The Birth Of The Greatest Rivalry In Boxing!

The rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico goes back decades in the boxing ring. It all started with two great champions Salvador Sanchez and Wilfredo gomez. The biggest rivalry that carries on to this day.
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[@lexuslife5491]

As a boriqua I can say mexico 🇲🇽 and puerto Rico 🇵🇷 produces the best boxers hats off to my Mexican brother's

[@elisanchez9861]

Two nations under God with great boxing champions not just Sal and Wilfredo. Cotto, Marquez, wilfredo benitez, barrera, j.c.chavez, Trinidad, and so on.

[@chrislopez5083]

All respect for Puerto Rico 💪🏻

[@MrCuba]

You're wrong. Cuba does. They are stuck there and most of them show their skills past their prime in the USA

[@borndorian92]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@davidradovsky7405]

Boxing started in the USA we have the best boxers.

[@pjbutton3396]

I’ll always feel a tinge of sadness watching Sanchez, knowing he passed so young. Thank you for doing these two warriors justice

[@johnwayne666]

🤙🏼

[@renehernandez8585]

I agree, he had so much potential. would have loved to have seen a rematch vs both Gomez n nelson.

[@carlosgarcia5458]

One of the greatest losses in the sport, is that of one Salvador Sanchez.. many say Salvador Sanchez was potentially even greater than The Goat Julio Cesar Chavez... But we truly do got robbed

[@eddyhernandez5869]

One of the rumors going on at that time, was that Don King had Salvador Sanchez brake lines cut, after all he presented the car to him, just saying.

[@jeanalonso1166]

Sanchez/CHamp is so happy if he knows that still people talking about HIM bless yall lifes ent enjoy boxing now ent history boxing greetings from Holland

[@arnoolve]

R.I.P Sal Sanchez 🇲🇽 What a boxing warrior gone too soon.

[@anthonychavez1906]

Can’t believe it’s going to be 40 years this August. It seems like yesterday.

[@zumaanandrade3961]

Viva la Mexico y Puerto Rico great fighters.

[@daniaalali4658]

@Bruce Wayne 💕💕

[@fernandomartinez5812]

For El Canas.

[@jaymoon5906]

Was one of the best I ever saw awesome counterpuncher in his prime we lost him and he was allready a champion for many years

[@toponeroc]

I am Puerto Rican and my dad always talks to me about Salvador Sanchez, he says Sanchez was the best Mexican boxer he ever saw, and that's saying a lot, he actually says his boxing skills were on another level! RIP Champ!

[@joeyo4163]

Much respect to Wilfredo Gomez...he stood his ground in the line of fire...no hugging, no running...gave it his all...Viva Mexico. Viva Puerto Rico.

[@ortizricky25ro]

Was gunna say the same, as a Puerto Rican much respect to Sanchez and Gomez went out on his shield 🛡 that’s all you can ask for. Respect 🫡

[@rubensantos8380]

Respect to my Mexican brothers from a Puerto Rican

[@braulionegron6536]

Because the boxers from the old school are the best

[@titosuave123]

🇵🇷 🇲🇽. Greatness

[@QuantumNoir]

@@rubensantos8380 ✌🏼🤙🏼✊🏼🤝🏼 Hermanos

[@alonsomartinez1089]

I didn’t know about Wilfredo coming to Mexico for 38 years after Sal Sánchez death. Man, that just means one thing, Wilfredo’s deep respect for Sal Sánchez. #respect Wilfredo Gómez

[@baltazarresendez7435]

😢 great man to do so.

[@ESCOEXCLUSIVE]

Puerto Rican should redirect to who deserve it .

[@luisbarajas6361]

yup his las fight I believe was against the African Asuma Nelson and he attended his funeral for giving him the fight that jumped started his career.

[@Dividenddream]

@@luisbarajas6361 Azumah Nelson also paid his respects to Sanchez. I had read he visited the grave of Sanchez and took some dirt from the grave in a bag and took it with him.

[@jorgebarroteran7242]

Wilfredo at the end of his career he was a dirty fighter (using his elbows against Pintor, punching Zarate while he was down) but he deserve my respect when he went to Mexico to visit Salvador resting place.

[@edgarsantiago_3908]

🇵🇷 gracias por representar nuestra Isla, gran campéones. Nada pero respeto para los gran peleadores Mexicanos 🇲🇽

[@andrewlarios6832]

Las 2 culturas muy bonitas y llenas de guerreros 🇲🇽 🇵🇷 vendiciones hermano

[@rubensantos8380]

Así me gusta rivales pero con respeto y admiración

[@samuelojeda6944]

La mayoría de los mexicanos también sentimos una admiración y respeto por los grandes campeones que han producido.El que haya respeto y admiración por ambas culturas habla de la educación que debemos mostrar cuando nos referimos a algún deportista de alto nivel.

[@9some]

si, ellos hacen el esjuerzo🤣

[@tonymoretti2347]

Si Mon!

[@peterwhite507]

"When you run every morning at an altitude that would choke a Sherpa" describing Sanchez's cardio. Greatest line ever to describe a boxers wind. 10:07

[@Man-iy9jk]

That line was epic

[@TonyDracon]

nah

[@luisbarajas6361]

the

[@deisysanchez1641]

CHILANGO

[@boxingodds2508]

@Bruce Wayne all fighters from the past are giving me full chills for some reason. I just watched the left hook legend the rise of smoking joe Frazier and it was epic , full chills bro . And a lil tear ain't gonna lie

[@cianoaichir2725]

To my Mexican and Puerto Rican brothers..... nothing but respect. God bless the fallen warriors ❤️ ❤️🇮🇪One love brothers 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇮🇪❤️

[@Mavenger1845]

And Americans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-cr8si1kp7m]

Love you my Irish brothers ❤

[@rubenbarrera7338]

Likewise brother! ✌🏽

[@jumahamis227]

I’m from Tanzania 🇹🇿 Eastern Africa, I’ve always love and follow closely the sport of boxing, watching even old boxing matches of the 70s and 80s, what I can say I love watching and I admirers fighters from these two countries, Mexico and Puerto Rico always produce boxing Warriors who’ve tremendous hearts, they don’t know quit easily 😆.

[@shiroumxm2052]

greetings from Mexico my brother!

[@savedby_grace6110]

💯 Africans are quicker, stronger, even more skillful but....we bring the heart and pride to boxing!

[@likeyocutg7168]

@@savedby_grace6110you can say that to Chavez when he broke the Philly shell against mayweathers uncle

[@Oscarbrothel]

​@@likeyocutg7168diffrent fighter he was on drugs

[@likeyocutg7168]

@@Oscarbrothel nah g

[@mini_worx]

Although I'm Puertorican, I have to say Sanchez was just relentless. What an amazing talent.

[@Acord718]

If Gomez stopped partying he would have given Sanchez a harder fight 🇵🇷💪🇲🇽

[@baltazarresendez7435]

PR is a small country In size, but one of the biggest in Champions.Respect 🇵🇷🇲🇽✊🏼

[@robertoacevedo6247]

@@Acord718 Wilfredo Gomez trained for that fight at my town Ponce Puerto Rico at Sercetaria Deportiva at times, a sport complex were I studied Tae Kwon do, judo and Olympic wrestling, you remember in Rocky 3 when Rocky was getting ready to fight Clover Lang ( Mr T) ?? Well the sceen were Rocky is training with the music, the fans around, and the bubbles, it was a party atmosphere, plus rumors of him having an affair with a popular actress so they say I dint see that but my friends and I thought he wasn't taking his training seriously, after the fight with Sanchez he was never the same.

[@Framcisca2]

I am Cuban and I am amazed at what the little island of Puerto Rico has produced in boxing, music and other. Also kudos to Mexico for their great boxers.

[@rubensantos8380]

@@robertoacevedo6247 am Puerto Rican and I think that Sanches would’ve always beat Gomez,he was that fighter that u never going to beat he knew exactly how to fight Gomez

[@ginnfreecs2994]

dude never open his mouth to gasp air. even in a 15 round fight. what a beast...

[@user-oh1sm9xe1m]

ong bro, nth we have ever seen

[@anthonyscalamare298]

Salvador Sánchez was known for running very long marathons, that's why he had iron lungs

[@user-oh1sm9xe1m]

@@anthonyscalamare298 damn i actually didn’t know that, but yea bro this is something unnatural, the fact he can fight 15 rounds and not be tired while throwing punches the whole entire fight is insane. After the fight it looks like he can fight another 15 rounds

[@americanexpress1681]

@@user-oh1sm9xe1m As was mentioned several times he grew up 1.5 miles above sea levels. Thats in the mountains. Air gets really thick up there and it gets harder to breathe. He used to run in his town there all his life. So yeah the result is very strong and efficient lungs which can suck in and hold thinner air easyer but also use the oxygen more efficiently than people who didnt grew up that high. Combine that with very intense cardio and muscle endurance training and you get this. Not to mention he probably had some really good genetics too. He was just a speciment growing up in hard environments which gave him an edge physically in boxing while being very ambitious and talented. I am not even a fan thats just what I deduced from watching this video.

[@topdawg182]

Sanchez had the greatest conditioning of all time and that’s BY FAR. The man looked like he sparred 15 rounds while the opponent looked like he went thru hell for 15 rnds. My dad always told me how Sanchez stopped the great azumah nelson in like the 14/15th round in what my old man till this day says is arguably the greatest championship fight in history. You should do an episode of these for that fight.

[@jessem_i31]

Yes please do Sanchez vs Nelson!

[@goldsbym]

Being born and training 1.5 miles above sea level helped create Sanchez's great cardio condition. 💪

[@willyoueatmypussyplease3549]

@@goldsbym it's why Kenyans and Ethiopians make running look so easy

[@kaiserb8348]

I saw that full fight couple weeks ago and WOW!!! it for sure was one of the greatest fights of all time, huge respect to both fighters

[@sorakazama7031]

So far nothing topped thrilla in manilla for me. I'll have to see this, Ali vs fraizer 3 is the best to me right now.

[@ricardoperez8879]

*As a Mexican who grew up around Puerto Ricans, i can honestly say this boxing rivalry was strongest during the 80s and 90s. Fights in the ring would lead to fights in the streets. It is worth noting though...that this rivalry is slowly becoming a thing of the past. The new mentality among fans is supporting ALL LATINOS in the sport...not out of racial bias...but out of LATINO PRIDE!* 🇲🇽♥🇵🇷

[@oa8945]

Also cause Puerto Rico hasn't had a good boxer since hector camacho

[@oa8945]

@@josevigil4619 que lastima

[@J.C.117]

@@oa8945 So Miguel Cotto doesn’t exist?

[@novanity7]

@@oa8945 Felix Trinidad

[@wolflittlelion8242]

Los Boricuas no han sacado nada al Nivel para competir... El boxeo mexicano no es Tampoco lo de antes pero siempre.tiene quien lo represente... Faltan boricuas para hacer Buenas peleas

[@milkman4eva]

Sanchez was the greatest Mexican I ever saw on tape just in terms of attributes. He truly had it all. RIP and long live the rivalry 🇲🇽🇵🇷

[@mikelomez9313]

Had he not passed because of that car accident I truly believe we'd be mentioning Sal Sanchez as one of the best fighters to ever step in the ring.

[@AIRRAID2]

👍🏻🙂👍🏻

[@daniaalali4658]

He already is

[@Rodageado]

In my book he's an all time great.

[@signkutter9218]

He was one of the greatest talents of all time. He accomplished a lot by the age of 23 and was experienced and skilled way beyond his years

[@connormason4259]

Facts

[@JessePer81]

That LaPorte vs Sanchez fight was insane. That little Puerto Rican never backed up against Sanchez….insane.

[@darrylbryant7376]

LaPorte only loses to Sanchez that day. Sanchez p4p best fighter I ever saw. Walks right through great opponents. Curious only about if he moved up in weight his legacy.

[@clevisbernier8973]

Salvador is one of my favorite fighters. He was always perfectly balanced and light on his toes.

[@Carmelov2012]

As a Puerto Rican myself I have nothing but the up most respect for Sanchez r.I.p champ 🥊🇵🇷🇲🇽 🙏🏼

[@AlmightyEye]

What a rivalry!!! Class and respect from both fighters!! The fact that the Puerto Rican fighter visited his opponents family for so many years after he died just shows what a class act he was. Much respect to Mexico and PR, indeed the GREATEST rivalry in boxing.

[@donbergas1655]

Mexicans vs Everybody is the biggest rivalry.. 🇲🇽 😈 🥊

[@AlmightyEye]

@@donbergas1655 true, but only the Puerto Ricans give them work. 😂😂😂

[@boxingmonster886]

The man rocked an Afro …. 🥊🔥💯 Best little fighter I’ve ever seen

[@pdswrld5200]

All Mexicans got different hair as well as skin I'm & my family are light skin & reddish haired like irish

[@andreschavez3134]

HE LOST A BET AND DECIDED TO CURL HIS HAIR.

[@rustenjohnson8050]

Excellent. I remember Howard Cosell announcing the result of the Sanchez vs Gomez fight during a football game. I was in total shock!!! Gomez seemed unbeatable at the time. Sanchez was like an alien...inhuman. The greatest 8 round fight EVER!!! R.I.P. Chava

[@boy007w6]

I believe Sanchez is not in his prime yet, he's too young and still has a lot room to improve ,imagine that

[@tonysoto8949]

Sal had stamina and could go 20 rounds if needed but the one thing people don’t realize is stamina means nothing without that chin. Sal had a great chin, I have seen him take shots from Nelson, Laporte, and Gomez that would have stunned other fighters. That chin allowed him to stay in the pocket longer than fighters are comfortable doing. That is how he dropped Gomez in the 1st round.

[@ernestogaytan9299]

Yes, indeed-great observation. Nothing worse than a glass jaw, which can be broken if the fighter opens his mouth just a little. Sal Sánchez would never do that-he’d keep a locked jaw all through his fights; until winning and happily saluting the crowd.

[@mauricehumphrey9153]

Beautifully said, brother. I have been saying that since I first saw Salvador fight in 1981. He always seemed to be smiling while he was fighting. It was magical watching him confidently go round after round at the same pace while his opponents could barely keep up with him. He is my favorite fighter of all time. I literally cried tears when I heard the news of his car crash while on my way to high school. Remember, he had only been knocked down ONCE despite fighting the absolute best fighters in his career. Just a ridiculously awesome fighter.

[@casketman14]

Gomez was too cocky when he fought Sanchez. He went up in weight class and looked like crap. He should’ve taken it seriously and fought a couple fights in that weight before trying Sanchez. Would’ve been a better fight. I’m surprised he made it that far to be honest lol. Sanchez passing away was the saddest thing ever. All the potential he had and great fights we would’ve seen. Super tragic RIP

[@mando686]

"A punch that Only exists in slow motion" That means his punch was so fast it broke the sound barrier...

[@treacheroustrouser4652]

Says who?

[@zumaanandrade3961]

@@treacheroustrouser4652 I watched the fight nobody saw when he hit him. I thought he missed. But that was TV back in the day. So they had to slow it down frame by frame so the Puerto Ricans can see it. He was that fast.

[@laverdadescatolica5]

What would they have said about the phantom punch?

[@elizandropedraza1286]

😂 👍🇺🇲🇲🇽🇸🇩🍉

[@sgtzulu2507]

Saludos a Wilfredo Gómez. Que bonito detalle de ir al festival de S. Sánchez. A toda la gente de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@sugarray6250]

In my opinion Salvador Sanchez was the greatest Mexican fighter of all time.

[@monkehp]

Tears in my eyes as a Puerto Rican who grew up on boxing. Great production and one of the greatest fights of all time. Thanks

[@johnatanpena1746]

What a great gesture from the Boricua. Respect and honor are some of the greatest virtues. True warriors from 🇵🇷 and my infinite gratitude, respect and admiration to all the Mexican legacy of boxers and the greatest linage of fighters of all time. Viva México Cabrones !!! 🇲🇽

[@efraincarrera8395]

Sanchez would be to much for today's featherweights, truly a shame to not see him go on the bigger and better things, RIP Salvador 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheBoxingRealm]

100% agree. Sanchez had incredible stamina too

[@jswin2084]

Sanchez vs Pryor would have been the best rivalry in boxing history

[@MajinBLJ]

@@jswin2084 Alexis Argüello vs Sanchez would have been great too, a shame it never happened

[@connormason4259]

Exactly bro I wish he never died he would’ve become the greatest boxer of all time

[@jayredstone107]

Hmmm how do we really know tho? He only fought like 5 americans and fought mostly in mexico

[@BetoCarrzOrtiz520]

Salvador Sanchez is the greatest Mexican fighter of all time. He was the one who put "Mexican Style" on the map. It's to bad he passed away 😔 so young.

[@ktillman2002]

Sanchez was a monster, but Mexican Style? I think he was very elusive, used shoulder rolls, pivots and counter punching along with his pressure. He was very aggressive, and had great heart in his fights. But his style was not what is considered Mexican style.

[@BetoCarrzOrtiz520]

@@ktillman2002 Watch his fight with Wifredo Gomez, Azuma Nelson and even with Laporte. From the first seconds he was throwing blows. I see what you're saying.. But if you look at Sanchez's record. He had that style from the first fight even though sometimes he started slow.

[@HugoSanchez-eb2pz]

@@ktillman2002 you must not know of many of the greatest Mexican boxers then, The greatest were all very smart and skilled fighters, Ricardo Lopez, Sanchez, Miguel Canto, Marquez, Saldivar etc

[@HugoSanchez-eb2pz]

@@ktillman2002 Sanchez is Mexican style, his own version, it’s 100% Mexican, the goat Mexican trainer, Nacho Beristain trained many champions to have great defense and technique, there’s really multiple Mexican styles, every boxer fights different

[@ktillman2002]

@@HugoSanchez-eb2pz I do actually know those fighter's. But when the majority people use the term "Mexican style" they're referring to that take 2 punches to give one or stand and trade. But in truth even though Sanchez got into some wars he was slick, from shoulder rolls to pivots to counters. That's all I was saying. He was much more than a blood and guts brawler which is what that term is used for.

[@Javier83111.]

That stamina and lethal punch counterpunches was from another planet. R.I.P Salvador Sanchez🇲🇽. Legend gone too soon

[@pitperez7799]

You sir never disappoint. Great content. Sanchez is the best Mexican boxer in my opinion

[@mikelomez9313]

I agree, it's a tragedy that he's not as well known as others

[@daniaalali4658]

Not just mexican he's easily top 5 best boxers of all time

[@iantoja]

I agree. When people say Chavez was the greatest I always say “Chavez might be the greatest, but Sanchez was the best, it I’ll be a long way until we find a Mexican fighter with that much skill and so hard to beat”

[@fredogee8108]

He makes Canelo look slow

[@turbochad69]

These guys were both such amazing boxers. Actually kind of crazy tbhwy. It still amaz s me to this day the sheer amount of athleticism and grit these two had man.

[@leoalcaraz6153]

Oh yeah Gomez was a beast and for Sanchez to take it to him like that; a true battle of the ages

[@marcogtzmtz]

Fue una pelea que tenía mucho orgullo de por medio, y ellos eran realmente mucho muy buenos. Por eso sorprendió que Wifredo terminará así... Como mexicano me alegró mucho el triunfo de Salvador, pero Wilfredo tiene toda mi admiración, respeto y admiración por la forma como acudió por muchísimos años a rendir homenaje a Salvador... Grandes los dos...!!!

[@BAMBAMBenitez]

There's something you share with those fighters who pull the best out of you. Something only fighters understand. Something that wilfredo Gomez knows so well that he went to the memorial of his best opponent for 30+ years. I hope I can get to the level of these men

[@pdswrld5200]

You can do it my friend & they started just like you n everyone else from the bottom 👍🏼✌🏼

[@marcogtzmtz]

Wilfredo entendió perfectamente que Salvador le ayudó a cambiar y ser mejor en todos los aspectos. Un enorme reconocimiento al gran bazuca Gómez... Viva México, Viva Puerto Rico...!!!

[@adrianoelblanco9586]

the goat! greatest what if of all time. if Sanchez had a full career he would be top 10 definitely

[@daniaalali4658]

Skill wise he's top 5 best boxers of all time

[@icyhotcutz2387]

My body was shaking the whole time after announcing Sanchez name, but what out to tear is that fact the Gomez attended the event for 38 years, and that fact that the people from Mexico got humbled by his passing is just a reminder that we all gonna be out some day or other and we need to get right with our creator no matter what stay safe and is a wonderful narrator the voice is on point too., God bless and keep up the good work you got a new subscriber

[@eutchannel6496]

didnt see the guy open his mouth to breathe..in the ring. a top tier cardio monster's.. 🙏

[@pdswrld5200]

Who? Wilfredo?

[@MichMex7887]

@@pdswrld5200 of course...... Not

[@zkarr0driguez836]

As a Mexican to my beloved brothers and cousins my Puerto Ricans two Nations full of Warriors much love and respect.

[@ricpr]

I remember being a proud Puerto Rican kid and cheering on Gomez...and the sadness when Sanchez died. It would've been awesome to see how well Sanchez would've done. His handling of Gomez was the tip of an iceberg we never got to see completely.

[@mmatails2402]

From a Mexican I respect my Puerto Rican brothers out there

[@goofydog2]

I always wondered how Sanchez could go so hard in a fight and so long without ever opening his mouth to suck some air in a rugged fight. Growing up so high of an altitude and doing much of his road work there is the answer. His respiratory system was established up high in beautiful Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico and was second to none...

[@connormason4259]

Salvador Sanchez was definitely a warrior because if it wasn’t for him boxing would’ve never changed, rip Salvador Sanchez 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@redahassan2183]

RHYTHM BOXING 🥊 boxing’s best history class on KZbin. can we please get more videos about the wars between Mexican and Puerto Rican fighters

[@duvalgrindmma5805]

I really do hope so... Because regardless of how either country feels about the other. Each country's boxing was at their best when 🇲🇽 and 🇵🇷 clashed

[@shelumielisrael887]

Sanchez literally was not breathing through his mouth in later rounds. I wish I could see more of his fights.

[@therealsyxx]

You knew by him going to his memorial over 30 times the amount of respect he had for his comrade. In order to be great and at the top you need a rival. Respect

[@hectorrivera6624]

Respect to the great mexican fighters and greetings from Puerto Rico. Nothing but respect.

[@JoseSantiago-ol7nh]

Que descansa en paz Don Sánchez un campeón para siempre 🇲🇽🇲🇽 y respeto a Gómez por ser humilde 🇵🇷👍💯

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

Los Boxeadores Aztecas y los Boxeadores Boricuas son guerreros y que peleas buenisimas nos han brindados! 🇵🇷🇲🇽

[@joesoto690]

I have mad respect for this rivalry. when Salvador Sanchez and Wilfredo Gomez fought, this is still hands the best fight I have seen with both men in their primes.

[@christianthegoat843]

Just imagine going 15 rounds with someone and your out here dying and you look across and your opponent looks unfazed breathing with only his nose and not his mouth 😂

[@altovelli0883]

Ask Azuma lol

[@phoraonesinatra]

Salvador Sanchez was a different breed 😳 that man could go 5th gear 15 rounds straight without excessive holding & look like he just went on a light jog.

[@juanyanez5535]

My dad and brother always told me about the legend of the Mexican boxer with a chin like a cinder block and fists to match! Sanchez was a beast!

[@renehernandez8585]

as a huge boxing fan all of m y life, I wanna thank both Mexico n P.R. for giving us so many boxing greats!! God bless them all for giving it all they had in the ring!!

[@brianseneca3546]

I have a huge fight collection and this is one of my favorites! I was 11 when the fight happened and Gomez was surely the favorite. I am always amazed that Wilfredo made it out of the 1st round! That short right followed by a hook while he was going down was essentially the end for him. Although he landed some bombs he was never really in the fight after that. Overconfident? Possibly but Salvador was a class unto himself

[@designationzero9979]

You share it.

[@martincalero7390]

Wow, never seen a better conditioned fighter than Sanchez, he was a cardio machine.

[@euclideszoto997]

I remember this fight so well. Everyone was saying this was going to be one of the greatest fights ever. Gomez was slightly favored. I remember the look of shock in school after the fight. It was a complete mismatch. Sanchez totally outclassed Gomez and destroyed him. No one was expecting that at all!

[@eddiedesantiago5733]

"He gives the kiss of death - KO, sucka - Get to sleep!!" - Unreal lines - In memory of Sal Sanchez - A true champion who was gone too soon (RIP)

[@juancarrero6652]

Him going to Mexico 38 years in a row shows you that who you are in the ring is not the same person outside the ring that Mexican brother was much respected de corazon from a boriqua from Chicago 🇵🇷🇲🇽💪

[@adriangarcia2079]

This was beautifully done. I remember being a kid and my dad telling me this story about Sanchez and Gomez. I could hear in his voice the respect he had for Gomez when he told me the story.

[@bernardotorres4659]

I am from Colombia and from these videos I have watched on KZbin , I have learned something I did not know before, and that is , that Mexico is not just passing through a great moment in boxing now , but that Mexico has had world class boxers and the best boxers in several categories, for the past 30 or 40 years , something I did not know, like Julio Cesar Chávez for example .

[@cristianaragon292]

Mexico is where the best fighters on the planet are born

[@franc101978]

Julio César Chávez and Felix Trinidad my 2 favorites from each country

[@closjay8323]

Sanchez didn't even sweat, wtf his conditioning was on another level. Also much respect to Wilfredo for attending the festivals. Mexico y Puerto Rico siempre producen peliadores de pura calidad.

[@gregoryingram7561]

Seeing him as young man before he died was a thrilling experience for me, I was in awe of his conditioning it was off the charts, 3 minutes and 15 rounds if it lasted he would be bobbing and weaving and on his toes moving and circling the ring like a shark getting ready to strike and throwing a blistering amount of punches, while maintaining that stone look, he died much to soon and I just couldn't see no one even coming close to beating Salvador, you would never see him sweat or breathe hard, and his opponent's never would get a direct hit on him, the young generation don't know of him because he died so young, but man the guy had no weakness.

[@starrdogchamp1]

I'm Puerto Rican. Born and raised in nj. Big up to my Mexican brothers.

[@eddiedesantiago5733]

Salvador Sanchez (RIP) - Must be remembered as "MR Demolition Man" - He got much of a talent to demolish whoever was in front of him - He got so much talent and future that only death could take it away - Just a brilliant boxer who last the blink of an eye - But left a legacy of golden boxing :)

[@kevinramirez6194]

When 🇲🇽 and 🇵🇷 fight , it’s something else respect for both countries, both have talented fighters 💯

[@Gaxiola1386]

Awesome video, had me at work all hyped up. Lol them old timers still talk about Salvador Sanchez till this day. Died so young and it makes me very sad of what he could of done more for his career...but his legacy still lives and his name STILL comes up today!!! Viva Mexico and rest in Paradise champ!!!

[@cesarquint256]

He caught Wilfredo with the same counter 2 second before the one that sit him down, Salvador was always throwing counter combinations so compact that u (us) don’t even see it, high high level stuff, and besides that once he threw the counters he was pulling out of range, or being defensively responsible, let it be already slipping, or in position to block or setting another counter, One of the all time Highest maestros of boxing that we have ever seen. He is doing things that if u know a lil of the combat “experience “ are the pinnacle of the art.

[@luciogomez9025]

Respect,Gracias,a Wilfredo Gomez, Visiting Sanches small pueblo up in the mountain in Mexico, for 38 years after Sals, tragic death. it shows one thing, Wilfredo’s deep respect for Sal Sánchez.& Mexicans.were brothers share the same DNA mucho respeto, a Puerto Rico, de un Mexicano, Los Angeles CA.

[@CuzCutz]

Along with Sanchez’s great legendary talent, he had the ultimate boxing “poker face”…his facial expression… no matter what round or situation he was in, never changed while fighting. Don King gifted him the Porsche for this monumental win. The one he would ultimately end his life in

[@n.b.l.5709]

damm

[@antnonyeme2192]

Probably more like a sacrificed! Maybe the porsche was mechanically tampered with!

[@madkilla707]

The ORIGINAL BABY FACE ASSASSIN Not Barrera

[@jorgezuniga2807]

If I may Salvador Sanchez was incorruptible he was a boxer of the people..the story was that Salvador Sanchez was unfortunately killed by the mobsters because he was supposed to take a dive if a fight between him and arguello ever happened in other words Sanchez did not wanted to be told by the mafia to take a dive . And his Porsche failed him. He was killed by someone because he refused to cooperate.

[@pdswrld5200]

Don't you think he gave him a malfunction porche with the intention of ending he's life ? Don King is evil thief humppa lumppa scumbag

[@michaeltoledo7733]

I like the part where the narrator stated Sanchez was in his corner like he was chilling in the break room, while Gomez was being cared for by his corner after getting his arse worked up by a killer beehive. That was an insane analogy of how Gomez's face was looking. It's also beyond sad Sanchez passed away from that horrible car wreck. Prayers going to

[@marcusavron47]

These documentaries are always such excellent quality. It's impressive.

[@TheRealSonJ]

This was an amazing boxing story. I felt that same energy from when I actually happened. Sanchez was brilliant and Gomez embracing being humbled by him was honorable. Thanks for bringing back this memory.

[@aland.549]

The thing about Salsa is that he proved himself to be the best in a short period of time and he did things like a true gentleman. There was no second chances for him.

[@andycastro3769]

A true Mexican gladiator, a true Mexican world champion. Rest in peace comprade. You will always be a Champ in all of our Mexicans heart!!

[@MajinBLJ]

Sanchez is a 🐐

[@DanielGarcia-fn4kh]

I remember when Salvador Sanchez passed away. He was in his white Porsche, and if my memory serves me right he was speeding in Mexico. One of the few times my Ex wife and I cried and hugged each other. Not just one of the greatest Mexican fighters of all time, but one of the greatest period.

[@sabinovazquez2235]

The conditioning on Sanchez when his at the corner he never gasped for air

[@jomi9858]

Man! You just made a great work in this video. What a great warrior Salvador Sanchez was! And respect to Wilfredo as well, he grew up a lot more as person by creating that bonding experience with Salvador's family, country and fans after sal's pass

[@ddiesel1836]

Sanchez vs Gomez was one of the most underrated Superfights of all time

[@lcj9564]

What a cool gesture of respect to go that many times.

[@woody_fromda6ix206]

"When you run every morning at an altitude that would choke a Sherpa cardio comes naturally!" ain't that the truth, i really like that quote!

[@pdswrld5200]

Who's quote is that?

[@lime455]

him beating zarate was the catalyst for this rivalry

[@bl00dline360]

True but Gomez Vs Pintor was straight war

[@nomo4u886]

Salvador Sanchez the GOAT of Mexico it’s a shame Canelo doesn’t give him credit. Even Mike Tyson was trippen

[@fredogee8108]

Televisa made canelo . El coliseo made Sanchez

[@cesarflores9974]

That just shows how ignorant Canelo and Reynoso are. Sanchez was on a level Canelo can only dream of. Sanchez was the featherweight version of Sugar Ray Leonard.

[@pdswrld5200]

It's funny cause even Mike recognize Salvador n he does gives him credit Respects for Mike Tyson

[@tpndgo2061]

If you say to Alvarez ' that He , is a ' product ' of Televisa , have your casket ready. For lying.

[@vincentcostilla9571]

I remember watching Juan Laporte and Salvadore Sánchez fight - great fight. These two Countries bring out the best in boxing rivalry. Great champions on both sides. Nothing but respect for the boxing history of the two countries. May they continue to entertain the boxing world with their boxing history!!!

[@EyeforanEyeB1]

RHYTHM BOXING... you are the absolute BEST at what you do, period!

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Thank you for doing such an exceptional video. You really did justice to both fighters. That's why your videos are the top of the line. For Wilfredo to go to Mexico 38 times to support the Sanchez family is what you call a humbley Jester.

[@oscarjr.cobarrubias6678]

Beautiful story of two legendary warriors.

[@boogeyman7777]

I liked the way Salvador had a calm demeanor the whole time.

[@Pelanances]

Gómez: casi perfecto en talento natural, físico, técnica e inteligencia boxística. Pero Sal simplemente era un prodigio, un regalo de los dioses al deporte. Invencible. Los dioses al ver lo que habían creado sintieron celos de la humanidad y lo reclamaron para boxear para ellos en La Eternidad.

[@osohablador]

👌👍.

[@TheBoxingRealm]

Salvador Sanchez was such a young talented and dedicated special type of fighter

[@SkillsPayTheBills01]

Sanchez was one in a generation talent. He had it all. R.I.P Salvador Sanchez 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@xelosandoval]

Nothing but respect ✊🏾 for our Taino 🇵🇷 brothers and sisters Bad@$$ warriors they always leave it all in the ring 🥊. Just like us 🇲🇽 ✊🏾🙏🏾 pura Sangre Guerrera

[@aferrer74]

🇵🇷🇲🇽🥊🔥☝️👍✌️💪 the rivalry in sports history . The lost of Gomez against Sanchez was a big lost to Puerto Rico! But the best man won . You know how Many Mexicans talk shit to about that fight🤣 it sucks . After Sanchez died Gomez went to Mexico to show his respect .

[@GoatBoat22]

@@aferrer74let’s not forget the Joshua Vargas fight too🤣🤣

[@miguelsalas7787]

Nothing but Love and respect to the Puerto Rican people, boxing is just a sport ,yo soy Mexicano pero aprecio mucho a mi Gente de Puerto Rico much love 💕

[@anthonybermudez77]

The feeling is mutual brother que Viva 🇵🇷 y 🇲🇽

[@Jr702es]

Imagine what Atleast another 10 years of his career would have been 🕊

[@muzzmack4228]

RIP to mr sal sanchez he was a great fighter one of the great its very sad he past away so young .

[@YKZA702]

Love your videos. Always amazing tributes to amazing warriors.

[@BenjaminRobles...]

Wow you did an amazing job covering this rivalry. I didn't blink watching this, that's how great it was. 👍

[@eribertoledezma4330]

Keep making these videos, thank you 👊