When A Gang Leader Confronted Muhammad Ali

Welcome back to Boxing After Dark! Tonight, we take you back to 1975. Muhammad Ali is fresh off his victory against George Foreman, and every heavyweight is eager for a shot at the Greatest. But for now, Frazier, Norton, and Shavers will have to wait their turn. Tonight, it's Ron Lyle's chance. A former gang member with heavy hands and no fear, Lyle stands ready. It's up to Ali to prove the doubters wrong once again.

[@aidenbrooks7529]

Who wins out of prime Ali and prime Mike? This performance alone makes me think Ali, he was a king of IQ in the ring!

[@chrismichaels6928]

I know Tyson was past his prime but watching the Lennox Lewis fight makes me think Ali might’ve out - boxed Tyson but if Tyson connected 😮

[@aidenbrooks7529]

@@chrismichaels6928 yeah, and even throughout his career his toughest fights in his prime (besides Douglas) always came from tall lanky boxer types like quick tillis and Mitch Green, those guys would make it the distance and win rounds, and we all know that Ali was the best at using his jab, reach and height to his advantage. The mind games would’ve been fun from both though, I wonder who it would’ve gotten to more…

[@chrismichaels6928]

@@aidenbrooks7529 great point .. wasn’t Mitch Greene on meth or something during that fight? I don’t know much about boxing but he actually looked really impressive in that fight - great jabs and movement. What a character 🤣

[@aidenbrooks7529]

@@chrismichaels6928 I do recall Mike saying about Mitch being on angel dust at one point, but then again even the champions of the 80’s were on all kinds of drugs, pinklon Thomas, Michael Dokes etc etc, the 80’s were one hell of a time and the two dominant champs being Holmes and Mike truly was a spectacle, and the fact Mike got Holmes out like he did does slightly throw a wrench in my idea of Ali beating Mike because of how similar there styles are, although you can chalk up a big amount of that loss to Larry’s years out of the ring I guess

[@jmb-bj9gs]

As far as brute strength , I would say Tyson. As far as strategy ,finesse I would say Mohammed

[@aquaman7356]

The magic of KZbin is, at 65 years old, I finally get to look back and watch the historical fights. I was in elementary school when “Ali” was the the greatest. Then, when Tyson was the greatest, I was working 15 or so hours a day, with no time for the fight game.

[@arnoldchikwadze3343]

In high definition also 👌🏾👌🏾

[@StevenToddScholl]

and a soundtrack

[@Tomzupp]

Yeah, we can watch best movies, fights, music ...

[@user-rx9us1bb6q]

Good work capturing the battles that I watched.. I no longer marvel to watch the brutality of prize fighting... life with their loved ones would have been better without the brutal sport of beating the hell out of somebody. Google deaths in the ring or injuries caused by.

[@Mlaprades]

Isn't this awesome? I also agree one of the greatest things about KZbin. You can also learn just about anything you want to damn near for free!

[@John-gq7vt]

"I'm so fast I can turn off the light and jump under the covers before the room gets dark."

[@elvicare35]

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[@ogaimon3380]

and i believe it

[@raminrouchi202]

Did he say that?

[@willkittwk]

Ok Satchel Page

[@thecroft6070]

That's how Billy Whizz of The Beano would go to bed

[@TheAfterglowProject]

Getting the shit beat out of you for seven rounds by George Foreman and asking “is that all you got?” Is the most gangster shit I’ve ever heard in my life. No wonder Tyson idolizes Ali.

[@jasonbourne5941]

If I were Ali I’d have said “is that all you got Georgie boy?” 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheAfterglowProject]

@@jasonbourne5941 my god. It’s Jason Bourne.

[@jasonbourne5941]

@@TheAfterglowProject 😁

[@granadosvm]

Ali didn't just say that. In that interview, Foreman said how Ali started saying "you got tired, sucker, and you still have eight rounds", the next round "You still have half of the fight, sucker". Foreman started panicking when he realized Ali was right. Ali completely got into his head.

[@TheAfterglowProject]

@@granadosvm fucking savage. He seems like a peaceful man especially compared to Tyson in his prime but the way he can pick a man apart is insane.

[@donadamov]

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his name won’t die, Muhammad Ali

[@ulysses-pact]

That's beautiful

[@mfanajonesthemusician3490]

I'm crying as I hear Muhammad Ali words of praise. For him and Allah

[@michaelbeauchamp6754]

Too bad he was a disgusting racist.

[@Curiositypeaks1]

the black supperman

[@Bigdaddyleroy2big]

too bad he won't be in Heaven.

[@billmurray7473]

" Don't count the days. Make the days count. " -- Muhammad Ali

[@hennyseibeb2860]

Ali

[@robinmartinsson3032]

”Me. We.” --Muhammad Ali

[@DennyArcement-ry7jj]

1:06 ​@@hennyseibeb2860

[@RoysFineGems]

Casious Clay was a better fighter!🫠

[@marcuselvard5922]

​@@RoysFineGemsLet me guess. Your favorite social network is Twitter. 🤓

[@JohnMiller-hg7ty]

I miss Ali. There will never be another like him.

[@ModOne-km7it]

Me too, I had no interest in boxing until the then Cassius Clay came along and I haven’t had much interest since his departure as Mohamed Ali. The only boxer that gets my interest now is Anthony Joshua probably because he’s a Brit and we don’t get many to shout about in boxing.

[@gordonharkness2101]

And never will be, the greatest ever ❤️

[@ChaseBeecham]

Mike Tyson for just imo

[@moniqueengleman873]

My father took me to a parade in Louisville when they turned Broadway into Casssious Clay, again when he converted and changed his name. My dad was totally about historical stuff. I will never forget

[@rockinbiff]

Ali was the champ for all time. The king of the ring & one of the smartest fighters ever.

[@alanmorris7669]

Rest in peace, Ronald Lyle. Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. All of the great boxers are retired or gone.

[@richochett404]

if it werent for tyson,the ear MC MUFFIN would have never happened.

[@stuartcairney7055]

Lennox Lewis is still here, one of the best ever

[@alanmorris7669]

@@stuartcairney7055 And so is Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, but are they still boxing?

[@kevinquinn3763]

I agree with you alanmorris I at this time I must say that I could not name who is and who isn't the champians. Gone are the greatest. How sad.

[@audiogeneral]

Roberto Duran is still around

[@jamessullivan8369]

My mother met him in Vegas. She said his hand was like a gentle baseball mitt when she shook it, and said he seemed like one of the kindest, gentlest people she ever met. Mom didn't watch his fights.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Nice people are nice...until they're not. Nice gentle people are the ones you should wonder about

[@TheMaf3077]

Then he jizzed in her face

[@davidcohen4237]

That's exactly what I'd say about Mike Tyson literally softest caring guy you will meet

[@Euer_Hochwuergen]

@@davidcohen4237 ofc bc he has conciousness, not many do

[@firstnamelastname5110]

Yo mom got her guts rearranged by Muhammad Ali 😭props gang

[@briansmith2207]

Ali wasn't only a tremendous boxer but a entertainer as well. He's called the greatest for a reason

[@gordonharkness2101]

💯

[@lewisgraham4392]

Q1❤33331❤31❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤23rd❤❤❤w❤❤❤❤213❤22❤❤❤❤222²²❤2❤2²2²83​@@gordonharkness2101

[@kennethrhodes7143]

Cheap trash talk from loser Lyle

[@robertargus4304]

Greatest loud mouth and arrogant asshole

[@italoazurro7351]

A clown you mean

[@shaunkelly9860]

My childhood hero, I'm 67 now, and he still is my sporting hero. Unique human being.

[@corbelius6]

68

[@ezracannon1539]

Why, he changed his name so he didn't have to serve his country. Even elvis served his country, Ali should have been forced to leave this country!!!

[@corbelius6]

@@ezracannon1539 Thank you 1959, go have a drink at your "Whites Only" fountain and shout about the company store.

[@cathypruente-cole9312]

Mine too!!!❤❤❤

[@critical_analysis]

@@corbelius6 Without Whites contribution everybody would be living like savages. So, develop some humility.

[@xakarooo]

As Ali himself said " i float like a butterfly and sting like a bee there's no one as great as Muhammed Ali"... true that

[@user-ed2qv1tj4i]

A reliable friend told me, Ali was at a diner eating one evening, and a fan asked him for his autograph. Ali stopped eating, and gave the fan an autograph. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Rocky Marciano would Have killed him ! Same with Joe Louis !

[@dsantamaria713]

Ali was a brilliant, strong, decent Man... His career as a Boxer and Human being is unparalleled... Not to mention his sense of humor! What a great Guy!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@mr.marino9247]

His quickness in humor quotes and answers, were as quick as his hands.

[@jg300ascout1]

You have to work awfully hard at ignoring his "gorilla" BS in Manila before the fight with Frazier. Some of the most despicable behavior in a public figure ever.

[@EZLawUSA-TR]

@@jg300ascout1 Would you please elaborate, give a link to read, or at least let me know what terms to search for? I don’t know about the incident. Due to my age (40-ish), I can learn about Ali mostly on what I watch and read. I would really like to know more about the incident you are referring to. Although I am an ESL, I think my English is quite good; nevertheless, in case I may have misunderstood, the incident you are referring to is something Ali being disrespectful to his opponent; which is why I am very intrigued. Thank you if you do answer, my apologies if I bothered.

[@jg300ascout1]

@@EZLawUSA-TR I would refer you to an excellent documentary on Frazier. Long story short, Ali made it, of all things, a "racial" fight, he being the pretty & light-skinned, Frazier being something barely on the human tree branch. They handed out toy gorillas to represent Frazier and the trash talk went on and on, all of it about Frazier being, in effect, a gorilla. Frazier was deeply hurt, til the end. Apologists for Ali say it was all his managers, etc. To claim that would be to claim Ali was not astute enough to know what he was doing. He knew exactly what he was doing. Search for Ali Frazier Gorilla here on YT.

[@Patataf]

He was a great pacifist.

[@iggysfriend4431]

Muhammed Ali might have said "I am the greatest" but it was with good reason, he was the greatest. Definitely one of my childhood heroes.

[@MichaelBaran-wo3up]

KING OF THE WORLD!!! IM A BAD MAN!!!!

[@tlouishail4141]

He lost 4 times..NOT THE GREATEST

[@Angel-Adramelech]

@@tlouishail4141 Ali leads the official list of the worlds top 10 boxers. He was the greatest in my book. First fighter to ever win the world title on three separate occasions.

[@arthursteven5601]

I was lucky enough to shake Muhammad Ali by the hand in Scotland 1993

[@kevinquinn3763]

He was a very bright man. He could talk about anything. Great sense of humor. I miss him dearly. RIP my friend.

[@Kristian-jk3sf]

Muhammed Ali is the greatest ever, i am born 1963 in Germany and i never saw a sportsman like him. Thank you for all sleepless nights in my childhood. I will never forget you. Your life was an inspiration for me.

[@adisaakorede]

The great ever Muhammad alli, only God is greatest

[@wdsftygt]

Tyson Fury would turn him into a puddle of diarrhea.

[@warrior3614]

He cant be the greatest since he only competed in America that's a contradiction. There are plant of American athletes who said they are the greatest and yet loose to other athletes outside of America.

[@warrior3614]

For example Fedor Emelianenko he competed all around the world and won 98% of all his fights other fighters Alexander Karelin or Buvaisar Saitiev, Vitali Klitschko.

[@Kristian-jk3sf]

@@adisaakorede thats my opinion, it has nothing to do with religion.

[@blackwolfe638]

No one will ever replace this showman. It is a very different world now.

[@questionreality6003]

and Statesman.

[@nekodirge]

He had class, people like Tyson are thugs with who can fight but have no idea about philosophy so they don't last in real life.

[@michaelobrien4642]

​@@nekodirge Everyone's got a plan till they get punched in the face , mike tyson 😊

[@joeyjuiice]

@@nekodirgeare you fucking slow? Tyson is incredibly intelligent and aware of philosophy. His growth from being a young thug in the hood is incredibly impressive.

[@alanfinney8065]

@@blackwolfe638 everybody that didn’t show fear kicked Tysons ass Douglas Holyfield Lenox lewis Ali would of kicked his ass

[@johnforde9216]

There were fighters. Then there was Ali. When you watched him in the ring, you didn't just want him to win. You wanted to be him. An absolute hero.

[@user-ps8dp8sq7i]

The greatest quote Ali made before his death. When how do you want people to remember him for and he said. Love each other like you loved me.

[@andymoore9892]

Jesus said it first.

[@user-ps8dp8sq7i]

@andymoore9892 I didn't know that what verse ? I'm a born again Christian but I loved Muhammad Ali greatest fighter I've ever seen

[@stephaniebauer4961]

@@andymoore9892John 13:34

[@stephaniebauer4961]

@@user-ps8dp8sq7iJohn 13:34

[@everettcarson1473]

Damn ,that quote I've never heard. But it sure does bring tears to my eyes 👀👀

[@ravenclaw8975]

He was a true artist in the ring. He gave two decades of unrivalled entertainment. The footwork, the combinations, bobbing and weaving, no one could match his grace. For me, he was the greatest! RIP MA!

[@Tunji-dp1tu]

Bless your honest heart and mind...

[@tucky2297]

Being from KY Ali always has a place place in my heart.Entertaining smart in the ring . He was the greatest and PRETTY! .Next to Elvis , he was the prettiest man I've ever seen .😂

[@sheliabattle1129]

And HE WAS PRETTY!!

[@ferrantepallas]

I don't think many appreciate the power that Ali packed ... he did more than sting, he had tremendous force in both hands. Incredible that he kept on fight so long.

[@timwilde4200]

very underrated jab.

[@user-zc9pq1bz6n]

When they're coming in at one per second or faster, you better have a plan.

[@Aws1962]

Someone said "If an alien ask me to produce a specimen from mankind, I will present Ali to him"

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

Been watching Ali for decades and he never fails to make me smile. What an extraordinary human being he was.

[@naheh5042]

Ok Putin meat rider

[@stevesanzari7294]

.??? Never made me laugh !

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

@@stevesanzari7294 Probably your autism.

[@jk_46]

I know Ali wasn't the hardest puncher in heavy weight, but I personally think Ali's right hand hit way harder than people expected it to!

[@izmirurla35]

Ron lyle started boxing when he was 30 in prison and started taking pro fights that same year, outboxed ali for 14 rounds then got clipped, had a slug fest with George Foreman and they dropped each other multiple times (3-4 in foreman's favour) with last knockdown being ko in Foreman's favour

[@jk_46]

@@izmirurla35 what in the world does that have to do with Ali hitting harder than people expected? As for your comment it was round 11 of 15, Lyle was well ahead on 1 card 2 ahead on another card and a draw on the last card, seeing how Ali usually fought he would take Lyle to deep waters and drown him if he didn't TKO him in the 11th. With 4 rounds to go after Ali clearly won round 11 had the ref not intervened then this fight was still up for a majority decision win for Ali. As for Lyle, I'll give him credit he did good until things fell apart for him in round 11.

[@ungarr]

@@jk_46you are right speed, timing and full extension gave Ali his power not brute strength like Lyle, Foreman, Frazier. He also had the he best chin in the business

[@jaywp2343]

What was people's expectation of his right hand?

[@Mike-01234]

@@jk_46 Fighters always say they should not have stopped the fight he wasn't protecting himself just a punching bag.

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

The era of, Ali and, Frazier was incredible. Peace

[@tima.478]

Maaaaaannnn, what you saying...YES! I was in my mid-teens and my dad was a HUGE boxing fan. I remember we had this huge monstrosity of a tv, a flat screen that was housed in this huge cabinet. Had these little wheels under it so it could roll around. maybe like a 36" or 40" back in the late 70's early 80's. LOL. That tv was only turned on to watch boxing and we would have a house full of people! Those were some wonderful times as a kid. The fight game was never better, even to this day.

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

@@StatetrooperBillyBill I also traded the TV for the guitar. No regret. Boxing as we knew it is gone. Peace

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

@@tima.478 Someone's house was going to be that spot. That was OUR era. We lived it . Peace

[@AS-pug]

Your grammar gives me a headache 🤕

[@tima.478]

@@RandyMorris-wq7tr Real talk! ✌

[@weekendgrl]

Grew up with Ron Lyle and his family. We were all proud of him. RIP sir.

[@stevesanzari7294]

He was No match for the Black Muslims ! Poor Ron ! But the money was the bottom line !

[@gryjffrs]

For many of us who watched it happen all those years ago, the banter between Ali and Cosell is just as memorable as Ali's unmatched greatness in the ring.

[@michaelscardina110]

Man, no doubt. They loved to mess with each other. Cosell was no match for Ali, but that dry "shaken" comment was great!

[@stevesanzari7294]

They both made Me sick to my stomach !

[@georgeloveless4176]

I was young, but I remember my father watching Ali fights in the 70's. I feel blessed to have watched the phenomenon that was Muhammad Ali. RIP champ.

[@markmerrill6852]

Me too with my Dad in the 1970s.

[@Trinavara]

Same here, sadly only the debacle vs Holmes I was old enough to remember and knew what was going on . Also the period of Sugar Ray ,Hearns ,Hagler, Duran etc ! That's when I really turned pro ! Those were the days. RIP Dad..

[@davidshelton3982]

Now when last time we watched it on TV.

[@gordonshaffer5560]

I remember watching Ali back in his Olympic days and thinking he was the most exciting heavyweight that I ever saw. I consider myself lucky to have been around to see his rise to fame, his struggles and his triumphs. I'll never forget his surprise run with the torch as he struggled with Parkinson's to light the Olympic Flame at the 1996 games in Atlanta. Ali inspired a lot of young people of all colors with his life and his legend will live on for a very long time. We are lucky as a species to have such men and women come along to show us the way and to raise the bar for us to aspire to.

[@tomhearns143]

Moron. He was the Olympic champ in the Light Heavyweight division.

[@purplehazen1000]

Light Heavyweight during his Olympic days.

[@GMP_001]

Ali getting to comb his hair after a victorious fight. A huge flex and a way to celebrate victory 10:01

[@jacquelinekalich3265]

One of the most beautiful men ever. Used his words well, never swore, questioned gracefully, and without rancor.

[@kencur9690]

And he trash-talked daily. I mean, I don't really mind that, but I wouldn't have minded if he swore either... I don't get the logic that swearing is bad but belittling your opponents isn't. I guess it's an American thing, the fascination with trash-talking and the repulsion at swearing.

[@shojaejlali1290]

Ali could be cruel,mean and egotistical. He was horrible to frazier and the racist garbage he spewed on chat shows once elijah Muhammad got into his ear was despicable. He was a truly flawed man....there's a lot I like about him but there's a lot I don't. He is hero worshipped to the point that not many can be objective about him at all.

[@mrmisfit635]

Lovely comment❤

[@servantofthecreator3997]

@@shojaejlali1290 he was a human being and he had faults. As a little girl I despised Cassius Clay and his big mouth but after five fights I had fallen in love with Muhammad Ali and his predictions, his confidence, his self-value, his self-love. All praises are due to ALLAH for The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Like it or not, from this flock came Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Wallace Muhammed and Louis Farrakhan.

[@rowlandpaes9213]

1290: flawed man??? Don’t talk nonsense please 😡😡😡

[@TR-lf3wy]

He was poetry in motion and a kind gentleman. I love when he gestured to the referee to stop a fight because he didn’t want to hurt his opponent. It left me gaping and teary eyed. I remember that I had posters of him in my room when I was 10. Now I truly know how great he was inside too!

[@Woodstockneverhappened]

My friends and I would all gather in the early 70s and watch it for free. They’ll never be an era of boxing like that. Plus, I also have to add this. Actually, Tyson‘s fights were free on Wide World of Sports when he first turned professional on Sundays.

[@therandom6805]

Wow the early 70's were 50 years ago. Cant imagine living that long and still remembering. Im 28

[@KeepOnTrucking007]

Yep, Same here. Those were the best of times.

[@claytonbenoit477]

Celebrate 🎉

[@FlanaFugue]

Yep. That thing called TV.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Tyson would’ve Brokehim in two ! Ali never took punches like Tyson threw ! Tyson was a heavy hitter and had Good Stamina ! Ali couldn’t rope a dope Mike without Ali getting broken not bruised Ribs !

[@n40tom]

I followed this man from the beginning and by that I mean from the Olympics . When Ali fought Sonny Liston I was working second shift and I snuck out of work to listen to the fight on my radio in the parking lot. I could have lost my job and I didn't even care my attitude was I'll get another one . Muhammad Ali was the smartest fighter that I ever seen in my life by far .

[@mtroy0620]

When you think of all the greats that Ali defeated, you have to give it to him.

[@italianwaterice9594]

no KO power

[@HardCold-Alquan]

@@italianwaterice9594 So? But he did have KO power and he KO'd a lot of people. I think people say that because he allowed himself to get hit too much in the 70's.

[@Me-qp8vz]

3 out of how many he fought?

[@shoeplayisbad1]

Don't need it A win is a win​@@italianwaterice9594

[@timurjack8773]

@italianwaterice9594 , Ali finished Frazier, same Frazier who was taking punches from 243 lbs Buster Mathis like its nothing, Mathis was an undefeated boxer before fighting Frazier.

[@MrScottmoad]

When I was a boy, my mom picked me up from cub scouts, On the way home we listened to Ali/ Frazier fight on the radio in the car. it's just one of those memories that stick with you.

[@rockinbiff]

I remember I was in 6th grade & the entire school was taking sides & fighting about who would win the fight between Ali vs Frazier.

[@leonardhpls6]

Don't talk rubbish. What time was cubs on midnight? Bullshit Barry talking waffle

[@tomhearns143]

@@leonardhpls6 Hahahaha! Exactly. Fights were on LATE. Or just getting updates was LATE.

[@elisemiller13]

I was never one for fighting as a sport. But even as a little white girl, Muhammed Ali was a hero, not only to the civil rights movement, but to standing up to the false power that tries it's best to dominate. He proved himself indomitable, honorable, ethical, seemingly fearless beautiful, intelligent and witty. He was a hero, those who believe they should fight, if called to do so by the leaders of their country, without question, will never comprehend. Some of us were born with a conscience and question everything. He was an exemplar of living with conviction , love, bravery & to the end had a sense of humanity and humor, no matter how serious the gov't tried to paint him in a bad light and deeply punish him as an example to others who dare. An example of strength , living clear in his convictions. I know there's no one who's perfect, but this man was and is an inspiration, his life a beacon. Thank you sir for shining a light. I'm grateful for having been touched by it.

[@a.lerner8468]

Your comment reminds me of his quote; " no one can be perfect, except in intention" !

[@pedroferrr1412]

Oh Yes..no Boxer could compare to Ali intelligence!

[@hughguidi5570]

That was a beautiful comment.

[@Scoopster]

Beautifully put he was an inspiration to many for so many reasons, a rare treasure, a hero, activist, philosopher exemplar and boy could he entertain!

[@quogir1]

legit

[@user-eb4kp6om7m]

"I've done wrestled an alligator, tussled with a bear - I handcuffed thunder, and threw lightning in jail. Bad."

[@maggotbrain7499]

One of Ali 's best qualities was his resilience. He could pull all the energy out of your body and at the same time make you believe that you are winning. Suddenly, you're the spectator of a knockout and there's nothing you can do about it.

[@DennyArcement-ry7jj]

Absolutely

[@christianjanssen2946]

Soon

[@lewesleyacklin1408]

He played scientific mind games with em 🦾

[@mbrower3304]

Rope-a-dope

[@kayblack8940]

Exactly...You just described the G.O.A.T

[@dictator9849]

Those were the best days for boxing. Ali brought back boxing into prime time sports. Him Frazier, Sugar Ray, all the good ones. It’s gone now, I guess it’s all UFC. I miss good artful boxing, all weights too.

[@jbbanyon9869]

You just couldn't mention tyson

[@boxingsifu]

Boxing ain’t dead. You’ll see soon 🥊

[@dictator9849]

@@boxingsifu I hope you’re right! You have a fan here!

[@Balloonbot]

So much nostalgia makes you miss the present. There's plenty of good boxing happening, wake up and pay attention- so much of it is here on KZbin

[@d.cypher2920]

The "sweet science"

[@Robbo1966]

I dont like boxing, but watching Muhammad Ali and his adversaries fight is something special

[@liltonydeAngelo]

Then why don't you like it

[@EZLawUSA-TR]

@@liltonydeAngelo my father, who is a year shy from 80 years old, doesn’t like boxing either. Additionally, after Ali’s return in 74, my father was working about 14 hours a day, for 6 days a week. So you can guess his tiredness. Furthermore, when Ali had a match, those matches were usually made around 03:00 am to 05:00 am due to time zone difference. Even in that tired situation, and at that light time of the night, apparently (as I was yet to be born), he would wake up an watch the matches of Ali. He had a different effect on people, which made people who weren’t liked boxing to watch Ali’s matches. If your question wasn’t a rhetorical one, I hope I could have explained one of the several possible perspectives; which is “not liking the game but liking the player”, somewhat the opposite of the saying “don’t hate the player, hate the game”.

[@BIGeeee5098]

They should've replaced da Ernie Terrell fight in "Ali" with the Cleavland Williams fight because that was post-$#@@* !^&...sumthin' like diss 🎮 video is trying to protray (they could've used Miguel😅)

[@guven1001]

Ali being gone from our world still makes my eyes full of tears to this day. Such a marvelous person he was. RIP my hero! Allah May Except You In High Heavens!!!

[@craigkdillon]

I feel fortunate to have lived through the Muhammed Ali era.

[@KenFullman]

As a kid growing up in the 60s, I really hated him. His arrogance really irritated me. It wasn't until I got much older and learned much more about him I realised just how great he was. I was deeply upset when his health started to decline. He was certainly something very special.

[@PapaCowboySr]

Me too

[@brianmeen2158]

I’m somewhat envious but I got to live through the Tyson era so that makes up for it 😁. I almost feel bad for modern folks though as the hvwt division in boxing has sucked for a long time

[@craigkdillon]

@@brianmeen2158 That is sad. That you think that Tyson is comparable to Ali.. Ali was bigger than boxing. He was a leader and a man of conscience. Early in his career, he did something I NEVER saw any boxer do. He was beating up an opponent, and he asked the ref to end the fight. He didn't want to hurt the man. He opposed the Vietnam War -- ending his career at the time. Ali was a man of character, to be admired for much more than his boxing.

[@Patriot2332]

I was born in 73, so I only heard about Ali.

[@henrygrey346]

Ali- there was none other like him!! The class, the finesse, the artist!! Move over people!!!

[@CathayOcean]

The Draft Dodging coward.

[@stevewells167]

Bless him, he was the greatest. What a man he was. Nothing but love for this unbelievable man of principles & poetry who stood up for his beliefs. RIP Champ🥊🥊🥊

[@timhallas4275]

What beliefs..... that a man was entitled to respect because he chose Islam. Bullshit.

[@drjimjam1112]

So well put. Ali stood for what he believed and paid dearly but never faltered. I don’t think it’s about whether one follows the Muslim faith but rather Ali’s adherence to his beliefs in the face of enormous pressure.

[@timhallas4275]

@@drjimjam1112 Ali used the Islam to get out of serving his country, yet he did not go to a Muslim country to live. He was a selfish coward.

[@rd9793]

Principles? Spare me

[@pedroferrr1412]

@@timhallas4275 A door, thinking....so nice!

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Im not into boxing but Muhammad Alibwas something specia:l pzazz, skill, humour, sheer determination and swlf belief. What an amazing combination in one man.

[@lp76100]

Alis left was lightning , his right was thunder

[@antoninotroisi6585]

👍👍

[@TheSteveSteele]

Ali beat Liston, Foreman and Lyle. That’s good enough for me to call him the greatest. But he also beat Frazier, Norton and Shavers, so that’s the icing on the cake.

[@romienomie]

Liston ,Patterson,Chuvalo

[@Tomc8030]

You ever hear of a guy named Rocky Marciano? He retired and was never beat! Probably the best fighters to ever live.

[@shaheedmaleek9540]

I am an Ali fan but he DID NOT beat Ken Norton even Ali admitted he lost but the judges gave him the fight(s) . Ali said" Kenny had a style I couldn't beat". I watch all their fights and I seen CLEARLY that Ali lost as well

[@alicefountain8456]

There "NEVER" will be another Ali,in this Era of Boxing,he has defined what a" G.O.A.T" is The Greatest Of All Time!!!! He was not only in the Arena of Sports,he was a champion of Civil Rights as well!!!!!

[@ChaseBeecham]

I will take mike tyson anyday imo​@@alicefountain8456

[@OvercookedOctopusFeet]

Lyle saying the fight shouldn't have been stopped 🤣... Ali had him flopping around the ring like a drunk wet sock on a rainy monday 🌧🧦

[@chestermarcol3831]

Yep. Ali made him look absolutely stupid in this fight. I mean, it wasn't even close... LOL

[@kakimuniafu450]

Best comment so far, on this fight. You are theee man!!

[@francishegarty8087]

Totally agree with the above comments , Lyle was in no condition to even protect himself , had nothing left , great stoppage by the Ref , common sense prevailed 🥊🥊

[@Omnireaction555]

Dude was good but Ali is a beast

[@kamele.belkacem4514]

Stupidest comment ever,

[@josevaldez3868]

Ron Lyle was my coach for some years every single day after school i would train with him at the Denver gym. He loved us like his own, taught us everything he knew which i will never forget, very great coach you are missed 🫡🫡

[@josevaldez3868]

I’m glad they bring him up because he was a famous heavy weight champ like the rest of them but no one talks about Ron Lyle . Respect

[@skipper9400]

I'm 77 years old now, and I've seen them all, from Rocky Marciano on up, and Ali was the best I ever saw, BAR NONE !.......OnWard......

[@user-jr1wm2lh4j]

JACK JOHNSON WAS THE GREATEST FIGHTER.

[@timwilde4200]

@@user-jr1wm2lh4j Because if it's in capitals, it must be so. :)

[@tony-bi1hj]

Here Here l totally agree. Ali was by far the best of all time

[@Lowcast94]

He did beat Joe Lewis's ass

[@skipper9400]

@@user-jr1wm2lh4j LOLOL he would have KILLED johnson.....why? because jack was slow, and stupid....While Ali had it all, a rock solid chin, the Intellect to be able to change strategy at any second, tremendous power, and excellent movement ....one of the biggest assets he had was the power to take you out with either hand....no other heavyweight has had all that, PERIOD.....OnWard.......

[@badgershands]

Love the clip with Ali and Cosell with Cosell saying the champion is going into the fight with his confidence shaken 😅 Those two had the greatest rapport.

[@apeshitcrazyman]

Lyle gave him pretty solid competition and challenge there! Played to a gameplan and didn't gas out, as he was expected too, and matched a more pugilist approach that Ali was known for! Pretty impressive! And ran it to the 11th with a lead in the scorecards! Great fight.

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

And Ali still looked good & had humour not like the typical boxer with an angry puffed up face. What a great character. Glad I lived in his glory years to see him.

[@JackClayton123]

Ali was not only a legendary boxer, but also an honourable and good person.

[@CathayOcean]

@JackClayton123 . . . . A coward who dodged the draft while the rest of us were shipped off to Vietnam.

[@tomjoad9447]

No... he was a manic egomaniac ..a bragging obnoxious mess on many fronts

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@CathayOcean A coward?? Muhammad Ali was a conscientious objector. He refused to go kill people that did nothing to him, nor threatened his home or homeland!! Imagine what those five years he spent in prison would have done for his boxing records.

[@renatogonzalez2314]

​​@@kevinmcconnell3641 Totalmente de acuerdo con usted señor. Cassius Clay, así lo conocí cuando yo era un adolescente en mi país, España, nunca fue un cobarde, fue un gran hombre y un boxeador extraordinario, muy inteligente, con las ideas muy claras, una fuerte personalidad y sólidas convicciones ideológicas, y también fue una gran persona y un buen hombre. En España y creo que en todo el mundo tuvo muchos admiradores y seguidores. Todavía echamos de menos y recordamos al señor Muhammad Ali con mucho afecto y profundo respeto. Saludos desde España 🇪🇸

[@joeterp5615]

@@kevinmcconnell3641. Ali was never in prison. He appealed his conviction and the supreme court eventually overturned it. He couldn’t fight for 3 years because various boxing commissions wouldn’t sanction his fights - not because he was in prison.

[@Lostmineagain]

Floats like a Butterfly and stings like a Bee that's Muhammad Ali!!!

[@TopBillinSports]

This is a very creative comment that I have never seen before attached to a Muhammad Ali video!! Kudos!

[@HYUGE]

It's from the movie ​@@TopBillinSports

[@TopBillinSports]

@@HYUGE - Movie? He said that in real life, genius. A movie is an adaptation of real life events... It just so happens to be the most played out thing you can say involving Ali.

[@FlanaFugue]

@@TopBillinSports yes, we see that as you sarcastically pointed out. Why are you such a dick?

[@UnkleRonnie]

Ron Lyle was the 70’s version of Kimbo Slice 🥊 RIP Kimbo 🙏

[@tristanovagnoni9555]

It's True!!

[@mr.marino9247]

lol But Kimbo didnt even had the 20% of cardio that Lyle had.

[@hawaiiankingdom4186]

What Kimbo died😮

[@robert.ingle.00]

@@hawaiiankingdom41868 years ago

[@milo-qh7cv]

who the heck is kimbo?

[@f.joebidencommunistpartyof4156]

The only time I ever loved to watch boxing was watching Ali, the Greatest. The Greatest Of All Time Boxer.

[@markhansen8039]

That’s odd, Ali was one of the greatest Americans ever and you and MAGA are America’s greatest traitors.

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

Ali was the greatest! What a great boxer, what a great showman, and what a great human being! I miss you, champ!

[@timwilde4200]

I met him once and chatted to him privately - nothing like the bragging showman from the ring or in interviews. Just a very thoughtful, kind, and decent guy who always stopped to talk to his fans and sign autographs. Years after I met him I saw an interview where he said that he never declined a request for an autograph because he always tried to remain cognizant of how much the moment might mean to someone. That was him alright - gave me a lovely personalized autograph that I still treasure - I have it framed below the classic photograph of him standing over Sonny Liston.

[@andrewibeh4138]

No one comes close to the GREATEST! Thanks for the beautiful memories Muhammad Ali 🙏

[@slapnuts9582]

Rocky Marciano died undefeated unlike this bozo

[@WRW1223]

The Greatest!! Rest In Power G.O.A.T 🐐 Seeing this honorable clip today made me cry, thanks for creating it. I’ve been a huge fan since I was a little girl in the 70’s 🕊️♥️🕯️and met his daughter at my Los Angeles clothing salon in 2004, whom gave me a signed copy of one of his books, The Soul Of A Butterfly ❤ Such an honor, to have crossed starry paths with her at that time in my life, as I was at the height of my martial arts, kick boxing and jujitsu practices.

[@bulletdozerx9954]

Ali always had a game plan. His fights against Frazier were the best but when he fought Foreman, Norton & Spinks he was brilliant too. He did his homework every time. Best boxer I have ever seen.

[@mattcolver1]

It was great growing up in the 60s and 70s watching Ali fights.

[@celestesmith6060]

We were privileged. He was an inspiration.

[@Lazyeyewitness]

Yeah, it was just great having it on regular TV, so everyone could watch. I hated it when when suddenly it was a special pay video event.

[@agoodday4pi]

80's too, with all the legendary middleweights battling each other

[@richd1931]

He was so fast!

[@thelivekatcher666]

2003 to now is the best era to live and witness because VYBZ KARTEL is the greatest human being.

[@Dingo-x]

Ali was the only boxer i've ever enjoyed watching who showboated during a fight.

[@kylegood2622]

Same - funny I cant hardly stand it from anyone else lol.

[@RandyMorris-wq7tr]

He never showboated distastefully. Peace

[@kylegood2622]

@@RandyMorris-wq7tr right... The opposite of Conor McGregor

[@darthsebio1726]

It’s crazy..never thought about it like that🤯I think you’re right🥊it’s probably because of who he was not just in the ring...

[@lodestarsprayer5660]

He had the greatest charisma, humor, of any athlete i've ever seen full stop! He and Howard Cosell was the greatest 2 man show in sports ever!

[@markmerrill6852]

Magnificent, stunning and yet somehow incredible timing and sizing up of his opponents. Ali is still the best I've ever seen, and I was never a boxing fan until him. RIP Ali.

[@72tripsaround]

I loved Ali. One of the bravest and hardest things he did was to struggle with everything he had to light the torch at the Olympics shaking horribly from Parkison's disease. It was an incredibly patriotic and emotional moment in time. Ali grew up over time, and out of the ring, he was kind and generous.

[@hermangrandpamunster]

Ron had a lot of heart but ali hammered hims at the end and still looked like he just got back from dinner combing his hair

[@MrAlliecaulfield]

Hated him as a kid. Was a Frazier kid. But man, over the years watching these old films. No doubt the greatest of all time

[@Pojo-tq4zk]

No doubt

[@pureblack3363]

I was the same way with Michael Jordan 😂😂😂

[@DanC-go9lc]

The Thrilla in Manila was the greatest fight of all time. Those last rounds in that heat were just BRUTAL ! Nearly Inconceivable !! Relentless. That was only fight I ever saw that I thought " Damn, 1 of these 2 guys is really gonna Die in the ring."

[@RtB68]

For those who haven't seen it - look up the Ali v "Big Cat" Cleveland Williams fight. His prettiest and most devastating win. Pure class.

[@24327355]

AS long as their is Boxing, Ali's name will Always reign Supreme, he truly was the greatest of all time's.

[@sas6561]

"there" !!!

[@HardCold-Alquan]

I'm not sure about that.

[@seancrowley1065]

Iron Mike was/is better !

[@ronde1135]

ALWAYS and I say as person born and raised from the same hood that TYSON is from and even Tyson would agree.

[@adventurefuel5172]

And he lost 5 years at his prime. Just imagine what his record would have been.

[@stevemarkle6609]

I feel BLESSED to have watched all his fights and rooted for him in every contest. Sometimes you just know when you're not only watching epic greatness, you're witnessin epic boxing history as it unfolded! I got the same respect and admiration for Tyson! What gladiator's they were, among other's, and all a joy and privilege to witness at work!👍🙏🥰💕💯

[@kkrobertson1]

Robinson and Ail style of boxing was so unique. No fighter has ever tried to duplicate them! It takes an unbelievable amount of stamina to fight like Ail and he did it for 15 ROUNDS!!!!

[@WPO_MASTER_CHIEF]

and as a Heavyweight

[@samuelfrancis1541]

You are absolutely correct.

[@asiansweetboy]

Leonard

[@derickpeter6618]

Larry Holmes did. Check your books again

[@tenruki227]

we not talking bout how Ali walked over to Ron when the bell struck ? 😂

[@rhino_twozero326]

The way Ali starts floating is beautiful to watch. His punching speed is ridiculous. Truly the heavy weight goat

[@user-rx9us1bb6q]

Wow what a beautiful commentary thank you for shaping the words that describes what so many of us felt about such a man Muhammad Ali

[@malcolmx4545]

Ron Lyle should always be remembered, excellent video , Ron Lyle was a monster truck that knocked down George Foreman too, R.I.P RON LYLE 😎🦋🐝🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinquinn3763]

I really liked Ron Lyle. He was one of the better boxers during that time.

[@malcolmx4545]

@@kevinquinn3763 I still love Ron Lyle and tear up when watching old interviews and fights, ALMIGHTY LORD stopped making Goliaths like these after 70’s😎🦋🐝🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinquinn3763]

A great fight by two monarchs. just fantastic s.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Grew up in a typical middle class Northern New England family during Ali's heyday. We watched every fight and looked at him as a hero in the ring.

[@Norman-bone13]

The smartest heavyweight to enter the ring. Such speed defensively and attacking. He was brilliant how he could get in the heads of opponents. His rope-a-dope strategy is genius! Thanks for sharing this.

[@eamestv]

I stood up and screamed! I remembered that fight. Wow. I'm grateful I got to meet Ali in the 1960s. He came to my High school, Southern Univ Lab School in Baton Rouge LA. He rubbed my head as he was giving a press conference. I respect you. Unless we stand for something, we will fall for anything! Ali fought 'the good' fight! Blessings my brother.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Nobody *ever* saw Howard Cosell and Bela Lugosi in the same room.

[@user-tm3em8nj9o]

That was dumb

[@raquelgarvin8391]

😂😂😂

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

No one saw Bela during the day

[@MasterSluggyKornNuts]

Don't forget Count Von Count either. 😂😂

[@TheATeamAndTheBeeTeam]

I had the privilege and honor to work on the motion picture “ALI” standing and talking to Burt sugar and the great Angelo Dundee .watching this brings back memories when I watched “Wide World Of Sports” in the 70s always watching my idol Muhammad ALi and to work on a film about him . Was the greatest opportunity of my life .

[@Fireslanga1]

I miss my grandfather. Watching this is making me think of Him. He loved Ali. I miss you Grandaddy.

[@willbephore3086]

💛

[@Fireslanga1]

@@willbephore3086 thanks man

[@PatrickForrest-pv4wv]

Incredible how fast Ali’s hands were.

[@anthonyz7000]

Those long left jabs are like lightning strikes

[@davecinco847]

He had hand speed of a middleweight weight in a heavyweight body should have retired undefeated just stayed in the fight game to long

[@bipolarbear7325]

Howard Cosell just trolling MA.😂 Those two made each other's careers.

[@jimmurphy6095]

I had to play that part back a few times... Ali and Howard were like Stienbrenner and Billy Martin.

[@mycreations2]

Ali was lightning quick with his punches. Always loved watching his fights.

[@Guitar387]

Muhammad Ali was incredible

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Ali and Howard Cosell were the funniest comedy team in sports.

[@DOW9925]

Good stuff. Couple of fun facts: 1. I got to hang out in the Ali camp at the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 (we were living in Kinshasa for a couple of years), and my dad tells me I got to hang out with and box with Archie Moore a little bit. I was 4 years old. 2. I got to see George Foreman give a talk at the Rotary Club in Carson City Nevada, where my dad was a member, in the late 1980's, when Foreman was making his comeback and had a fight in Reno. I also got to shake his hand. I was a little taller than he was :)

[@geraldjelks1632]

​@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse...you are a hater ...go away

[@scienz]

​@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypsehe was 4 years old. Doesn't even really count tbh

[@DOW9925]

@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse lol ok then. Why the hell would I lie about this? You think people haven’t experienced interesting things? My dad was an Orthopedist at Mama Yemo Hospital in Kinshasa at the time. Do you know where the Rumble happened? Kinshasa, Congo. It was called Zaire back then. My mom wrote a novel about the AIDS epidemic In Africa as well. We lived there at the beginning of the initial outbreak. It’s called Slim. Her name is Ruth Whitney. You ready to place a bet? I’m sure my old man has pictures from the training camp. I even have an old yearbook with my picture in it from when I was 5. I went to a Belgian k-12 elementary school there.

[@DOW9925]

@@scienz lol. You ppl are funny, but sad. Well your stories don’t count either then big man. I just thought it was interesting. And apparently it was, since you clowns are talkin about it. Remember I was probably 16 when I met Big George at the Rotary Club meeting. But I’ve got one better for you: Around the year 2001 or so, I spent a weekend at Jim Brown’s house in the Hollywood Hills, and got to talk with him about all of this. My sister in law has been friends with Monique, Jim’s then wife, now widow, since college. Yes I got to hang out with the deceased HOF player. We hung out for hours and discussed a lot of things, including this very fight, because he was there too. Does that count? I was in my 30’s. You are the expert. You tell me if it counts ok, can’t wait to hear your judgement call on this.

[@DOW9925]

@@scienz got to talk about it with Jim Brown, yeah, that Jim Brown, when I stayed at his house in the early 2000’s, in the Hollywood Hills. I argued with him a little too actually about social issues. He was at the Rumble, too, like 25 years earlier. My sister in law went to college with Monique, his widow. That’s why we got to stay at the man’s house. I was in my early 30’s when this happened. Does that count tough guy?

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Ali taught us much about self pride, honor, courage and perseverance. 💪🏽

[@elliottburgess9562]

Thank You Muhammad Ali for everything you left us all with.

[@MrTupeloFlash]

People, this is REAL boxing, Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Durant - todays boxing is just a total fix

[@scienz]

a total fix? This fight was stopped while Lyle still had fight in him

[@trwent]

Durant? Do you mean Roberto Duran?

[@roderickjones1283]

The best was Jack Johnson who not only had to battle WT in the ring he had to battle against racism in life as well.

[@RobbinsJoe]

But he wasn't really defending himself, which left the ref no choice but to stop it.

[@KNIN-ni6lz]

@@scienz did we watch the same video? as much as i like ron, he couldn't even defend himself. it was a good stoppage. it would've ended much worse for him.

[@johncoleman3953]

A great and proud man! A Skillful boxer who won with his mind.

[@gregoryscott3711]

As a boy growing up in the 60s and becoming the teenager in the 70s. He made me proud to be of African descent. God bless Muhammad Ali. There is no and will never be another human on the planet as complete as he.

[@rocketscience4516]

Ali wasn't exiled from the US. He had his license to box removed for refusing the draft.

[@thecowboycarper]

Easily the most amazing boxer to watch and be entertained by. A true master of the sport and great man that will be talked about infinitely. Great video 👏

[@BoxingAfterDark]

well said!

[@akbar8477]

RIP to my friend Ron from Denver, Colorado and the Red Shield Recreation Center.

[@dustymcdust825]

I went to Manual

[@Carnabwth]

I was a little too young to remember these fights and only just recently really started looking into Ron Lyle. I have to take my hat off to the man. A great fighter and very humble. He talks of Ali in an interview and there's not bitterness just praise for Ali and thankful that he got the opportunity to fight him. RIP Ron.

[@Carnabwth]

@@akbar8477 You clearly have great respect for him. What was he like? Can you share?

[@abdul-basiyribnmarcus8640]

He was my coach at red shield when i was in high school RIP

[@lorenzbeaumacc1175]

Hey sir how old are you? Did you grow up with him?

[@nadeemishaq65]

He is indeed GOAT, on and off the field. I did not see any athlete come closer to his whole of stature. RIP Champ

[@GamerplayerWT]

The hand speed of Ali is incredible.

[@brianguglielmin2873]

Ali's skills and showmanship will forever be remembered and admired by me. Amazing athlete❤

[@gavinmichaels714]

Simply the BEST ❤

[@aidenbrooks7529]

Fire video as always! Some of the more interesting aspects of Lyle were put on show here undoubtably!

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Thank you! I've wanted to make a video about Ron Lyle for quite some time now. What a monster of a fighter!

[@hdvictoryford5329]

And do not forget Irish Jerry Quarry defeated Ron L. One of my fav fights. Jerry outslicked Ron at every turn. And yes, RL tagged him several times, JQ's iron chin saved him from going down. It just goes to show you just how good JQ was. George said there were 3 guys hit him like no other, Ron Lyle, Gerry Cooney, and Cleveland Williams.

[@Aikidragon_Prime]

I was 10 when I met Muhammad in Chicago 1974, he was a part owner of the building I lived in. The first time I met him he struck his attack pose and scared the crap outta me then he smiled and patted me on the head. The second time he was just plain friendly to me. What an amazing character.