Floyd Patterson is one of my idols not just as a boxer but as a man. He was a humble modest gentleman who cared about people and he was so logical and cerebral of his views of the world
This was incredibly moving!!! Floyd Patterson is an example of true humanity, and yes, greatness! I wish young people had role models like him to look up to now!
Hey man I’m JAYDAN William Patterson this guy was my grandfathers brother son proud to hold the Patterson name I gotta do better for my family 🙌 proud to say I am a Patterson
Mr Patterson visited my Uncle’s gym, the Main Street Gym, in California while training for the Jerry Quarry fight. He taught him some tricks with the peekaboo stance (60% weight on the front, 40% back). You’re on your heel on your front and your toe on your back. This will line the hips up. Notice when you take a step when you walk in your everyday life, you take a step with your front foot and your front heel hits the ground. Also, you leave the ground on the toes of your back foot for the next step.
Floyd was one of the most God blessed people to ever walk our earth. I only met him once but as I learned more about him as a person , I only wish I could be half the man he was and that I knew him much more. In the 1980's a co-worker who was a friend of Tracy Patterson told me about Floyd's barn/boxing gym and how open he was to letting anyone work out there. As hard it was to believe and because I couldn't afford anything at that time, I decided to check it out one Sunday morning at about 0700 hoping no one would be around to ask questions. Well, no one was around for about 15 minutes. Then , Floyd shows up. OMG! WTF! This incredible man simply asks me why I was there and if I wanted to learn about boxing. After shaking like a martini and telling him yes sir, all I can remember is him in front of me, in the same boxing stance that he assumed against all of his opponents, giving me instructions on how to box. Unique feelings may come over you when you are positioned against a world heavyweight boxing champion in his fighting stance. Not so with Floyd. Calm, collected, patient, helpful, caring ........this man was remarkable!!
Training at Floyd’s gym was an amazing time for me from 1975 to 1982! Awesome memories. The video at the end of this documentary is of Floyd and I sparring. This had to be about 1976. I was 18 years old. Having the opportunity to spar with Floyd 3 or 4 times a week was an amazing opportunity for me! So many memories from that time! I hitch hiked 25 miles there and 25 miles back to Ellenville the first three years 5 to 7 days a week to get to the gym from Ellenville. So many crazy things happened trying to get to the gym during those years.
My maternal grandfather worked with Floyd’s younger brother Ray who lives in Torslanda outside of Gothenburg and was a truck driver at Volvo. He also attended the fight between Ingemar Johansson and Eddie Machen at Ullevi. I’ve also sent a letter to Ray praising him, Floyd and Ingemar for their accomplishments in boxing.
A wonderful film, thank you! Floyd was not only a great champion - one of the most underrated of all time! - he was also a true gentleman and a credit to boxing!
I’ve sent a letter last wednesday to Floyd’s brother Raymond who lives in Torslanda outside of Gothenburg. Where I praised both Floyd and Ingemar and told Ray that my grandfather had worked him for a period.
Floyd Patterson was my boyhood hero! I watched many of his fights that was televised locally. Remember, this was in the 1950's and 60's and sports broadcasting was in its infancy. I remember marveling at Floyd's hand speed and punch combination during his second fight with Tommy Hurricane Jackson. He was a fighting champion and despite his greatness, his humility endeared him to many. A quiet man, a great man, and he wore the Heavyweight Crown with much, much dignity. I have an autographed photo of him that resides at my home He stood at the very top of Heavyweight Champs in character qualities category and not one of the long list of Heavyweight Champions in the history of boxing was his better. Rest in peace Floyd, and thank you for your presence in boxing. Many, many fans of yours mourn your passing
An Amazing Man ! Inside and outside of the Ring ! I remember growing up and hearing my Dad talk about Mr. Patterson and how amazing he was ! My dad was a Golden Gloves (champion) boxer and so was my Son.
He still holds both records. Youngest man to ever win the undisputed heavyweight title. Tyson won a version of that title. Secondly he was first man to regain the title. A great mentor of mine.
1:43 Being a Tyson fan boy I knew Cus had influence on both, but that sequence right there makes it hard to tell them apart. The peekaboo with his hands up high n tight, the left hook body with ferocious intentions and the gazelle hook that put him down
Mr Patterson is my mothers father.... Which would make him my Grand Father .... I will talk about this in my up coming book. I see a lot of similarities in terms of character and my physical build ... Good to see he was a good man ...
That’s awesome! Your grandad was the man!!! I’d love to read another book about Mr. Patterson. He led an incredible life and was an inspiration. My favorite fighter ever and my grandfathers favorite as well! Apparently my grandfather was used as a sparring partner on one or two occasions for Floyd. Sometime when I think of him, I’ll go watch Floyd Patterson’s old fights.
Floyd Patterson was boyhood idol. The way he carried himself..a true gentlemen...I bought his book.." victory Over My self" I read it so many times it became unreadable..anyway Floyd was a great champion and a great human being RIP Floyd your boxing misses you
People are born with Autism and it affects your development. I have improved drastically on my communication skills. Aspergers is high functioning so I'm lucky today
He was traind by cus'd'mato , who later went on to train tyson, also a fun fact: tyson style of boxing was called peakaboo boxing because of patterson and not tyson.
Him and Ali didn't like each other they fought twice. If I turn pro I want to shed light on Autism cause it's a real condition. And Aspergers means a lot to me. I could possibly be a speaker for Aspergers.
Did you ever think maybe Patterson had Asperger's or something similar? Not really a question that can be answered, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised.
If Marciano would have hanged around couple more years, Rocky would have sent Floyd too bye bye land!! And Sonny would not have the honor of destroying Floyd
unfortunately .... Floyd was borne with a GLASS JAW , and that berayed him many times like with with Johanson For a heavyweight he was on the small size . For many years as champion he he dodged top contenders while fighting such LUMINARIES AS Roy Harris of Cut & Shoot texas , an unranked amateur which brought on a lot of criticism from the boxing world . Cus Damato hid him from real contenders as Zora Foley and ..... Sonny Liston ! Ali actually liked Floyd , and allowed Floyd to Call Him CLAY ... when he NEVER ALLOWED ANYONE ELSE TO call him Clay . Ali did say Floyd was the most skilled boxer he fought ... that says something . I wish Floyd would have gotten that third Liston fight to right his record . Floyds fight with George Chavalo was probably his best fight as far as showing how skilled he really was . A class act is the final description that leves him so much respect as a huam being . R I P Floyd !
Floyd Patterson is one of my idols not just as a boxer but as a man. He was a humble modest gentleman who cared about people and he was so logical and cerebral of his views of the world
Real talk. He's a great man in general. So modest.
Idol sends the wrong message; the word means worship and no man is to be worshipped!
I echo your sentiments 100%--I met him when I was a child-one of the highlights of my life
This was incredibly moving!!! Floyd Patterson is an example of true humanity, and yes, greatness! I wish young people had role models like him to look up to now!
My favorite boxer when I was a kid watching boxing on our Black and white TV
Hey man I’m JAYDAN William Patterson this guy was my grandfathers brother son proud to hold the Patterson name I gotta do better for my family 🙌 proud to say I am a Patterson
@@jpa_610 Fr? Are you a boxer?
@@jpa_610 do you box ?
@@jpa_610 Are you the grandson of Ray?
I don’t box at all But I love the sport and I never met my grandfather my dad just told me about my family on his side.
Mr Patterson visited my Uncle’s gym, the Main Street Gym, in California while training for the Jerry Quarry fight. He taught him some tricks with the peekaboo stance (60% weight on the front, 40% back). You’re on your heel on your front and your toe on your back. This will line the hips up. Notice when you take a step when you walk in your everyday life, you take a step with your front foot and your front heel hits the ground. Also, you leave the ground on the toes of your back foot for the next step.
Truly an all-time great, Floyd Patterson.
He was very popular in Sweden.
I read his auto biography. A very humble and kind person.
Respect
Floyd älskade Sverige och såg det som sitt andra hemland, hans yngre bror Ray fyller 80 i höst bor i Torslanda.
Floyd was one of the most God blessed people to ever walk our earth. I only met him once but as I learned more about him as a person , I only wish I could be half the man he was and that I knew him much more. In the 1980's a co-worker who was a friend of Tracy Patterson told me about Floyd's barn/boxing gym and how open he was to letting anyone work out there. As hard it was to believe and because I couldn't afford anything at that time, I decided to check it out one Sunday morning at about 0700 hoping no one would be around to ask questions. Well, no one was around for about 15 minutes. Then , Floyd shows up. OMG! WTF!
This incredible man simply asks me why I was there and if I wanted to learn about boxing. After shaking like a martini and telling him yes sir, all I can remember is him in front of me, in the same boxing stance that he assumed against all of his opponents, giving me instructions on how to box. Unique feelings may come over you when you are positioned against a world heavyweight boxing champion in his fighting stance. Not so with Floyd. Calm, collected, patient, helpful, caring ........this man was remarkable!!
Such a gem as a documentary. Thank you for uploading this.
Training at Floyd’s gym was an amazing time for me from 1975 to 1982! Awesome memories. The video at the end of this documentary is of Floyd and I sparring. This had to be about 1976. I was 18 years old. Having the opportunity to spar with Floyd 3 or 4 times a week was an amazing opportunity for me! So many memories from that time! I hitch hiked 25 miles there and 25 miles back to Ellenville the first three years 5 to 7 days a week to get to the gym from Ellenville. So many crazy things happened trying to get to the gym during those years.
My maternal grandfather worked with Floyd’s younger brother Ray who lives in Torslanda outside of Gothenburg and was a truck driver at Volvo. He also attended the fight between Ingemar Johansson and Eddie Machen at Ullevi. I’ve also sent a letter to Ray praising him, Floyd and Ingemar for their accomplishments in boxing.
The only guy that Muhammad Ali let call him "Cassius Clay" until the day he died.
He lived his life the right way. Good Human being. He struggled he was insecure growing up. But a good man
A wonderful film, thank you!
Floyd was not only a great champion - one of the most underrated of all time! - he was also a true gentleman and a credit to boxing!
I had the same type of complex, boxing became therapeutic because it gave me self-esteem.
Interesting phenomenon. I wonder if other champions had similar problems
Floyd Patterson is one of my favorite fighters I like the way he carried himself in an out of the ring. Salute
I love and respect Patterson more than any other boxers..
Right there with ya pal.
This was wonderful. Floyd Patterson is such an inspiration and this little student doc did him a solid justice. Very moving.
I’ve sent a letter last wednesday to Floyd’s brother Raymond who lives in Torslanda outside of Gothenburg. Where I praised both Floyd and Ingemar and told Ray that my grandfather had worked him for a period.
Floyd Patterson was my boyhood hero! I watched many of his fights that was televised locally. Remember, this was in the 1950's and 60's and sports broadcasting was in its infancy. I remember marveling at Floyd's hand speed and punch combination during his second fight with Tommy Hurricane Jackson. He was a fighting champion and despite his greatness, his humility endeared him to many. A quiet man, a great man, and he wore the Heavyweight Crown with much, much dignity. I have an autographed photo of him that resides at my home He stood at the very top of Heavyweight Champs in character qualities category and not one of the long list of Heavyweight Champions in the history of boxing was his better. Rest in peace Floyd, and thank you for your presence in boxing. Many, many fans of yours mourn your passing
A true champion!
I was a shy an awkward kid in school and as a result got picked just like him. And I discovered Boxing at 16. God Bless him
An Amazing Man ! Inside and outside of the Ring ! I remember growing up and hearing my Dad talk about Mr. Patterson and how amazing he was ! My dad was a Golden Gloves (champion) boxer and so was my Son.
Thank you!
That first Quote is so spot on , all the shit you have gone through and put up with, it’s the Fuel to use and smash people...
A truly remarkable individual.
He still holds both records. Youngest man to ever win the undisputed heavyweight title. Tyson won a version of that title. Secondly he was first man to regain the title. A great mentor of mine.
It doesn't matter Tyson is the youngest hw champ in history
Rest In Peace Floyd Patterson great champion
Very moving. Made me cry. Loved this.
1:43 Being a Tyson fan boy I knew Cus had influence on both, but that sequence right there makes it hard to tell them apart. The peekaboo with his hands up high n tight, the left hook body with ferocious intentions and the gazelle hook that put him down
Great to see this, Floyd was the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
I didn't know my own boxing coach knew Patterson.
Mr Patterson is my mothers father.... Which would make him my Grand Father .... I will talk about this in my up coming book. I see a lot of similarities in terms of character and my physical build ... Good to see he was a good man ...
That’s awesome! Your grandad was the man!!! I’d love to read another book about Mr. Patterson.
He led an incredible life and was an inspiration. My favorite fighter ever and my grandfathers favorite as well! Apparently my grandfather was used as a sparring partner on one or two occasions for Floyd. Sometime when I think of him, I’ll go watch Floyd Patterson’s old fights.
Fantastic production and video. Mr. Patterson was a great fighter and gentleman!
Great doc. Great fighter and a class act. Thanks
GREAT documentary!! Great work!! 🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Floyd was different he's gone but he left a legacy in the sport. Ali was a better fighter however I liked Floyd's personality
Ali had a lot bigger bone structure. Floyd was p4p almost as good
i hope they make a film about Mr. Floyd Patterson.
I think possibly P4p top 10 of all time. even more underrated than Langford
Easily the most overlooked, underrated HW champion in history imo.
thanks
Floyd Patterson was boyhood idol.
The way he carried himself..a true gentlemen...I bought his book.." victory Over My self" I read it so many times it became unreadable..anyway Floyd was a great champion and a great human being RIP Floyd your boxing misses you
@@samuelboyd3700 I was looking for that book from years, still not luck, dying to read it
I got it off Amazon years ago. Great book.
R.I.P. F. Patterson
What do I have to do to make it better - Floyd Patterson
Underrated as h*ck
Handsome gent that Floyd
People are born with Autism and it affects your development. I have improved drastically on my communication skills. Aspergers is high functioning so I'm lucky today
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Thought the second Floyd Paterson off the 60’s was better than prime Paterson of the 50’s
That Lunging left hook looks identical to Tyson's
He was traind by cus'd'mato , who later went on to train tyson, also a fun fact: tyson style of boxing was called peakaboo boxing because of patterson and not tyson.
Floyd Patterson is the opposite of Floyd Mayweather
Him and Ali didn't like each other they fought twice. If I turn pro I want to shed light on Autism cause it's a real condition. And Aspergers means a lot to me. I could possibly be a speaker for Aspergers.
Did you ever think maybe Patterson had Asperger's or something similar? Not really a question that can be answered, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised.
7:08 not exactly what happened but kind of?!
We ask The Creator of the Heavens and Earth to lift this plague globally 🌏😎 👍🏾🇦🇺
If Marciano would have hanged around couple more years, Rocky would have sent Floyd too bye bye land!! And Sonny would not have the honor of destroying Floyd
Beating ali (at his peak)was part of this guy's imagination.floyd was a nice man,who knew his limits.
Jesus is the only way to heaven
Love Floyd, but he never had a chance of beating Muhammad Ali.
Lol ali wasnt god y'know
Greatness?? 😆 😆
Very good boxer but bad VERY BAD CHIN!!!!!!!
Well he always got up, so how bad could it really be?
I thought this was about a “Rabbit”!
Floyd Patterson was overrated, just like Mike Tyson. They failed against the best
Great video about a great man. Very well done.
unfortunately .... Floyd was borne with a GLASS JAW , and that berayed him many times like with with Johanson For a heavyweight he was on the small size .
For many years as champion he he dodged top contenders while fighting such LUMINARIES AS Roy Harris of Cut & Shoot texas , an unranked amateur which brought on a lot of criticism from the boxing world . Cus Damato hid him from real contenders as Zora Foley and ..... Sonny Liston !
Ali actually liked Floyd , and allowed Floyd to Call Him CLAY ... when he NEVER ALLOWED ANYONE ELSE TO call him Clay . Ali did say Floyd was the most skilled boxer he fought ... that says something . I wish Floyd would have gotten that third Liston fight to right his record . Floyds fight with George Chavalo was probably his best fight as far as showing how skilled he really was .
A class act is the final description that leves him so much respect as a huam being . R I P Floyd !