Iron Mike that’s absolutely true. He was a genius; a man once in a generation. He was a multidimensional person & athleticism was one of those dimensions. He could talked about any thing & was highly entertaining person. No one would get bored whenever he talked. A reality in the world.
Your wrong jack johnson faced more Race riots, the Russian/Chinese war stopped to see the results of the Jim Jefferies fight. lynchings, shootings. he spied for France had sex with the mata hari . Had laws changed to deal with him dating white women to rub racists up the wrong way , even Ali admitted there was no black organizations around just him he even said he could never do what jack did and called him crazy. research jack johnson know your history.
that was his biggest mistake, you must remember he was young under pressure by a racist society and i really cant name a blackman today i could put on his level.
He became a hero to me when I was 8 yrs old. Besides his obvious athletic prowess...he also had a free and fertile mind. Btw...I'm a white guy from very waspy origins. Will always love Ali...
You don't need to be a certain color to understand the truth lol. Bringing up the fact that you're white, is inadvertently racist within itself. This is a huge reason racism largely exists today.
Ali grew socially and phylisophically after this period, but his courage and spirit is what should be respected. His perspective was understandable and his sincerity was apparent. RIP Champ.
Interesting how his former name "Cassius Clay" appears on the TV Screen after he explained his new name was Muhammad Ali.. They are proving him right in everything he says through their actions.
What he said at the end Of being a proud African and not cheapen himself by being called an American So confident and assertive No one could even deny regardless if they were offended
Considering he had recently changed his name at that time, it was just a reminder for those who were unaware. I don’t think it was intentionally done to get a rise out of Ali.
I am convinced, although he said himself he didn't care for reading, that in a different setting, and proper guidance, Ali, with his imagination, curiosity and natural intelligence, would have grown to love reading.
I am a young african living in africa.i think every african-american should watch these old M.A interviews because this Great Man speaks knowlege,history,facts and shows the way for the black community.even today his speech remains relevant.
@@user-jt3xu1hy6s That's not true. There were other countries out there at that time, that would have done the same in seeing where he was coming from. They probably wouldn't have liked it, but would have listen to what the young man had to say.
He was right that the problems were much bigger than eating in the same restaurant: they still are jobs, housing, medical care, safety to be who you are.
@@casteretpollux Ali was basically parodying everything Malcolm X had spoke of in his speeches. The NOI would still be a fringe cult if it wasn't for Malcolm X's leadership from 1954-63.
Very honest, very straight forward, very innocent, very beautiful 2:51. listen to him saying no Mam no one will lay a hand on me 5:47. Well Mr Muhammad Ali I just can stop loving you.
i think they showed the name cassius clay because at that time Ali was already known by the name Cassius clay..i think it was just a reminder so the people who were watching dont get confused
Compared to who?? Other Boxers or real poets & songwriters like Keats, Whitman, Frost, Poe, Dylan Thomas, Angelou, Longfellow, Cummings, Shakesphere, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Cash, Hank Williams, Beatles, Steely Dan, and Sylvia Path.
Of course, we, Black Americans, are proud of our African ancestry and heritage. Are the Africans who migrate to countries outside Africa proud of their African country?
This was one of the rare cases of a surviving videotape, whether black-and-white or color, from WOR-TV in New York, given that the station trashed all its kinescopes and videotapes upon moving their studios to Secaucus, NJ in 1986.
3:54 she was giving a complement (in her mind )and Muhammad Ali didn’t even listen to what she said. He addressed the statement as if she accused him of hate. But she said the opposite.but it was a good response just to the wrong question.
i noticed that also, the greatness that he achieved n they still dissed him, also @2:50 she knew that he'd changed his name n she still called him clay
Although lauded and celebrated in later life, Ali was hated by the press, politicians, BBC etc at the time. I remember Henry Cooper continuously and deliberately calling him "Clay" in a BBC interview. The US government was trying to jail him for refusing to go to to Vietnam. The attitudes shown in the interview were normality at the time. I always thought it was hypocrisy of the media to give him sainthood after death when they made his life hell at the time.
You can sense the disdain, fear and uncomfortableness he brought out in those who sought to disparage him. This man did so much to shape my personality and racial views over the years. A true American treasure. This great, agile mind, with a 5th grade reading level... ( and possible dyslexia ), could hold his convictions to anyone, kings or paupers. Notice also, how they try to confuse him by using his quotes against him, and by obfuscation, like that old man saying "that's not true" about racial identification and Ali shuts him down.
Ali was only like 22 or 23 in this interview and it’s just amazing how mature and wise he was at this age
Exactly .
Yes but he was very foolish in other ways as well.
It is.
Yes that is true Muhammad Ali show wisdom Beyond his age and we can look back at history and truly say he was a great man
This is what puzzles me, at 22 I was still like an innocent kid
this guy faced more adversity than any athlete in history.... and did it with a level of confidence unheard of.
True. Really, really seems wild looking back at it now.
Nani
@@refusinganger7139 Trust me
Iron Mike that’s absolutely true. He was a genius; a man once in a generation.
He was a multidimensional person & athleticism was one of those dimensions.
He could talked about any thing & was highly entertaining person. No one would get bored whenever he talked. A reality in the world.
Your wrong jack johnson faced more Race riots, the Russian/Chinese war stopped to see the results of the Jim Jefferies fight. lynchings, shootings. he spied for France had sex with the mata hari . Had laws changed to deal with him dating white women to rub racists up the wrong way , even Ali admitted there was no black organizations around just him he even said he could never do what jack did and called him crazy. research jack johnson know your history.
The Muhammad ali is never afraid and always straightforward ... great man in all realms of his life ....
Elijah Muhammad had Malcolm X assassinated, though. He obviously chose a bad leader.
My biggest regret in my life was turning my back on Malcolm X
- Muhammad Ali
He was told to turn on Malcolm.
that was his biggest mistake, you must remember he was young under pressure by a racist society and i really cant name a blackman today i could put on his level.
+GamerzDailyFix where did he say that?
+ieoheoirh cehøiojero In his book.
95notoriousBIG whats the name of the book?
a true gentleman....fearless... brave... ocean deep knowledge ...smart... you name it..my man Ali has it.
The GREATEST man standing up for his people!!
this brother was too charismatic
He’s so very confident. I wish I could just have 10% of it. I’d be set for life.
This man was truly ahead of his time he spoke his mind He was not afraid of the white man. ✌🏾✌🏾
👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
He was in the right era, we just need more men like him today.
Allah bless you Mahammad Ali . Great speech
Allahumah Aameen yaarabb
He became a hero to me when I was 8 yrs old. Besides his obvious athletic prowess...he also had a free and fertile mind. Btw...I'm a white guy from very waspy origins. Will always love Ali...
What about Malcolm X?
I'm white and his just telling the truth.
Sounds like the "I'm 14 and this is deep" meme
You don't need to be a certain color to understand the truth lol. Bringing up the fact that you're white, is inadvertently racist within itself. This is a huge reason racism largely exists today.
really appreciate you
Ali grew socially and phylisophically after this period, but his courage and spirit is what should be respected. His perspective was understandable and his sincerity was apparent. RIP Champ.
Muhammad Ali
The Greatest
Ali was so young than yet so brave👍👍👍
He actually has stated as an old man, that his abandonement of the great Malcolm X was one of his biggest regrets.
That is true
In all walks of life he traveled...ppl of all races believed in his mission, because of the truth and he wasn't afraid of the government.
o my gad the man is great his word like his punch is so fast
He is smart
He had an IQ of 73. You ain't too smart.
@Aaditya Bhaskar Thank you. I have no idea how some don't understand that.
@@mikewhitney8615 your's is below the room temperature
@@mikewhitney8615 that has to be total bullcrap. His mind was as muscular and agile as his body and he had astonishing skills of verbal expression.
@@adampower9757 😅🤣🤣
Interesting how his former name "Cassius Clay" appears on the TV Screen after he explained his new name was Muhammad Ali.. They are proving him right in everything he says through their actions.
😉
That was so petty of them
The Ring magazine was calling him Cassius Clay until at least 1970.
Sure wish we still had his voice today. Miss you Champ.
Ali and man of his principals.
What he said at the end
Of being a proud African and not cheapen himself by being called an American
So confident and assertive
No one could even deny regardless if they were offended
This man is revolutionary!!
It's amazing, he said he changed his name to Muhammad Ali but the name they put on the screen was cascius clay...ironically funny
Considering he had recently changed his name at that time, it was just a reminder for those who were unaware. I don’t think it was intentionally done to get a rise out of Ali.
Ali was da Man!
Very sharp ,bright and thoughtful
Brave ,courageous ,fearless,,deep
Everything said by Ali then is today no different
Wow.....knowledge is awesome
he is the GREATEST, will ever be! We love him, with miss him dearly!
RIP muhammad ali
Mohammed Ali is a legend,he's awesome too👍
I swear to God he's very comfortable
Not much has changed in the media.
"Greater than Boxing" and indeed thats true - George Foreman
Just a great, great man !!
the most great video thank you very much
mohammad ali ... relaxed in every situation in life.
Amazing intellect and brilliant answers
I like Mohammad Ali, he tout me something to, may he rest in peace.
I am convinced, although he said himself he didn't care for reading, that in a different setting, and proper guidance, Ali, with his imagination, curiosity and natural intelligence, would have grown to love reading.
I agree the way he spoke and his charisma speaks into that.
man this guy tell it like it is
Congratulations my brother!!!! when my brother Muhammad Ali was on his dean he was right and exact!!!!! R.I.P.
I am a young african living in africa.i think every african-american should watch these old M.A interviews because this Great Man speaks knowlege,history,facts and shows the way for the black community.even today his speech remains relevant.
I’m proudly to say I’m African ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Preach my brother preach..
I'm a Muhammad Ali fan but he wouldn't have had the opportunity to be on the platform he was to preach if he wasn't American. Just saying.
@@user-jt3xu1hy6s Just remember he was African before he became anything else. And diamonds always shines through even the worse places.😌
@@user-jt3xu1hy6s That's not true. There were other countries out there at that time, that would have done the same in seeing where he was coming from. They probably wouldn't have liked it, but would have listen to what the young man had to say.
RIP ALI
Brave man , rest in peace
I love u Ali !!!!
He makes it a point to say his name is Muhammad Ali but at 6:00 they show his name as Cassius Clay. Very ironic.
Muhammed Ali, the greatest fighter of all time. Fought for human rights, civil rights, and where right matters.
America, freedom of religion.
The one and only. Greatest🥊
he left nation of Islam and joined religion of Islam
led by W.D. Mohammed to the true practice.
This young man was being taught by a man that met with GOD. Pure perfection and in effect today.
That's a lie. No man met the Almighty.
the g.o.a.t! r.i.p Mohammed .
one love g.o.a.t!!? What is it supposed to mean?
@@irarajabi256 Greatest Of All Time
5:58 @ the screen shows Cassius Clay so disrespectful
I totally agree with you. As soon as i saw that too,i thought that was very disrespectful.
Jermaine Jones I was just thinking that....omg. WoWyesss
How is disrespectful. I dont get it
+Justin Barclay it's not HIS name .. He said he had a new name on the show and they still called him is old slave name
Jermaine Jones. Yep and that was after he corrected the woman on the panel.
Ali was right, integration didn't fix nothing....
He was right that the problems were much bigger than eating in the same restaurant: they still are jobs, housing, medical care, safety to be who you are.
@@casteretpollux Ali was basically parodying everything Malcolm X had spoke of in his speeches. The NOI would still be a fringe cult if it wasn't for Malcolm X's leadership from 1954-63.
Very honest, very straight forward, very innocent, very beautiful 2:51. listen to him saying no Mam no one will lay a hand on me 5:47. Well Mr Muhammad Ali I just can stop loving you.
'NOONE WILL LAY A HAND ON ME'
I'm glad he says muslim with a S. and not a Z , people always say muzlim nowadays
Man, he fought many fights
Truly one of a kind. Spokesman, leader, ambassador, and unselfish. Sacrificed his career for his beliefs! A "Hero" if epic measures.
great video
"...I knew your new name,
I just chose not to use it!"
God bless you my brother
thank u hoota reboota
A brave, hardened & honest guy. respect
i think they showed the name cassius clay because at that time Ali was already known by the name Cassius clay..i think it was just a reminder so the people who were watching dont get confused
May bless him and grant him the Ferdous. No one can be compare to him .
I wish he & Malcolm' s friendship ended better than it did, both men were great.
Muhammad ALI how can I lose with the stuff I Use the greatest of all time
love it... “Its not black muslim, its muslim...”
Amesome clip!!! If you have anymore video interviews of Muhammad Ali from the 1960s Please post. Thank you for posting this clip!
We love you muhamed you honest sports man ever I do know
Brilliant replies from Ali. First class fighter and an even higher class human being.
Muhammad Ali might have been a jokester, but he was very intelligent.
Compared to who?? Other Boxers or real poets & songwriters like Keats, Whitman, Frost, Poe, Dylan Thomas, Angelou,
Longfellow, Cummings, Shakesphere, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Cash, Hank Williams, Beatles, Steely Dan, and Sylvia Path.
Best Ever!!
i just to admire the sport man now i admire the truth fighter
he's proud to say that he's an African, what about the rest of you black people, are you proud of what you're?
Of course, we, Black Americans, are proud of our African ancestry and heritage. Are the Africans who migrate to countries outside Africa proud of their African country?
they should ,cuz Africans are the roots of humanity
bahgat salah
That's right🌍👍🏾
yeah
bahgat salah
Thank you👍🏾
This was one of the rare cases of a surviving videotape, whether black-and-white or color, from WOR-TV in New York, given that the station trashed all its kinescopes and videotapes upon moving their studios to Secaucus, NJ in 1986.
wow...I'm not American first, I'm an african..I'm black
So matured... so pretty...so fast....and the greatest....❤❤
3:54 she was giving a complement (in her mind )and Muhammad Ali didn’t even listen to what she said. He addressed the statement as if she accused him of hate. But she said the opposite.but it was a good response just to the wrong question.
Love how Muhammad Ali did not allow himself to be pitched against Malcolm X. These very tactics cause divide.
so this show was The Veiw of it's time?
this guy mahn....Allah yarham
@5.58 they put his name up as Cassius Clay when he has said earlier his new name is muhammed ali.
i noticed that also, the greatness that he achieved n they still dissed him, also @2:50 she knew that he'd changed his name n she still called him clay
R.I.P Champ
Muhammad Ali is greater today
This goes on to this day
Muhammad ali legend
💚🖤❤
Al Fatihah
Even after he restated his name as Ali, they still disrespected him by labeling his name as Clay at the bottom of the screen!
RESPECT IS THE NAME OFF THE GAME.
Greatest of all men in many ways! I'm done.
This man was truly sent from god!!!!!
Rest in peace champ
The Greatest
Muhammad means worthy of all praise Ali most high .
Although lauded and celebrated in later life, Ali was hated by the press, politicians, BBC etc at the time. I remember Henry Cooper continuously and deliberately calling him "Clay" in a BBC interview. The US government was trying to jail him for refusing to go to to Vietnam. The attitudes shown in the interview were normality at the time.
I always thought it was hypocrisy of the media to give him sainthood after death when they made his life hell at the time.
You can sense the disdain, fear and uncomfortableness he brought out in those who sought to disparage him. This man did so much to shape my personality and racial views over the years. A true American treasure.
This great, agile mind, with a 5th grade reading level... ( and possible dyslexia ), could hold his convictions to anyone, kings or paupers.
Notice also, how they try to confuse him by using his quotes against him, and by obfuscation, like that old man saying "that's not true" about racial identification and Ali shuts him down.
Ali is Intelligent.
Ali all time greatest Muslim ambassador of the world. From Kuwait.