"What Happens If You Lose?" | Muhammad Ali vs Joe Fraiser | The Dick Cavett Show

[@TheDickCavettShow]

Have you see any of the Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier fights? 🥊

[@Рудик-х1т]

Yes

[@EBBX.]

Not me but my parents saw ali vs Frazier 2 and 3

[@oO_toOomy_Oo]

ali's level of shyness: 0% ali's level of fear: 0% ali's level of self confidence: 100%

[@shaikhshaukat7163]

All is act is inspiration for us

[@denissssss8579]

Haitham AlHazmy and fun level: 50000%

[@philipkang1520]

His level of confidence is more infinity % because it never runs out...

[@atomsk1972]

Unfortunately, he has been mimicked so much that it permeated the culture. US school children now rank #1 for confidence and close to last amongst developed nations in math and science.

[@azarus8806]

100 percent fear of joining the military

[@RareVideosByJavierVargasTV]

The man was a genius, the people's champ for a reason. He hyped up his fights so well and entertained the whole time before anyone else started doing this. A unique fighter, man he is the greatest.

[@soleprobe]

The Face of Combat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaaTgoJqdpaEqq8 The most forbidden documentary in history: “Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org archive.org/details/EUROPATheLastBattle

[@marshawk9766]

Now I know how WWE wrestling started.

[@marshawk9766]

@M. Romuald de Grizaltière ahh ok, haha.

[@p.jmurray8700]

It really says something when I'm watching this clip 45+ years later and going. Oh man I wonder happens next. I now know what happens but do I wish to be caught in the moment.

[@bubazzubaz3841]

u basically say that if somebody is stronger than u then hes better than u lol?

[@Kimbururu]

When boxers rattled eachothers LIVE without a single swear word....

[@ankushshetty]

So true. Even in the rivalry, both were so dignified. Never crossed the line of cursing and involving any family like these new age boxers do.

[@acandnine12]

Chump Champ that's called class and mutual respect for one another. We had to go a long, long way back to find that now didn't we?

[@brianwilson3952]

And they just shadow boxed each other.

[@J.C.117]

@@ankushshetty Yeah like that hasn't been around since the 90s

[@Zetsuke4]

@@brianwilson3952 Lol true

[@crowhaven200]

Ali's talk made them money for food on their table. They all respected him, even Joe. They made each other. RIP Smokin Joe and Ali.

[@michaelbishop9157]

Frazier hated him - and with very good reason

[@Kararrrr]

@@michaelbishop9157 yes yes Frazier hated Ali, succccer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooq8o5SKrZWEbLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HUe62fYtyXZ6s *U don't know anything*

[@jonathanhawk5163]

Michael Bishop, he didn't hate Ali. Frazier helped Ali.

[@joshualawrence51]

No they didn’t hate each other they both had respect fir each other and they were friends after boxing

[@aceace9666]

Frazier did hate Ali because of the names he use to call him, Frazier brother came out and said he use to hate Ali and do u know the ring tone of Frazier which he said that go look at Ali what I done to him

[@jibb1451]

"You could hit him accidentally!" "Whatchu think im trying to do?" Hahaha

[@dzyre7247]

@@williamtkelleher oh lord you’re one of those nerds who rlly think he smart and over analyzes everything. he said “whatchu think i’m trying to do” because he meant that he would like to accidentally hit him so he could hit him and then jus say it was an accident...

[@lukaz3336]

@@williamtkelleher It's not that serious it was just a promotion effort by Ali.

[@TheQuranExplainsItself]

@@williamtkelleher you tried hard but u know damn well you sounded like a fool there.

[@doge5731]

@@williamtkelleher ok troll.

[@wildenthusiasm]

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[@MrPSToNey]

LOOK AT THAT FOOTWORK. it’s a shame I didn’t grow up in the era of Ali

[@maricon-deatigno3084]

Shame on your parents, then

[@rollin2874]

@@maricon-deatigno3084 hahahaha

[@Mrigtrishna65]

shame on you

[@martikyRE]

At least you can watch him here

[@FukkinLogic]

Why is it shame? You can watch it all right now

[@hufsa7197]

1:55 that footwork is so badass!

[@thom-mark6443]

"My lawyer told me to bring a bail bondsman because what I'm gonna do to you might be illegal." This man was the king of trash talk.😂

[@elijahizzie2038]

With class🤣🤣

[@alainbrisebois8334]

Michel Jackson was better. Lol

[@generaljuandomingo5053]

Coho!

[@wildenthusiasm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZO1p2dopM-pnbc

[@lutang]

The fact that they did all that and never touched each other...that's crazy. These days they would have legit scrapped.

[@sonofjay817]

@ Exactly. Ali wasn't mad. He liked Joe Frazier, but Frazier took some of the talk Ali did to heart and developed a hatred for Ali for a long time.

[@Cipher993]

I think they were very close to fighting though

[@exmilitary6536]

@quotetheraven90 shut up

[@noelyking400]

@quotetheraven90 in what way?

[@davidholgate123]

It was obviously staged. Even the host and guest are laughing at it because they know its just a bit of fun.

[@aarissukiyo6570]

They talking then they get up and start shadow boxing each other. It feels like superheroes talkings and they suddenly start flying hahah

[@peacheskong2245]

WHAHAHAH

[@wheezybeans4372]

they’re fighting w their stands, we can’t see it though

[@wildenthusiasm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZO1p2dopM-pnbc

[@n.o.m4385]

Ali had full control of the situation

[@williemo44]

They had so much fun. Ali and Frazier could sell some tickets😂😂😂😂

[@pratt8064]

Man that shuffle looks amazing to this day

[@philipalmond3550]

How a big man can move that fast amazes me.

[@AdamSmith75th]

I’ve seen him do that a thousand times, and it still impresses me and makes me smile.

[@tcherkess9695]

Parkinson: "I hate to come all this way and not ask a question.. What about what happens if you lose !? " Ali: "Next question" I'm dead 😂😂😂

[@tcherkess9695]

@Aditya Nautiyal 🤦‍♂️

[@idontknow3053]

@Nick West no, that's the interviewers name

[@ren7a8ero]

Man, they both were true actors! Incredible entertainers, unbelievable fighters. Legends.

[@biffalobull2335]

So much better than the gutter nonsense of today.

[@jayeshpatel7045]

The shuffle at 1:56.

[@treynelson4946]

Joe was like, "Aight, I'ma head out now"

[@hiranom20]

Butter smoooove!

[@roduhawma8323]

Smooooooooooth!!

[@KBWarrioR2018]

U see it, but tou dont

[@TheRockeyAllen]

How the f can a heavyweight be so fast wtfff

[@Chuckerson100]

This clip was more entertaining than many of Mayweather’s fights.

[@ant8041]

@Michelle Castillo well he's obviously not the best if every comments are negative lol

[@saniha337]

I Love Muhammad Ali for the humour,for lovely man behind the tough body Never looses Never thinks to lose That's the power that's the spirit Allah bless with his Mercy always on Ali

[@blackjack-ks8zn]

Never lose? Well even thou it's parkinson....

[@mekelreen9869]

He lost multiple times and he was an ignorant racist, yes he is amusing though.

[@adzb96]

Mekel Reen not ignorant just truthful to his reality. It’s easier living with white privilege.

[@imadeyoureadthis1500]

@@adzb96 So i guess saying joe frazier looks like a gorilla because of his dark skin and talking about his dark skin is not racist?

[@adzb96]

IMadeYouReadThis that’s him being disrespectful and hurtful not ignorant as he used that to upset his opponent and not actually believe in it which is definitely the wrong way to go about it. Watch his documentary about that period as well as his book as you shall see for yourself.

[@dp-hy8jz]

What a fun interview. They knew how to promote the next fight and get people to buy tickets for it. Genius 🙏

[@TonyEnglandUK]

I love how Joe even dodges Ali's air punches at 0:52

[@ezdubs9187]

"Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee."

[@00bikeboy]

"Rumble young man, rumble!"

[@mmafyasco]

they can't hit what they can't see.

[@thebestever9920]

@@00bikeboy "aahhhhhhh"

[@tommyboy.9246]

Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee Get a touch of Parkinson’s and shake like a tree

[@mmafyasco]

Tommy Isaacs Based on your comment, I assume you wish you were a boxer, but couldn't cut it.

[@rayhanes1347]

Joe was always cool low k while Ali talked. It was a perfect combo. These guys were strictly about the sportsmanship.

[@juicy27wet]

I've always wondered how can they be friends like this and then literally lay each other out 😂

[@therealc.t.7085]

They were far from friends.

[@369tfs]

they did it for money . If you watch the entire interview , Ali was asked why do you talk so much and his response was that it sells tickets .

[@abdouls2386]

Weren't friends but they respected each other greatly and that is the key factor you don't need to lobe your enemy to respect'em

[@darrylharris9097]

$$$Money Talks...

[@dannyclapper8319]

They were not friends at all at this time

[@Artimao]

This is pure gold. Entertainment, showmanship, technique, Ali was everything

[@NadeemHayek]

Ali is a showman of the highest nature it’s in his genes and blood

[@hassanchaudhary9300]

💯

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

Both fighters were world champions. But Ali's ability was Mythic. I've never seen a man move like he did in the ring. It was poetry.

[@peternielsen8601]

Especially against Foreman later that year - outstanding technique!

[@turnofevent8094]

There will be only one Muhammad Ali, a true entertainer and champ. RIP Champ.

[@babehonnie]

The speed of Mohammed Ali was just amazing

[@michael43567]

the fact that there was no security on standby is scary. The fact that they never layed a hand on each other is also telling. Shows they had respect for each other. Today, we always get shoving matches in the UFC & boxing

[@asadzia59]

2:38 "they might put me in jail after this fight". Khabib took this line to a whole new level of reality.

[@cocainemakesmesick8909]

What's This Fight Name ? Muhammad vs ?

[@louietoy9006]

@@cocainemakesmesick8909 joe frazier

[@lindsaymays7206]

Khabib, the guy who killed himself to fight smaller men who were all strikers and avoided men his own size with good wrestling like the plague?

[@maxrates]

Ali has great humor, taunts his opponent while still being respectful. Class act!

[@hanningtonbahingire6317]

I really love these two legends even though they no longer exist RIP Legends

[@Spiritus1130]

Legends never die.

[@eddieingalls534]

When Ali and Frazier stand up, even though you know they are acting, you still feel the presence of two real, physical powerhouses. That presence is what most if not all men dream of getting but only a handful ever can or could - these two were right up there.

[@jibbityjab2469]

Ummm...Frazier wasn't acting - he TRULY disliked Ali then esp. when Ali called him an Uncle Tom, a gorilla, etc. He would have killed Ali in a street fight too.

[@Szene-vu5cs]

I love how the moderator is all shocked as soon as Ali mentions „communism“😂😂💀

[@olemew]

What did Ali say exactly? I didn't understand

[@KillShot-ln6mn]

@@olemew He said if he lose, he'll book a ticket & fly to the closest communist country & disappear 😂 Ali was a funny man

[@olemew]

@@KillShot-ln6mn hahah, ok. Thanks man!

[@lewisprice2743]

Nas Kane I thought he made up a word, commonous 😂

[@sammygutierrez9048]

you mean 'commonism'

[@pronemanoldbutyoung5548]

Ha ha Cavett and Parkinson look like small kids around two grown ups

[@billymoses9925]

Well, they are small, cavetts 1.65. Ali 1.90 Joe made them look small n he was only 1.80

[@urma3137]

It's actually weird because Parkinson and Frazier were basically the same height. You could even argue Parkinson is slightly bigger than Frazier in this film-kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGO8d5hvmdtkaaM

[@Losrandir]

@@urma3137 Perspective...

[@faiz1212k]

Like Hobbits

[@jamesbieschke2497]

Two spectacularly great fighters -- and opponents in what was without question the greatest fight of the 20th century. May they both rest in peace.

[@WayTooKool]

"We can get this on now"......When they both jumped up---- ahhhhhhhh that was classic

[@sparx180]

Those were the days. Makes you want to cry that they are both gone now. Dick Cavett the ultimate gentleman.

[@righteousone8454]

I thought this was a bad meme. "Michael Parkinson"...Ali suffered from Parkinson's disease.

[@halalpolice23]

I was shocked too 😂

[@stanlibuda5786]

Well, no. It was the Parkinsons disease syndrom. That is a difference. His brain was fully functional but the his motorics were not.

[@thorn3807]

@@stanlibuda5786 Its so ironic that he got that specific disease considering he was all about movement

[@emeraldaxx8631]

@@thorn3807 very poetic, people with speed will lose their speed because of themselves

[@biladero2024]

I can’t stop replaying the moment Ali swings his feet 😂😂😂😂

[@kazakh-interista]

Sometimes I wish I could turn TV on and watch everything shown before 90s

[@tailedgates9]

I always heard about Ali's boxing skills but never his level of speech. Dude was such a good speaker, whether it was trash talk or a normal conversation. Lol

[@franceleeparis37]

This is called real showmanship... two professionals winning hearts and minds.. never realised Ali was so tall...

[@kabeerkarla1267]

6.3

[@officialyoudes]

1:56 omg that shuffle from Ali though. Rip Legend💯🔥

[@tatersalad76]

"What you think I'm trying to do?" "Anything you like." I can appreciate the swift jokes while trying to stop a fight (even though we all know they wouldn't have actually thrown hands on a talk show due to their professionalism)

[@younessouder]

Nobody will ever be like Ali , he was a smooth talker funny , just a joy to watch , it’s a shame they’re comparing him to Mcchicken aka Conor McNugget, not even close

[@Brickcellent]

Youness 'smelly' Ouder

[@kingtut74stardust89]

Nobody compares him to conor in my race. It's actually very disrespectful

[@Brickcellent]

@@kingtut74stardust89 We wuz kangz n shiet

[@younessouder]

Caoimhín Ó Caoimh 😂😂😂😂

[@baldilocks1914]

That footwork though! Greatest showman

[@harounyasine8679]

look how big ali's and joe's bodies compared to the interviewer's, what an absolute LEGENDS!

[@gamalmohamed8326]

Ali talks the talk and walks the walk. Big respect ✊

[@pac-ice-tan806]

You can hit him accidentally Ali: What you think I'm trynna do

[@ThebigGLRams]

This guy loved having Ali on his show

[@jfm.2654]

When you see lightning and hear thunder it'd Ali and Frazier going toe to toe in heaven! RIP to both of them 🥊🥊❤❤

[@cheeta8928]

MUHAMMAD ALI The Legend Respect from PAKISTAN

[@Sagathox]

i liked when Frazier followed ali's shuffle (which is supposed to be followed by a fast attack from ali) with a well timed punching motion, he said something like "I got you", in his mind he was fighting Ali.

[@ahmedj.5311]

I like the fact that Ali doesn’t dress like a celebrity, he just dresses on point a good suit that fits him perfectly proper tie clean shoes, proper gentlemen

[@rmdhn1]

"You might hit him accidentally" "WHAT YOU THINK I'M TRYIN TO DO?"

[@devserendipity3063]

"Be careful you could hit him, what do you think i am trying to do" 😂

[@warlord8954]

When they were in the ring they were serious. When they were outside of the ring they respected each other and were friends.

[@thechemistamvs5033]

Fraizer prayed to God before one of their fights "please God help me KILL Ali". Frazier hated Ali

[@thechemistamvs5033]

@@johnnwako2488 No he didn't. Fraser though of Ali as a coward for avoiding the war and before their first fight was when he hated him the most and prayed for the strength to KILL him

[@MD-sp9zu]

1:55 Ali will always be the smoothest boxer of all time

[@RumiPlayzIt]

Muhammed was so handsome ! Mashaa’Allah!

[@OptikkMagnum]

He should have said «Doesn’t matter what kinda gloves you got on, you want touch me with them»

[@shack7631]

Ali had so much charisma and style. Plus he was a handsome looking man. If he were in his prime today he would have made a fortune in advertising and sponsorship.

[@rtt4014]

There will never be another Muhammad Ali, that itself inspires me Rest I’m POWER to the GOAT.

[@nwsanagnwsths]

1:55 he's not a boxer he's a dancer! wow

[@mohsinwaqar1224]

U can never gets fighting athletes like this together in a talk show now especially ones who have a rivalry like this those times were different

[@ahmedsenussi8232]

Watching in june 2020 lockdown what a performance 🎭

[@panchag.m.s5465]

I love it when my Muhammad Ali does the foot shuffle AND bites his bottom lip when he does that he means BUSINESS

[@omairkhan8189]

Ali shuffle legit fire 🔥🔥

[@EyeMixMusic]

Of all the fights Ali ever had, this was the one where his pre-fight taunting worked against him. He fuelled Frazier's fire, and pushed him to reach his absolute peak.

[@Tee1312Jay]

This was a prefight for their 2nd bout.

[@ForeverZoeful]

Ali and frazier are the most entertaining people ever

[@rob-robi]

I grew up back then in Beaufort South Carolina we all loved Joe Frazier

[@didisenpai5562]

He's good lookin in his prime

[@BBibou]

Ali if he insult you.... You love him and love his insult it's so special man

[@marco1njie726]

I cnt wait..i cnt wait...boyy you are in trouble😂😂😂....Two Legends

[@neildelaney5199]

It really brings it home how big these men actually were,( compared to the mere mortals in the background) oh how i miss their ability and talent

[@JarrelEmmanuel]

"Come on guys, you could hurt a finguurr" HAHAHAHA. Stupid suggesting amongst two titans.

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

Damn he just lit the fuse, sat back and watched. That's a good TV host lol

[@johnkingkingjohn5298]

Watch how Frazier waited for Ali to put he’s coat on first because Ali said put you’re coat down don’t back out and got in his head with that and Frazier thought it was real

[@amzd912]

Such a great entertainer. Nowadays if people try to hype a fight the only way they can do it is by trying to make it look like real beef. They didn't need to swear or pretend to act like gangsters. Just pure class.

[@ankushshetty]

1:56 wooooo 😅😅

[@robertcampbell8027]

Their first fight was March 8, 1971. My wife and I got married in Cleveland March 20 and went to NYC for our honeymoon. We had tickets for the Tonight Show and one of the guests was Muhammed Ali. It was his first public appearance after the loss.

[@robertcampbell8027]

@muhammad ali largest collection in the world Wow! I can’t remember any of the other guests, just Muhammad Ali. BTW, my wife and I just celebrated our 50th.

[@kevogamingid]

RIP two legends ❤

[@ralphlee5399]

The famed shuffle at 1:55 was fantastic! In street clothes and loafers? Had to laugh that Frazier was grabbing for his jacket immediately after.

[@marlonmann4471]

Love this man!

[@sulimanmalik7094]

Both massive Legends, best boxing era in history

[@marksacher3866]

This must have taken place after their first two fights. Frazier won the 15 round first fight by unanimous decision in 1971. Ali won the 12 round second fight by unanimous decision in Jan of 1974. Ali won the third and last fight by TKO in the 14th of 15 rounds in October 1975.

[@covertyankee]

This was January '74 a few days before the second fight.

[@marksacher3866]

@@covertyankee , interesting. So Frazier had already won once and Ali was pretty cocky then having not beaten him yet.

[@covertyankee]

@@marksacher3866 Yes, and knowing that now is what makes this video even better. Ali is one of the greatest boxers and trash talkers of all time.

[@yanamamckenzie994]

Proper way Ali and Frazer two legends hahaha and totally funny sense of humour

[@fake-PSL]

Ironic how the interviewer's name is Parkinson...

[@alexanderscott2456]

Coincidence*

[@williamscastaneda8379]

@@tramenari sad...

[@Newtoschool]

Too soon

[@thecoolguy420]

@@Newtoschool Its been 4 years

[@Newtoschool]

@@thecoolguy420 AND???

[@lenhummel5614]

Ali was pure boxing entertainment. Bold as a lion. Crazy and sharp and on edge. Nobody made it like he did.💎💯

[@treynelson4946]

Boy, if Ali had ever been an enforcer he would have been terrifying.

[@axmedgure2933]

KZbin is the Time Machine humanity was waiting for centuries Ali still the greatest

[@boxfox007]

He always was... and he always will be the greatest Boxer in the World!!! May he rest in Peace! Aselamu Aleykum brother!

[@qbertykey6223]

What a great clip!

[@reginatemple1359]

They bought out the best in each other

[@bluesque9687]

You mean they *brought...

[@kaebogtimater]

parkinsons?

[@donaldcurley5812]

Oh man!I loved Ali what a character

[@theprofessor1484]

World going to end (2020) so I thought I watch my favourite boxer to ever lived and some one whom stood up to American. Legend

[@jameshollyelsa]

This deserves an academy award absolutely fantastic

[@Usernotknown21]

The host really got mad when ali grabbed his jacket

[@alexandervanwyk-grove6569]

I think he was more scared😂

[@jaykay7932]

Ali showing why he was, is and probably always will be the best fighter and entertainer. RIP fellaz

[@xbeyond_sparkyz9721]

The interviewers last name is parkisons, what are the odds lmao

[@ketankumarsingh1]

Hahah

[@Golem.8088]

I was wondering dat too :)

[@tommyboy.9246]

😂😂 Must have caught it from shaking his hand lol 😆

[@tommyboy.9246]

Peter Marsh think he was trying to be funny 😁