The History of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out World Records

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  • @SummoningSalt
    @SummoningSalt  5 місяців тому +7025

    Download Empires & Puzzles today! pixly.go2cloud.org/SH493
    I’ve been waiting to make this video for the last 7 years. The time has finally come. It truly means a lot to be able to tell this story. Hope you all enjoy!

    • @BenIsCool365
      @BenIsCool365 5 місяців тому +59

      Ok

    • @vrourk
      @vrourk 5 місяців тому +22

      I’ll think about it

    • @popcornpizza8869
      @popcornpizza8869 5 місяців тому +63

      7 years??? Thats absolutely crazy

    • @exgamerr
      @exgamerr 5 місяців тому +41

      Thank you for this video Summoning Salt. Have a wonderful day 🫡

    • @li5up6
      @li5up6 5 місяців тому +16

      2 hours holy fuck

  • @akiva6887
    @akiva6887 5 місяців тому +16447

    "This runner, was me" I cant describe how glad that line made me. After all that has been done on this channel, some self-acknowledgement is both overdue and beyond deserved.

    • @NathanPops
      @NathanPops 5 місяців тому +525

      Actual chills

    • @mestrealvarensis
      @mestrealvarensis 5 місяців тому +274

      it's really a guy who knows what he's saying about...

    • @jessiearaujo2024
      @jessiearaujo2024 5 місяців тому +222

      @@NathanPops Number fifteeeeeen the punch out speedrunneeer was actually meeee

    • @ephemerallyfe
      @ephemerallyfe 5 місяців тому +471

      As someone whose only exposure to the speedrunning community is this channel, this was a major, MAJOR reveal.

    • @White_Ivy_
      @White_Ivy_ 5 місяців тому +140

      my exact thoughts. Summoning salt has done a lot for speedrunning, he deserves this

  • @DJPebs522
    @DJPebs522 5 місяців тому +3491

    Tyson's 8-second delay is one of the biggest mockeries for a speedrunner in any game. He just does his little dance in your face and you can't do anything about it.

    • @bonthecuber
      @bonthecuber 5 місяців тому +71

      FR

    • @otavioferreira3405
      @otavioferreira3405 5 місяців тому +176

      It's also 50/50 which just makes it more brutal, a WR run could be killed by a very sudden coin flip right at the end

    • @corbinmerla3451
      @corbinmerla3451 5 місяців тому +29

      @@otavioferreira3405that’s why you gotta play it enough times to get to that position and no meet bad rng

    • @highdefinition450
      @highdefinition450 5 місяців тому +40

      imagine being on wr pace and he does this jfc lol

    • @tylerpurvis5658
      @tylerpurvis5658 4 місяці тому +34

      @@corbinmerla3451usually that’s a fair assessment but with MTPO it’s literally like 70% rng. So being on wr pace is just as much luck as it is skill.

  • @sbilldmilk
    @sbilldmilk 4 місяці тому +664

    This is like if a longtime ESPN show host busted out of his formal suit, threw on shoulderpads, and scored 8 frame-perfect touchdowns to win the Super Bowl.

    • @ELTABULLO
      @ELTABULLO 2 місяці тому +46

      And held the title for 8 years

    • @hiimemily
      @hiimemily 6 днів тому +20

      Just imagining Stephen A. Smith going "nah I'd win" against the Chiefs and then actually pulling it off. What a mental image.

    • @gamer9smith
      @gamer9smith 16 годин тому

      Idk why, but "Frame-perfect touchdowns" is sending me lmao

  • @RileyChu916
    @RileyChu916 4 місяці тому +1137

    I love that so much of the frustration with Tyson is from the 8 second delay he does. The idea of of losing a run to "He's just standing there! MENACINGLY!" is frustrating, but also quite funny.

    • @joecota2644
      @joecota2644 3 місяці тому +39

      Exactly what Mike himself would do

  • @Sinister1
    @Sinister1 5 місяців тому +6555

    This was such a beautiful and inspiring video it almost makes me want to get back on the MTPO grind...almost.

    • @gcghhc
      @gcghhc 5 місяців тому +153

      You can do it!

    • @retroheisenberg68
      @retroheisenberg68 5 місяців тому +464

      Your raw talent and sportsmanship displayed in this video was insanely commendable. Not to diminish summoningsalt's hard work and dedication, but your work with this game (and zallard) was perhaps a huge factor in influencing what summoningsalt has become today. 🐐

    • @dvizr
      @dvizr 5 місяців тому +105

      It’s always inspiring to see your name in lights. I love the sportsmanship you all show each other, all the way down to leaving such a comment here. Congratulations on your contributions and time at the top.

    • @coopercaviness6256
      @coopercaviness6256 5 місяців тому +44

      Thanks for inspiring this dude to begin his speed running journey

    • @jsbmx2039
      @jsbmx2039 5 місяців тому +26

      Your a god gamer. So cool to see your stuff on here

  • @Pyronar
    @Pyronar 5 місяців тому +5636

    I think Salt really understates how amazing his achievement is. No one but him has held the record in almost EIGHT YEARS.

    • @GodTurtleOm
      @GodTurtleOm 5 місяців тому +920

      It was pretty funny when watching the "Quest to beat abney317" video a few months ago and he was talking about how it had been seven years since someone else had held abney's Mario Kart 64 record, and what a remarkable streak that was. My first thought was to double check how long SummoningSalt had held the MTPO record, and yeah, he had that time frame beat.

    • @MrHowtofall
      @MrHowtofall 5 місяців тому +552

      There was a point where I thought it was kinda odd he hadn’t brought up anyone creeping up on his record for a good 30 minutes. Then he said that no one was within 19 seconds of him and I finally understood that Salt really just dominated the category.

    • @sabertoothsentry1418
      @sabertoothsentry1418 5 місяців тому +551

      The entire video, despite being about himself for a significant chunk of it, felt very humble. He acknowledges the amount of hard work, and luck, that went into every run, be they good, bad, or mediocre, and while he ended the video with "and that's where the record stands today" like usual, I feel like he's aware that record could be broken at any moment. I feel like this video is another example of just how incredible, friendly, and welcoming the speedrunning community is as a whole.

    • @GTnYo
      @GTnYo 5 місяців тому +94

      Don't think anyone has even gotten under 15. Let alone get there multiple times.

    • @harborwolf22
      @harborwolf22 5 місяців тому +296

      It's like he's been waiting for someone else to take his title, so he can make a video about THEM instead.
      GOAT.

  • @MsCerealCat
    @MsCerealCat 4 місяці тому +845

    It actually made me emotional hearing about how Sinister and Zallard were in Salt's chat cheering him on and helping him calm his mind before Tyson. And the way they congratulated him at the end, just a heartwarming moment.

    • @HerEvilTwin
      @HerEvilTwin 3 місяці тому +37

      Just like he was in their chats before he started running himself. This makes me wish I was in their community

    • @MsCerealCat
      @MsCerealCat 2 місяці тому +13

      ​@@HerEvilTwinYeah, from viewer to world record holder.

    • @FanFicnic
      @FanFicnic 3 дні тому

      Same. Absolutely teared up.

  • @ImJeffRoe
    @ImJeffRoe 4 місяці тому +2369

    1:06:09 “This runner, was me.” What a moment for SummoningSalt. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us!

    • @n8with8s
      @n8with8s 4 місяці тому +52

      Always knew he was an mtpo runner but had no idea he was the wr holder for the entire time he's been making these progression vids

    • @ImJeffRoe
      @ImJeffRoe 4 місяці тому +3

      @@n8with8s same!!!

    • @bmart9118
      @bmart9118 4 місяці тому +18

      Never knew the history and when that line was read, in my head I was thinking Matt Turk is back! Then I heard the runner was me... I was like, you're all dead lol.

    • @I-did-September-11th
      @I-did-September-11th 4 місяці тому +5

      I clicked on this timestamp, looked at the red bar, and realized that it's over 2 hours long...
      Time to make some popcorn

    • @ImJeffRoe
      @ImJeffRoe 4 місяці тому

      @@I-did-September-11th enjoy my friend, it is a great watch 👍

  • @Katharoni
    @Katharoni 5 місяців тому +2193

    I love the dichotomy between how gentle Salt's voice is vs his totally understandable gamer rage

    • @justind5262
      @justind5262 4 місяці тому +370

      Him slapping the console and immediately apologizing haha.

    • @Popmycherryyo
      @Popmycherryyo 4 місяці тому +128

      Actually a PHENOMENAL name for a speedrunner, cus that is exactly what ones does to one self, as there is NOONE with such a monk mental that one doesn't summon literal salt :P

    • @krewgg2724
      @krewgg2724 4 місяці тому +5

      bro is sus

    • @mikhailvarkovsky4150
      @mikhailvarkovsky4150 3 дні тому +2

      He can be your angle or yuor devil

  • @ericpeterson6520
    @ericpeterson6520 5 місяців тому +2968

    Gotta love when Summoning Salt talks about Punch Out and gets to go into first person for once

    • @WorldsUnhealthiestFitPerson
      @WorldsUnhealthiestFitPerson 5 місяців тому +96

      I, for one, can't wait to see what color he uses for his marker on the chart. No spoilers!

    • @silverflight01
      @silverflight01 5 місяців тому +69

      He hasn't done that since his _very first_ World Record Progression (It changed to History of World Records at some point) video

    • @GlitchanBlack
      @GlitchanBlack 5 місяців тому +96

      "They found out that Punch-Out!! has a frame-rule system, just like Super Mario Bros."
      Ah, boy, here we go.

    • @TheCrewExpendable
      @TheCrewExpendable 5 місяців тому +41

      The speedrun is coming from inside the house!

    • @polkarfield
      @polkarfield 5 місяців тому +12

      wish he spoke about himself in the third person

  • @The8BitDrummer
    @The8BitDrummer 4 місяці тому +1463

    Awesome stuff!

    • @StafkiGTN
      @StafkiGTN 4 місяці тому +5

      For real! It's crazy to see just how fast people can plow through these back to back.

    • @LordPenguinVR
      @LordPenguinVR 4 місяці тому +6

      wow. Didn't know you watched Summoning Salt

    • @PKINGU
      @PKINGU 4 місяці тому +1

      Yooo

    • @mastermind7855
      @mastermind7855 2 місяці тому +1

      Hey, you banned me from your chat when I was like 12. That was devastating at the time. Finding something to obsess over and watch every day only to be overtly excluded was not a great feeling. Especially when I didn't understand that I was probably being annoying. But still.

  • @Totas_funnynumber
    @Totas_funnynumber 4 місяці тому +494

    I genuinely think the introduction of matt turk in this video is hands down the best moment in all of your videos. Changing my view of him from the final boss of Punch Out to an ancient hero of legend.

    • @ZeroNumerous
      @ZeroNumerous Місяць тому +11

      Unironically. Dude is like King Arthur in Avalon. Sleeping, until the Mike Tyson Punch Out speedrunning community needs him again.

  • @maverickhunterstupidiocy7779
    @maverickhunterstupidiocy7779 5 місяців тому +5426

    A feature-length Punch-Out video. This is what it’s all been leading towards.

  • @thatoneguy8512
    @thatoneguy8512 5 місяців тому +2406

    Best thing about this? Guy manages to tell about his own records for more than an hour without it feeling self-serving. Props, man!

    • @tehpunisher4568
      @tehpunisher4568 5 місяців тому +326

      What I find most interesting is how much more data and info we have in general because of the fact he has all his history

    • @thatoneguy8512
      @thatoneguy8512 5 місяців тому +259

      ​@@tehpunisher4568Definitely! I think part of what made this video work so well is that he treats his accomplishments as history and data rather than as bragging rights.

    • @tehpunisher4568
      @tehpunisher4568 5 місяців тому +120

      @@thatoneguy8512 he seems so humble and honest about it! And I definitely liked how he treated his timeline in the end where we could see every split. I am sure it was brutal but just seeing all that info like that really hit different

    • @Dinictus
      @Dinictus 5 місяців тому +71

      ​@@tehpunisher4568It helps that a lot of speedrunning is building on collective collected information and reiteration. Improvement thereupon.
      And sometimes, sheer dumb luck that cannot be replicated.

    • @LunchMeatTrump
      @LunchMeatTrump 5 місяців тому +26

      ​@@Dinictus Imagine grinding for 100s of hours to get that one lucky run. Must feel great afterwards! I'm just glad so many people can appreciate videogame talent. It didn't feel like this would ever be a thing when I was growing up.

  • @5MadMovieMakers
    @5MadMovieMakers 3 місяці тому +547

    The data on these runs is awesome, love that splits graph

    • @AwesomeHairo
      @AwesomeHairo 2 місяці тому +1

      You misused a comma.

    • @-MrFozzy-
      @-MrFozzy- 2 місяці тому

      @@AwesomeHairoya meine furher !

    • @-MrFozzy-
      @-MrFozzy- 2 місяці тому

      It should be mandatory from now on for all runners. Well, not mandatory but strongly encouraged

  • @The8BitNerd
    @The8BitNerd 4 місяці тому +161

    30:52 (World Record Pace)
    Mike Tyson: “Imma stand still.”

    • @me-lg2ku
      @me-lg2ku 2 місяці тому +13

      Nah I’d 8 second delay

    • @jamieg1907
      @jamieg1907 2 місяці тому +18

      does a gay little dance to piss you off

    • @geometricentric
      @geometricentric 4 дні тому +1

      you mean “imma thtand thtill”

  • @ksad96
    @ksad96 5 місяців тому +2119

    Holy hell, Zallard1 and Sinister1 being in the chat as you made it to Tyson was like having Doc literally pep talking you before the fight. This is a phenomenal video that is so many years in the making and incredibly deserved, congratulations Salt!

    • @xGhostKidx9
      @xGhostKidx9 5 місяців тому +84

      by holding the record for so many years Salt has essentially become Tyson and everyone trying to claim his record is little mac.

    • @degeneratemale5386
      @degeneratemale5386 2 місяці тому +3

      It’s not a true pep talk unless sinister and zallard is telling salt to join the Nintendo fun club

  • @msf2399
    @msf2399 5 місяців тому +1525

    Man, it’s weirdly delightful to hear you say, “And that runner… was me!” Like, I put these on while working on other projects, and I actually looked up with a big smile on my face when you said that. Really heartwarming as someone who only really keeps up with speed running through your videos to get to hear more of your personal story like this.

    • @nineplusten
      @nineplusten 5 місяців тому +7

      His very first video was about one of his Punch Out records. It's literally the reason why he started doing these types of videos. Anyone that has been here from the beginning knew this "twist" was coming.

    • @Abos1357
      @Abos1357 5 місяців тому +70

      ​@@nineplusten "🤓"

    • @mikegreiner5711
      @mikegreiner5711 5 місяців тому +38

      ​@@nineplustennobody watches UA-cam as well as you do

    • @cyber_rachel7427
      @cyber_rachel7427 5 місяців тому +6

      ​@nineplusten parasocial much?

    • @takuansoho5836
      @takuansoho5836 5 місяців тому +11

      Oh man I didn't expected this ^^
      Discovered Summoning Salt 2 years ago, somebody on Discord already told "he knew what he was talking" about on Punch Out, but I didn't expected the “That runner… was me!” XD
      BIG stupid smile on my face :D

  • @Chava-San
    @Chava-San 4 місяці тому +657

    Around 4 years ago, I underwent brain surgery and was stuck in the hospital for over a month. After leaving, I couldnt really do any activities since the surgery left me unable to physically move for a while.
    DK64 had always been my favorite N64 game, so I decided to search for "DK64 speedrun" since longplays of the game were over 8 hours and came across your DK video. I was immediately hooked and ended up watching the rest of your videos that day.
    The videos motivated me to start running for myself and so I started with Limbo, pretty simple game. I tried for a couple of weeks and on one of my runs I got a PB which was in the top 10 spots (unrecorded just like Billy Mitchell). I was so proud of myself and told my parents and loved-ones about it and coming from a country in latin-america, they didnt really approve or show interest. It really hurts when someone that you love doesnt support you.
    I had loss the little motivation that I had left and stopped running.
    And even though I dont run anymore, I still watch every single one of your videos and I was so proud once I knew that you got a WR yourself. For some reason I thought you only did the commentary.
    Some of these moments warm my heart and get me a bit emotional, just like the moment Simply got WR and told his parents. I thank you for helping me out during tough times.
    Hope youre doing well and I'll be waiting for your next video.
    Hope this message gets to you my man.
    So proud.

    • @SunsetInStone
      @SunsetInStone 4 місяці тому +59

      i understand what you mean, but don't give up your passion my man. i, a random internet man, think your PB is something to be proud of. now go and improve it :)

    • @ArgyleDashwood
      @ArgyleDashwood 4 місяці тому +35

      Hell yeah brother. I've also had brain surgery and can relate to the awful recovery. Never ran Limbo but I did grind for deathless so I know it's definitely a challenge. Be proud.

    • @jpVari
      @jpVari 4 місяці тому +26

      Thanks for taking the time to write this. I loved reading it. I hope you know there's many people out there that will cheer you on even if your family or friends don't quite understand.

    • @landronsc
      @landronsc 3 місяці тому +18

      Dude this is probably one of my favorite comments ive seen on youtube. I hope youre doing well now :)

    • @broxtonr6576
      @broxtonr6576 3 місяці тому +8

      If you ever record a DK run, reply to me and i’ll watch it.

  • @documentthedrama8279
    @documentthedrama8279 4 місяці тому +264

    summoning has held the record since 2016
    never boasted about it
    had this amazing speedrunner historian career we all know
    never tooted his own horn on one of the hardest games ever made
    bro, thank you.

    • @jstar3382
      @jstar3382 2 місяці тому +12

      The only time he really showed off was showing that he held the Mike Tyson fight WR in the Matt Turk video

    • @jamesknapp64
      @jamesknapp64 Місяць тому

      @@jstar3382I mean his first video was Mike Tyson fight, which had him with the first Perfect fight. That response lead him into doing these videos.

  • @zylo4029
    @zylo4029 5 місяців тому +1751

    Sinister and Zallard cheering you on and calming your nerves while watching their own times get beaten is a beautiful moment, really embodies the “We’re rivals, not enemies” mentality that the best speedrunning communities have. Props to them for being awesome

    • @ros9764
      @ros9764 4 місяці тому +60

      This channel always shows the speedrunning community in a positive sportstmanship side

    • @lifeboat6284
      @lifeboat6284 4 місяці тому +39

      @@ros9764as it should! the speedrunning community should strive for and promote respect for one another.

    • @slavkei
      @slavkei 4 місяці тому +15

      Losing a record just means a new goal to surpass! A chance to be the one pursuing again instead of being the one pursued for the moment. The race itself is the joy, not who's in the lead at any particular moment.

    • @LateNightTableCo
      @LateNightTableCo 4 місяці тому +13

      I’ll never forget watching one of the videos here (I think it was a Mario Kart one) and the Runner exclaimed “WE DID IT!” after breaking a record. Whether it was in reference to his viewers who were along for the ride or the community as a whole, it really showed me how positive the community is and gave me a lot of respect for the people who do it.

    • @ros9764
      @ros9764 4 місяці тому +8

      @@LateNightTableCo My favorite moment of any SS video is definitely the finale of his wii sports video. They don't get a new world record, he did this entire setup to show us that it isn't always about winning rather it is about how passionate you are towards your craft despite failing

  • @alexthepenguin3674
    @alexthepenguin3674 5 місяців тому +15601

    Summongsalt finally made a world record progression about himself, GOAT.
    Edit: I usually see people edit their comments to say "omg 1 trillion likes?!?!" But I just wanted to say that I like men💀.

    • @Chalepastel
      @Chalepastel 5 місяців тому +309

      and we're all here for it

    • @miguelsi7543
      @miguelsi7543 5 місяців тому +49

      ​@@ChalepastelFacts 🙌🏼

    • @deleetiusproductions3497
      @deleetiusproductions3497 5 місяців тому +28

      @@Chalepastel Facts indeed.

    • @innoc4063
      @innoc4063 5 місяців тому +242

      He actually did this a while ago when he did a video just about Mike Tyson himself.

    • @deleetiusproductions3497
      @deleetiusproductions3497 5 місяців тому +74

      @@innoc4063 Well, true. But it's about time we got one that's up to the standards of his modern content.

  • @OddGuysOfficial
    @OddGuysOfficial 4 місяці тому +312

    What an achievement!

  • @GregErickson77
    @GregErickson77 3 місяці тому +70

    Wow, I'm floored! As a kid, I thought I was a champ at MTPO. Clicking on your video was like stepping into the ring with Mike Tyson himself - thrilling and totally unforgettable. Your passion and dedication have taken gaming documentaries to a whole new level. Seriously, Netflix, Hulu, Prime... are you watching this? This guy's making content that's a real 'knockout'!

  • @temporalwolf7054
    @temporalwolf7054 5 місяців тому +1176

    One thing that this video illustrates beautifully is what drew me to speedruns in the first place. From Sinister reaching out to Matt Turk for early strats, to Zallard showing Sinister the Don 1 buffers, to both Sinister and Zallard showing up in chat to cheer you on, the collaborative aspect and community has always been this hubby's biggest strength, and it's kinda beautiful.

    • @PrismariLaura
      @PrismariLaura 5 місяців тому +51

      Zallard and Sinister showing up almost made me cry it's so wholesome

    • @phayrosonly8100
      @phayrosonly8100 5 місяців тому +10

      @@PrismariLaura I cried ;w;

    • @ChickpeaMilkshake
      @ChickpeaMilkshake 5 місяців тому

      This is an exception rather than the rule. 95% of the speedrunning community is horrible & brainwashed

    • @UNHchabo
      @UNHchabo 5 місяців тому +9

      @@ChickpeaMilkshake I'd like to know what subset of the community has led you to think this.

    • @SkrappyQ
      @SkrappyQ 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@UNHchabo minecraft any% clips from famous streamers delivered via tiktok is the only plausible answer

  • @DrgoFx
    @DrgoFx 5 місяців тому +1601

    I think what blows me away most about this video is knowing you were setting these records while still making UA-cam content for numerous other world record categories and games. It really shows your dedication. Keep on keeping on!

  • @imESAM
    @imESAM 4 місяці тому +168

    I actually cried when you said "that runner...was me"
    after all the effort you have done to cover all these amazing runs and records, seeing you up there (even though i knew it was already the case) literally made me tear up. You are amazing at storytelling, thank you for such beautiful content.

    • @carsthatdrive1891
      @carsthatdrive1891 4 місяці тому +5

      did exactly the same, shit hit so hard after hearing him talk about the journeys everyone else has been on with speedrunning as a whole

  • @H4ymaker
    @H4ymaker 3 місяці тому +17

    Brother, I'm halfway through and when you said the new contender was you I got chills and started to tear up. I'm a 35 y/o grown ass man, wtf is happening to me.

    • @H4ymaker
      @H4ymaker 3 місяці тому +4

      You got the WR, I'm in full tears now

  • @inventiveusername5191
    @inventiveusername5191 5 місяців тому +1172

    It's crazy how multi-talented SS is. If you think about it this is kind of like having a documentary about boxing written, voiced and directed by the actual Mike Tyson.

    • @ohthatremindsmeofmypruneju3669
      @ohthatremindsmeofmypruneju3669 5 місяців тому +38

      That's actually so true dude we need that to be real too

    • @kaoko111
      @kaoko111 5 місяців тому +12

      There was a theater play about Mike Tyson that Mike himself wrote and performed.

    • @thebignigga69420
      @thebignigga69420 5 місяців тому +13

      Ah yes my favourite channel , SS .

    • @Scientist93
      @Scientist93 5 місяців тому +30

      "Thith'th been the hithtory of the My Punch-Out!! world record. Thankth for watching."

    • @nisssei
      @nisssei 5 місяців тому +3

      @@thebignigga69420 yeaaah context is extremely important for this acronym lol

  • @zallard1
    @zallard1 5 місяців тому +2138

    What a great gift to have this uploaded on my birthday of all days. Completely and totally planned I'm certain :P
    It's so great to see this video after all these years. I'm glad to have been able to witness your progression with speedrunning and UA-cam videos from the very beginning, ultimately leading to the full Mike Tyson's Punch Out WR video finally taking form. I'm thankful to be able to call you a friend

    • @tens.13
      @tens.13 5 місяців тому +111

      Rest assured that both of you guys have cemented your places in history, legends

    • @turbo8628
      @turbo8628 5 місяців тому +120

      Seeing you and sinister encouraging the world record run was amazing. Great sportsmanship and community spirit.
      Oh, and happy birthday!

    • @peterboyll2330
      @peterboyll2330 5 місяців тому +47

      Happy birthday Zallard, what a f'n legend

    • @joosthuibregtse8143
      @joosthuibregtse8143 5 місяців тому +22

      Happy birthday :D

    • @Kel-bestboy
      @Kel-bestboy 5 місяців тому +11

      Happy birthday man

  • @hlarjay7503
    @hlarjay7503 4 місяці тому +50

    Its so heartwarming hearing you say "One punch at a time" years after it was first said to you on world record pace. Shows how far even a little bit of encouragement can push a person. Never stop.

  • @Mswordx23
    @Mswordx23 3 місяці тому +60

    I know I'm probably beating a dead horse at this point, but Sinister and Zallard cheering you on legitimately made me cry.

  • @TOSkwar22
    @TOSkwar22 4 місяці тому +1150

    Not mentioned here is that Summoning Salt also holds the record on:
    Mr Sandman (individual fight) (by less than half a second)
    Another World Circuit (a special mode) (by more than 15 seconds)
    RTA (the real-time clock count of the full run) (by 2 seconds)
    90 minute challenge (you have 90 minutes to compile the best possible times in all fights) (by just under 8 seconds)
    Blindfolded (by two goddamn minutes)
    Mike Tyson (individual fight) (by 5 goddamn seconds)
    He is also tied for first on a variety of other individual fights (for example, tied with 17 others on King Hippo).

    • @Tendo641
      @Tendo641 4 місяці тому +278

      it's kinda funny his matt turk video spawned memes about how matt turk is unbeatable and whatnot in the comment sections of these videos, while most were unaware that salt himself has become the unbeatable punch out speedrunner for the past eight years

    • @AlmostNamedOne
      @AlmostNamedOne 4 місяці тому +93

      he held the record for longer than turk himself

    • @AlmostNamedOne
      @AlmostNamedOne 4 місяці тому +25

      i bet he tied the king hippo because of it being exactly like TAS because of hippo manippo

    • @firelordthe64th
      @firelordthe64th 4 місяці тому +50

      He really saw what matt turk did and went hold my beer

    • @AlmostNamedOne
      @AlmostNamedOne 4 місяці тому +14

      " My turn, Matt! C'mon, get out of the way.."

  • @Edamame12094
    @Edamame12094 5 місяців тому +745

    Not only has this man held that record for 8 years, but currently he is holding 6/7 of the Records for full game but also 4/14 records for individual level. complete domination

    • @spiritsragegura3425
      @spiritsragegura3425 5 місяців тому +64

      he really could’ve made the whole vid about himself, he is literally one of if not the best MTPO player.

    • @DoctorDipshits
      @DoctorDipshits 5 місяців тому +6

      @@spiritsragegura3425bruh what’s MTOP? 😂

    • @QWERTY708100
      @QWERTY708100 5 місяців тому +36

      ​@@DoctorDipshits conext clues dude lol

    • @lobsteros
      @lobsteros 5 місяців тому +21

      @@QWERTY708100 Yeah, how could anyone not know Mike Tyson's Out Punch?
      (It's spelled "MTPO" lol)

    • @spiritsragegura3425
      @spiritsragegura3425 5 місяців тому +12

      @@DoctorDipshits LOL I meant MTPO I didn’t realize I flipped the P and O

  • @trintoznovaura
    @trintoznovaura 2 місяці тому +16

    1:42:37 bro played so well that he decided to play punch out irl

  • @naturevalleygranolabar5696
    @naturevalleygranolabar5696 4 місяці тому +40

    This video was awesome!! I'm an animator and usually have long videos on in the background to keep me entertained while working, but this one kept distracting me because it was just so good. My jaw completely dropped when he said "This runner was me"

  • @turbo8628
    @turbo8628 5 місяців тому +533

    Zallard and sinister encouraging the world record run is an amazing moment.
    Seen this happen quite a few times in these world record history videos and it really shows that they actually are communities where people work together towards a shared goal rather than just competing for their own ego.

    • @ugu8963
      @ugu8963 5 місяців тому +14

      This is what naturally happen in human communities as long as no money is involved. That's why I hope Speedrunning stays somehow niche.

  • @BromanderInChief
    @BromanderInChief 5 місяців тому +786

    Man, I love the tone shift the video took once it got into Salt’s own reign over the record halfway through it. It went from documenting the records, its holders, change of strategies etc. in the typical thorough and accurate detail Salt’s become known for on top of his usual excellent and ever improving storytelling, to a personal soliloquy on his feelings grinding the record, taking it and then holding it, his respect of his competitors (especially zallard and sinister), his history with MTPO and speedrunning as a whole; even going into the little things like Tyson going from his weakness to his strength (he holds the WR on just the Tyson fight also btw), how much Don Flamenco kicked his ass, and his changing comfort level in holding the record. It’s so neat.
    And it’s not just the tone of the video itself either. It’s the tone of his actual voice that changes too. At 1:12:20 where he goes into getting back into beating his first WR, you can hear a combination of joy, pride (in a good way) and nostalgic reflection in his voice talking about getting back to the lab and on the grind on top of his sheer passion for the game. Just tops.
    The best part is? Even though you can tell the tone shifts, he still continues to explain everything about the game’s quirks and the development of the record (and his many failed attempts) with objectivity and doesn’t sound self-absorbed even slightly. He’s just happy as fuck dude, and he gets to own that shit.
    Fantastic video, probably my favorite he’s done and I’ve been watching for 6 years. Now drop and give me 14:3X.

    • @camb9784
      @camb9784 5 місяців тому +2

      Beautiful summary :)

    • @blueyandicy
      @blueyandicy 5 місяців тому +2

      It's also amazing pacing wise because it happens at the half way point of the video around a hour and 8 minutes in, making it feel not to early (as the beginning half felt like any other video) but not too late. This is definitely his Magnum Opus and im so proud of him for this

  • @TheWizardsOfOz
    @TheWizardsOfOz 4 місяці тому +18

    That -22 second split coming into Mike Tyson from Zallard1 was crazy.

  • @SaltyChip
    @SaltyChip 2 місяці тому +4

    1:42:39 the calmest rage quit I’ve seen lol. Like Larry would say on Curb “That was a GREAT apology!”

  • @lnlonelyness2801
    @lnlonelyness2801 5 місяців тому +481

    "... this runner... was me."
    I've never heard Summoning Salt introduce himself as if he's an immortal historian telling you how he became a living legend, it was chills-inducing for me lol

    • @spinceiling7442
      @spinceiling7442 5 місяців тому +32

      It went so hard I had to rewind it lol

    • @blueyandicy
      @blueyandicy 5 місяців тому +7

      ​@@spinceiling7442had to rewind it like 10 times myself

    • @jelol9236
      @jelol9236 5 місяців тому +4

      @@spinceiling7442Same !

    • @Washed1234
      @Washed1234 Місяць тому

      Ik bro that was cold af

  • @JashtheBrash
    @JashtheBrash 5 місяців тому +600

    I really like that Summoning Salt left in some of his rage moments. He could have framed this video to show how he has dominated this game for seven years, but he instead showed his frustrations and failures in between to show just how goddamn hard he's worked at this game.

    • @elucidator1277
      @elucidator1277 5 місяців тому +22

      yep, made him more human. i appreciated it.

    • @kyleucf
      @kyleucf 5 місяців тому +43

      I think he broke his Nintendo in one of those moments, lol.

    • @EMG_Iman
      @EMG_Iman 5 місяців тому +9

      Felt like those clips are more important than the nirvana of getting the record. Journey is always more important than the destination.

    • @fedecano7362
      @fedecano7362 5 місяців тому +11

      SS might not be the acronym to call somebody...

    • @Tendo641
      @Tendo641 4 місяці тому +1

      he's always done that in these videos in general and i appreciate it. not only does it show just how difficult it is to get these world records but it keeps you in suspense that wouldn't exist if every run he showed was always guaranteed to be a record

  • @ScorpionNani
    @ScorpionNani 2 місяці тому +4

    Idk why but SS talking about his own run to get the WR made me emotional.

  • @vietnamgamer9490
    @vietnamgamer9490 4 місяці тому +23

    One of the best ones in a while… your storytelling is truly something special. It makes you feel the tension and importance in these runs that the runners and the chat feel in a way that a simple world record video simply cant

  • @wahwahwah6690
    @wahwahwah6690 5 місяців тому +768

    Perhaps what I love the most about speedrunning is how sportsmanlike everyone is. The fact that the top two speedrunners were cheering you on as you beat them is such a great example.

    • @daveyjones7391
      @daveyjones7391 5 місяців тому +10

      Damn right.

    • @Kriddle1229
      @Kriddle1229 5 місяців тому +7

      That is not common.

    • @RoryStarr
      @RoryStarr 5 місяців тому +41

      I think it shows that if one is honest with themselves, the community gets records as much as the individual does.

    • @_bongo
      @_bongo 5 місяців тому +15

      people find progress better than personal gain

    • @mrttripz3236
      @mrttripz3236 5 місяців тому +2

      Honestly, if they made a 2-3 episode mini podcast about speedrunning that would be cash. They all seem pretty cool

  • @BridgetGX
    @BridgetGX 5 місяців тому +630

    This is so precious because it's about Salt having the record. We get to see him have the "happy gamer popoff" and get first person insight into the mentality of breaking a world record. I kinda figured that somebody who knows so much about speedrun records had some firsthand experience and I'm glad I got to know about it. Congratulations, Summoning Salt!

    • @Blackaos367
      @Blackaos367 5 місяців тому +9

      Relatively new to SS's channel, aren't you?! 🙂
      He actually did start with Punch Out's History years ago and you can still find his records or record attempts in his other channel...
      Anyway welcome to the brigt side of speedrunning history!
      Now subscribe and binge through SS's older videos!!! 😉

    • @MidoseitoAkage
      @MidoseitoAkage 5 місяців тому +4

      Seeing Sinister1 and Zallard1 encourage and congrat SummoningSalt for the new world record made me happy. It's like a happy family who don't let anyone down. Theres no that competition vibe of who's gonna claim the WR first. They're just three dudes who enjoy the same game that they want to push it futher as possible.

  • @ajaxshusband
    @ajaxshusband 14 днів тому +5

    if i've learned one thing from these videos, it's that "runner retired" just means "will be back soon". there's some kind of strange magnetism between speedrunners and their categories that just won't let them leave

    • @luizansounds
      @luizansounds 3 години тому

      Mhm, the thing that always make me think of this is the Andrewg come back to the warpless smb1 category, those guys are too competitive to sit around

  • @puppykitty6100
    @puppykitty6100 4 місяці тому +13

    I can't stress this enough. DO NOT scroll through the comments until you finish the video for yourself.
    One of my absolute favorites.

    • @umey3445
      @umey3445 3 місяці тому +1

      Real ones already knew he is the punch out goat

  • @pikachori
    @pikachori 5 місяців тому +971

    “this runner… was me.” choked me up. i’ve known about salts runs and his leaderboard times for a long time. the fact that he has only mentioned it now in this video is a testament to his respect for the players and love for the game. you are awesome salt and i hope you know how important you and your videos are to all of us. thanks for everything. can’t wait to see the next vid.

    • @PixalonGC
      @PixalonGC 5 місяців тому +31

      yeah, in his matt turk video he never mentioned it except for the small snippets at the end. i'm so glad he actually verbally talks about his own experiences in this video

    • @anthonypetruzzi158
      @anthonypetruzzi158 5 місяців тому +6

      i teared up. I love summoning's video and to see him part of history is incredible

    • @bobcoleman9045
      @bobcoleman9045 5 місяців тому +1

      If you follow salt he's been posting fights for months now.. it was a matter of time he beat him

    • @BouncingKetchup
      @BouncingKetchup 5 місяців тому +1

      I am actually a garbage reader I read that as "von kaiser was me" despite already having seen that part of the video

  • @johnathanbickford8212
    @johnathanbickford8212 5 місяців тому +456

    The run to take the record for the first time with Zallard and sinister cheering you on in the background at 1:10:33 is one of the most heart warming moments I've seen on this channel.
    Words probably can't describe how appreciative you were in that moment.

    • @hydekar
      @hydekar 5 місяців тому +20

      I legitimately teared up a little when I saw they were in the chat and cheering Salt on just as much as everyone else! Such great people all around!

    • @zaneanderson9461
      @zaneanderson9461 5 місяців тому +2

      me too i shed 1 lone tear@@hydekar

    • @gnarwhalnoah
      @gnarwhalnoah 5 місяців тому +11

      I loved the feeling of this intense but very wholesome rivalry, and loved it even more when my engagement in that intensity was shattered by "the hippo manipo"... There could be no more perfect comic relief 😂

  • @lucapreviati5833
    @lucapreviati5833 4 місяці тому +24

    “This runner… was me.”
    My mouth was wide open. Seeing SS as a storyteller, maybe the greatest storyteller that speedrunning history has ever seen, is a thing. We all are used to seeing some rare footage of clutch moments from the best speedrunners in the world, stacking the puzzle of the best moments in videogame speedrunning history piece by piece, with an iconic background music and some real talent at script writing and telling.
    But then you watch this, and you realize that Summoning Salt, the same guy you’ve always watched keeping you on the edge of the seat for every world record broken in every game possible, is that same guy that set every WR ever in Punch-Out history for more than 3 years (if I’m not mistaken), breaching the sub-15 and sub-14.50 barrier for the first time ever, without anyone ever getting close to the same time, and basically being one of the best players ever existing at this game…
    I’m not seeing this man the same ever again. If you told me that he was a good speedrunner, well… I would have believed it. Sure, you can have time and talent to spend, and learn most tricks in order to get really competitive. But to get to be world-class, and actually clinch to the WR, and stand on top for it for all this time… you’re just the best Punch-Out player in the world, at least at the moment.
    Very good work of yours man. I sure didn’t expect this. At all. And by far, that’s all deserved after all you’ve done for the speedrunning community and UA-cam in general. That’s just one more achievement for you. Keep strong on this.
    Sincerely,
    an anonymous Italian fan of yours, who’s almost crying in joy after seeing that you’ve actually made it into a speedrunning WR

    • @luizansounds
      @luizansounds 3 години тому

      Imagine being the GOAT at Speedrun story telling and punch out simultaneously, like wtf

  • @tommyguerrera
    @tommyguerrera 4 місяці тому +11

    This video was an incredible journey. The you reveal had me shook. Your storytelling is unparalleled and I’ve loved your videos for years, now getting to cheer you on in one of them, so satisfying. It feels like your entire channel has been built up for this video. All these years of making speed run world progression documentary videos, you’ve been slowly creating the story of your own. Thanks for everything that you do

  • @silverflight01
    @silverflight01 5 місяців тому +578

    There are a number of other Categories that Salt has the WR on, including Tied ones:
    Another World Circuit: A secret bonus mode that you can access with a unique passcode while holding A, B, and Select simultaneously. It has 9 fights and ends at Mike Tyson. Strangely, it gives you the decimal time for Tyson here. Salt's WR is an 11:34
    90 Minute Challenge: Construct an IL Sum Of Best within 90 minutes. You can start on any fighter you want, and the cut-off to start your last fight is when the timer hits 90 minutes. Salt's WR is a 14:21, 25 seconds ahead of the Single Segment WR and 4 seconds ahead of Matt Turk's Sum of Best (Yep, we might actually beat Turk's Sum of Best with a Single Segment run! Crazy).
    RTA: Basically just Single Segment with a real-time timer instead of in-game. Some strategies are changed around and there is a truckload of more RNG in play. Salt recently lost his longstanding 18:36 WR to KThree's 18:34, but took it right back the next day with an 18:32.
    Blindfolded: Pretty self-explanatory. Salt made a video about this, and then got the WR a few years later. He's brought the time down to 18:03.
    Tyson Challenge: You know how Single Segment is getting through 14 fights from Glass Joe to Mike Tyson while adding the times up? Now imagine that, but it's all Mike Tyson. Salt's WR is 32:14 (Average per fight is 2:18)
    IL Times:
    Glass Joe: It's a freebie with many buffer strats to get it. In fact, it's why the category was eventually removed. Still, it's a WR. Some buffer strats do have a possibility of getting you a 42.25 instead of a 42.00.
    Von Kaiser: It involves 50-50 stars, and _Quest to Beat Matt Turk_ goes more in-depth about it, but Salt has recently joined the TAS Perfect 35.61 club on Speedrun started by Zallard many years back.
    Don Flamenco: Another freebie thanks to the buffer strat. A ton of people got that 14.97, and Salt is one of the first players with recorded proof on Speedrun.
    King Hippo: Thanks to Hippo Manippo, the TAS Perfect 37.61 has become a lot more consistent (still hard to pull off, but at least it's more consistent). Only 18 Players on Speedrun, Salt included, have gotten it.
    Great Tiger: Phase 1 is the only difficult portion with the 4 Frame Perfects you have to land, but at least he always gets up on a 1 count if you get Phase 1 right, meaning you can just buffer an uppercut for Phase 2 and 3 and boom, fight's over. Salt and 18 other players have gotten the 47.48 WR.
    Honda 2: As a result of Max Damage Uppercuts, McHazard managed to make an improved Honda 2 Perfect Time with a TAS, a time of 39.97, which Salt would eventually get. JLet and Jefeman82 got it too.
    Sandman: Because you can't get stars in Round 1, he takes the longest. The time has been gradually brought down and was stuck at a 2:16.82 (first achieved by Lucandor) for a long while before Salt was able to get perfect luck and execution and get a 2:16.48, another perfect time according to McHazard's TAS.
    Mike Tyson: Salt's first World Record Progression (or at least the oldest surviving one) was about the Mike Tyson WR. For a long time, it was believed that 2:05 was the lowest time anyone could get, which Salt would be first to achieve. However, McHazard's TAS revealed that you can start Phase 3 with an uppercut, but Phase 2 has to end at a mid-1:25 at the latest. To this day, Salt is the only known player with recorded proof to achieve this AND a sub-2:05, bringing the time down to a 2:00.61 (decimal time found by old-school frame counting). TAS time is 1:58, but I do believe 1:59 is possible

    • @camb9784
      @camb9784 5 місяців тому +35

      Fantastic comment, thank you for gathering this information and putting it all in once place

    • @FISHGOMOO4321
      @FISHGOMOO4321 5 місяців тому +2

      Based

    • @ZestiSpeedrunning
      @ZestiSpeedrunning 5 місяців тому +15

      I cannot wait for Salt to beat Tyson in under 2 minutes. It'll be one of the greatest speedrunning achievements of all time

    • @Y3ntiLS0uP
      @Y3ntiLS0uP 5 місяців тому +6

      A sub 2 Mike is the Punch-Out equivalent of the triple Whethertenko

    • @ZestiSpeedrunning
      @ZestiSpeedrunning 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Y3ntiLS0uP So you're telling me there's a chance ;)

  • @Feliphezo
    @Feliphezo 5 місяців тому +378

    Matt Turk is an absolute legend and always has been

    • @DrunkenHotei
      @DrunkenHotei 5 місяців тому +17

      True, but SS is clearly in the same league.

    • @lt_johnmcclane
      @lt_johnmcclane 5 місяців тому +16

      The dude is so good at Punchout that runners don’t even need to see proof. No vid, no did never applied to the legend Matt Turk

    • @spimbles
      @spimbles 5 місяців тому +7

      imo hes the greatest speedrunner of all time. dominated in countless games and was usually simultaneously the guy to push a games boundaries far past what was seen before. he is in every sense of the word a legend

    • @Dr.Spatula
      @Dr.Spatula 5 місяців тому +1

      Always has been? Did you or almost anyone else know who he was before these videos?

    • @Rainbow_Sheep
      @Rainbow_Sheep 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@DrunkenHoteihighly disagree, SS is great but turks legacy is second to none, almost all his records may be broken now but his impact won't be forgotten

  • @xgbox
    @xgbox 4 місяці тому +21

    This might be one of the best produced speedrun videos ever. Amazing storytelling, always highlighting the challenges and nuances of the run, and the legend himself is in it. It doesn't get much better than that.

  • @bilowik123
    @bilowik123 4 місяці тому +3

    Hippo Manippo is such a god tier strat name

  • @epicmealtime
    @epicmealtime 5 місяців тому +1104

    This was amazing.

    • @paladin198
      @paladin198 5 місяців тому +30

      bacon strips

    • @Shabnock
      @Shabnock 5 місяців тому +10

      Dripping that sauce

    • @neoneyes3913
      @neoneyes3913 5 місяців тому +11

      Where is muscles glasses

    • @jjcoola998
      @jjcoola998 5 місяців тому +29

      Hey buddy thanks for your videos back in the day, my epic meal time costume at a block party back in the day got me laid and a solid girl for a while, so I owe you one! 🫡🤜

    • @LovesandCuddles
      @LovesandCuddles 5 місяців тому +7

      Gay bacon strips

  • @kani-
    @kani- 5 місяців тому +561

    The fact that you played the music Chris Doerksen dedicated in your name when you revealed your own name in the leaderboard makes it all the more beautiful.
    Thanks for everything you've done, both for UA-cam and the MTPO community. That's insane levels of dedication, congrats !

    • @ChickpeaMilkshake
      @ChickpeaMilkshake 5 місяців тому +6

      What is the name of the Chris Doerksen music so I can google it?

    • @lucasrg9238
      @lucasrg9238 5 місяців тому +15

      It has the same name as the man himself (summoning salt), just search up Chris doerksen summoning salt and youll find it

    • @highdefinition450
      @highdefinition450 5 місяців тому +1

      mtpo? edit: nvm i'm stupid lmao

  • @PratzStrike
    @PratzStrike 4 місяці тому +5

    Man I found you when you pulled off that record in 2016 because I was a Zallard1 fan after the blindfolded AGDQ runs, and then I watched that run and you started doing the History of Speedruns stuff and I've watched all of them since then. It's great, great stuff, and now it's come full circle - you've set the world record again (while I wasn't paying attention - congratulations!) and it's excellent to see this video catch people up on things. Can't wait to see what's next, and hopefully this keeps being something you wanna do for many, many years.

  • @thesmarteststikbot8746
    @thesmarteststikbot8746 4 місяці тому +3

    More than any other SummoningSalt video, this opened my eyes to just how important mental training is in addition to finding new ways to save time and having luck to be successful. I'd honestly like to see this encouraged more. Thanks, SummoningSalt!

  • @TheSalltt
    @TheSalltt 5 місяців тому +723

    Being able to watch a 2 hour long SummoningSalt video after a week of finals is so damn cathartic

    • @fio6620
      @fio6620 5 місяців тому +16

      Just turned in my last final to graduate today, and now I get to relax and fall asleep to this. It’s perfection

    • @thegreathadoken6808
      @thegreathadoken6808 5 місяців тому +16

      "On the evening of December 15th, 2023, things ticked along much like they had any other day.
      A newcomer named TheSalltt had just finished finals, and was about to knock off for the evening when he noticed Summoning Salt had uploaded an historic video.
      The internet was abuzz with chatter about this incredible new upload. No one quite understood what would happen next. But one man knew what he had to do....
      This is the story of the comment thread...of TheSalltt"

    • @daveyjones7391
      @daveyjones7391 5 місяців тому +1

      Well played, sir. That was a good one.

    • @smallben7744
      @smallben7744 5 місяців тому

      Mama we made it

    • @Th3Watch3r
      @Th3Watch3r 5 місяців тому

      For you. For you it is. Thank goodness we are all different

  • @LettucePlate
    @LettucePlate 5 місяців тому +101

    1:06:08 this was the most epic SummoningSalt moment yet. As someone who doesn't follow you outside of UA-cam I was NOT prepared for this.

  • @FHxAsh
    @FHxAsh 3 місяці тому +1

    Seeing a video of yours is like getting that one exact gift you have always wanted on Christmas morning and then it ends up being way more than you had ever dreamed it would be. Your story telling, your attention to extreme detail, the way twists and turns are presented. I got a huge grin on my face half way through the video. Oddly proud and happy to see that name on the leaderboard. The dedication to the craft and effort put in to not only your videos but speedrunning is so wonderful. And seeing the people you saw as absolute legends in the category in your chat telling you had it, and encouraging you and celebrating with you after it occurred brought tears to my eyes. It is the wonderful thing of not just video games but communities. Keep up the amazing work. Your videos are always the perfect treat and then so much more.

  • @cairnsaiden
    @cairnsaiden 4 місяці тому

    Got goosebumps multiple times in this video. Edge of my seat and holding my breath through some of those Tyson fights you had. You really took me their with your narration. Thanks heaps for the great video. You’re a legend

  • @Ben79k
    @Ben79k 5 місяців тому +935

    "it was me" literally brought tears to my eye bro what a twist. the man i have listened to for hours and hours and hours over these years.. hes the protagonist, not just the storyteller. this is magic

    • @darkestlost
      @darkestlost 5 місяців тому +15

      My goodness me too man!

    • @azyanziyad1291
      @azyanziyad1291 5 місяців тому +4

      I also teared up

    • @snoredizzle3242
      @snoredizzle3242 5 місяців тому +3

      100%

    • @sadasdindigo
      @sadasdindigo 4 місяці тому +2

      its cwinge that you cried for this

    • @Ben79k
      @Ben79k 4 місяці тому +28

      @@sadasdindigo i love being cringe and having normal human emotions thx ❤️❤️

  • @ryma5488
    @ryma5488 5 місяців тому +409

    Dear Summoning Salt,
    Your video several years ago regarding the Quest to Beat Matt Turk is still to this day one of my most favorite UA-cam videos of all time. I grew up in an NES and Mike Tyson era, and the nostalgia that I get from watching your detailed breakdowns are soothing to a troubled mind.
    To now discover that you did all that research, all that time and effort, only to take up the mantle in order to take the sport to a new level while the GOATs cheered you on …
    It makes my heart happy for you. Bravo brother, bravo.

  • @i4NiLeon11
    @i4NiLeon11 2 місяці тому +3

    Congratulations brother! I’m so glad you got to experience the feeling of greatness. You left a legacy for others to look back on. You’re an actual OG. My brother loved this game. If he was still here today I’m sure your video would inspire him to take on your record. This was his most favorite game ever made. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the video game community.

  • @adiuntesserande6893
    @adiuntesserande6893 27 днів тому +3

    A friend of mine recently said there needed to be a speedrunners hall of fame. I told him there already is. It's called 'being featured in a Summoningsalt video.'

  • @springsteenguy
    @springsteenguy 5 місяців тому +718

    It takes a visionary to see potential in an untapped market. Everyone was used to watching speedruns for years but summoning salt was the first to slow speed running down to show the trials and tribulations in between the world records. You are a great ambassador for video gaming.

  • @invrsn2223
    @invrsn2223 4 місяці тому +339

    I just watched a 2 hour documentary on a game I’ve never played and I couldn’t be more satisfied, amazing.

    • @AlmostNamedOne
      @AlmostNamedOne 4 місяці тому +8

      Hey same!

    • @Equalizer2922
      @Equalizer2922 2 місяці тому +2

      Fr

    • @swisscheez4256
      @swisscheez4256 Місяць тому

      I didn’t even know this was a thing. He is like the Mr. Ballen of speed runs, I couldn’t turn it off.

    • @alphonseblackwood2930
      @alphonseblackwood2930 Місяць тому

      ​@@swisscheez4256lol, just found mrballen in February myself and I binged all his videos. Funny you mention that

  • @thenoobygamer9000
    @thenoobygamer9000 4 місяці тому +3

    I had a great idea for a video. On April Fools, you should make an actual history video, just history. I think it would be funny and still be something I would watch.

    • @mauswaffles
      @mauswaffles 4 місяці тому

      World Record Progression: Getting Bitches

  • @supertom8619
    @supertom8619 4 місяці тому +3

    I’ve just found this channel and this was the first video I’ve watched. You managed to make the story of a game I knew nothing about extremely interesting. Great channel, subscribed

  • @leekyonion
    @leekyonion 5 місяців тому +635

    To spend an hour not knowing this was going to be about your speedrun was insane. My mind exploded. Congratulations on such an amazing feat

    • @TheDragoncowStudios
      @TheDragoncowStudios 5 місяців тому +12

      Bro, that reveal went crazy🎉

    • @skeven0
      @skeven0 4 місяці тому +21

      guess i was one of the few that knew it, i remember a post on reddit( i think it wasin r/gaming) tha tthe record was lowered, people said "send this to Summoning Salt" their surprise that OP from that post was him

    • @Planko991
      @Planko991 4 місяці тому +2

      i mean he uploaded so many speedrun world records on his second chnannel

    • @theclovercross
      @theclovercross 4 місяці тому

      Aye! Feels that plus all the videos on the channel leading up to this. This goes so hard!!

    • @NameName-ho3ej
      @NameName-ho3ej 4 місяці тому

      feels like the finale of this channel, at least i hope thats not true

  • @22freedom33
    @22freedom33 5 місяців тому +327

    2 hours of Summoning Salt explaining how he is the best boxer in the history of gaming, and yes I'm all for it congrats on all of the speedrunning categories you rightfully occupy top spot on

    • @HeyApples
      @HeyApples 5 місяців тому +3

      This is like the world's best humblebrag and I'll here for it. Insane talent and mental fortitude.

  • @zigjr7772
    @zigjr7772 2 місяці тому +3

    Damn that “This runner, was me” actually got me to tear up a bit.

  • @tonyy33
    @tonyy33 4 місяці тому +2

    I envy the passion that you have for the game and enjoyed the commentary. I especially enjoy the reveal where you announced that you are the new record holder which I did not expect at all. Most UA-camrs look for content but you actually created it and talk about it from your POV.

  • @jamesbryan558
    @jamesbryan558 5 місяців тому +554

    My man really had the nutsack to make a video that fully includes him. Massive respect my guy, I used to watch your runs all the time.

    • @misirtere9836
      @misirtere9836 5 місяців тому +20

      Let's be fair, making world record progressions featuring his own world records is how this entire series started. This is back to his roots, honestly.

    • @jamesbryan558
      @jamesbryan558 5 місяців тому +6

      @misirtere9836 honestly? Agreed. Time is a flat circle and all that mumbo jumbo

    • @bigbluebuttonman1137
      @bigbluebuttonman1137 5 місяців тому

      Yeah. It's super easy to go "To avoid appearing biased, I won't cover my runs," but he did a very good job here. His descriptions didn't feel overly praising, and didn't feel any different from his usual narration.

    • @shaungillis7095
      @shaungillis7095 5 місяців тому

      It''s about an hour into the video before Salt is mentioned, but then it's all him the rest of the way

  • @vivyaann
    @vivyaann 5 місяців тому +213

    you know what's crazy?
    in a few years time, someone is going to make a "The Quest to Beat SummoningSalt" video.

    • @RonquixoteDIII
      @RonquixoteDIII 4 місяці тому +24

      Holding a record since 2016 in speedrunning is insane. Anyone who takes it from him will have earned it

    • @suntim3254
      @suntim3254 4 місяці тому +4

      Somehow reminds me of “I got the part I got the part, I am gonna be Joey Tribbiani’s ass”

    • @Dr.Spatula
      @Dr.Spatula 4 місяці тому +3

      It'll probably be him and have this video attached to the front of it again

  • @TheRgarcvazq
    @TheRgarcvazq 3 місяці тому +2

    I discovered your channel by chance and speedruns are not even my thing. But man, this is one of the most interesting and well put videos i ever watched on youtube. What an amazing journey filled with crazy mechanics and perseverance! Keep the hard work mate!

  • @emtadamd9488
    @emtadamd9488 4 місяці тому +1

    1:12:20 this is so cool to watch. Your channel has been so fascinating, opened my eyes to speed runs. I watched the MTPO video from years ago and now I get to see you go for it. So awesome to see your heroes cheer you on. Got the record! Can’t wait to see where this video goes now.

  • @Roger44477
    @Roger44477 5 місяців тому +860

    For those curious, that once in a lifetime RNG run had ~1/3100 odds

    • @Sylocat
      @Sylocat 5 місяців тому +182

      Compared with some of the other speedruns that have been showcased on this channel, those odds seem downright reasonable.

    • @anartichoke_2260
      @anartichoke_2260 5 місяців тому +37

      If you don’t mind me asking, which one? He used that phrase a decent amount of times throughout the video.

    • @Trowa71
      @Trowa71 5 місяців тому +18

      Once in a lifetime 'cause only one person is trying it.

    • @Stranger_Grip
      @Stranger_Grip 5 місяців тому +7

      69th upvote

    • @Ekdrink
      @Ekdrink 5 місяців тому +15

      Not really that bad tbh. those don’t even feel like speedrunning values just normal

  • @franciscovcm3910
    @franciscovcm3910 5 місяців тому +298

    A really cool milestone that I don't think has gotten talked about enough is the fact that Matt Turk's sum of WR's from 2008 is a 14:25.05. We're slowly approaching that territory. And I think one day it could happen. Probably from you.

  • @jonmarlo2344
    @jonmarlo2344 4 місяці тому

    So proud of you! I've been enjoying your videos for years, so it's especially great to hear you be able to talk about your own accomplishments. Well done!

  • @tbullock2690
    @tbullock2690 4 місяці тому

    You are absolutely a freaking inspiration. I've loved your videos forever, but the fact that you were a part of this one makes speed running anything achievable. Keep it up!

  • @pixilize9344
    @pixilize9344 5 місяців тому +75

    "This runner... was me."
    Such a fucking hype moment dude. Amazing video.

  • @sportskid0809
    @sportskid0809 5 місяців тому +635

    A 2 hour Summoning Salt video is always a good time, especially after finals

    • @sethblack7413
      @sethblack7413 5 місяців тому +20

      This week is finals for me... wish me luck!1!1!1 (I'm failing AP Bio)

    • @frogbenchrai5548
      @frogbenchrai5548 5 місяців тому +3

      I was gonna say, this is the perfect time for this!

    • @aloysiuskurnia7643
      @aloysiuskurnia7643 5 місяців тому +1

      @@sethblack7413 Ey good luck!

    • @nukewurld
      @nukewurld 5 місяців тому +5

      PSA - dont stress about school. Employers don't give a shit about your grades

    • @Jonathan-sk9de
      @Jonathan-sk9de 5 місяців тому

      @@sethblack7413lol better then me, I have to get a C at Orgo to take Orgo II, if not then that’s a 10k dollar setback cause my school being hella expensive

  • @foolrader
    @foolrader 4 місяці тому +1

    It's so wonderful to see you having so much fun and joy in not only the speedruns you accomplish through blood, sweat and tears, but also through these amazing videos you deliver to us. Thank you for continuing to bring us such amazing videos full of speedrunning history for us to watch.
    Keep on keeping on, and may the splits line up perfectly for you!

  • @christopherleathley3496
    @christopherleathley3496 4 місяці тому +1

    This isn't my usual kind of game, but once again it was brilliantly done. Always look forward to these kind of videos, it especially helps with work breaks. It was great seeing you being apart of this, and pulling off such an amazing record. Insane amount of grind, but paid off in the end.

  • @nickpisarczyk
    @nickpisarczyk 5 місяців тому +366

    Oh I am excited for this one. A 2 hour Salt video just after I’ve finished finals and gotten home for break. Perfect.

    • @gitgud391
      @gitgud391 5 місяців тому +4

      I got finals next week lol

    • @shreyasvaranasi7629
      @shreyasvaranasi7629 5 місяців тому +7

      I finished finals yesterday lol. This is just what I needed

    • @zmr3352
      @zmr3352 5 місяців тому +3

      Same!

    • @DaRealPkmnMaster
      @DaRealPkmnMaster 5 місяців тому +2

      Binge watching time!!!

    • @psychiron
      @psychiron 5 місяців тому +3

      Same. This boutta go hard

  • @f_yu
    @f_yu 4 місяці тому +1

    i have waited for this for SO LONG, i waited till i could watch it all in one sitting; you did so good, you made history and then proceeded to tell all of it (and obviously, being part of it, you had to talk about your own journey at some point!!)

  • @No-jb6fy
    @No-jb6fy 4 місяці тому +2

    That was incredible. Documenting the history of these WR is important and this is maybe the best example of this I ever saw. I'm not even a huge fan of this game, as I was very much a strong player of the original arcade version and I'm no speedrunner. I admire this sort of dedication. Congratulations!

  • @PJBgamer
    @PJBgamer 5 місяців тому +395

    It's almost crazy to me that you talking about your own achievements could somehow be even more humbling. From making it clear that it wouldn't have happened without Zallard & Sinister cheering you on, to the absolutely brutal grind, it puts just how insane this world record is into perspective. Massive props to you and everyone else who speedruns the game!

  • @darkreyule
    @darkreyule 4 місяці тому +276

    I'm blown away at how tasteful and respectful this video was. Over an hour in before you even mention yourself. Respect.

    • @AlmostNamedOne
      @AlmostNamedOne 4 місяці тому +3

      because there was plenty to talk about than himself

    • @HerEvilTwin
      @HerEvilTwin 3 місяці тому +6

      Not to mention all the other videos he made about this game without ever mentioning himself. He truly loves this community and history, his passion is undeniable

    • @ChrisPierreBacon
      @ChrisPierreBacon 2 місяці тому +1

      In the Matt Turk video, he doesn't mention himself until the very end when he's showing all the current WRs for each fight and shows that he's the Tyson WR holder. He doesn't even mention it out loud

  • @snoopsnet8150
    @snoopsnet8150 2 місяці тому +1

    So proud of this video. With all the uplifting Summoning Salt has done for so many over the years, to hear his own story is amazing!

  • @glenndevecchis5493
    @glenndevecchis5493 3 місяці тому +4

    I just watched a movie length UA-cam video on Mike Tysons Punch Out. And I dont feel my time was wasted. LOL I've loved this game since i was a kid. Its crazy to fathom the skills these guys have.

  • @Kosmicd12
    @Kosmicd12 4 місяці тому +19

    1:28:50 this tweet from Sinister1 is how I found out about you! Really cool to see the whole journey before it now, and it's definitely been crazy seeing what has happened since.

  • @ryukisai99
    @ryukisai99 5 місяців тому +189

    You are standing among the very few historians that make it into history themselves.
    Huge respect for what you've achieved on this channel and in your runs.
    🙏

  • @joshmitchell5620
    @joshmitchell5620 4 місяці тому

    Crazy man! I saw your original history, and it was awesome. This is just top-notch. Thank you for creating and grinding!

  • @Caparzo27
    @Caparzo27 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for doing what you are doing. I can't put into words how much your videos brighten my days. You say this means a lot to you, and it shows. These really aren't just documentaries.