Muhammad Ali on Phil Donahue (1977) | COMPLETE BROADCAST
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 2021
- Muhammad Ali on daytime talk show The Phil Donahue Show in Fall 1977, a few months after his title defense against Ernie Shavers in September 1977. NOTE: This is the full Unedited episode. The previous post was missing about 10 minutes of the broadcast.
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Muhammad Ali (/ɑːˈliː/; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Ali was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, and turned professional later that year. He converted to Islam and became a Muslim after 1961, and eventually took the name Muhammad Ali. He won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in a major upset at age 22 in 1964. In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the military, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. He was arrested, found guilty of draft evasion, and stripped of his boxing titles. He appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, which overturned his conviction in 1971, but he had not fought for nearly four years and lost a period of peak performance as an athlete. His actions as a conscientious objector to the war made him an icon for the larger counterculture generation, and he was a high-profile figure of racial pride for African Americans during the civil rights movement. As a Muslim, Ali was initially affiliated with Elijah Muhammad's Nation of Islam (NOI). He later disavowed the NOI, adhering to Sunni Islam, and supporting racial integration like his former mentor Malcolm X.
Ali was a leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century, and he remains the only three-time lineal champion of that division. His joint records of beating 21 boxers for the world heavyweight title and winning 14 unified title bouts stood for 35 years. Ali is the only boxer to be named The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year six times. - Спорт
What I admired about Ali was that he didn't hate anybody, he just loved who he was. I had complete respect for this man. He was a giant.
Very well said
Man? You mean COWARD.
@@GeorgecortCortina Actually, that would be you.
@@videocat1366 He is in the history books as a coward.
@@GeorgecortCortina I know of some who disagreed with his stance against the Viet Nam war, but I don't know of any that called him a coward. Please provide a title of a history book that called him a coward.
He knew who he was. He knew his mission. And he accomplished what he set out to do. Muhammad Ali was the greatest athlete of the 20th Century!
Then why did Joe Frazer knock him out twice???
@@EvenStar303 Joe Frazier never knocked him out what are you on? Frazier knocked him down in their first fight but Ali got up jn a second. Frazier won their first fight by unanimous decision. Ali won the other two fights. The second one dominantly by unanimous decision and their last fight by stoppage! NO KO's.
@@EvenStar303 He got knocked down, but he eventually got back UP. That's part of his greatness.
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They don't make 'em like Muhammad Ali anymore! Truly an icon!
They're always there. They don't always come on media.
Such an amazing fighter yet such a peaceful individual.
What a beautiful man, his mind was beautiful, but so was his face and body, like a beautiful African Pharaoh ❤!
My sentiments exactly!
Ali and television were made for each other. The camera loved him and he was a compelling personality.
@@angelabolton4478 Absolutely 👍
I had the biggest crush on this man when I was just a teenager! He was just too perfect to behold! Like an earth Angel. His confidence made him even more special.
He did not like that..African Stuff..
He waa American..
No one says these about white people
Polish Ameican Italian etc
We are Americans
The MELTING POT !!!!!
Who would’ve knew those old video tapes our mom and grandma used to tape would be worth a lot of money!
This is pure gold!
@@MissX33 lol, it’s grandmothers at 45 these days 🤣🤣🤣
Muhammed Ali was the best. He was very intelligent. He was a humanitarian.
What a truthful man.
He is close to God's heart!
RIP
'sorry about the way I'm dressed, I forgot I was coming on this show' 🤣🤣
Ali truly was the greatest, a great speaker and a man who was not afraid to speak out, a huge hero off mine
Floyd Mayweather is the greatest boxer to ever step in the 🥊 boxing ring
@@hotboy80baby18 Rocky Marciano was undefeated like Mayweather but Floyd is the greatest defensive boxer ever, not the best all around boxer.
the greatest boxer was ali no one else
@@hotboy80baby18 but he credit Ali for his inspiration
yes he is amen 🙏👼to that
Ali was such a marvel. His thought process was pure and clear. No prejudice, just facts, just love and a quest to bring to the fore decency and humanity to all people. I learn something new every-time I listen to him.
America will never have someone even close to Mohammed Ali.
@@Tomorrow32True💯
Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X truly helped shape Ali to be the greatest of his potential. Ali is 1 of 1
Mohammed Ali was humble, truthful, and a great story teller!He also was a visionary.His presence truly helped make this world a better place!He's truly missed "!
Not by any Americans or vets.
You could just listen to him forever couldn't you?😊
Charisma in abundance 👏🏾
I love you Muhammad Ali! We miss you a lot on this planet!
Goes to show Ali was the ultimate he couldn't be bribed to fix fights he was for the community not for the money
You couldn’t DARE interview anybody like this in 2021… but I’m DAMN glad to hear this because it’s MUCH better to know where people are at in the head… RIP to the great!! He handled this well.
Why not? The system is only as powerful as you allow them to be. Your comment clearly indicates you're a submissive follower. I'm a leader. And that whole cancelling business is unconstitutional and illegal. Lol everything they do now can be fought and won against in court. The only thing the systems banking on is uneducated people like you
You probably was for the coronavirus vaccine.
You are too timid and submissive. You are a sheeple because you're so quick to bow to the powers that be. Question everything.
Bruce Lee
Ali was an amazing athlete and so much more because he had principles and ideals and stuck with them in spite of the consequences. He is so missed while also always loved.
Why are white women so cringeworthy?
I just love it when I get that pop up saying "Someone has liked your comment" or "Someone has subscribed!"🎄Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎉🥰🎉🎄🎄
Thanks same too u 😃
Schooling doesn't make a man, but the heart of a man does! And how he handles the schooling life teaches. And this man is one of the greatest examples of what it is to free. Thank you God for letting us experience him!
I've seen him in different aspects of his life and I've admired him for a very long time. He's also very easy on the eyes 😊
So are you
@@earlsmith1186😂😂😂 word
Baba Muhammad Ali is my mentor &hero..
He spoke truth as well as he made you laugh without fear nor favour.
Baba Muhammad Ali apart from being an athlete in the ring, but a mentor and human rights leader across the world.
He was already affected by his late health problems. You can see it by the way he talked…
I love the way he’ll be talking like calm and kool and jovial then all of a sudden he’ll infuse it with dark and heavy words like Jim Crow and lynching and watch the faces of the audience ochange like almost all of them seem a bit confused as in scared with guilt and at the same time not knowing whether to keep giggling and laughing or what??? Breathless 😘😉👏
He’s definitely The Champ of all times 💕🌹❤️🇬🇭🙏
A lot of rude questions thrown at the champ, even by his own race. But just like a boxing bout, he always intelligently bopped and weaved then swung comedy that knocked the whole room out! We miss you Ali. RIP 4 real!!!
True
A question is only rude if the person being asked is offended. The greats are hard to offend.
Ali handled all those questions better then most could have. The man was certainly an individual of very high intellect.
"even by his own race"? Why should it matter?
WAIT, didn't Clay get kicked out of boxing?
Glad I'm related to this Hero my uncle Muhammad Ali 💪🏾💯🔥
Very nice.👍❤😘
You should be so proud. I'm from Kentucky, and I feel proud he's from there. The Greatest is from Louisville, KY!
He really is the Greatest.
What a great story teller! The Greatest by all means.
Greatest COWARD! America has not forgot!
@@GeorgecortCortina Aww, who hurt you! Poor thing.
@@kirbysmith8236 I not the 1 that is in the history books as a coward. I'm not saying its a good thing that the kids last name hurts them but they should know by now.
@@kirbysmith8236 Not Clay, he is the best known coward!
@@kirbysmith8236 I'm in the mens line unlike the coward Clay.
Brother Muhammad!
Sleep peacefully😔❤🌹👑✊🏿🥊
This man is... Wow! Beautiful soul
This is one of the GREATEST Ali interviews ever! This is a true gem!
His speech started Slowing Down around 1974 , He was a Faasst Quick Talker in the 1960's
I disagree I say around 1978 or 79 was when his speech started to decline
Words of real wisdom from Ali. I've always loved him.
I saw Ali in person once in the early evening when I was going to my car after classes in Detroit. I saw a big bus that said Cassius Clay and he was in the headlines because the Liston fight was coming up. The bus was in front of a gym called The Big D, I think, and I paid $1 or $2 to see him spar with Wild Bill Cody who was big and strong and resembled Liston. He was so fast it looked like it was staged and Wild Bill was deliberately moving slow. I also saw George Chuvalo spar and he looked good.
in his time--this man was a sight to behold and a force to be reckoned with!!!---boxing was never the same and is STILL---not the same without him....R.I.P MR. TRULY---THE GREATEST.
Poor Ali, my heart went out to him when he exclaimed “I’ve fought him three times!” Gives us an idea of the sort of pressure being placed on him…If he’d been ALLOWED to retire he may have kept his health longer. He was a giant and a legend…stood up for what he believed in even when it caused him great sacrifice, hero! Xxx❤
say what you will about ali,there will never be another one like him
R.I.H king! Never met him he touched my soul and he was more than just fighting 1 love
Buster mathis
@@gradyhernandez4699 he was another great and still got great heart for Jack Johnson aka king Kong
His best poem,"I like ya show, I admire ya style, but ya pay so cheap won't be back fo awhile." Ali musta already agreed to come on before he found out how little he'd be paid for his time, that sleazy Donahue.🤣😂🤣
Ali was a smooth man. Rest in peace King.
No way I could've kept my cool with that first phone caller being so belligerent. Ali is the best
I loved the man, what a great human being!
one of the greatest to ever be on television
What a truly beautiful, blessed thoughtful peaceful, Loving man
Fell in love with Ali and boxing, because of Ali when I was 12.
From the onset of this interview you can detect Ali ‘s beginnings of Parkinson’s . Miss you always will be Champion of the World 🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿💯👑👑❤️🩹💐
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This was after the Shavers fight, the damage was catching up to him.
So humble, thoughtful and intelligent. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
This appearance demonstrates he is the greatest and he is not even in the ring. Ali transcended the sport. And you can see him smirk when he proclaims his greatness.
We need people like that today.Real people with ideals and standards they won't compromise.
Soon, not long you’ll hear of him
Brings tears to see him
Other than the Honorable Dr. Khalid A. Muhammad this Phil Devilhue show was the 2nd greatest broadcast ever. Rest In Power Champion 🏆
Phil had the Honorable Louis Farrakhan on at least three times. Minister Farrakhan the world's most powerful speaker backed by the God Allah and His Christ/Messiah.
Thank you Reelback so Special to see a Black man with a Excellent sense of humor.
My favorite person in the world, along with 🎉Elvis Presley ,Evel Knievel! 70s being a kid. Muhammad Ali was about my favorite
ELVIS and then Muhammad (SO much alike in SO many ways...), Johnny Carson, Jerry Lewis, oh, yes, I saw all of Evil Knievel's stunts, always exciting events. Still, I always hoped he wouldn't get hurt, John Wayne, but I like James Arness JUST as much now, by the way, kudos to John for saying how GREAT an entertainer Elvis was AND a human being...Too Hell and Back, Audie Murphy...
Can't believe they still let him carry on fighting after this
I kn9w but it's up to him he still could sign his name
He had his flaws like everyone but despite that he was the greatest to a lot of us...still. The hardest part to take is how he took such a pounding on his comeback through his 30s and lost his ability to express himself verbally. The first signs were apparent in this show. He was way more than a great boxer.
What a gem to see this ol school treasure of brother Cassius Ali💯
Phil's been old 4eva 😝
Stop disrespecting this man.
MUHAMAD ali
RIP Ali We 💐💐💐are all better because you were here.
Tell that yt man tha Ali is still considered the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. No exaggeration
UA-cam does it always. Good to see the greatest anytime
I could listen to him everday...
Muhammad Ali we miss you on this planet you were a gift from God to your people and you took the name of Muhammad the prophet name to teach man kind how to live and lead with morales convictions integrity and stand firm what you believe in regardless of the consequences Muhammad Ali thank you for all the people you have inspired in this planet with your boxing skills and divine knowledge May Allah almighty bless you ❤
in the interview you can hear his speech going south 💯
He was a very intelligent man and a good poet. A very handsome man. Janice Harley
handsome?? and intelligent?? he fail the test for the army
@@haroonkapoor8233 may be he thought he might die for a Country that did not even respect him! I'am positive he old pass any test he really wanted too. Janice Harley
@@haroonkapoor8233 Are you dumb? Yes, he was handsome as well as intelligent. You don't measure a man's intelligence by what he scores on some army test.
@@charisparrott6177 i think you are dumb he was handsome but not very handsome only normal good looking very handsome are tom cruise brad pitt leonardo dicaprio johnny depp
@@haroonkapoor8233 Those are effeminate looking males. You're a clown.😁😁😁😁
that was great!!! he was the best!!!
Early stages of his deterioration are so evident. He doesn't blink, his face is frozen, he's slurring, and he moves slowly. Wow.
He’s slurring and he was slower but he face was still expressive.
How can you not love ali may he rest in peace this man was a monster in the ring lime all boxers at least try to be but that's his work out side the ring he was a great supper human being full of love for all black white yellow purple green blue did not matter he did alot of great things for so many again champ R.I.P💯🙏😇
That was a really great interview. It was enjoyable for me to get to know. Mr. Ali better!
"I'm gonna ask his wife is he the same man he was 2 years ago..." takes a lot of guts to say that in front of a crowd full of women. 😂
HE. WAS AMAZING!!! THERE WAS NO ONE LIKE HIM..OR NEVER. WILL BE . .AND HANDSOME. TO ...REST IN. HEAVEN😇🌹🙏
Muhammad Ali the Great my Role Model forever ♾️ your Soul Lives On
Such a great episode. Ali was such a compelling force to listen to. Whether I agree with him or not on various subjects. Such a timeless entity.
Now we are subject to idiocy like “the view” and all the other nonsense that infects the tv screen.
Omg hes a real sweetheart!
Ali is so great , So is this YT channel such a blessing thank you
Ali. A real world SUPERMAN
Been waiting for this . Thank you
Donahue's theme music is such a nostalgia trigger. I always think back on those days when I stayed at home from school with a cold and watching Phil.
You can hear the slurring and the slowing down of his speech here. It started the year before in 1976 but became more pronounced in 1977.
Yeah, it's sad. I able to get his autograph and shake his hand when he was a guest at an exhibition match in 1990. I was just a kid so I didn't understand the extent of his greatness or how he was being slowly taken away by Parkinsons.
I think he was alright before he fought Ernie Shavers.
So grateful to see this again in Feb 2024!! I remember watching bits of the great Ali's fights and watching the amazing cartoon on Saturday mornings with my dad! Those were among the best of the few memories I have with him, they meant so much & were gone too quickly!💓 Thank you so much for sharing💖✌🏼
America will never have someone even close to Mohammed Ali.
Love it! It was excellent!
Its odd seeing Ali not wearing a shirt and tie on a talk show. He was always wearing it.
Update:
The first 5 minutes explained why he wasn't dressed up.
Amazing interview.
Goat
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Soo much for sharing the greatest
I’d be able to detect and hear a fellow Louisvillians voice a mile away lol My Granny whom was born and grew up in the west end of Louisville Ky right at 3304 Grand Ave(she’s no longer with us🥺) inwhich happens to be adjacent neighbors to Muhammad Ali’s family home🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
I would set at Granny’s 4 hours and hours on in just listening and soaking in every single ounce of her divine energy🙌🏾🤎🙌🏾🤎All the stories all the memories🤎my favorite was when Granny whipped out her Central High School yearbooks, and boah did she speak on it as if it had just happened the day before lol ✊🏾🤎✊🏾
But yeah what i was wanting 2 speak on was the ENERGY IN HIS VOICE THE WAY THE ANCESTORS SPOKE THRU HIM GUIDED AND PROTECTED HIM oh so FLAWLESSLY🙌🏾✊🏾🙌🏾✊🏾
Ali was SO “Self-determined” he wanted to show thee WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD THAT HE WAS THEE ABSOLUTE GREATEST🙌🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾💪🏾
Ali had that UNPARALLELED CHARISMA & CHARM🙌🏾🤎🙌🏾🤎🙌🏾
The Worlds 1st Black Super Hero🙌🏾
#TheOriginal502ComeUp 🙌🏾🤎🙌🏾🤎
🕓 Thank you 4 posting.
Brilliant interview with a lot of gems. It’s inspired me to watch the Farrakhan interview again on the Donahue show which wasn’t too distant from this one.
He is goofy 😂😂. I love Muhammad Ali, he is a great boxer 💪. and he's also adorable and cute🥰😍😘, but also grumpy 😈💢💯, serious😐 and funny 😅😅 R.I.P Muhammad Ali 😇😵😢💔👼. you will be missed. may god be with you and have mercy on your soul.
thnx 4 da upload
R I P the people Champ Muhammad Ali the world greatest of all time
BLESSED EVENING STAY SAFE
ALL Praise Due to Allah GOD for MUHAMMAD Ali an his wisdom Knowledge and Understanding I appreciate how he explained to people how communicate with people and give the a Understanding of life being a business man an Thank MUHAMMAD Ali for Dontain the neurologist client saving my life in Phoenix Arizona Stain Mary hospital My Favorite sport figures he loves the people GOD Bless the Greatest keep it Real love it
Ali was hilarious 😂
🗣Brilliant Black King‼️
Sad that Ali was already showing the signs of being "punch drunk". Wish he had retired after The Thrilla In Manila. That 3rd fight with Smokin' Joe took their souls. A shame that his Inner Circle couldn't stop him from boxing that late in his career. It possibly may have spared Ali from the suffering he later endured.
I was thinking that, he showed signs even in 1975
I think it was more of the early stages of parkinson's than being punch drunk
What does Punch Drunk can some one tell me
@@rich_bx I disagree he could still talk very concise Intill about 78’ . starting showing symptoms then .
@@jamespierce8096Ali never had Parkinson’s Disease, he had Parkinson Syndrome which essentially was being punch drunk.
Such a handsome man 😊
The amount of provocation Ali handled gently from this disgusting host is incredibly inspiring to me. Given the opportunity to share of himself, I know of no one of the character of this wonderful human being. ❤
He had those ladies eating outta his hand.
This is a little before he started going down hill with his speech and thoughts.
I would disagree. I think he is noticeably less fluid in his speech here than he was in interviews even 2 or 3 years earlier.
@@bottomfeeder208I don’t think a lot of people notice that until like 1980
@@cmoney_5045 It was very noticeable by 1978. The symptoms started in early 1974 after his second fight with Joe Frazier. They got much worse after his third fight with Frazier in late 1975.
@@Danimal77Ali’s speech was fine after the second Frazier fight, now after the third not so much.
He didn’t hate anyone but he just told it like it is I mold
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