Vitali Klitschko v Kirk Johnson

[@patrickfarrell6353]

He's now the Mayor of the capital of Ukraine. He's in the fight of his life against Rusian agression. Him and his little brother. May God continue serving this man successfully. Long live Ukraine.

[@FirstLast-yc9lq]

They're going to take big fat Ls. Also, NATO are the aggressors. Russia has been warning them for well over 10 years. Ukraine should have stopped flirting with NATO.

[@patrickfarrell6353]

@@FirstLast-yc9lq I think your right, NATO are the aggressors.. But Putin didn't have to wipe out the entire country. He should have went after the ones Ukraine was flirting with. Go after the alpha- Male, Go after Lion not the Lioness. History will see Russia as a bully. Let's hope it ends with Ukraine. But I don't think Putin will stop there. Do you? That NATO is a good looking guy. More will flirt. Jealous Russia can't help but to kill everyone who looks and talks to freedom.

[@patrickfarrell6353]

@@FirstLast-yc9lq Ukraine does have some world class boxers. Heavyweight champions of the world in those two Ukrainian Boxers. Very impressive athlete's.

[@leewilson77]

☺️

[@johannsebastienbach]

Vitali, a powerful beast

[@jawi5906]

I like how Vitali was willing to answer in English and not go through his translator. Respect.

[@IliyanStoychev]

vitali was a monster, top 5 of all time. amazing.

[@Pauly421]

I'm going through his fights now, holy crap he was a tactician with crazy speed for his size

[@maxtonasher7080]

i guess Im quite off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?

[@oldironsides4107]

Vitali was so awkward but would be a tough fight for anybody. He just fought in a really bad era which is unfortunate. I think vitali was better than wladamir but wladamir had the better resume and career

[@jerrymylove1754]

Injury prone and a cutter. Otherwise very dominant fighter

[@micatrsic8762]

the goat not top 5 vitali the best

[@bertrandqualo8147]

Most dominant fighter ever what a performance goodness extraordinary

[@harryheath9928]

Woe he got rid of Kirk real quickly Iron 👊fist

[@patrickfarrell6353]

They have the spirit of a lion and would fight to the death. As their fellow country men are doing today. Respect.

[@stephaniethomasjohnson6304]

My name is Kierra Johnson and Kirk Johnson is my dad

[@rominiyiolufunsho9724]

Wow

[@alexanderkuczyk7391]

Hello, Kierra ...much respect for your father. He lost man to man and fought the best he could.

[@timnavarrette6932]

Respect for your dad

[@j.r.8592]

I would have given anything to spar with either of these guys. I met your dad once before I retired from boxing and he seemed like a super cool guy. I was 5'8" and boxing at 240lbs. As a heavyweight and his comment about me being several weight classes above what my body was built for is one of the things that made me drop back down to super middleweight. Much respect for your old man

[@brucekidson8889]

I never realized what a good record Kirk had , always cheered for a local guy.

[@TornadoF60]

18:48 "That whale is just harpooned" :-)) Larry Merchant was so cool and funny !!

[@oldironsides4107]

I can’t believe Johnson showed up for a huge opportunity at 260 lbs.

[@taekwondotime]

@@oldironsides4107 He tried to out-power the bigger, stronger guy by adding weight. He should have come in at 240 and tried to be more mobile and elusive.

[@MrBlick76]

The best ever

[@dudemanjack98]

19:19 Lewis knew he couldn't beat Vitali in a rematch so he chose the quietly option

[@shaolinwarriormark]

Yep.

[@johnpickering5289]

You bet. Lewis was saved by the cut Vitali received. Vitali deserves to go down as one of the best ever. Just look at the stats. Never knocked down, never beaten on points and in both fights where he retired due to injury he was ahead on points and clearly winning the fight.

[@johnpickering5289]

@Kriegsman Yes I agree

[@wallacesousuke1433]

@@johnpickering5289 an old tired Lewis destroyed him after two great starting rounds by Vitali, once Lewis figured out how to fight Vitali it was for the Ukrainian

[@johnpickering5289]

@@wallacesousuke1433 Lewis wasn't old and he wasn't tired sorry to inform you. In addition he certainly didn't destroy him, the cut was caused by a glancing blow, most likely the result of laces tearing the skin. An unlucky one for Vitali. However the most telling part was Lewis going into retirement and refusing to fight Vitali again, he knew his time was up.

[@zajas893]

\Vitali was the best boxer all around and among 3 The Best ever!

Best boxer of all time behind rocky marciano

[@mightysprocket]

Johnson comes out to Michael Jackson, Klitschko comes out to Tina Turner...not the kind of music you’d expect two massive heavyweights to choose!

[@dltguitar6532]

haha

[@drmaddvibes]

I was there live for that fight. The Klitschko fans were there in full force that night.

[@jerrymylove1754]

That’s awesome! Never been to a title fight before. Johnson looks like a pervert.

[@MrBlick76]

I was too! In the nosebleeds. Vitali hit like a tractor trailer.

[@RemmySkye]

Somewhere out there me and dad are watching. My beloved, so beloved, and madly desperately missed, Dad, was born in Italy. He loved America and we were there to see the Italian American "Baby Joe" Joe Mesi. There were so many Ukrainians with their yellow and blue and flags. A particularly riotous and large group near us formed a ukranian Italian alliance with us. They cheered for mesi and we for Klitschko. But something we really were delighted about, we didnt know anybody on the undercard really and we saw Paulie Malignaggi. We were thrilled he won and some time after he won his fight he had actually come to our section of MSG as there were some of his friends sitting near us. Nobody noticed Paulie but I did and I pointed it out to my dad. Back then Paulie was unknown and pretty humble seeming. After this card it wasnt long before paulie became pretty popular on his own and dad was always fond of him and following his career. Miss you dad !!!!

[@mariealbergo7991]

Great story, must have been a great night.

[@RemmySkye]

@@mariealbergo7991 thank you :)

[@drmaddvibes]

I was also at the fight. Klitschko fans were definitely fired up that night. The cut the alcohol sales off early because they were getting so rowdy. It was a fun night and I'm glad you experienced it with your dad.

[@RemmySkye]

@@drmaddvibes thanks madvibes. I dont know if ur a big fight fan and seen many fights... I try to go as often as possible and I feel like some fights and fighters you could never forget... like gatti on the boardwalk... there was alot of electricity too because Lennox lewis wasnt totally thought to be out of the game as he proved ultimately so there was some hope of that rematch to boot. The Ukrainians were definitely enjoying the spirits as well. Always do any time I've seen a ukranian fighter lol

[@legitbeans9078]

Good stoppage! Vitali was a monster lol. I fucking love watching this beast fight

[@jbalogh01]

"He knocked out the BBQ ribs" 😂

[@malinwa4ever315]

That whale was just harpooned

[@Jabbing_Jack]

It's a shame Vitali needed a face transplant after Lewis was finished with him

[@malinwa4ever315]

@@Jabbing_Jack it's no coincidence Lewis went quiet under the sunset after that game No rematch 😂

[@Jabbing_Jack]

@@malinwa4ever315 Vitali retired for 4 years because he was afraid to fight Hasim Rahman. Vitali quit and ran away with his newly transplanted Face 😂🤣😂🤣 Cheers ☀️😀

[@malinwa4ever315]

@@Jabbing_Jack who is rahman?

[@CarlosGonzalez-qn6qu]

soy español pero te digo, que eres un campeon chapo siempre te sigo en las peleas gracias

[@j.j.guerrieri8121]

Vitali and Lewis are the only two that I think would have matched up well with a prime Fury. Too bad Lewis didn’t give Vitali a rematch, he really deserved it and Holyfield, Rahman and McCall all gave Lewis a rematch

[@koba.7943]

Tyson Fury is bum he will go down first face down on the canvas .

[@j.j.guerrieri8121]

@@koba.7943 that’s funny

[@paolokadz2850]

The next day, I remember seeing the headline on the boxing sites. It read "KLITSCHKO DESTROYS JOHNSON!!!"

[@Зуба-с4с]

Виталий конечно боец классный, это умение заходить и угадывать, оно от природы у него.

[@bettynanyanja6153]

I compare vitali to Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson

[@thebiofile17]

Vitali may be no. 1 all time hwt champ. Lennox Lewis is also way up there and also may be no. 1. Lennox saw this sensational brutal KO and was not sure he had enough to beat Vitali a second time, after barely winning the first fight. Boxing missed out on an epic rematch.

[@martinaubut9208]

Lewis knew that a rematch would ne dangerous for him. Anyway, he had nothing to prove and that was Time for him to retire.

[@patthewildgoose6460]

"No 1 all time champ" are you having a laugh?? Lewis beat him up and he quit against Byrd then had a record full of bums.

[@coymatlock8711]

Never knocked down in his career. Retired with an 87 percent knock out percentage. 6 time European heavyweight kickboxing champion.

[@coymatlock8711]

​@patthewildgoose6460 your full of crap.

[@joegoodman9232]

My full respect to the Klitschko Brothers. Awesome Athletes and Boxers. My best to them and Ukraine. Defeat the Butcher Putin and his corrupt administration!

[@Pluskeys]

I've missed these days when fighters were active, and there wasn't this ridiculous obsession with being undefeated.

[@amascia8327]

Lewis was smart -- wise -- to retire when he did... although George had a great point: even if he lost against Klitschko it would have been worth millions. Bottom line: Lennox Lewis was tired of the game and he knew it. OK to go out winning.

[@halleck3]

Respect to Vitali. Fought his whole life in the ring; now he's fighting the invaders. Slava Ukraini!

[@geoffthompson6217]

I watched Lewis fight klitschco, it was a good fight .Lewis won ,and that is that.vitali didn't win ,but he was hurt in the shoulder.dont take anything away from them.they are both warriors.this guy was no where in the same league,but got in the ring and had a go .which is something most of us wouldn't be capable of.

[@MrBlick76]

Emmanuel steward is all the difference needed. He changed the klit brothers. And Lennox one of the best of all time. The jab from hell. No mistake. Kronk is truly the best style of all time. Rip Emmanuel steward

[@roycehammond4061]

VITALI KLITSCHKO IS THE NUMBER ONE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION BOXER

[@stevedouglas3692]

I think Kirk is gonna get the crispy creams knocked out of him big time!

[@thewedge8823]

Stop calling him vITALY ..... smh

[@nikolhmara1052]

Для того, чтобы вода была тёплой- её нужно подогреть( мэр В.Кличко)

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Super legenda vmire boxsior brat klichko

[@Krusher_1970]

A huge consensus for Vitali here, i see. I totally agree. Man was a hell of a fighter, with killer instinct. But i also agree with someone who wrote that, would that fight have materialized, Vitali would have conceded Wladimir to win. For a first-hour sense of protection he always displayed to the younger brother.

[@maxv6837]

"Kirk Johnson knocked out the BBQ ribs." 🤣

[@АлександрЛоскутов-й4у]

Кто сказал что братья ведут скучный бой! Технично, тактически обыграл Кирка Джонса.

[@MrBlick76]

I was there. In the nosebleeds of msg drinking Ukrainian moonshine with all the Ukrainian guys and vitalis hits looked harsh from up there!! Shame steward took over so late in their career. If Emmanuel trained Vitali in his 20s he would've been undefeated. No doubt

[@jefferyreed4073]

Its a shame that Lennox Lewis was scared of Dr. Ironfist Vitali Klitschko so never got the rematch that everyone wanted Vitali was right when he said Lewis was avoiding him

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Super chempion i legenda

[@thecelt471]

Johnson was just a punching bag.

[@oldironsides4107]

I never liked Kirk Johnson and I can’t believe he showed up for this fight weight 260lbs. Wtf

[@chicagomike4587]

Johnson only brought that counter left hook - which he tried to position and throw several times...it worked against Maskaev...didn't work here.

[@johannsebastienbach]

It landed a few times but vitali has a huge chin and not bothered maskaev had extremely weak chin and easily caught out

[@merapunjab6443]

Best boxer all time

[@CarlosGonzalez-qn6qu]

gracias vitali

[@Kraken-hz2xi]

Vitaliy, very sporty, my fellow countryman, I'm proud of him

[@sfsafasafaf9504]

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[@patrickfarrell6353]

They have great trainers, yes. But they were born with a talent that few have matched. I think both brothers would make great trainers, themselves.

[@cmoneytheman]

Why do crazy dummies say primo fights like wlad when he doesn't at all wlad is way more advanced moves better and uses his size

[@davonbenson4361]

Around 1:22, he stated that the fight was an eye opening performance. Was that a pun in reference to Vitali’s eye? Lol.

[@brunomenezes9011]

Definitely lol

[@valeriyvvv3939]

Steel chin, hard punch

[@stephaniethomasjohnson6304]

And I'm on my mum's tablet so that's why it says s

[@firstlast1278]

HBO was the best for boxing

[@chachamurungu7245]

This was a cow and herder

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Patriot ukraine maladec

[@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID]

18:46 😆😆😆

[@ОченьЗлой-ъ3м]

What?

[@vladme5335]

@@ОченьЗлой-ъ3м "That whale was just harpooned". Classic Larry Merchant, lol

[@maxv6837]

Prime Vitali vs Prime Tyson. Who wins? 🤔🤔🤔

[@AbshirFuaad]

That question is meaningless. Because it was never meant to be. But just to have a fun I think prime Mike Tyson.

[@coymatlock8711]

​@@AbshirFuaadvitali easy

[@boskobuha6321]

so gratefull that larry merchant is out of boxing commentating......

[@dudemanjack98]

Lennox is worse

[@Chiefmiest]

@@dudemanjack98 delusional

[@dudemanjack98]

@@Chiefmiest you might not agree with Larry but he is not bland and boring like Lennox. LL provides zero insight during a fight

[@JeffPenaify]

@@dudemanjack98 Lennox being a great fighter makes him more credible to comment on boxing than Larry and Jim combined. Larry and Jim were terrible for boxing in their own right

[@dudemanjack98]

Why did HBO get rid of LL and bring back Roy if Lewis was such a good commentator?

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Super legenda vmire boxsior

[@sonnyc3826]

Kirk Johnson was suppose ot be a big thing coming out of Canada but never amounted to much of anything in boxing..sure his record is good or was but its better than what he was id think i saw him fight once and he lost any named guy he faced he lost..only lsot twice but he fought all nobodies how can you ever know how good you are if you dont fight the best? he never fought the best.

[@davonbenson4361]

16:30.

[@timnavarrette6932]

Dang no hells bells

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Klichko luchii maldec brat klichko

[@alexshoneya]

Johnson looked so off, didnt train well, eat shit, relaxed. Look at his physique here and in fight with Moskaev.

[@jasonladd6400]

Lewis wet the bed and quit ringside

[@davonbenson4361]

14:20.

[@davonbenson4361]

17:55.

[@wazupdowgs]

payback for maskaev

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@RazaliBahNi-he2hw]

P

[@sivaro1]

Vitali was the #1 H2H heavyweight of all time. This version of Vitali would wreck fighters.

[@gigorz5k1]

Johnson was just scared. There were no precise hits. Johnson lost mentally, like Seldon to Tyson.

[@АлександрЛоскутов-й4у]

Кирк Джонсон как хлестко бьёт, и быстро, но Виталик его пере боксировал и перерубил.

[@arsenibochorishvili1458]

Vot eta boxing

[@Vriappiopoi]

Johnson got annihilated!!

[@physics2525]

completely goatsed