The Drunken Master - Emanuel Augustus Insane Style Explained | Technique Breakdown

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Emanuel Augustus is one of the most entertaining and skillful fighters to have ever laced up gloves, with Floyd Mayweather maintaining for years that Augustus was his toughest opponent and calling his talent “unbelievable.”
Augustus knew the ins and outs of fighting so well that he could literally dance around his opponents, earning him the nickname of Drunken Master.
His subtle displays of defense would suddenly morph into a bizarre but brilliant display of skill, as Augustus abandoned all semblance of form to completely humiliate his opponent.

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[@r.a.8407]

Great video on an underrated super unorthodox fighter id love if it you could do a video on the old school textbook fundamentals pure boxing styles used of fighters like joe louis mayweather mike McCallum bernard hopkins bob foster james tony ect....all the famous fighters i know to have used this style has had long legendary careers & its sad that today this old school traditional style of balance defense, couter punching & using short powerful accurate punches in the pocket is fading out with the deaths of trainers eddie futch, blackburn,ray arcel,& Emmanuel Stewart

[@dasun13]

Subbed!

[@EternalResonance]

this is the closest boxers get to fighting DBZ style. moving swiftly away from incoming hits.

[@RageShroud]

Never heard about this guy my entire life and you just reinvigorated my interest in boxing thanks for that video. For context I'm 36 and I was a kid who watched Mike Tyson Fall From Grace when he fought Holyfield. Guys like Lennox Lewis ruined boxing for me.

[@darienwhitfield6857]

The Modern Martial Artist Can you do a James Toney breakdown? He was one of the best but I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves always.

[@trinidadonassis7411]

The way the judges used to rob this dude and the way the commentators would trash him was a disgrace. Instead of appreciating Augustus' skill, they held it against him and claimed he was making a mockery out of the sport. Anybody, go start a fist fight and try this. You would get knocked tf out asap. He mastered the fundamentals to the point that he could freestyle within the construct and immediately get his footwork and body position down pat to counter with 3 piece combinations. He's a Legend in my book.

[@luger9857]

They thought the same of tyson they just never had fights they could juge tyson ko'd his opponents by the 3rd round

[@JamesSpeiser]

Trinidad amen brother...this cat was an very unique innovator who learned the form and technique so well he was able to transcend making his own lofty style. Bravo

[@koneking2569]

Judges show bias against defensive boxers and showboaters, it's a shame Augustus could of been bigger.

[@trinidadonassis7411]

@Terry Harris Augustus was the eye opener for me as far as Boxing fuckery being exposed. What I mean by boxing fuckery is everything outside of what is really happening in the ring affecting score cards. My very first taste of this was Purnell Whittaker vs Ceasar Chavez. I was really young then and didn't understand the technical aspects of boxing but I had enough sense to know that the wrong man won. With Augustus, that Ward fight that is in this video, I was older and had more knowledge about the sport. The way the announcers would trash Augustus was disgusting. I knew what I was watching and the shit this guy would do defensively and then accurately counter from positions that make absolutely NO gat damn sense? They didn't want to appreciate that, they wanted to focus on sucka shit. Those score cards in so many of his fights were so outrageous, my Brother and I would joke, Judge #1 has the bout 247-13, and the shit would be just as bogus in real life. I'm glad people are now recognizing this guy's skill.

[@dterm8526]

Time changes all that

[@ctdvargas]

and he is a master of disguise. In some shots he looks white, in some hispanic and in some he looks black.

[@adamchughtai593]

Underrated comment 😂😂😂👊

[@Mannydarealhuncho]

😂😂💯

[@gcsec8811]

Lmao

[@Joe_C.]

🤣 Hilarious!

[@enzudesign]

haha 🤣

[@solblackguy]

Emanuel Augustus was ahead of his time. Imagine how popular he'd be if the prime of his career was during the social media era. Even if the refs still robbed him, he'd be the people's champion.

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

💯

[@ebossnz6838]

I don't get the ahead of his time. He was perfect for his time. Everything has it's moment. But the grass is always greener. Amazing style

[@solblackguy]

@@ebossnz6838 Officials were deducting points from him and claiming he was disrespecting the sport. His flashy style would've been more popular and celebrated nowadays.

[@mrmonkey2214]

Imagine prime Naz vs prime Augustus

[@seanjohnson8910]

He'd be tiktok famous after 1 round

[@hankhonkler4732]

I honestly feel like this man was a savant of boxing...like he was more gifted than his record speaks to... because he was kind of experimenting sometimes with different moves instead of just trying to score a win

[@IndependantMind168]

Yeah. He was a savant. He had clairvoyance to the sport.

[@berzerkerdaemon8375]

If you take a look at his boxing register he also use to fight whoever/whenever/wherever like he had fights not even a month apart or something like that

[@burdock4419]

He was the ultimate master. Only perfecting his crafted mattered. poetic af......

[@SlytherinnMain]

@@burdock4419 And never did thou planned, that an arrow could end his adventures.

[@burdock4419]

@@SlytherinnMain Didnt he? The closest person ive seen that could match his particular style was mvp ir capoera. The fluidity im speaking. His technique is a thing of jazz so its never perfect and thats what makes it so distinct.

[@JBTSr]

I'm 53 yrs. Watched lots of boxing in my life since Ali. This is the first I've ever heard of the drunken master and no wonder why. He was in an era of crooked judges. This guy was incredibly clever. impressive.

[@Thejoeordinary1]

joe trevino crooked judges are in all eras...and always will be.

[@robertt9342]

Seems more likely they thought he was making a mockery of the sport and judged him unfairly instead of what he was actually accomplishing in the ring.

[@sharkdeepwater8]

@@Thejoeordinary1 That comment was so prolific to anyone who isn't deep into boxing. Because you couldn't be more correct and truth telling.

[@sharkdeepwater8]

joe trevino meet the original drunken master. Originator of unorthodox footwork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKXao3qQo9VsmJI

[@Thejoeordinary1]

Shark Deepwater8 Yes, and isn’t it a damn shame crooked judges literally rob deserving fighters of not only wins but of money they could make by moving up in the ratings as they win fights since after each loss they lose some marketability. These boxers put their lives on the line every time they step through those ropes and always come out different than when they go in. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, but always different. They deserve nothing less than knowledgeable judges that are fair and honest.

[@merveillevaneck5906]

This guy literally did all the shit we wanted to learn while growing up daydreaming about fighting

[@Tac_Faith]

facts, a real life ninja turtle.

[@adrianciobanu5856]

We aren't buls

[@Peakfreud]

Facts

[@gammabursta6915]

😂👌

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Real talk 👌

[@XenonFlow08]

*Bro should’ve been a hall of famer, but he is in our hearts😭*

[@jakelloyd3993]

Bro was 38-34. Entertaining, but not a HoF fighter.

[@enskovy]

@@jakelloyd3993 nah man, his record on face value alone doesnt say anything

[@dodohvdgb1257]

Some of his losses were robberies

[@juniorcruz9933]

@@jakelloyd3993 he was robbed a lot so his record can’t really be put into hof talks but he def deserves a spot

[@peaceseeker9927]

Dude was amazing but for the most part was only effective against certain types of fighters. Even Mayweather underestimated him and got a big surprise.

[@andremoore810]

Floyd said he's the toughest opponent he's ever fought, I watched the fight and I can't help but think if he had full amount of time between matches, or even if his corner didn't throw in the towel, he could have won by decision. Also, he survived being shot in the back of the head, is recovering and getting back in the gym. He is a legend.

[@carlbloke8797]

God that’s so evil as hell that Augustus was shot. I’m glad he’s alive and healing.

[@kacklerot]

I wish he never got shot. I hope whoever shot him pays.

[@thepjup4507]

wait, what? he got shot in the back of the head? what the fuck : (

[@IamBrixTM]

My god man. Miracle he’s with us. Tough SOB. Wonder what even happened

[@user-sx4kh6bj4q]

@@thepjup4507 yeah it was in 2014

[@ELEXANDERTHEGREAT]

I never knew he even existed but I think in the first 50 seconds he became one of my favorite boxers

[@cubiusblockus3973]

You might like the prince naseem aswell

[@jamesmorgan2064]

He got robbed with decisions. A lot

[@theislr9444]

Same

[@markiyanhapyak349]

Xander: really the SAME here! :-D No no: in the first 3 seconds...!

[@lachlanross1]

He was robbed soooo much

[@jbrown8601]

Dude had a hard life, foster kid, homeless, even got shot a few years ago. He was happy and free in the ring, you can see the joy.

[@mumblezz__5890]

J Brown damn sounds like myself expect I’m lucky to not have been shot. It’s sucks tho and they did nothing but cheat him.

[@SameLif3]

J Brown poor guy too bad the systems rigged

[@mylearningaccount5868]

Makes me wonder if he learned the style from an actual drunk while being homeless on the streets.

[@SameLif3]

MyLearning Account makes me wonder how much intellect you have...

[@brysontheghostgaming9218]

@@mumblezz__5890 yeah I really relate with him I love Muay Thai and only in the ring am I truly free

[@MarekMediaPB]

Fun fact, in 1998 he fought 10 TIMES in the year! With a record of 8-1-1 throughout. Pretty insane!

[@jesuschristislord7754]

Impressive

[@LT1]

@Flak Rocky? lmao

[@fraronm-m]

@Flak he prolly thoight u were talking abt rocky balboa lmao

[@emblem2425]

He looks like he's clowning all the while he's dead serious about giving his opponent that work! No wasted movement. Every step has meaning. His knowledge of timing and spacing , reflex and reaction is amazing. He's the incarnation the word Sublime.

[@emblem2425]

@@salvationbygracethroughfaith Movement is not wasted if it has a purpose. Each step must be precise for what he is doing to be to his advantage.

[@nomad4699]

​@@emblem2425His dancing already contradicts the no movement wasted part though but I get your point. He is indeed a master of his craft.

[@Elijah0406]

Man is literally dancing. This is one of the coolest boxers Ive ever seen.

[@akshaykali7037]

Its rocklee

[@codebreaker6342]

Yes

[@Sean-mq7wt]

It's truly phenomenal boxing performances. He has such a handle on the fundamentals of boxing that he predicts his opponent's punches without seeing them. Some of his dodges are truly uncanny. You can see he is actively predicting his opponents moves by the way he moves even when his opponents didn't attempt a swing. While this wasn't 100 percent accurate, as at times he dodges when he doesn't need to or mistimes his dodges, a lot of his dodges are truly unbelievable, and can only happen if you have a good understanding of where your opponent plans to hit you before they even take a swing. The man is moving in a way where he is anticipating his opponents movement several steps before they make the move, and doing so with good accuracy. That's a level of knowledge few likely possess.

[@BIGNOIDS]

Reminds me of a British boxer from the 90's Prince Naseem.

[@lawrenceville678]

Whos cooler

[@deezytherunt4639]

My boy damn near had ultra instinct

[@lilneedy5514]

Killuas godspeed😂

[@datofficial6062]

He makes me think ultra instinct is real

[@deezytherunt4639]

@@datofficial6062 it looks like it

[@KingDumas]

Facts asf

[@XCaPTainClipzX]

timescape 1 It is..

[@tonyprice20]

I learned more about the science of boxing in this one video than I did the whole 40 years I’ve been alive… great breakdown

[@phil3038]

I'm only 39, dreading my next birthday!! How did you pull through the big 40!!

[@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929]

Augustus is one of the reasons I believe some of those stories from history of people straight up styling on people in fights, like the sagas where you'll read of someone catching a spear and throwing it back.

[@ReiseLukas]

I'd say many Myths and Legends have a few nuggets of truth in them

[@lunatick5459]

Imagine meeting a drunk homeless man at the beginning of a video game, and turns out he is the final boss.

[@DaDualityofMan]

This would be the final boss in the hood.

[@aiobylas6310]

see "bloodborne"

[@williamtyner2121]

Imagine trying to put his movements in a game period

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

I am very very close to LOL

[@osirisdelacroix754]

Hahahaha....Right!!!

[@jjarryll]

Bruh...imagine missing all ur shots while he is just dancing. LOL

[@Off_Brand_Mex]

And mocking your missed punches at the same time

[@serialp00per]

The ultimate insult would be if he suddenly stops, rips out a stinker and then continue dancing while you keep trying to land a contact with the rancid fumes up your nose.

[@pongangelo2048]

I would have lose my shit and go wild. Making me more predictable.

[@Hugs_4_Bugs_]

And people still think martial arts is a joke

[@Hafmanhaffamazn]

Yeah bruh imagine that bruh, crazy bruh wow bruh

[@jaybrooks1220]

How I've never heard of this cat is beyond me! He's the fighter you think you are in your imagination.

[@crazymadstriker766]

Dude is like a drunken master

[@solblackguy]

I first saw him on Friday Night Fights when I was a kid. Didn't know his name but remembered the style and how the ref kept interrupting his flow whenever he tried to pull a dance move. Found out his name on Facebook about 7 years ago and glad he's getting some recognition.

[@shapevader9311]

I don't know this dudes life, but i feel like this whole style probably came form him training at a young age and having a goofy personality but having solid as fundamentals and being so cerebral in the sport that he managed to fuse what he thought was a fun way to fight but also effective. what a pro

[@johnronnbioco6465]

Judges be like " he landed solid punch but nah he's cocky minus points"

[@SuperPeterok]

Michael venom page

[@justinesj3778]

Mayweather is not a cocky fighter thats why judges love him and smooth

[@p4p-ez]

@@justinesj3778 yo shut up about Mayweather

[@forrestgump9428]

@Maafa 1619 facts....

[@howiseeit5326]

@Maafa 1619 like Muhammad ali. The most loved cockiest boxer to exist. Stop talking shit.

[@nicholashannigan6930]

Emmanuel Augustus: The reason I know boxing judge's are corrupt.

[@Joe_4679]

Just like politics

[@Mannydarealhuncho]

@@Joe_4679 💯💯

[@sisamusudroka3000]

The only thing you can count on in the world, if there is a position of power it will be abused

[@RoisinT2]

@@sisamusudroka3000 This is so true! Somewhere, someday, someone but it is certain it happends.

[@__-fi6xg]

@@sisamusudroka3000 yes a studie actually proofen that to 100%. Every human with as little power as they have, abuse it as often as they want/like to feel less miserable.

[@mattw6705]

I've never seen anyone throw a legitimate double punch..mad respect lol

[@tomdone8575]

The drunken fighting style is one of my favourites for maybe more than a decade already, but impressive to now see it from a boxer. Instant fan of him

[@AB-ts6dn]

Okay this guy had “be formless , shapeless like water” down to a tee

[@afterglade1]

Channeling Bruce Lee 100%

[@freedomhowe82]

It's the the black Bruce Lee, be like water my friend!

[@chandrahermawan9184]

@@freedomhowe82 no he is emanuel augustus

[@KermRiv]

Bruce leeroy

[@kugicaimp192]

♡♡♡ EMMANUEL BURTON AUGUSTUS ♡♡♡ EMMANUEL DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO ♡♡♡ Floyd Mayweather Jr. never fought the same way, ever again. ♡♡♡

[@LeftLobeality]

Another thing worth noting: On the fight with his most impressive sequence, that fighter started showing signs of head or neck injury in the late rounds. After this Augustus only threw body shots the remainder of the fight.

[@afterglade1]

Sportsmanship to the enth degree

[@LeftLobeality]

@@kerguelen_cabbage Ray Oliveria

[@Bangmaceda]

Plot twist : he already broke the neck, body is next

[@ibraheemali7028]

@@Bangmaceda Damn son😂🤣

[@vibetv9295]

Yeah good guy sportsmanship that was vs Ray Olivera

[@ellentheeducator]

That one uppercut is still the most perfect punch I think ever thrown. He steps into the one position that lets him angle his body a little and land an uppercut that you can hear just snap into him. But I was also gonna remark that the real core power of the style to me is that he would start an exchange, throw a combination, and then duck his opponent's response perfectly. You could charge the guy down, but you couldn't counter him

[@daveorme1683]

I couldn't wait for his fights to come on ESPN on Friday nights. He was a real trip to watch. He's had a hard life. They should make a bio pic about him.

[@marcusson9025]

Or a movie!

[@TampaTec]

Augustus fights like he's a title boxer in super punch out 🥊. He looks like he would be so annoying and frustrating to fight against.

[@drngt6321]

How u did only 18 likes 💀💀

[@flarion00]

He would be😆😆😆

[@gabrielkelly2631]

I've fought a drunken fist student and it is one of the hardest things defend against it's so unorthodox that its damn near impossible to predict what is happened or what's about to happen

[@cedfish2421]

Sounds like Eddy Gordo to me 😂

[@TheCyberSatyr]

Honestly, I'm surprised more fighters dont take his sort of tactics... we need more innovation

[@ZesPak]

Lil August: Daddy I want to dance. Dad: hell no I didn't raise a dancer, you're going to fight. Lil August: Fine then.

[@guyguino5770]

This is canon to me.

[@Cool-yx7us]

Hahaha

[@kennethlucas-hutchinson7596]

😆 😆 lol

[@pablodesmondo8607]

Muhammad Ali had that same conversation with his dad.

[@sheryarkhan3690]

Thats hillarious haha

[@chaavinabbey9546]

Footage starting at 6:30 onward is just amazing. Somebody please find this man and lets make him a legend again.

[@abelincoln196]

Emanuel was absolutely fantastic. Best head movement, switching to southpaw, and body movement ever seen. Should have much more notoriety than he currently has. 🥊 🏆

[@brianrauch2770]

I think this is exactly what Bruce Lee meant when he said martial arts is self expression. I mean he really looks happy while boxing. He smiles while dancing in a boxing match amazing

[@adamplentl5588]

And loses half his fights. What was Bruce Lee's professional record?

[@Lilac_Lotus]

Augustus is one of the few examples of people who I think genuinely LOVE to fight. Not for the sadistic thrill of violence, or for the need for money or fame, but because that’s how he best expresses himself.

[@GANGSTARSWAGS]

@@adamplentl5588 Bruce lee was way to good for anyone to challenge him...he smacked the one guy and dislocated his shoulder...he knocked Jackie chan out on accident...while filming..he was a force to be reckoned with

[@adamplentl5588]

@@GANGSTARSWAGS oh yeah that must be it. He was just too good to ever actually be in any real fight ever at all. You fucking weebs are so stupid.

[@GANGSTARSWAGS]

@@adamplentl5588 well they made ufc after him ...mma=mixed martial arts😂 which he created and made a mixture of two martial arts and named it "jeet kun do" but even Jackie chan said when Bruce knocked him out it has way too much for for someone his size...then can u explain the one handed punch that knocked the one guy atleast 12-15 feet back?? Yeah non of his fights were on camera but we all know he wouldn't just casually show off his abilities.. he'd end up hurting them 💯💯

[@a.j.rusinek8856]

Most robbed boxer in history. The way he was treated back in the day really made me dislike boxing for a while.

[@goochsmooch8159]

Yea because he has an unorthodox fighting style the judges wouldn't give him decision cuz of form it's sad really. I feel like if no rules aren't being broken fighting style shouldn't matter long as u hit them more u should win right x.x? Idk

[@deadarmd]

@@goochsmooch8159 they mostly didn't like that their fighters were made to look stupid. It works if they beat Augustus bc it turns into "he beat an unorthodox guy" if not just Rob EA

[@poolman8201]

yeah, they really robbed him , he won allot of fights and it went to the other guy, that's why i stopped watching boxing, judges are corrupt. They call the fight how they want it, not how the fight went down..

[@PatkaBoy831]

you didn't watch this guy live lol.

[@BC_E91]

Ironically now boxing needs a guy like him to bring boxing back to casual fans

[@bensk8in467]

The style really is genius because it makes a fighter almost completely unreadable. Nobody knew how to take him he was uncontainable. When you’re a one out of thousands if not tens of thousands nobody is gonna put in the time to crack your code and study you to mirror you. One of those times where being a rare and unorthodox fighter is going to make you stand out. Legend of the Drunken Master was always one of my favorite movies .

[@goreobsessed2308]

This man is my personal hero not only is he gonna fight you hes gonna make it a show

[@cryptoronin3073]

If I take 3 swings at guy and he makes me completely miss, then pops me with a punch I did not even see, all the while doing dance moves, I’ll just say uncle and quit.

[@johnsmith4630]

Yeah lol

[@AwakenedStars]

Ong

[@BLOCKBOI3RD]

Lmao facts

[@moguldamongrel3054]

Lol

[@moguldamongrel3054]

This should be a stand up comedians bit. Funny af

[@thunderstar8396]

Emanuel? Do you wanna start dance classes or do you wanna fight? Emanuel: Yes.

[@neneizzy9277]

Ikr I love this guy and I know he'd be a knockout on the dance floor. 😳😂🤣

[@thunderstar8396]

@@neneizzy9277 Oh hell yeah. Ladys would love him and men, hmm, not so much 😁

[@nelsonjimenez7159]

Underrated comment and fighter

[@toketellajokechoke]

😂👌🏽

[@ViralSavage_]

I train with this guy😳

[@gaddiusgaddium9082]

I love this guy, because no matter how much the judges, critics and fake fans of boxing try to erase him, Emanuel Agustus Burton will always be the name Mayweather's family whispers in infamy.

[@2380406]

The world most underrated person to ever lived...what an amazing skill ..

[@liankhekuto]

Had Augustus been a boxer in this era, he definitely would be people's favorite. It's really unfortunate that back in the days this style of boxing was not credited enough!

[@1badcat760]

You mean needing attention.

[@Chief2Moon]

Khekuto Lian It's a sad shame he didn't have a real killer instinct& or a real KO punch, he would have been invincible.. He always seemed to be having fun,&making it all look so easy. Waaay better than his record

[@montbrink4700]

He was the ppls champ in his era..... if you were a real boxing fan you always thought of him when talking about you fav fighters..... I know I did......

[@liankhekuto]

@@montbrink4700 Bruh you don't really make any sense!!☻

[@montbrink4700]

@@liankhekuto what you mean it doesn't make sense... you must be be an imbecile....... if you were a BOXING fan during his era then you would know who he was and that he was well liked and respected by people who into BOXING....... so exactly what part don't you understand

[@creoleDJ]

His “loss” to Courtney Burton was one of the worst robberies ever. He had a point deducted for spinning out of an attempted clinch. Really?!

[@APAMVs]

Tbh he was robbed so many times. Go see his record. I saw a video of his last ever fight and he was robbed. He wasnt even dancing in that fight. (Judges hated him cause he danced )

[@wrecknerlord5783]

@@APAMVs judges and also many boxers hated him because he did everything so effortlessly even in Mayweather fight he cornerd him

[@trevorharmon1]

I've seen a ref warn another fighter to not do a 360

[@GrimReaperCome]

I would like your comment but it's on 420 and I don't want to ruin it 👌😎

[@creoleDJ]

@Simon Hawkins Do it....DO IT!

[@CancerArpegius]

As a guy who studies drunken(not just the forms and those crap), he ironically is doing drunken without learning drunken. One of the key senses a drunken user must always keep in mind is to never face the opponent straight on, but always coming from the side. This is incredibly hard to do consistently even in training for normal fighters because we all started with fighting face to face in the centerline. And his side jabs has a drunken taste to it too. I wouldn't be surprised if he met some dude and told him a few drunken theories.

[@marleyjanim5033]

5:30

[@fabianbandaiii3304]

I don't get tired of watching this video, it constantly gets recommended to me over and over and I always watch it

[@sheller153]

I love how everyone getting hit by Augustus has this taken aback look on their face, like “And where the hell did that come from!?”

[@kacklerot]

Augustus smiling in the ring too. This dude was like Goku on DBZ he just loved fighting.

[@hansen704]

😂😂😂

[@hypnoticskull6342]

Augustus is the definition of, "I don’t care if I win or lose. I’m having fun.”

[@blackmetalcumbia]

bushido spirit. is not about the money or the records but for the craft !

[@sergioprivate]

this is capoeira

[@johnaustin209]

@@sergioprivate WRONG.

[@sergioprivate]

@@johnaustin209 not wrong, this is capieira stepping in batique style.

[@johnaustin209]

@@sergioprivate Not "Capieira" nor Capoeira. Still wrong, dummie.

[@healtheworld2059]

What the hell? This guy's a UFO! I can't believe I never heard of him, it's insane! He clearly masters the fundamentals to a point his toying with them. Thanks so much for this

[@anthonymcken6050]

His thinking is on a different plane to everyone else. If Floyd Mayweather says he was his most difficult opponent who am I to argue.

[@jonathanturek5846]

Absolutely amazing. As an unorthodox fighter myself with speed but lacking heavy handed power I love this dude. RESPECT

[@FightScienceAa82]

This man has been robbed in more decisions, than any fighter I have seen in the history of boxing. It is a real shame.

[@plasma081]

Totally agree....!! It s a pitty

[@plasma081]

@acebasespace Actually no....

[@plasma081]

@@mikevarga6742 Excellent skills, a lot resources, and a very good punch....!!

[@plasma081]

@acebasespace 38 wins, 20 KO, 34 lose, 6 draw

[@plasma081]

@acebasespace I dont know but too many for sure

[@jacobgutierrez7128]

This is a perfect example of someone making boxing their own

[@AvaloVideo]

You can tell he loved the sport. He was having fun out there!

[@goochsmooch8159]

Probably the most entertaining boxer ever

[@lilneedy5514]

@@goochsmooch8159 prince hameed was

[@krumpits]

And also a perfect example of people refusing to change. The amount of times he would get shit on by judges and commentators because he wasn't "fighting properly" is bull shit.

[@mauricio007capo4]

On the contrary this is a perfect example of someone making their own boxing

[@JeffersonRah]

Wow Augustus is a genius. Pushing his limits on different positions and doing so during an event. Different punches and different shifts. Imagine a perfected drunken master. Would be nice.

[@markcarrington8380]

Probably the best description And analysis of boxing technique I have a listened to.

[@sunwukong3074]

If augustus was a boxer in today’s climate he wouldn’t have been robbed as much

[@moguldamongrel3054]

Traveling Bum fuck no he'd be a crowd pleaser with that war dance. kids would be doing all types of Stupid shit on the streets trying to copy this guys flow.

[@pauldavisjr.3284]

He probably would have given Mayweather his only lost.

[@frank3132]

Mogul DaMongrel lmao

[@ryanmcdowell2326]

@@moguldamongrel3054 for real man, this guy was an entertainer ahead of his time that they could've supported to mayweather levels of fights. Hed probably even have a fortnite dance by now 🤣.

[@ChirpyXC]

Boxing would be popular again

[@cathoderay305]

He seems to exemplify something I heard ages ago, "When you've achieved mastery, forms and technique are no longer necessary. You act... at one with the Tao."

[@beefcakebrown]

Exactly. The man was a master of techniques at the very least.

[@adamplentl5588]

Sounds like complete bullshit that someone who has never fought would say. I'll take Bas Rutten over some bullshit anonymous pseudo religious proverb.

[@bobbarker9398]

@@adamplentl5588 the quote isn't specified to fighting you fucking moron

[@CrunkPartyBitches]

"Master your instrument, master the music, and then forget all that bullshit and just play" - Charlie Parker

[@stoopidnotstupid]

@@adamplentl5588 I see you think you're a boxing/fighting expert. Care to share your fight record? Undefeated on the keyboard ain't ya 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Franco.Adrian.Tortora]

nothing but respect, Augustus was such a good boxer. also he show us how looks like the next level in box. cheers from Argentina!

[@rlhyme1]

I watched this guy a lot on ESPN, and man was he awesome ! Real skill!!!

[@ollie4398]

Imagine having the balls to walk into your gym and starting to throw hands in that style 😂

[@MisterVolts]

It would be far worse to be on the receiving end of that style

[@ireallydontcare-_-1995]

Imagine fighting him. It would the most annoying and frustrating fights

[@justinmichaud4989]

They wouldn't even allow you at most gyms unless you pulled it out in sparring you'd be admonished

[@_Dingu]

@@MisterVolts ... well that depends on how well it's executed. Some idiot (i.e. me) trying that out would get knocked out in seconds, ducking into a punch.

[@izelynnsparglin6057]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jessgervais6913]

There needs to be a movie made about this guy he’s so different and free. He had a tough life so for him to box like this and have fun in there is moving and heart warming💪

[@jjbeanandlia9730]

Yes Jess I agree..this kind of talent grit and genuis should be celebrated for sure. I don't know about his life..maybe you could contact sly stallone about it.?

[@zeroscrapicoco9528]

Titleof the movie

[@kugicaimp192]

♡♡♡ EMMANUEL BURTON AUGUSTUS ♡♡♡ EMMANUEL DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO ♡♡♡ Floyd Mayweather Jr. never fought the same way, ever again. ♡♡♡

[@thegadflygang5381]

No chance. There is no story arch as the guy literally has a barely above .500 winning %. What would be the crescendo of the film?

[@bautistacardozo7092]

I come back to watch this video every once in a while and you always see a bit more views than the last time. That makes me happy because that many more people are introduced to such an underrated boxer, even after the video isn't necessarily favoured by the almighty algorithm lol

[@winstonmiller9649]

Amazing! He invented his style from a genius insight of the habitual routines other boxers get into.

[@aboiledpotato.924]

He's fighting exactly how I imagined myself as a professional boxer when I was a kid 😂

[@crisis514]

Lmao

[@Ryuchillbruh]

When you're supposed to be a dancer but ended up being a boxer.

[@beefy6332]

F.B.I I see you on every fucking video I swear

[@fuckbutterflies6585]

F.B.I Boxers can be good dancers, but dancers usually aren’t good boxers.

[@SlayerOfCunts]

When you're supposed to go into law enforcement, but you end up being a Female Body Inspector.

[@sheperdjohnson1185]

Emanuel Agustus should've been a world champion! Or has he? I loved to watch him fight on Friday night fights

[@southsideman4891]

LOL GOOD

[@imperialkevin1113]

It wasn’t just his footwork it was his ability to the throw an awkward punch from and awkward position and land it effectively.

[@dovey907]

Omgoodness loved this!! Wow a drunken boxing master for sure!! Well you definitely have a life long fan in me Augustus! Ty for the video fam!

[@willcress7048]

Seriously....Who hit the dislike button. This guy was amazing. Never heard of him before. Down the rabbit hole I go.

[@Philadelphiensis]

Will Cress Best compilation of the drunken master: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nae2dWRmpa2ZfKM

[@yojimboflm]

Watch his fight with micky ward, another fight he was robbed btw, but it was an all time great action fight

[@eaf27]

same here.

[@danielstaley4737]

Will Cress not the rabbit hole! That's like a never ending sleep eating abyss of endless chasing of random things that will not impress the boss when you use them to explain why you overslept the next morning.

[@k.Norton1873]

People with no rhythm problem hit the dislike button. Lol

[@user-dn4kq8zh6l]

I really wish there was a guy like him somewhere in today's boxing era.

[@Potmre]

Tyson fury dances around all the time when he fights but his footwork isnt as good because hes a hw

[@epic-zc3oo]

Ufc Tony ferguson

[@emperorshaq]

Jameson Martino Fury dances but it’s not even comparable to Emanuel Augustus though. He’s a heavyweight, I know, but Augusts’ movement is unparalleled

[@sc8653]

Stylebender

[@emperorshaq]

GunJahKiD Adesanya is a brilliant fighter and a fantastic mover but I still think Emanuel Augustus was better at pure movement

[@leemiller6977]

Outstanding! VERY impressed with his work ethic, footwork and in general, his mastery of this style of fighting.

[@rabbidjeremy9193]

This was really entertaining , thank you!

[@mossranchoutdoors7249]

His style made his opponents constantly off balance. Pretty slick if you ask me.

[@gjesus051]

@King Savage Sure boxing expert 😂😂

[@jedalmolin1]

@@gjesus051 He was 38 and 34. He was an absolute mediocre fighter.

[@vaticanvomit7154]

@King Savage Being hated by judges, doesn't make you trash, his punches landed were always very high, also his head movement was crazy never being knocked out. But you don't actually care if he's trash or not, it's all about that trolling art. 👍

[@vonleee5637]

King Savage you sound bout dumb aab😂, the judges didn’t like his style so he got robbed😂, because they thought it was a joke, but ok sure your the boxing expert💀

[@Lethalbanter]

@@vonleee5637 dont waste your breath on casuals

[@alvinsarthouse2919]

i remember watching his fights back in the day, he was amazing. i remember refs would deduct points from him cause they thought he was clowning around too much.if he's still alive it would be awesome to see him train a new generation of fighters in this style.

[@b00gi3]

Man, that's b/s about the point deductions

[@notisac3149]

I’m pretty darn sure he’s still alive, here he is in 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npm5aaGHa9xpfrc

[@alvinsarthouse2919]

@@notisac3149 dude still got it..

[@aaronrodgers5852]

@@alvinsarthouse2919 Yeah but he was shot, he suffers a lot nowadays from the injury. God bless him it breaks my heart

[@franciscopereira5760]

This is not the true drunken style, just a click bait, those ppl actually drink a lot do álcool before doing it

[@cesalt2408]

I just stumbled in here as a newbie and am amazed at this boxer and your analysis. New sub!

[@yourfriend3760]

The crowd and judges have never been in a fight and it really shows sometimes. It looks like the opponent lands shots but he’s literally mitigating like 90% of their power by moving with the punch. I’ve vs someone like this and it’s terrifying man. You feel like ur throwing marshmellows.

[@dre7370]

It's ashamed fighters like that go unnoticed, & never got the recognition he deserves. Good job beinging us this footage of this skilled fighter🥊

[@beastmode1980434]

He had 34 losses lol

[@dre7370]

@@beastmode1980434 The topic WASN'T about his record, it was about his amazing movement. So you just took an L for that stupid reply🥊

[@beastmode1980434]

@@dre7370 His movement wasn't too great if he lost that many times. Highlights don't show you the whole story.

[@dre7370]

@@beastmode1980434 If you would STOP🛑 hating & pay attention the guy telling the story mentioned that his tactics DON'T always work, but his movements was masterful when it did🥊

[@beastmode1980434]

@@dre7370 No hate, I just tell it like it is

[@handicapitation3250]

Is that dude a chameleon or something? Some clips he's black and some he looks mexican. What is this wizardry?

[@SageVaughn]

Lol

[@raheem8086]

Black ppl get darker in summer lighter in winter most ppl dont notice because it happens so slowy

[@markn3936]

So advanced he's shape shifting.

[@SageVaughn]

@@raheem8086 Bruh..how did you learn of our secret? Lol

[@arrjee9474]

LOLOL!!!!

[@alexandrecloux790]

Thanks man. This guy is inspiring and incredible.

[@is95js]

Stumbled upon this video, great commentary!

[@ernesttucker4359]

Never heard of this guy. I can appreciate the fact that it's his actual style of fighting and not just trying to showboat. Interesting

[@i.s.paccara9313]

I was a little girl when he and Aaron Pryor were doing this “drunken master” style of boxing. Both were robbed of victories numerous times. Sports commentators and boxing judges punished him for allegedly making a “mockery” of boxing. Mayweather’s shoulder-roll, Naseem’s bowing and twirling, Lomachenko’s and Chocolatito’s footwork are singular examples of all that he and Pryor did in the ring.

[@cmatt4577]

"Both were robbed of victories numerous times".....Bro Aaron Pryor lost 1 fight🤔

[@i.s.paccara9313]

@C Matt Emanuel Augustus had 78 fights and 38 losses. True, Aaron Pryor had 40 fights and 1 loss. “Both” is cumulative, as intended, with the majority being Emanuel Augustus’ losses and him being the subject of the video. I will speak with further clarity, if the opportunity presents itself. By the way, I’m not a “bro,” as I am female. 🤗👍🏽

[@alexandrito3panchu84]

@@i.s.paccara9313 holy heavens,i like your conversation.Your messed with statistics?Your flatly analytical.Its good sister ,este bruh ?ah whatever

[@i.s.paccara9313]

@Alexandrito3 Panchu Thanks, Alexandrito! I have always enjoyed boxing and the history of pugilistic sports.

[@lexander_hernandez]

I.s paccara just dominating this comment section, c Matt 🤫

[@craigdavis5407]

This man know every angle of the ring & he use it to his advantage man.

[@ventwilliams3352]

I sparred with him for YEARS coming up when he trained and lived in my hometown pahokee (west palm beach) and trust me i know how special this dude was/is. Emanuel Augustus is way to underrated despite his record dude is a GENIUS and Shld be looked at as a boxing LEGEND. he was the best ever with this style hips, crazy vision, head movement and TIMING. nobody else ever did this good for that long and at the end of his career he still is mentally healthy because despite fighting like this he didnt get hit hard alot. This is where Floyd Mayweather broke his hand at against him and For Floyd Mayweather to say that THIS was his hardest fight ever that shows u just how good he was considering floyd didnt have but like 2 close fights (ever).

[@ms-terious]

Ehhh he lost nearly as many matches as he won.

[@milat4351]

@@ms-terious robbed tho

[@dustinkrejci6142]

Got his number still? This guy would become a may Thai Legend if he learned Mauy Thai. Also how do you train like this guy?

[@StoneShards]

Was his style intuitive, incorporating dance elements automatically, or did he actively train unorthodox movements? Or, both?

[@Benzcrimsonitacilunarnebula]

Do you think he woulve won against lerdsila?

[@thebluecollarbadass9945]

I remember him he should have been Champ but was robbed in a lot of decisions cause the judge's didn't understand what they were seeing

[@jhosp89]

Oh they new damn good and well what they were seeing! They were just corrupt peices of shit and its absolutely sickening!!

[@YallLuvXeno]

@@jhosp89 knew*

[@Cami-wd4rw]

He missed most of his punches which most judges don't like.

[@truth135]

The guy had 38 wins 34 losses and 6 draws. He's not that good.

[@divine6732]

@@truth135 He gets robbed a lot,were you not paying attention?

[@anon2030]

This man invented scientific🥼boxing. The boxing federation was caught off guard n didn’t like that kind of innovation.

[@RicoLen1]

I'm not even a fan of boxing, but if I see a video on my feed about a drunken master and an insane fighting style, then I'm gonna watch. This video did not disappoint. Never heard this guy's name before, but I'm a fan now.

[@md3dasnipa386]

Shout out to Emanuel Augustus Baton Rouge, Louisiana's finest. They gave this man 34 Losses, he never got knocked out (to my knowledge.. Correct me if I'm wrong) they just hated on his style of fighting.

[@hanksdustin97]

Mr stank If its retarded and it works then its not retarded 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kratosable132]

He has been knocked out

[@kratosable132]

5 times

[@robertblackshear8963]

Thats exactly what happened. No one else has demonstrated this level of natural movement in any fight or sport whatsoever. Pure legend. Who can win a fight with his unique style?

[@robertblackshear8963]

@Mr stank No. He was unique and made most opponents look like pure fools. Thats LEGENDARY.

[@gatorcroc7212]

IN an alternate world, August is praised as the most talented and unorthodox boxers of our times! Sadly this aint that world. Shame, thank you Modern Martial Artist for giving the spotlight to a man who was cheated most of his career!

[@planegaper]

@Archie Macdonald well said gator crock, as i said above, he should have joined up with Ward and Gatti, after all the buzz, and maybe their management team could have taken him in and made some big dollar bouts for him.. he deserved batter.. I'm sure he had Wards respect, and they would have gladly taken him along for the ride .. he's an exciting fighter to watch and a humble , decent man out of the ring (had his troubles but they don't define him)..

[@madspacepoet4840]

explain his record of 38-34 if he is praised. The guy's record is the worst record I have ever Wikied.

[@incentiveeee]

@@madspacepoet4840 Judges didn't like his fighting style so they'd score it lower automatically.

[@donquan09]

Super Dope

[@greatomeister675]

In an alternate world. Mike Tyson was raised up in a nice neighbourhood with rich parents and went on to become a doctor.

[@jacktice7287]

Imagine training and studying your entire life for the traditional styles of boxing and facing some unorthodox styles along the way then here comes this guy with an unorthodox style for the unorthodox style. Dude just bopping and dancing around then cracking you in the body and head. Simply amazing

[@botelloheritage12]

I loved watching him back in the days. He always put on a show.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I wouldn't even call him the drunken master. I would almost say he's the master at not overthinking and just flowing with the moment around him. -A master of flow.-

[@lydellb]

Not drunk, just loose and confident.

[@Puschit1]

Looks more like a dip of Capoeira to me

[@gorblin70]

I guess if you’re gonna be literal about it

[@oceanberserker]

That's kinda the point. Wild, drunken even, but nonetheless having guidance and direction to the flow of chaos.

[@metaford3746]

You don't actually need to be drunk to be a drunken master It a artstyle that use unpredictable movement like dancing and falling to distract enemy into a opening

[@fernando717]

He was ripped off in most of his fights because of his playfulness. It's too bad he didn't have devestating power. We'd be talking about one of the legendary greats if he did.

[@Sk8Fam]

Fernando 💯💯💯

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

I think you hit the nail on the head there - this guy obviously has amazing technique but what matters in a fight is whether you can put your opponent away and actually secure the win. A lot of people here aren't going to like me for saying it, but Augustus clearly didn't have the stopping power to be a great. It's what made Tyson such a force in boxing and even Dana White (idiot that he is) agrees with the sentiment - you have to be able to do damage in order to truly call yourself the victor, just being a better technician doesn't cut it.

[@RizzlerTwo]

@@CopiousDoinksLLC I mean guys like Mayweather and Pernell Whitaker did it, Muhammad Ali even

[@jacklegends2799]

@@RizzlerTwo Cus they played good with points and still had abit of knockout power to bring to the table. Augustus has good instinct and knows how to play his opponents to his advantage, but because of his lack of knockout power and "stick up their arse" judges, it doesnt help.

[@RizzlerTwo]

@@jacklegends2799 every boxer can hit hard in their own ways some are just stronger than others, the judges are the only factor between the two that made Emmanuel lose fights

[@kennysponto6568]

Now that's most definitely relaxed always in the ring. Great leverage and explosive power.

[@wdiddy1]

that was just beautiful to watch, so fluid and relaxed.

[@tonyjones1560]

This guy looks like he was an absolute nightmare to fight. Personally never saw anything like him👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jayburnett4435]

This guy is a cross breed of every character on street fighter mortal kombat tekken and killer instinct

[@michaelkeha]

For some boxers sure but any who learned how to really brawl would turn him into hamburger meat

[@phillyphil3860]

Mayweather said Augustus is one of the hardest fighters he fought. Mayweather couldn't read Augustus, because his movement was unpredictable.

[@savagendn961]

Dead or alive 3 is the only game ive played where there is a fighter that uses drunken fist.

[@JBSCORNERL8]

Mentally Chill he can read well enough to make hundreds of millions

[@jerrellslay9214]

Unrecognized top 5 boxers all time! He only lost bc his style was frowned upon by judges

[@hernandayolearyallda]

But he got tko alot.

[@simoa8822]

Top 5? Lol

[@jerrellslay9214]

Yes my top 5 easy. No one has a style like his and be effective. The only reason he lost many of his fights that he CLEARLY WON is bc of his style.

[@jerrellslay9214]

@pitbullfiend5 prince naseem had good defense. But no one has incorporated a martial art style like Emmanuel. Defense and offense. This dude used to hit people with a double punch!!!! Lol no one fought like this

[@michaelmercado1953]

And that's why boxing is a failing sport.

[@MoosesValley]

Astounding skills. This guy should be a lot more famous !

[@ThothYemaya]

Beautiful style. Some of the movements are used in White crane. Absolutely a master. Love his creativity. Great job with the channel David xoxo #oss

[@CallofDutyBlackOps28]

This is the first time i've seen someone like Augustus use *both* of his gloves at the same time. already 11/10 there for me, anyway.

[@Richcity_Ez]

Some street fighter shit. That was crazy

[@mauriceallen5167]

I think they rule it as a illegal punch now and he is probably why. I just saw a fight and a guy did something similar and the ref stopped the fight

[@CarlosMartinez-tp3zl]

I think pacman tried something like that vs floyd and the ref said no . August us punches were straights vs mannys were more like hooks .

[@robertblackshear8963]

@@mauriceallen5167 It is illegal now and thats bs.

[@Myactivechannel]

@@CarlosMartinez-tp3zlpac did it was against Joshua clottey. The punch is actually legal.

[@indigenous5210]

Mayweather was working hard that fight. Even senior said that was jrs toughest fight. Respect to the drunken master. One of the greats in my book

[@capostatus1i]

Robbed more times anyone can count. Most underrated boxer in history.

[@desertmulehunter]

Party on drunken master!

[@lautaromontanana402]

Mayweather toughest fight was against maidana, he loss that fight but the judges were on his side

[@lt.boinks992]

Took 9 rounds to end imagine if he tko'd mayweather

[@Mr1maine]

@@lautaromontanana402 stop it beat him both times I was there

[@bovinepro8075]

the double punch is actually a martial arts technique, known as Nihon Zuki in Karate, Dubeon JiReugi in TaeKwonDo, etc etc. It is a legit if old technique and it actually often catches semi trained opponents off guard because they are only expecting a single punch. I have used it to score unexpected hits during casual sparring. Modern fight meta has excluded it but it looks to me like Augustus made good use of it in his boxing career. Probably helps that they can't kick.

[@blackmetalcumbia]

pacquiao against margarito also apply one

[@felixjones9198]

It's hard to set much power in a double punch because you can't easily counterbalance your momentum or engage your core to snap from the hip. Looks cool though!

[@robinthrush9672]

I can't believe I've never heard of this guy before! Just on a showmanship level, this is amazing!