msaeedakhter]

The greatest

[@TeaLuck1]

He looked worn-out in the first fight, poor chap ..

[@farhankhan-dh2tu]

He shouldn't have done this match. it made this condition worse.... 👎🏻 he should have took rest

[@falanajerido875]

What year is this one?

[@soniclore]

1978

[@blueterminal7495]

September 15, 1978

[@arafjan7488]

Fatiha and dua to expand his grave and noor

[@sirten_07-9_0]

GRANDE 82! ALAHBAH!

[@charliecroft7012]

Ali didn't win that fight and he knew it...but he gave it all..

[@majidmalik8364]

Only Tyson beat Ali in prime

[@shafirahman4470]

Warrior..

[@mark42084]

When Ali fought Holmes you could tell he has parkersons

[@richardnganya2311]

Obviously

[@kendematteis3545]

ARE YOU A DOCTOR I SEEN NO SIGNS

[@kopklop9146]

@@kendematteis3545 are you a doctor, no signs? Please watch tennis ore something

[@charliecroft7012]

Ali had no power in his punch, and wasn't very accurate,,,but he always gave it all. He sure wasn't ever a quitter...

[@STEFMANLHBP]

He had good power in his right in his prime.Speed,agility,co-ordination,lighting reflexes and stamina were some of his greatest attributes. As far accuracy you must be crazy! Accuracy and speed is what made him the greatest heavyweight of all time!

[@edwinyearwood7076]

What drugs you smoking ? Ali became champion many times through accuracy and maybe you should look at the opponents back then very tough men with strong chins nobody ever knocked wepner off his feet but Ali did ! How many times did Fraser stumble from shots ? Respect the man !

[@frfbarca6]

Did Ali won or Spinks

[@Romans219]

The Mob rules

[@vivabrazil1982]

Али может и был лучше, но Спинкс тоже хорош. Такого уровня боксеров сейчас нет, разве что Уайдлер

[@culture_society]

I wonder where all those toadies who kept Ali fighting while sick are today. Not that Ali himself didn't have a say in those fights - Holmes & Berbick especially - that he never needed, but they just milked him for the last dollar.

[@ariveitz1941]

Sad to see a nine fight guy chase Ali all over the ring. . .just an average fighter now with no knock out punch grabbing and holding missing . . . Cassius could have been the greatest but not Ali😮

[@jamesfloyd1864]

I love Ali, but I think Mike Tyson would have mauled him when they were both at their peak.

[@tomerchaouat5943]

But Here Ali past his peak in 7 years

[@tomerchaouat5943]

He is 36 years old here

[@rp5707]

James Floyd- Tyson was dominated by Douglas in his peak and you think he could have beaten Ali? LOL

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Not a chance

[@helmutnater1187]

@@rp5707 Nana,von wegen dominiert.Tyson ist in einen Hammer gelaufen und das wars.Ich hätte gern ein Rematch gesehen.

[@benrking7922]

Ali lost again

[@hudaarifathul6950]

Ali win this fight

[@djamellaamech2082]

Plus de boxe après Mohamed Ali.

[@ЛвлвЛалат]

Spinks, You are best😮

[@marktruth3078]

Ali should have retired after I he "Thrills n Manila"

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

Should have retired after this

[@fitzgeraldanthony9333]

Ugly fight. Ali was missing a lot and he when did land they were pitty pat taps. He would immediately hold and grab then repeat the same sequence all over again. Spinks didn't train nearly as hard for this fight as he did the first time and his corner was total chaos. So much so that his head trainer left midway through the bout. It wasn't that Ali turned back the clock. It was more a sub par Spinks showed up this time.

[@user-467wqij61]

Ali was also 36 here

[@1or2there]

Sudenly i wondr if he made a bsns decisn 2 prposly los the 1st match . . .

[@traviswilliam5453]

Is this a tub being filled? Terrible

[@nikolop7851]

Ali won lol

[@jonathansmith9235]

Spinks was an embarrassment in the ring. Just a terrible fighter with no class at all. More like UFC.

[@vietdung5330]

Ali. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@BobFredrickson-x3x]

I wish ALI Would have not fought Shavers late in his career thats the fight caused damage to him, and never fought berick or holmes

[@BobFredrickson-x3x]

ALI should have fought Shavers earlier In his career he would have TKO him and wouldn't have taken those big shots that brought on Parkinson , there would be only one spinks fight which ALI would have won by KO and retired