That was THEE most eloquent way of saying "no one," that I've ever heard.
@orravalb8 ай бұрын
Right???
@brixtonmystery8 ай бұрын
Truth xD And it's pretty damned obvious to anyone who knows anything about him or even to those who've ever just heard the man speak that he was *well aware* of the fact that he was The Greatestー*AT LEAST* of his era (and that was a *seriously f***in' TOUGH* era, too, mind you…), and *up to THAT point* in the history of the sport. . . (…It's difficult for me to say "…of all time," you see, because I grew up during the Tyson era, watching Iron Mike *just DOMINATE* the boxing world, ya' know? And a man can only see so many *ferocious* beatings and first-round knockouts before inevitably pledging his undying, lifelong support to the one responsible for it. So, yeah. . . lol) . . .But of Ali, I will *ADD* thisーbecause while plenty has been said about his technical skill; his prowess, strength, agility and stamina in the ring; his [at the time] unorthodox, but wildly imaginative and successful footwork; and on his influence on both the æsthetic of, and overall resurgence in the popularity of boxing (both still seen and felt to this dayーwith some help along the way, of course xD); as well as his influences on both the black pride movement and on American culture in general, I feel like *this* is, quite frankly, something about the man that's sadly often missed: See, the thing that strikes me the most in watching these old Muhammad Ali interviews is seeing how The Champ somehow manages to project something of an air of humility, despite constantly reminding everyone that he was, in fact, "The Greatest" lol I realize that on the surface, that probably just seems like bullsh!t, but he actually shows it again here. Like, you notice that when prompted, he takes on an uncharacteristically (at least for when he's asked a boxing question, specifically) solemn demeanor? And then, rather than talk at length about how great *HE IS*ーsomething he'd regularly do, often rather playfully xDーhe instead makes a point about boxers of his era just being generally healthier. And he does this in other interviews, particularly after his retirement. For instance, he had nothing but great things to say about Mike Tyson, as well as his former rivals, Joe Frazier and George Foreman… at least when speaking in earnest lol But in displaying his well-known sense of humor, he'd still take occasional, playful "jabs" at them.
@nlmarkas8 ай бұрын
True intelligence, and student of the sport like we arw witnessing with iron mike today. Ali giant of boxers.
@raymondchollet31998 ай бұрын
😂🤣😂
@timhoward58 ай бұрын
he didn't say no one, he said they were the best at their times
@bobbuilder7678 ай бұрын
He basically said “I’m the best there’s ever been, but I likely won’t be the best there ever will be” and I appreciate that
@TheNutshaq7 ай бұрын
and he isnt best there will be new boxers would wipe the shit out of him
@S0NNn1i7 ай бұрын
Other replies got close, but... Gosh! You said what he said!💯
@ruffadamsthegreat.26627 ай бұрын
And then there was Tyson
@danielmgalhaes7 ай бұрын
Best comment
@Jonas-xy8ir7 ай бұрын
@@danielmgalhaesTyson fury
@dominicnolfo34257 ай бұрын
Ali had the quickest wits ever, lol! Rip champ!🙏
@garlandjones35632 ай бұрын
To call what Ali said was stupid was an understatement. He compared people who are born to machines which are made.
@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutubeАй бұрын
idk that's pretty close between ali and mike tyson
@michael75777Ай бұрын
@@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutube he said you can’t compare people of older times to people of newer times the same as you can’t compare a jet to a prop plane. Verbatim said this did you have the sound off
@drewmckenna726 күн бұрын
@@drewmckenna7 Not being able to compare different eras,Thats a level of nonsense and intellectual laziness that Ali fanboys dwell in as part of their illness. Sadly I don't share your view of restricking others speech because someone is so mentally fragile and feels entitled.
@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutube25 күн бұрын
"we stand on the shoulders of giants".
@jessemurray17575 ай бұрын
Exactly
@ktharamseye21972 ай бұрын
Beautifully said
@NoRockinMansLand22 күн бұрын
He simplified “ There will always be a greatest boxer for every generation “
@michelle.afrumes29467 ай бұрын
No, you simplified it.
@joshscf39466 ай бұрын
@@joshscf3946was going to say hahaha
@joedwyer32976 ай бұрын
Well put
@timwest2776 ай бұрын
No, he said the skills of boxers are improving as times change
@scavenger78806 ай бұрын
No he said that the standard just gets better as life goes on that's what he said
@AdamMythen-lj5ee6 ай бұрын
He just said "NOBODY" in the most humblest and respectful way ever. Edit: oh my goodness. I've never had so many likes before 😳😳
@MusondaV7 ай бұрын
And he also admitted that he would never beat any boxer in our era
@l4hl0udzx797 ай бұрын
yep, boxers are Concords now.@@l4hl0udzx79
@helmutfleig71097 ай бұрын
He beats them all though so that can’t be right.
@dannyblack91637 ай бұрын
He didn't aay that.
@EmGirdy337 ай бұрын
He said a bunch of random nonsense.
@EmGirdy337 ай бұрын
The full package. Philosopher, civil rights and quality, fierce, champion, and fighter, a legend and the GOAT of all goats!! 🐐 ☝🏼💯
@kimschelble67322 ай бұрын
He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He put on a show... but the real dude was a genuine virtuous sportsman and I am forever a fan... He will always be an inspiration! Love him! ❤️
@sharonaccarino42195 ай бұрын
Crazy how eloquent he was. The way to describe an evolution of sport with such an ease and with respect to older legends
@mg82247 ай бұрын
don't be a ding dong. he's had this question before. also, these shows give a massive heads up to guests what will be asked so they're not BORING!!! yes, it's entertainment.
@u235u235u2357 ай бұрын
@@u235u235u235So someone came up with a respectful answer. Get over it. The point remains that it was a nice thing to say and it was constructed well.
@Novictus7 ай бұрын
@@NovictusI don’t know what he’s mad about
@Kap_NYC7 ай бұрын
He basically said "They were good, respectable good. I still think I'd win, but I'm not saying they suck, I just think I'm better and was trained better."
@rantingguy17267 ай бұрын
@@Novictus i was just saying not to be overly-impressed with questions he's gotten before, and a subjects he's thought of lots. that's all. and additionally, these shows prime guests with the subjects they'll touch on so guests have something to say and be entertaining. what does respect have to do with it?
@u235u235u2357 ай бұрын
Well that's the humblest way I've ever heard someone say "I'm the best that's ever been."
@nordithen7 ай бұрын
It also kind of raises the question of how good those fighters would have been if they had been trained in a more modern era.
@Warcodered017 ай бұрын
@@Warcodered01 yeah some might have had more raw talent but with a worse standard of training and diet it never shined. It's an impossible question to answer without a time machine unfortunately, because almost anyone wants those answers.
@Syllaren7 ай бұрын
And also thay he could be easily beaten by futur boxer when you think about it
@gauthierperrod49587 ай бұрын
@@gauthierperrod4958 I reckon it's the same reason world records keep getting broken in all sorts of sports.
@nordithen7 ай бұрын
while also subtly admitting that there will come men that end up being better than him tyson for example, would have eaten him alive
@TheSpencer0337 ай бұрын
Took a dumb question and turned it into an educational opportunity.
@TweedSuit5 ай бұрын
It was not a dumb question....
@white5866Ай бұрын
How was it dumb?
@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN22 күн бұрын
Wasn’t a dumb question at all, and the fact that you thought Ali’s answer made it an “educational opportunity” shows you’re just a dumb bastard lmao.
@booprice547317 күн бұрын
because it's completely hypothetical and unprovable. The answer depends solely on the ego of the individual you ask. @@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN
@Treaxvour12 күн бұрын
Damn, if fighters could talk a big game like Ali, all of them would be millionaires.
@cipherP93 ай бұрын
Oh man, I wish I could articulate response like that. He was just too good. No wonder why people loved him so much.
@AsifAnsari-nn8kk7 ай бұрын
He wasn’t loved until the 80s man. When he boxed everyone hated his guts
@robadob557 ай бұрын
Some reasons good, some reasons were just silly. My only issue is he was a draft dodger, like stallone.
@redsledgeblu52347 ай бұрын
@@redsledgeblu5234nothing like hating a man for not joining a war that was pointless....
@mrbeeoutdoors32137 ай бұрын
@@mrbeeoutdoors3213fighting communists is a just cause. Its like the crusades
@ul.biggit2177 ай бұрын
Technically he dodged it but not in the typical way, he just openly refused to go because he didn't believe in the war. He saw no reason to go kill people that did nothing to him. Theres nothing wrong with that...but he did get punished for do so.
@RammyD17 ай бұрын
He's also saying, "better boxers than me will come along," which is real humility.
@dargosian7 ай бұрын
That's not what he said.
@mason_salt7 ай бұрын
@@mason_saltI feel like it's partially implied though. As by stating "for it's time", he cannot avoid including himself in that statement, since he knows he cannot possibly box forever. Which, of course, he didn't and could not. That his time will eventually be over, and that newer generations of boxers will take over where he left off.
@tgr34237 ай бұрын
@@mason_salt That is exactly what he is saying. He is saying talent like everything else changes and is part of an evolutionary process. What is optimal and ideal today will be obsolete in the future....including him.
@dre3k787 ай бұрын
@@mason_saltpretty much what he said…didnt u hear his example of plains to jets. Players just keeep improving and soon he will be overtaken. Goat for his time but not of all time since everyone is evolving
@harrellt14057 ай бұрын
@@mason_salt He implied it. The meta evolves with each passing year. New techniques are discovered. Old techniques are refined. So, by his own logic, he too will be surpassed one day
@satanus_3697 ай бұрын
An elegant and gracious answer of saying he's better without bragging.
@mccloysong5 ай бұрын
I love this man the greatest athlete of all time so smart and touched by God
@chachoadame88305 ай бұрын
"They were good for their time" -The greatest of all time
@100mssnipes58 ай бұрын
That’s a badass summary
@purplepantherplayer21997 ай бұрын
No. Greatest for his time!
@CharlesBarkleyDonut7 ай бұрын
@@CharlesBarkleyDonutburnin eh?
@YT-yv8de7 ай бұрын
He’s also saying if I was alive in that time I would t be as good as I am now
@wargey34317 ай бұрын
@@YT-yv8deI mean him and his team pussied out against Inoki, who would've had no issue with kicking his legs into oblivion or choking him out. So they had to change the rules in Clay's favor. Can't be a GOAT if you aren't willing to face any and all comers under an unrestricted rule set.
@LukeyMia47 ай бұрын
He was so quick with good logic . This was the king in the ring and out. Beautiful man.
@zola123ful7 ай бұрын
Do you prefer computer logic or math logic
@Boychikpsyem7 ай бұрын
@@Boychikpsyemcomputer logic was based on math logic Mr waffler
@Ace-ng2pl7 ай бұрын
@@Ace-ng2pl #include #include Using namespace std; Int main() { string name; cout
@Boychikpsyem7 ай бұрын
@@Ace-ng2pl you’re correct in your statement; however, 2+2=4 which is math logic. Computer logic (=) is an assignment operator, meaning you have to assign a value to something in order to perform a logical sequence of steps (algorithm).
@Boychikpsyem7 ай бұрын
@@Boychikpsyemas Ace said, Mr. Waffler.
@roxas45877 ай бұрын
Ali's argueably the most eloquent boxer if not in all sports. Of all time.
@haternumberfive3 ай бұрын
There have been others ..he was the first to receive such publicity and acclaim.
@relevantbrother89642 ай бұрын
What time?
@blackgross6372Ай бұрын
❤❤ I love this man. To be as good as he was and yet, still give others their due...
@roxanaburnside35253 ай бұрын
Such an intelligent and eloquent man.
@eddtheducky6 ай бұрын
True.
@chelseaclinton45356 ай бұрын
Blue birds fly with blue birds, Red birds fly with red birds.
@BakedNConfused6 ай бұрын
Well... He was
@vz6zo5 ай бұрын
You damn well saw the first comment for a word eh xD
@evidentlynew22135 ай бұрын
You’re only saying that because he’s black
@victorn47455 ай бұрын
Unbelievably articulate boxer. It was an honor to watch him work.
@christophertrupp10437 ай бұрын
This man was tested to have an IQ of 68
@joshuafischer6847 ай бұрын
His Vietnam stance is still iconic.
@nightknight69477 ай бұрын
A joy
@dale18097 ай бұрын
Well according to Biden, Obama was the first mainstream African American who was articulate and bright and clean
@twstdreality7 ай бұрын
@@joshuafischer684yet earns more than you.
@obscurifyed7 ай бұрын
One of the Worlds Greatest, nobody like Ali
@tomasoionnaigh48552 ай бұрын
People put off by Ali’s promotional hype banter and trash talking fail to recognize how humble The Champ was, as seen here honoring the giants who came before him.❤
@ktharamseye21972 ай бұрын
He answered that question with humility and pure wisdom.
@TheRottwire7 ай бұрын
Good punctuation.
@victoriagrayson50827 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say humility, he was arrogant for sure in all that he did
@mrscaryfox39557 ай бұрын
@@HenricoK91imagine having a nature like yours or maybe you were just nurtured like this either way you suck
@mrscaryfox39557 ай бұрын
@@mrscaryfox3955when you can back it all up, I'm hard-pressed to call it arrogance.
@christopherpakney85427 ай бұрын
He answered it with a load of nonsense.
@EmGirdy337 ай бұрын
People forget that Muhammad Ali's real strength was his intelligence...he absolutely was the smartest boxer of all time, hence the GOAT.
@budsimpson28537 ай бұрын
Will
@gmoney85856 ай бұрын
Not just boxer, he might hv been the smartest person alive.
@blackmambaain6 ай бұрын
Actually his iq was like 80 lol
@elmexo43756 ай бұрын
@@elmexo4375iq thing is just dumb.i don't thing any person of 80 can give speech like he gave
@Weaveristreturn6 ай бұрын
@@blackmambaainbased upon what, exactly?
@oldchunkofcoal27746 ай бұрын
"It's Hard To Say" That was savage!
@seanminkins77015 ай бұрын
What's savage about that??
@blackgross6372Ай бұрын
Words of wisdom.
@RAIZ10175 ай бұрын
That was a really kind way of saying “none”.
@j-dub83998 ай бұрын
No dummy, he's saying if they were trained the way he was, he wouldn't really know.
@missionpupa8 ай бұрын
He says the sport evolved so comparing generations is wack bc MAYBE he wouldnt be as elusive as he was if he wouldve came up in that time. Very respectful
@igor43058 ай бұрын
He said Tyson later on. A young Tyson under Cus, Jim Jacobs, and Bill Clayton was capable of beating any fighter in history.
@Hoopfan838 ай бұрын
@@Hoopfan83so the sport just stopped evolving?
@finice11428 ай бұрын
@@Hoopfan83he did say he would probably lose to Marciano because Rocky had no particular style and was just out there trying to clip you with anything and everything.
@mags69467 ай бұрын
Charisma, eloquence, beauty, beaming spirit, and one of the greatest boxers Earth has ever seen.
@cizia697 ай бұрын
The greatest ❤
@crumpet4777 ай бұрын
Ali IS the greatest boxers ever.
@Synchronised017 ай бұрын
the greatest because of his personality
@Vugen187 ай бұрын
The greatest
@f.f57717 ай бұрын
Please take out one and you statement will make sense
@legion16307 ай бұрын
What a great respectful answer. Great man, great athlete, just a good person
@jt41995 ай бұрын
Ali was a genius ❤❤❤❤❤
@valerievargo16463 ай бұрын
Ali was a poet, philosopher and warrior ❤
@plusone80158 ай бұрын
Man had absolutely everything… RIP KING 👑
@minttrax7 ай бұрын
Yup!!! We had a poem written by him in our middle school English language textbook followed by the oft debated story of him throwing his Olympic Gold medal in Ohio River in 1960. He is a worldwide icon. Phenomenon!!! And a draft dodger like Donald Trump. Or Joe Biden, allegedly!!
@rumpelstiltskin69657 ай бұрын
All that & a draft dodger
@lifesAtrip5137 ай бұрын
@@lifesAtrip513You’d be the first one to die in any kind of war, gulf war, turf war, fuck even a food war 😂😂😂
@ShivPatel-hy6vu7 ай бұрын
Don't forget racist
@Patriot464267 ай бұрын
Ali's not just a boxer. He's a wise mentor for all of us.
@dimalalagiyawanna97297 ай бұрын
Except when it came to calling people Uncle Toms to stir the pot.
@alcostello61147 ай бұрын
@@alcostello6114 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and talk shit like a wrestler. A big mouth can sell more tickets than a strong fist. He was just talented enough to get away with being disrespectful.
@SidneyPatrickson7 ай бұрын
@@SidneyPatrickson what he said was still wrong. And the way he depicted Joe Frazier was abhorrent and race bating.
@alcostello61147 ай бұрын
@@alcostello6114 Absolutely. I said he got away with it.. not that it was okay. Great boxer, overrated personality.
@SidneyPatrickson7 ай бұрын
Clay was a draft dodger
@Ryan-ff6zd7 ай бұрын
Confidence in him was God gifted. He was smart, charming from his earlier days. Very few people in the world are born like him.
@ferihamuhammad253412 күн бұрын
Greatest answer ever.... from the Greatest Of All Time. BX STAND UP!!!
@LordBlackNephew4 ай бұрын
What a perfect demonstration of Muhammad Ali's incredible brilliance. He very diplomatically explained how every generation improves from the previous generation. He didn't take anything away from those great boxers in his explanation. He also did not declare himself to be the better boxer. What he did say was the techniques of boxing have evolved over the years. Perfect answer.
@davidb71306 ай бұрын
Well said 💯💯💯
@brucewallagainsttheodds17402 ай бұрын
Muhammad Ali was not only the best boxer in his time, but also the best speaker too
@modro19916 ай бұрын
The best speaking boxer, presumably you mean, not the best speaker generally. There is another eloquence elsewhere which would reduce his eloquence to nothing by comparison
@jimnewcombe75846 ай бұрын
He certainly was not the best boxer in his day.
@Ethan-xf4or6 ай бұрын
Don’t you just love him🥰👏🏾👌🏾✊🏽❤️⭐️
@joanmeikle30946 ай бұрын
Welllllllll. Arguably
@duanehall22136 ай бұрын
@Ethan-xf4or Nope He was the Greatest of ALL Time
@kevinmunday62636 ай бұрын
I love this because he means nobody but he didn’t want to disrespect his own heroes
@paulgraham390224 күн бұрын
He was the best guy to answer any question you threw at him and he answered so well. You just want to hear him talk more and more. RIP champ
@matthewmatthew170919 күн бұрын
Love Ali. He is so intelligent with one of a kind perspective 💙💯
@chuckwetherbee80188 ай бұрын
Mike Tyson’s IQ encroached upon Ali. Ali was better with the press, but both students of the sport.
@baritonebroker8 ай бұрын
He was ahead of his time.
@sdrewe998 ай бұрын
Once a champ,always a champ🏅
@PowerBattles8 ай бұрын
Not really he just said dempsey wasn't in shape and didn't move and didn't even mention max schmeling who bea joe Louis in his prime lol
@ianmulligan22908 ай бұрын
Well what he said in the video was a very thypical stance that most people would have
@franjokovacevic28458 ай бұрын
A modest way of saying every champion was a champion of his time❤
@paulihum97676 ай бұрын
That's honestly a great way to explain how athletes get better every generation
@anarmyoffrogs821922 күн бұрын
Very calm and polite, what a man
@kannannair27004 ай бұрын
Perfect answer by a wise man.
@gymbro3006 ай бұрын
"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws, and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislations, empires, peoples, dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and the souls. "On the basis of a Book, every letter which has become law, he created a spiritual nationality which blend together peoples of every tongue and race. He has left the indelible characteristic of this Muslim nationality the hatred of false gods and the passion for the One and Immaterial God. This avenging patriotism against the profanation of Heaven formed the virtue of the followers of Muhammad; the conquest of one-third the earth to the dogma was his miracle; or rather it was not the miracle of man but that of reason. "The idea of the unity of God, proclaimed amidst the exhaustion of the fabulous theogonies, was in itself such a miracle that upon it's utterance from his lips it destroyed all the ancient temples of idols and set on fire one-third of the world. His life, his meditations, his heroic revelings against the superstitions of his country, and his boldness in defying the furies of idolatry, his firmness in enduring them for fifteen years in Mecca, his acceptance of the role of public scorn and almost of being a victim of his fellow countrymen... This dogma was twofold the unity of God and the immateriality of God: the former telling what God is, the latter telling what God is not; the one overthrowing false gods with the sword, the other starting an idea with words. "Philosopher, Orator, Apostle, Legislator, Conqueror of Ideas, Restorer of Rational beliefs.... The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?" Tribute by a French NON-Muslim poet, statesman, historian: Alphonse de LaMartaine in 'Historie de la Turquie,' Paris, 1854.
@KHABIB-TIME3 ай бұрын
Back in 1985 I saw Ali and he did a magic trick for my toddler!! My son is now early 40s and still remembers. He was a nice man
@susanblanche96847 ай бұрын
One of the most intelligent people
@johnr394 ай бұрын
Ali and Mike are just something...❤❤❤❤ They were destined for what they did in world of Boxing
@prestonnyandebvu65112 ай бұрын
The most humble way to say that “IM HIM”
@bobmirco33317 ай бұрын
To be fair, he is also saying, there will be one better than me.
@pikadragon27837 ай бұрын
@@pikadragon2783 But he said that every generation gets better, so by that logic he is not the best either.
@Pedro_Le_Chef5 ай бұрын
That’s why Ali was so different from other boxers or even athletes. He thought deeply to uncover truths.
@Sifu6287 ай бұрын
That was a great answer Well said champ
@ALV_shorts17 күн бұрын
What a truly amazing answer RIP LEGEND ❤
@Uk.wildman10 күн бұрын
Ali was a student of the game. He loved it and he lived it. Legend !!
@shimeymerih8 ай бұрын
You’re wrong. The Game is a rapper and was born long after Ali retired.
@satinsingh72167 ай бұрын
Strangely, Tyson was too. He met those old fighters and just went nuts over them
@user-bq9ii9vz8e7 ай бұрын
If fighters before his time didn’t dance and now people dance wouldn’t that make him the teacher of the game?
@bootsj76627 ай бұрын
He was so diplomatic in his answer. Great man. My hero as a kid and not much has changed in almost 60 years. Still the greatest
@markglenn49297 ай бұрын
One of the reasons why the GOAT is universally loved.🎉🎉🎉
@obey2dmax2 күн бұрын
Great boxer and extremely intelligent, which makes his Parkinson's even more heartbreaking. Not necessarily the easiest to like or humble but definitely one of the greatest overall .. rip champ!
@msn7695 ай бұрын
The man speaking was extremely intelligent. And accurate
@MrWARHAMMER688 ай бұрын
He is right he would lose in our days
@UserVVV698 ай бұрын
@rw_3176 thanks for repeating his point 😂
@AceSantiago7 ай бұрын
@@UserVVV69to who? His point was that he was faster and more scientific than older boxers. Which heavyweights today are faster, more technical, and scientific than Ali?
@cygnusprime67287 ай бұрын
The man speaking? Seriously? Best not to address your ignorance.
@scatmann58397 ай бұрын
@@UserVVV69nah. Ali's Era boxing was already developed. Someone like Jack Johnson or Joe luis was from 1910s and 1920s. Peoples of today are lucky if they can emulate Ali even a little. It's like the NBA, back in the days the pros couldn't even dribble with their left hand haha. But like I said with boxing Alis time the fighters already developed skills thst are still goal today.
@csl94957 ай бұрын
Wow. So humble and wise to respond like he did.
@ericbiera7 ай бұрын
Not humble lmao
@blueninjanoname73387 ай бұрын
I mean, there's humility and then there's getting to the point. Like he won't be arrogant to say he can beat them.
@trippinhard2507 ай бұрын
He was not humble.
@Tarse637 ай бұрын
@@Tarse63 he said you can't compare jet to prop. but still prop was good in there time. Like what MJ said you can't compare by era.
@juhnegreyrodas81787 ай бұрын
@@juhnegreyrodas8178 not the same thing my friend. MJ didn't even insinuate that his era is better than the older era.
@paulocasco91387 ай бұрын
Only American who said football instead of soccer this man truly was once in a lifetime
@goat77283 ай бұрын
No, he didn't. He meant American football. Where the hell did you hear in this video that he was referring to soccer?
@louisd957142 ай бұрын
That was one of the most eloquent answers I've ever heard for a comparison of someone in the current time with someone from a previous time. it would be a good way for NBA players to think...ie. Michael vs LeBron.
@kevinhempstead80744 ай бұрын
That was very thoughtful and kind.
@kurrupt-ninja91897 ай бұрын
He's one of the best public speakers of all time in my opinion.
@cuchanu7 ай бұрын
The SPEED Ali rattled off those names indicates a lightning fast mind, sharp as a razor.
@cmalc88 ай бұрын
His choice of words is out of this world...
@user-bv9ky7xg2o5 ай бұрын
Thank You. Brother King 🤴🏾.
@michellebell99314 ай бұрын
This man sees things for what they are. Rest in peace Champ 🥊
@jessebaca27506 ай бұрын
Ameeen!!!
@ElhadjiAmadouJohnson5 ай бұрын
Until you read the new book saying he had relationships with 12-year-olds his legacy should be wiped out of history because of that
@winniepeg20204 ай бұрын
@@winniepeg2020stfu bro, probably some cheap chap like u wrote em
@alihassan.27002 ай бұрын
@@winniepeg2020💀
@M1szS2 ай бұрын
People forget how really intelligent he was
@geeeeeee37 ай бұрын
Oh really? Who people? They? How was he intelligent? Please enthrall us.
@incogneeto91227 ай бұрын
@@incogneeto9122this was an aggressive response to something passively pleasant
@elmango307 ай бұрын
@@robleftyI’m not interested in that question because I don’t have a strong or well developed opinion on the intelligence of Muhammad Ali. I was simply pointing out the ineffective rhetoric. He didn’t ask a question as much as get very upset about the question and aggressively shout that
@elmango307 ай бұрын
@@robleftyyou can definitely tell if a person is intelligent when it comes to how he responds and talks , no need for a PhD but this guy over here is reaching and it looks petty
@nawaf1995n7 ай бұрын
@@elmango30it's a troll
@yoda85887 ай бұрын
Muhammad Ali is basically saying "We DONE with the 40s!!!" Lmaooo.
@redcargaming30652 ай бұрын
He was so wise, always so good at communicating his thoughts, so diplomatic, his answers were always satisfying
@Drekon0093 ай бұрын
Ali eloquently explained why people don't like comparing athletes from different eras. Every era learns benefits and improves from the last era
@cliftonmorrow39767 ай бұрын
That just not true for MJ, though.
@skineyemin42767 ай бұрын
@@skineyemin4276 Basketball hasn't really changed much since his time though except guys play less defense now. Boxing evolved plenty between the days of Jack Dempsey and Muhammad Ali though.
@slayermill86216 ай бұрын
No - he's saying that there's always athletical development; but also that we shouldn't compare adresse generations.
@johnnwako24886 ай бұрын
@@skineyemin4276MJ also said it, you can't compare diffrent eras.
@acewilliams79176 ай бұрын
Well, we all know that's just not true. Had there been MJ in an 1960s version with the same level of talent and work ethic but for that era was black and drafted, it would have been a totally different narrative for the NBA and maybe even foe legends like Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robinson would have been overshadowed. Also, look at what happen to Connie Hawkins when he was still in college. To me, at that time... the Hawk's game was just too scary, maybe too scary for that early mid 1960s NBA and I think he was purposely railroaded; the NBA already had to deal with physically dominant and articulate black players like Russell and Wilt and they just could not have 3 dominant (stylistically and/or physically) black players during that era in the same decade. Two were all the NBA could handle back then.@@acewilliams7917
@skineyemin42766 ай бұрын
The most eloquent and elegant way to say "dont compare me to past GOATs, it's unfair"
@manuelsanchez10357 ай бұрын
Very very clever answer from one of the best of all time and the best from his time.
@marwancabbabe2 ай бұрын
He was not only a good boxer also a very smart and intelligent man
@orhanemiroglu10613 ай бұрын
Ali was so eloquent and such a gentleman. True class.
@sebastianlajos8668 ай бұрын
Except when it came to Joe Frazier. Absolute bullshit the way Ali treated him.
@williamcowell18897 ай бұрын
2 a😊😊😊😊😊
@tonyguindin3287 ай бұрын
@williamcowell1889 Agree. He was terrible to him. Also to Sonny Liston.
@Tarse637 ай бұрын
Funny, you people nitpick stuff from him he wasn’t any of them
@The_king5677 ай бұрын
@@The_king567 huh ?
@williamcowell18897 ай бұрын
JUST A BRILLIANT SOUL. HIS EXPLANATIONS ARE GENIUS.
@Sparky180598 ай бұрын
There is no such thing as soul
@Timesn0w7 ай бұрын
@@Timesn0wwha😂
@heyhobo21437 ай бұрын
There will never be another Muhammad Ali. Ever.
@user-bq5gd1jy2v2 ай бұрын
This solves the era bias issue for the NBA as well as all other sports goo
@YoniLvovich16 сағат бұрын
Who else in the world could answer a question like this with such intelligent humble grace, no other!
@Boomer11568 ай бұрын
NO OTHER MAN ...NO OTHER
@freebirdd238 ай бұрын
@@freebirdd23 ABSOLUTELY!!!! and we will never see another like him again!
@Boomer11568 ай бұрын
Ehh, not really that humble. He basically said nobody could have.
@krampusthestoryteller14167 ай бұрын
It wasn't humble, you just don't get it
@fitzrevo7 ай бұрын
@@fitzrevo it certainly was, l don't think you know that much about Ali.
@Boomer11567 ай бұрын
Intelligence, humility, wittiness and great analytical ability…The Greatest Muhammad Ali!!! #GOAT!!!!!
@jonathanstorm72018 ай бұрын
This man really just called muhammad ali "humble" lmaooo
@theschwomp41498 ай бұрын
If anything Jesus is the “ Goat” in the aspect of him being sacrificed for our lives and because he is the greatest of all time. Remember it, i love you. And jesus loves you for eternity.
@Follower0fJesus7778 ай бұрын
Beauty 😂
@sasnad38 ай бұрын
Sorry, but sugar Ray Robinson is the best. Ali stole all his moves
@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly8 ай бұрын
@@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly …And made them better!!! The speed of a welterweight, the boxing IQ of Einstein and the punching power of a heavyweight champion, and the charisma of only himself the greatest, Mohammed Ali!
@jonathanstorm72018 ай бұрын
The most sensible answer to an often asked question to many different fighters
@garethmacrae7822Ай бұрын
thats what i say for a sports called cricket and everyone from that nostalgic time say no today players aint good i think they know more than one of the greatest person.
@classyshots44333 ай бұрын
That's the best answer to these types of questions I've heard.
@hbk4417 ай бұрын
This man was on another level, and not just in boxing 👍🙏
@davidmickles50127 ай бұрын
This is pure ignorance. He is admitting that those fighters would be greater than him with the modern training while claiming to be incomparable.
@Jay-ft3xh7 ай бұрын
@@Jay-ft3xhyou are a moron who isn't understanding what he's saying and you've obviously never boxed or trained as a fighter cause with how you fight training is everything but some times it's about instinct. If your instinct is to dance and float like a phantom across the canvas then if you train that specific instinct to a razors edge you will cut through the defenses of someone who doesn't
@connorbell20357 ай бұрын
@@Jay-ft3xh Or you could just take him as he spoke
@davidmickles50127 ай бұрын
The level of his arrogance is unmatched indeed.
@Gloomsong7 ай бұрын
@@Gloomsong 👈🤣
@davidmickles50127 ай бұрын
Walcott was a beast. Ali followed greatness. That's one of the reasons he became The Greatest Heavyweight Of All Times. 🇵🇷✊🏾🇦🇬
@d_exiled_1arisen3853 ай бұрын
Love how smart and respectful he was.
@JohnnySilverFinger7 ай бұрын
I miss him, a wise man and great idol for young men to look up to.
@michaelweymouth40156 ай бұрын
How though? He viciously harassed his opponents..
@Gameboy-Unboxings5 ай бұрын
That's thought provoking
@davidbrett19584 ай бұрын
@@Gameboy-Unboxings and still held respect to them.
@perishedfirestorm5554 ай бұрын
@@perishedfirestorm555 the art of war. Win in your mind then go to war. I think he postured a lot to play head games with his opponents, and possibly convince himself. You have to hold a certain amount of respect or you might get surprised yourself. It takes a certain amount of courage to step into a ring with a worthy opponent. I was taught no one wins in a fight, they both suffer some pain if an equal pairing according to the tale of the tape and their past opponent history. I guess you don’t know until that first punch in your face.
@michaelweymouth40154 ай бұрын
Amen
@CFGrandWizard3 ай бұрын
We all can aspire to be as thoughtful and intelligent if we trued to be as disciplined in believing in ourselves and our individual abilities. We need heros like Ali
@badpuppy092 ай бұрын
He was able to elevate himself and the boxers of past generations without putting anyone down.
@justinleach502321 күн бұрын
Smartest and most eloquent boxer ever existed, the greatest.
@redgedsledge68716 ай бұрын
Not sure you can say he was smarter than Tyson just because he’s more eloquent.
@904skeletor2 ай бұрын
Most eloquent athlete in the history!
@tojoqueiroz27172 ай бұрын
When intelligence is combined with greatness and humbleness
@ghettofight3r7 ай бұрын
Humbleness? From Ali? :D lol
@Gloomsong7 ай бұрын
Can't argue with Muhammad Ali, he nailed it again !
@jeeperscreepers7862 ай бұрын
man I love this man. He was so smart and so kind and one BAD SON OF A GUN!!
@Hotziggaty3 ай бұрын
Spoken like a true Champion 🥊
@JAB586 ай бұрын
This is why Ali was truly GREAT. He had humility, integrity, intelligence, pride, humor, courage, grace, nobility, and supreme physicality all co-existing in perfect harmony.
@brianjacobs2478 ай бұрын
Perfectly put 👍👍👍👍😎
@jacksonk.swaffardiii78208 ай бұрын
First time I ever heard him talk like a humble man.
@peterolsen66684 ай бұрын
Great way to explain it without disrespecting anyone.
@reggienovenario28642 ай бұрын
That's a awesome analogy Ali
@malcolml19678 ай бұрын
Muhammad Ali was a very intelligent man and that's a big part of why he was such a good boxer. Peace always Ali.
@douglaschristine83878 ай бұрын
He lost against leon spunks that bad he not the greatest .
@terrillelliott80537 ай бұрын
He was well past his prime and everyone loses eventually.
@douglaschristine83877 ай бұрын
@@terrillelliott8053 Are you saying Spinks, who beat an older Ali who underestimated the kid, is the greatest? Even though he got beat by more prepared Ali a few months later?
@civil_leuthie7 ай бұрын
@@civil_leuthie I ye sorry I forgot your right
@terrillelliott80537 ай бұрын
Very Articulate... No ' UM's' & 'ERR's' Between Sentence 's... MMmmm MMmm
@TS-12677 ай бұрын
Ali said "We DONE with the 30's"
@Madvillainy482 ай бұрын
What a great and humble answer…
@40redfox405 ай бұрын
I grew up in the 70's watching Ali with my Dad, in my opinion he is the greatest of all time!!!
@dapizzaman-wp1ev8 ай бұрын
Cap i feel like you lying but if ur feeling the truth please tell me how it feels like watching Mohamed Ali live
@Velocity298 ай бұрын
@treawhatever never said I watched it live CLOWN. ON A BLACK & WHITE TV FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD D-HEAD!!!
@dapizzaman-wp1ev8 ай бұрын
He isn't even the best heavyweight lol
@moneymayweathera8 ай бұрын
@@moneymayweatheraName one heavyweight that's better
@SeanMAN-yu9fe8 ай бұрын
@@moneymayweatheraYou're on Crack! Ali is the Greatest Fighter that EVER LIVED!
That was THEE most eloquent way of saying "no one," that I've ever heard.
Right???
Truth xD And it's pretty damned obvious to anyone who knows anything about him or even to those who've ever just heard the man speak that he was *well aware* of the fact that he was The Greatestー*AT LEAST* of his era (and that was a *seriously f***in' TOUGH* era, too, mind you…), and *up to THAT point* in the history of the sport. . . (…It's difficult for me to say "…of all time," you see, because I grew up during the Tyson era, watching Iron Mike *just DOMINATE* the boxing world, ya' know? And a man can only see so many *ferocious* beatings and first-round knockouts before inevitably pledging his undying, lifelong support to the one responsible for it. So, yeah. . . lol) . . .But of Ali, I will *ADD* thisーbecause while plenty has been said about his technical skill; his prowess, strength, agility and stamina in the ring; his [at the time] unorthodox, but wildly imaginative and successful footwork; and on his influence on both the æsthetic of, and overall resurgence in the popularity of boxing (both still seen and felt to this dayーwith some help along the way, of course xD); as well as his influences on both the black pride movement and on American culture in general, I feel like *this* is, quite frankly, something about the man that's sadly often missed: See, the thing that strikes me the most in watching these old Muhammad Ali interviews is seeing how The Champ somehow manages to project something of an air of humility, despite constantly reminding everyone that he was, in fact, "The Greatest" lol I realize that on the surface, that probably just seems like bullsh!t, but he actually shows it again here. Like, you notice that when prompted, he takes on an uncharacteristically (at least for when he's asked a boxing question, specifically) solemn demeanor? And then, rather than talk at length about how great *HE IS*ーsomething he'd regularly do, often rather playfully xDーhe instead makes a point about boxers of his era just being generally healthier. And he does this in other interviews, particularly after his retirement. For instance, he had nothing but great things to say about Mike Tyson, as well as his former rivals, Joe Frazier and George Foreman… at least when speaking in earnest lol But in displaying his well-known sense of humor, he'd still take occasional, playful "jabs" at them.
True intelligence, and student of the sport like we arw witnessing with iron mike today. Ali giant of boxers.
😂🤣😂
he didn't say no one, he said they were the best at their times
He basically said “I’m the best there’s ever been, but I likely won’t be the best there ever will be” and I appreciate that
and he isnt best there will be new boxers would wipe the shit out of him
Other replies got close, but... Gosh! You said what he said!💯
And then there was Tyson
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@@danielmgalhaesTyson fury
Ali had the quickest wits ever, lol! Rip champ!🙏
To call what Ali said was stupid was an understatement. He compared people who are born to machines which are made.
idk that's pretty close between ali and mike tyson
@@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutube he said you can’t compare people of older times to people of newer times the same as you can’t compare a jet to a prop plane. Verbatim said this did you have the sound off
@@drewmckenna7 Not being able to compare different eras,Thats a level of nonsense and intellectual laziness that Ali fanboys dwell in as part of their illness. Sadly I don't share your view of restricking others speech because someone is so mentally fragile and feels entitled.
"we stand on the shoulders of giants".
Exactly
Beautifully said
He simplified “ There will always be a greatest boxer for every generation “
No, you simplified it.
@@joshscf3946was going to say hahaha
Well put
No, he said the skills of boxers are improving as times change
No he said that the standard just gets better as life goes on that's what he said
He just said "NOBODY" in the most humblest and respectful way ever. Edit: oh my goodness. I've never had so many likes before 😳😳
And he also admitted that he would never beat any boxer in our era
yep, boxers are Concords now.@@l4hl0udzx79
He beats them all though so that can’t be right.
He didn't aay that.
He said a bunch of random nonsense.
The full package. Philosopher, civil rights and quality, fierce, champion, and fighter, a legend and the GOAT of all goats!! 🐐 ☝🏼💯
He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He put on a show... but the real dude was a genuine virtuous sportsman and I am forever a fan... He will always be an inspiration! Love him! ❤️
Crazy how eloquent he was. The way to describe an evolution of sport with such an ease and with respect to older legends
don't be a ding dong. he's had this question before. also, these shows give a massive heads up to guests what will be asked so they're not BORING!!! yes, it's entertainment.
@@u235u235u235So someone came up with a respectful answer. Get over it. The point remains that it was a nice thing to say and it was constructed well.
@@NovictusI don’t know what he’s mad about
He basically said "They were good, respectable good. I still think I'd win, but I'm not saying they suck, I just think I'm better and was trained better."
@@Novictus i was just saying not to be overly-impressed with questions he's gotten before, and a subjects he's thought of lots. that's all. and additionally, these shows prime guests with the subjects they'll touch on so guests have something to say and be entertaining. what does respect have to do with it?
Well that's the humblest way I've ever heard someone say "I'm the best that's ever been."
It also kind of raises the question of how good those fighters would have been if they had been trained in a more modern era.
@@Warcodered01 yeah some might have had more raw talent but with a worse standard of training and diet it never shined. It's an impossible question to answer without a time machine unfortunately, because almost anyone wants those answers.
And also thay he could be easily beaten by futur boxer when you think about it
@@gauthierperrod4958 I reckon it's the same reason world records keep getting broken in all sorts of sports.
while also subtly admitting that there will come men that end up being better than him tyson for example, would have eaten him alive
Took a dumb question and turned it into an educational opportunity.
It was not a dumb question....
How was it dumb?
Wasn’t a dumb question at all, and the fact that you thought Ali’s answer made it an “educational opportunity” shows you’re just a dumb bastard lmao.
because it's completely hypothetical and unprovable. The answer depends solely on the ego of the individual you ask. @@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN
Damn, if fighters could talk a big game like Ali, all of them would be millionaires.
Oh man, I wish I could articulate response like that. He was just too good. No wonder why people loved him so much.
He wasn’t loved until the 80s man. When he boxed everyone hated his guts
Some reasons good, some reasons were just silly. My only issue is he was a draft dodger, like stallone.
@@redsledgeblu5234nothing like hating a man for not joining a war that was pointless....
@@mrbeeoutdoors3213fighting communists is a just cause. Its like the crusades
Technically he dodged it but not in the typical way, he just openly refused to go because he didn't believe in the war. He saw no reason to go kill people that did nothing to him. Theres nothing wrong with that...but he did get punished for do so.
He's also saying, "better boxers than me will come along," which is real humility.
That's not what he said.
@@mason_saltI feel like it's partially implied though. As by stating "for it's time", he cannot avoid including himself in that statement, since he knows he cannot possibly box forever. Which, of course, he didn't and could not. That his time will eventually be over, and that newer generations of boxers will take over where he left off.
@@mason_salt That is exactly what he is saying. He is saying talent like everything else changes and is part of an evolutionary process. What is optimal and ideal today will be obsolete in the future....including him.
@@mason_saltpretty much what he said…didnt u hear his example of plains to jets. Players just keeep improving and soon he will be overtaken. Goat for his time but not of all time since everyone is evolving
@@mason_salt He implied it. The meta evolves with each passing year. New techniques are discovered. Old techniques are refined. So, by his own logic, he too will be surpassed one day
An elegant and gracious answer of saying he's better without bragging.
I love this man the greatest athlete of all time so smart and touched by God
"They were good for their time" -The greatest of all time
That’s a badass summary
No. Greatest for his time!
@@CharlesBarkleyDonutburnin eh?
He’s also saying if I was alive in that time I would t be as good as I am now
@@YT-yv8deI mean him and his team pussied out against Inoki, who would've had no issue with kicking his legs into oblivion or choking him out. So they had to change the rules in Clay's favor. Can't be a GOAT if you aren't willing to face any and all comers under an unrestricted rule set.
He was so quick with good logic . This was the king in the ring and out. Beautiful man.
Do you prefer computer logic or math logic
@@Boychikpsyemcomputer logic was based on math logic Mr waffler
@@Ace-ng2pl #include #include Using namespace std; Int main() { string name; cout
@@Ace-ng2pl you’re correct in your statement; however, 2+2=4 which is math logic. Computer logic (=) is an assignment operator, meaning you have to assign a value to something in order to perform a logical sequence of steps (algorithm).
@@Boychikpsyemas Ace said, Mr. Waffler.
Ali's argueably the most eloquent boxer if not in all sports. Of all time.
There have been others ..he was the first to receive such publicity and acclaim.
What time?
❤❤ I love this man. To be as good as he was and yet, still give others their due...
Such an intelligent and eloquent man.
True.
Blue birds fly with blue birds, Red birds fly with red birds.
Well... He was
You damn well saw the first comment for a word eh xD
You’re only saying that because he’s black
Unbelievably articulate boxer. It was an honor to watch him work.
This man was tested to have an IQ of 68
His Vietnam stance is still iconic.
A joy
Well according to Biden, Obama was the first mainstream African American who was articulate and bright and clean
@@joshuafischer684yet earns more than you.
One of the Worlds Greatest, nobody like Ali
People put off by Ali’s promotional hype banter and trash talking fail to recognize how humble The Champ was, as seen here honoring the giants who came before him.❤
He answered that question with humility and pure wisdom.
Good punctuation.
I wouldn’t say humility, he was arrogant for sure in all that he did
@@HenricoK91imagine having a nature like yours or maybe you were just nurtured like this either way you suck
@@mrscaryfox3955when you can back it all up, I'm hard-pressed to call it arrogance.
He answered it with a load of nonsense.
People forget that Muhammad Ali's real strength was his intelligence...he absolutely was the smartest boxer of all time, hence the GOAT.
Will
Not just boxer, he might hv been the smartest person alive.
Actually his iq was like 80 lol
@@elmexo4375iq thing is just dumb.i don't thing any person of 80 can give speech like he gave
@@blackmambaainbased upon what, exactly?
"It's Hard To Say" That was savage!
What's savage about that??
Words of wisdom.
That was a really kind way of saying “none”.
No dummy, he's saying if they were trained the way he was, he wouldn't really know.
He says the sport evolved so comparing generations is wack bc MAYBE he wouldnt be as elusive as he was if he wouldve came up in that time. Very respectful
He said Tyson later on. A young Tyson under Cus, Jim Jacobs, and Bill Clayton was capable of beating any fighter in history.
@@Hoopfan83so the sport just stopped evolving?
@@Hoopfan83he did say he would probably lose to Marciano because Rocky had no particular style and was just out there trying to clip you with anything and everything.
Charisma, eloquence, beauty, beaming spirit, and one of the greatest boxers Earth has ever seen.
The greatest ❤
Ali IS the greatest boxers ever.
the greatest because of his personality
The greatest
Please take out one and you statement will make sense
What a great respectful answer. Great man, great athlete, just a good person
Ali was a genius ❤❤❤❤❤
Ali was a poet, philosopher and warrior ❤
Man had absolutely everything… RIP KING 👑
Yup!!! We had a poem written by him in our middle school English language textbook followed by the oft debated story of him throwing his Olympic Gold medal in Ohio River in 1960. He is a worldwide icon. Phenomenon!!! And a draft dodger like Donald Trump. Or Joe Biden, allegedly!!
All that & a draft dodger
@@lifesAtrip513You’d be the first one to die in any kind of war, gulf war, turf war, fuck even a food war 😂😂😂
Don't forget racist
Ali's not just a boxer. He's a wise mentor for all of us.
Except when it came to calling people Uncle Toms to stir the pot.
@@alcostello6114 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and talk shit like a wrestler. A big mouth can sell more tickets than a strong fist. He was just talented enough to get away with being disrespectful.
@@SidneyPatrickson what he said was still wrong. And the way he depicted Joe Frazier was abhorrent and race bating.
@@alcostello6114 Absolutely. I said he got away with it.. not that it was okay. Great boxer, overrated personality.
Clay was a draft dodger
Confidence in him was God gifted. He was smart, charming from his earlier days. Very few people in the world are born like him.
Greatest answer ever.... from the Greatest Of All Time. BX STAND UP!!!
What a perfect demonstration of Muhammad Ali's incredible brilliance. He very diplomatically explained how every generation improves from the previous generation. He didn't take anything away from those great boxers in his explanation. He also did not declare himself to be the better boxer. What he did say was the techniques of boxing have evolved over the years. Perfect answer.
Well said 💯💯💯
Muhammad Ali was not only the best boxer in his time, but also the best speaker too
The best speaking boxer, presumably you mean, not the best speaker generally. There is another eloquence elsewhere which would reduce his eloquence to nothing by comparison
He certainly was not the best boxer in his day.
Don’t you just love him🥰👏🏾👌🏾✊🏽❤️⭐️
Welllllllll. Arguably
@Ethan-xf4or Nope He was the Greatest of ALL Time
I love this because he means nobody but he didn’t want to disrespect his own heroes
He was the best guy to answer any question you threw at him and he answered so well. You just want to hear him talk more and more. RIP champ
Love Ali. He is so intelligent with one of a kind perspective 💙💯
Mike Tyson’s IQ encroached upon Ali. Ali was better with the press, but both students of the sport.
He was ahead of his time.
Once a champ,always a champ🏅
Not really he just said dempsey wasn't in shape and didn't move and didn't even mention max schmeling who bea joe Louis in his prime lol
Well what he said in the video was a very thypical stance that most people would have
A modest way of saying every champion was a champion of his time❤
That's honestly a great way to explain how athletes get better every generation
Very calm and polite, what a man
Perfect answer by a wise man.
"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws, and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislations, empires, peoples, dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and the souls. "On the basis of a Book, every letter which has become law, he created a spiritual nationality which blend together peoples of every tongue and race. He has left the indelible characteristic of this Muslim nationality the hatred of false gods and the passion for the One and Immaterial God. This avenging patriotism against the profanation of Heaven formed the virtue of the followers of Muhammad; the conquest of one-third the earth to the dogma was his miracle; or rather it was not the miracle of man but that of reason. "The idea of the unity of God, proclaimed amidst the exhaustion of the fabulous theogonies, was in itself such a miracle that upon it's utterance from his lips it destroyed all the ancient temples of idols and set on fire one-third of the world. His life, his meditations, his heroic revelings against the superstitions of his country, and his boldness in defying the furies of idolatry, his firmness in enduring them for fifteen years in Mecca, his acceptance of the role of public scorn and almost of being a victim of his fellow countrymen... This dogma was twofold the unity of God and the immateriality of God: the former telling what God is, the latter telling what God is not; the one overthrowing false gods with the sword, the other starting an idea with words. "Philosopher, Orator, Apostle, Legislator, Conqueror of Ideas, Restorer of Rational beliefs.... The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?" Tribute by a French NON-Muslim poet, statesman, historian: Alphonse de LaMartaine in 'Historie de la Turquie,' Paris, 1854.
Back in 1985 I saw Ali and he did a magic trick for my toddler!! My son is now early 40s and still remembers. He was a nice man
One of the most intelligent people
Ali and Mike are just something...❤❤❤❤ They were destined for what they did in world of Boxing
The most humble way to say that “IM HIM”
To be fair, he is also saying, there will be one better than me.
@@pikadragon2783 But he said that every generation gets better, so by that logic he is not the best either.
That’s why Ali was so different from other boxers or even athletes. He thought deeply to uncover truths.
That was a great answer Well said champ
What a truly amazing answer RIP LEGEND ❤
Ali was a student of the game. He loved it and he lived it. Legend !!
You’re wrong. The Game is a rapper and was born long after Ali retired.
Strangely, Tyson was too. He met those old fighters and just went nuts over them
If fighters before his time didn’t dance and now people dance wouldn’t that make him the teacher of the game?
He was so diplomatic in his answer. Great man. My hero as a kid and not much has changed in almost 60 years. Still the greatest
One of the reasons why the GOAT is universally loved.🎉🎉🎉
Great boxer and extremely intelligent, which makes his Parkinson's even more heartbreaking. Not necessarily the easiest to like or humble but definitely one of the greatest overall .. rip champ!
The man speaking was extremely intelligent. And accurate
He is right he would lose in our days
@rw_3176 thanks for repeating his point 😂
@@UserVVV69to who? His point was that he was faster and more scientific than older boxers. Which heavyweights today are faster, more technical, and scientific than Ali?
The man speaking? Seriously? Best not to address your ignorance.
@@UserVVV69nah. Ali's Era boxing was already developed. Someone like Jack Johnson or Joe luis was from 1910s and 1920s. Peoples of today are lucky if they can emulate Ali even a little. It's like the NBA, back in the days the pros couldn't even dribble with their left hand haha. But like I said with boxing Alis time the fighters already developed skills thst are still goal today.
Wow. So humble and wise to respond like he did.
Not humble lmao
I mean, there's humility and then there's getting to the point. Like he won't be arrogant to say he can beat them.
He was not humble.
@@Tarse63 he said you can't compare jet to prop. but still prop was good in there time. Like what MJ said you can't compare by era.
@@juhnegreyrodas8178 not the same thing my friend. MJ didn't even insinuate that his era is better than the older era.
Only American who said football instead of soccer this man truly was once in a lifetime
No, he didn't. He meant American football. Where the hell did you hear in this video that he was referring to soccer?
That was one of the most eloquent answers I've ever heard for a comparison of someone in the current time with someone from a previous time. it would be a good way for NBA players to think...ie. Michael vs LeBron.
That was very thoughtful and kind.
He's one of the best public speakers of all time in my opinion.
The SPEED Ali rattled off those names indicates a lightning fast mind, sharp as a razor.
His choice of words is out of this world...
Thank You. Brother King 🤴🏾.
This man sees things for what they are. Rest in peace Champ 🥊
Ameeen!!!
Until you read the new book saying he had relationships with 12-year-olds his legacy should be wiped out of history because of that
@@winniepeg2020stfu bro, probably some cheap chap like u wrote em
@@winniepeg2020💀
People forget how really intelligent he was
Oh really? Who people? They? How was he intelligent? Please enthrall us.
@@incogneeto9122this was an aggressive response to something passively pleasant
@@robleftyI’m not interested in that question because I don’t have a strong or well developed opinion on the intelligence of Muhammad Ali. I was simply pointing out the ineffective rhetoric. He didn’t ask a question as much as get very upset about the question and aggressively shout that
@@robleftyyou can definitely tell if a person is intelligent when it comes to how he responds and talks , no need for a PhD but this guy over here is reaching and it looks petty
@@elmango30it's a troll
Muhammad Ali is basically saying "We DONE with the 40s!!!" Lmaooo.
He was so wise, always so good at communicating his thoughts, so diplomatic, his answers were always satisfying
Ali eloquently explained why people don't like comparing athletes from different eras. Every era learns benefits and improves from the last era
That just not true for MJ, though.
@@skineyemin4276 Basketball hasn't really changed much since his time though except guys play less defense now. Boxing evolved plenty between the days of Jack Dempsey and Muhammad Ali though.
No - he's saying that there's always athletical development; but also that we shouldn't compare adresse generations.
@@skineyemin4276MJ also said it, you can't compare diffrent eras.
Well, we all know that's just not true. Had there been MJ in an 1960s version with the same level of talent and work ethic but for that era was black and drafted, it would have been a totally different narrative for the NBA and maybe even foe legends like Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robinson would have been overshadowed. Also, look at what happen to Connie Hawkins when he was still in college. To me, at that time... the Hawk's game was just too scary, maybe too scary for that early mid 1960s NBA and I think he was purposely railroaded; the NBA already had to deal with physically dominant and articulate black players like Russell and Wilt and they just could not have 3 dominant (stylistically and/or physically) black players during that era in the same decade. Two were all the NBA could handle back then.@@acewilliams7917
The most eloquent and elegant way to say "dont compare me to past GOATs, it's unfair"
Very very clever answer from one of the best of all time and the best from his time.
He was not only a good boxer also a very smart and intelligent man
Ali was so eloquent and such a gentleman. True class.
Except when it came to Joe Frazier. Absolute bullshit the way Ali treated him.
2 a😊😊😊😊😊
@williamcowell1889 Agree. He was terrible to him. Also to Sonny Liston.
Funny, you people nitpick stuff from him he wasn’t any of them
@@The_king567 huh ?
JUST A BRILLIANT SOUL. HIS EXPLANATIONS ARE GENIUS.
There is no such thing as soul
@@Timesn0wwha😂
There will never be another Muhammad Ali. Ever.
This solves the era bias issue for the NBA as well as all other sports goo
Who else in the world could answer a question like this with such intelligent humble grace, no other!
NO OTHER MAN ...NO OTHER
@@freebirdd23 ABSOLUTELY!!!! and we will never see another like him again!
Ehh, not really that humble. He basically said nobody could have.
It wasn't humble, you just don't get it
@@fitzrevo it certainly was, l don't think you know that much about Ali.
Intelligence, humility, wittiness and great analytical ability…The Greatest Muhammad Ali!!! #GOAT!!!!!
This man really just called muhammad ali "humble" lmaooo
If anything Jesus is the “ Goat” in the aspect of him being sacrificed for our lives and because he is the greatest of all time. Remember it, i love you. And jesus loves you for eternity.
Beauty 😂
Sorry, but sugar Ray Robinson is the best. Ali stole all his moves
@@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly …And made them better!!! The speed of a welterweight, the boxing IQ of Einstein and the punching power of a heavyweight champion, and the charisma of only himself the greatest, Mohammed Ali!
The most sensible answer to an often asked question to many different fighters
thats what i say for a sports called cricket and everyone from that nostalgic time say no today players aint good i think they know more than one of the greatest person.
That's the best answer to these types of questions I've heard.
This man was on another level, and not just in boxing 👍🙏
This is pure ignorance. He is admitting that those fighters would be greater than him with the modern training while claiming to be incomparable.
@@Jay-ft3xhyou are a moron who isn't understanding what he's saying and you've obviously never boxed or trained as a fighter cause with how you fight training is everything but some times it's about instinct. If your instinct is to dance and float like a phantom across the canvas then if you train that specific instinct to a razors edge you will cut through the defenses of someone who doesn't
@@Jay-ft3xh Or you could just take him as he spoke
The level of his arrogance is unmatched indeed.
@@Gloomsong 👈🤣
Walcott was a beast. Ali followed greatness. That's one of the reasons he became The Greatest Heavyweight Of All Times. 🇵🇷✊🏾🇦🇬
Love how smart and respectful he was.
I miss him, a wise man and great idol for young men to look up to.
How though? He viciously harassed his opponents..
That's thought provoking
@@Gameboy-Unboxings and still held respect to them.
@@perishedfirestorm555 the art of war. Win in your mind then go to war. I think he postured a lot to play head games with his opponents, and possibly convince himself. You have to hold a certain amount of respect or you might get surprised yourself. It takes a certain amount of courage to step into a ring with a worthy opponent. I was taught no one wins in a fight, they both suffer some pain if an equal pairing according to the tale of the tape and their past opponent history. I guess you don’t know until that first punch in your face.
Amen
We all can aspire to be as thoughtful and intelligent if we trued to be as disciplined in believing in ourselves and our individual abilities. We need heros like Ali
He was able to elevate himself and the boxers of past generations without putting anyone down.
Smartest and most eloquent boxer ever existed, the greatest.
Not sure you can say he was smarter than Tyson just because he’s more eloquent.
Most eloquent athlete in the history!
When intelligence is combined with greatness and humbleness
Humbleness? From Ali? :D lol
Can't argue with Muhammad Ali, he nailed it again !
man I love this man. He was so smart and so kind and one BAD SON OF A GUN!!
Spoken like a true Champion 🥊
This is why Ali was truly GREAT. He had humility, integrity, intelligence, pride, humor, courage, grace, nobility, and supreme physicality all co-existing in perfect harmony.
Perfectly put 👍👍👍👍😎
First time I ever heard him talk like a humble man.
Great way to explain it without disrespecting anyone.
That's a awesome analogy Ali
Muhammad Ali was a very intelligent man and that's a big part of why he was such a good boxer. Peace always Ali.
He lost against leon spunks that bad he not the greatest .
He was well past his prime and everyone loses eventually.
@@terrillelliott8053 Are you saying Spinks, who beat an older Ali who underestimated the kid, is the greatest? Even though he got beat by more prepared Ali a few months later?
@@civil_leuthie I ye sorry I forgot your right
Very Articulate... No ' UM's' & 'ERR's' Between Sentence 's... MMmmm MMmm
Ali said "We DONE with the 30's"
What a great and humble answer…
I grew up in the 70's watching Ali with my Dad, in my opinion he is the greatest of all time!!!
Cap i feel like you lying but if ur feeling the truth please tell me how it feels like watching Mohamed Ali live
@treawhatever never said I watched it live CLOWN. ON A BLACK & WHITE TV FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD D-HEAD!!!
He isn't even the best heavyweight lol
@@moneymayweatheraName one heavyweight that's better
@@moneymayweatheraYou're on Crack! Ali is the Greatest Fighter that EVER LIVED!