The Birth Of The Greatest Rivalry In Boxing!

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • The rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico goes back decades in the boxing ring. It all started with two great champions Salvador Sanchez and Wilfredo gomez. The biggest rivalry that carries on to this day.
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  • @rhythmboxing
    @rhythmboxing  5 місяців тому +6

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    • @Javier83111.
      @Javier83111. Місяць тому +1

      Nel, that song that they put when the fight of Gomez vs Salvador Sanchez starts, fire ahh background music. What’s the song called or background music as I should say?🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @toponeroc
    @toponeroc 2 роки тому +244

    I am Puerto Rican and my dad always talks to me about Salvador Sanchez, he says Sanchez was the best Mexican boxer he ever saw, and that's saying a lot, he actually says his boxing skills were on another level! RIP Champ!

  • @pjbutton3396
    @pjbutton3396 2 роки тому +1198

    I’ll always feel a tinge of sadness watching Sanchez, knowing he passed so young. Thank you for doing these two warriors justice

    • @johnwayne666
      @johnwayne666 2 роки тому +8

      🤙🏼

    • @Rendezman562
      @Rendezman562 2 роки тому +33

      I agree, he had so much potential. would have loved to have seen a rematch vs both Gomez n nelson.

    • @carlosgarcia5458
      @carlosgarcia5458 2 роки тому +33

      One of the greatest losses in the sport, is that of one Salvador Sanchez.. many say Salvador Sanchez was potentially even greater than The Goat Julio Cesar Chavez... But we truly do got robbed

    • @eddyhernandez5869
      @eddyhernandez5869 2 роки тому +18

      One of the rumors going on at that time, was that Don King had Salvador Sanchez brake lines cut, after all he presented the car to him, just saying.

    • @jeanalonso1166
      @jeanalonso1166 2 роки тому +8

      Sanchez/CHamp is so happy if he knows that still people talking about HIM bless yall lifes ent enjoy boxing now ent history boxing greetings from Holland

  • @joeyo4163
    @joeyo4163 2 роки тому +1051

    Much respect to Wilfredo Gomez...he stood his ground in the line of fire...no hugging, no running...gave it his all...Viva Mexico. Viva Puerto Rico.

    • @ortizricky25ro
      @ortizricky25ro 2 роки тому +68

      Was gunna say the same, as a Puerto Rican much respect to Sanchez and Gomez went out on his shield 🛡 that’s all you can ask for. Respect 🫡

    • @rubensantos8380
      @rubensantos8380 2 роки тому +64

      Respect to my Mexican brothers from a Puerto Rican

    • @braulionegron6536
      @braulionegron6536 2 роки тому +45

      Because the boxers from the old school are the best

    • @titosuave123
      @titosuave123 2 роки тому +32

      🇵🇷 🇲🇽. Greatness

    • @QuantumNoir
      @QuantumNoir 2 роки тому +19

      @@rubensantos8380 ✌🏼🤙🏼✊🏼🤝🏼
      Hermanos

  • @MrDryEye
    @MrDryEye 2 роки тому +610

    I didn’t know about Wilfredo coming to Mexico for 38 years after Sal Sánchez death. Man, that just means one thing, Wilfredo’s deep respect for Sal Sánchez. #respect Wilfredo Gómez

    • @baltazarresendez7435
      @baltazarresendez7435 2 роки тому +41

      😢 great man to do so.

    • @ESCOEXCLUSIVE
      @ESCOEXCLUSIVE 2 роки тому

      Puerto Rican should redirect to who deserve it .

    • @luisbarajas6361
      @luisbarajas6361 2 роки тому +26

      yup his las fight I believe was against the African Asuma Nelson and he attended his funeral for giving him the fight that jumped started his career.

    • @Dividenddream
      @Dividenddream 2 роки тому +31

      @@luisbarajas6361 Azumah Nelson also paid his respects to Sanchez. I had read he visited the grave of Sanchez and took some dirt from the grave in a bag and took it with him.

    • @jorgebarroteran7242
      @jorgebarroteran7242 2 роки тому +19

      Wilfredo at the end of his career he was a dirty fighter (using his elbows against Pintor, punching Zarate while he was down) but he deserve my respect when he went to Mexico to visit Salvador resting place.

  • @jumahamis227
    @jumahamis227 2 роки тому +93

    I’m from Tanzania 🇹🇿 Eastern Africa, I’ve always love and follow closely the sport of boxing, watching even old boxing matches of the 70s and 80s, what I can say I love watching and I admirers fighters from these two countries, Mexico and Puerto Rico always produce boxing Warriors who’ve tremendous hearts, they don’t know quit easily 😆.

    • @shiroumxm2052
      @shiroumxm2052 Рік тому +6

      greetings from Mexico my brother!

    • @savedby_grace6110
      @savedby_grace6110 Рік тому +4

      💯 Africans are quicker, stronger, even more skillful but....we bring the heart and pride to boxing!

    • @likeyocutg7168
      @likeyocutg7168 Рік тому +3

      @@savedby_grace6110you can say that to Chavez when he broke the Philly shell against mayweathers uncle

    • @Oscarbrothel
      @Oscarbrothel 11 місяців тому

      ​@@likeyocutg7168diffrent fighter he was on drugs

    • @likeyocutg7168
      @likeyocutg7168 11 місяців тому

      @@Oscarbrothel nah g

  • @arnoolve
    @arnoolve 2 роки тому +758

    R.I.P Sal Sanchez 🇲🇽 What a boxing warrior gone too soon.

    • @anthonychavez1906
      @anthonychavez1906 2 роки тому +23

      Can’t believe it’s going to be 40 years this August. It seems like yesterday.

    • @zumaanandrade3961
      @zumaanandrade3961 2 роки тому +21

      Viva la Mexico y Puerto Rico great fighters.

    • @daniaalali4658
      @daniaalali4658 2 роки тому +1

      @Bruce Wayne 💕💕

    • @fernandomartinez5812
      @fernandomartinez5812 Рік тому

      For El Canas.

    • @jaymoon5906
      @jaymoon5906 Рік тому +1

      Was one of the best I ever saw awesome counterpuncher in his prime we lost him and he was allready a champion for many years

  • @edgarsantiago_3908
    @edgarsantiago_3908 2 роки тому +531

    🇵🇷 gracias por representar nuestra Isla, gran campéones. Nada pero respeto para los gran peleadores Mexicanos 🇲🇽

    • @andrewlarios6832
      @andrewlarios6832 2 роки тому +36

      Las 2 culturas muy bonitas y llenas de guerreros 🇲🇽 🇵🇷 vendiciones hermano

    • @rubensantos8380
      @rubensantos8380 2 роки тому +16

      Así me gusta rivales pero con respeto y admiración

    • @samuelojeda6944
      @samuelojeda6944 2 роки тому +17

      La mayoría de los mexicanos también sentimos una admiración y respeto por los grandes campeones que han producido.El que haya respeto y admiración por ambas culturas habla de la educación que debemos mostrar cuando nos referimos a algún deportista de alto nivel.

    • @9some
      @9some 2 роки тому +1

      si, ellos hacen el esjuerzo🤣

    • @tonymoretti2347
      @tonymoretti2347 Рік тому

      Si Mon!

  • @mini_worx
    @mini_worx 2 роки тому +365

    Although I'm Puertorican, I have to say Sanchez was just relentless. What an amazing talent.

    • @Acord718
      @Acord718 2 роки тому +21

      If Gomez stopped partying he would have given Sanchez a harder fight
      🇵🇷💪🇲🇽

    • @baltazarresendez7435
      @baltazarresendez7435 2 роки тому +34

      PR is a small country In size, but one of the biggest in Champions.Respect 🇵🇷🇲🇽✊🏼

    • @robertoacevedo6247
      @robertoacevedo6247 2 роки тому +15

      @@Acord718 Wilfredo Gomez trained for that fight at my town Ponce Puerto Rico at Sercetaria Deportiva at times, a sport complex were I studied Tae Kwon do, judo and Olympic wrestling, you remember in Rocky 3 when Rocky was getting ready to fight Clover Lang ( Mr T) ?? Well the sceen were Rocky is training with the music, the fans around, and the bubbles, it was a party atmosphere, plus rumors of him having an affair with a popular actress so they say I dint see that but my friends and I thought he wasn't taking his training seriously, after the fight with Sanchez he was never the same.

    • @Framcisca2
      @Framcisca2 2 роки тому +14

      I am Cuban and I am amazed at what the little island of Puerto Rico has produced in boxing, music and other. Also kudos to Mexico for their great boxers.

    • @rubensantos8380
      @rubensantos8380 2 роки тому +8

      @@robertoacevedo6247 am Puerto Rican and I think that Sanches would’ve always beat Gomez,he was that fighter that u never going to beat he knew exactly how to fight Gomez

  • @cianoaichir2725
    @cianoaichir2725 2 роки тому +71

    To my Mexican and Puerto Rican brothers..... nothing but respect.
    God bless the fallen warriors ❤️
    ❤️🇮🇪One love brothers 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇮🇪❤️

    • @Mavenger1845
      @Mavenger1845 Рік тому +5

      And Americans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @user-cr8si1kp7m
      @user-cr8si1kp7m 10 місяців тому +2

      Love you my Irish brothers ❤

    • @rubenbarrera7338
      @rubenbarrera7338 10 місяців тому +1

      Likewise brother! ✌🏽

    • @chuyhdz3082
      @chuyhdz3082 25 днів тому

      My red headed FRECKLED BROTHER much respect 🫡 BATALLA DE PATRICIO

  • @topdawg182
    @topdawg182 2 роки тому +398

    Sanchez had the greatest conditioning of all time and that’s BY FAR. The man looked like he sparred 15 rounds while the opponent looked like he went thru hell for 15 rnds. My dad always told me how Sanchez stopped the great azumah nelson in like the 14/15th round in what my old man till this day says is arguably the greatest championship fight in history. You should do an episode of these for that fight.

    • @jessem_i31
      @jessem_i31 2 роки тому +29

      Yes please do Sanchez vs Nelson!

    • @goldsbym
      @goldsbym 2 роки тому +32

      Being born and training 1.5 miles above sea level helped create Sanchez's great cardio condition. 💪

    • @willyoueatmypussyplease3549
      @willyoueatmypussyplease3549 2 роки тому +23

      @@goldsbym it's why Kenyans and Ethiopians make running look so easy

    • @kaiserb8348
      @kaiserb8348 2 роки тому +18

      I saw that full fight couple weeks ago and WOW!!! it for sure was one of the greatest fights of all time, huge respect to both fighters

    • @sorakazama7031
      @sorakazama7031 2 роки тому +4

      So far nothing topped thrilla in manilla for me. I'll have to see this, Ali vs fraizer 3 is the best to me right now.

  • @ginnfreecs2994
    @ginnfreecs2994 2 роки тому +103

    dude never open his mouth to gasp air. even in a 15 round fight. what a beast...

    • @user-oh1sm9xe1m
      @user-oh1sm9xe1m 2 роки тому +5

      ong bro, nth we have ever seen

    • @anthonyscalamare298
      @anthonyscalamare298 2 роки тому +16

      Salvador Sánchez was known for running very long marathons, that's why he had iron lungs

    • @user-oh1sm9xe1m
      @user-oh1sm9xe1m 2 роки тому +16

      @@anthonyscalamare298 damn i actually didn’t know that, but yea bro this is something unnatural, the fact he can fight 15 rounds and not be tired while throwing punches the whole entire fight is insane. After the fight it looks like he can fight another 15 rounds

    • @americanexpress1681
      @americanexpress1681 Рік тому +12

      @@user-oh1sm9xe1m As was mentioned several times he grew up 1.5 miles above sea levels. Thats in the mountains. Air gets really thick up there and it gets harder to breathe. He used to run in his town there all his life. So yeah the result is very strong and efficient lungs which can suck in and hold thinner air easyer but also use the oxygen more efficiently than people who didnt grew up that high. Combine that with very intense cardio and muscle endurance training and you get this. Not to mention he probably had some really good genetics too. He was just a speciment growing up in hard environments which gave him an edge physically in boxing while being very ambitious and talented. I am not even a fan thats just what I deduced from watching this video.

  • @peterwhite507
    @peterwhite507 2 роки тому +460

    "When you run every morning at an altitude that would choke a Sherpa" describing Sanchez's cardio. Greatest line ever to describe a boxers wind. 10:07

    • @Man-iy9jk
      @Man-iy9jk 2 роки тому +19

      That line was epic

    • @TonyDracon
      @TonyDracon 2 роки тому

      nah

    • @luisbarajas6361
      @luisbarajas6361 2 роки тому +2

      the

    • @deisysanchez1641
      @deisysanchez1641 2 роки тому

      CHILANGO

    • @Hvacmania
      @Hvacmania 2 роки тому +8

      @Bruce Wayne all fighters from the past are giving me full chills for some reason. I just watched the left hook legend the rise of smoking joe Frazier and it was epic , full chills bro . And a lil tear ain't gonna lie

  • @ricardoperez8879
    @ricardoperez8879 2 роки тому +149

    *As a Mexican who grew up around Puerto Ricans, i can honestly say this boxing rivalry was strongest during the 80s and 90s. Fights in the ring would lead to fights in the streets. It is worth noting though...that this rivalry is slowly becoming a thing of the past. The new mentality among fans is supporting ALL LATINOS in the sport...not out of racial bias...but out of LATINO PRIDE!* 🇲🇽♥🇵🇷

    • @oa8945
      @oa8945 Рік тому +11

      Also cause Puerto Rico hasn't had a good boxer since hector camacho

    • @oa8945
      @oa8945 Рік тому

      @@josevigil4619 que lastima

    • @J.C.117
      @J.C.117 Рік тому +20

      @@oa8945 So Miguel Cotto doesn’t exist?

    • @Epic_Grimes
      @Epic_Grimes Рік тому +8

      @@oa8945 Felix Trinidad

    • @wolflittlelion8242
      @wolflittlelion8242 Рік тому +3

      Los Boricuas no han sacado nada al Nivel para competir... El boxeo mexicano no es Tampoco lo de antes pero siempre.tiene quien lo represente... Faltan boricuas para hacer Buenas peleas

  • @lexuslife5491
    @lexuslife5491 2 роки тому +638

    As a boriqua I can say mexico 🇲🇽 and puerto Rico 🇵🇷 produces the best boxers hats off to my Mexican brother's

    • @elisanchez9861
      @elisanchez9861 Рік тому +40

      Two nations under God with great boxing champions not just Sal and Wilfredo. Cotto, Marquez, wilfredo benitez, barrera, j.c.chavez, Trinidad, and so on.

    • @chrislopez5083
      @chrislopez5083 Рік тому +38

      All respect for Puerto Rico 💪🏻

    • @MrCuba
      @MrCuba Рік тому +14

      You're wrong. Cuba does. They are stuck there and most of them show their skills past their prime in the USA

    • @borndorian92
      @borndorian92 Рік тому +6

      Couldn't have said it better myself

    • @davidradovsky7405
      @davidradovsky7405 Рік тому +35

      Boxing started in the USA we have the best boxers.

  • @milkman4eva
    @milkman4eva 2 роки тому +70

    Sanchez was the greatest Mexican I ever saw on tape just in terms of attributes. He truly had it all. RIP and long live the rivalry
    🇲🇽🇵🇷

  • @clevisbernier8973
    @clevisbernier8973 2 роки тому +91

    Salvador is one of my favorite fighters. He was always perfectly balanced and light on his toes.

  • @mikelomez9313
    @mikelomez9313 2 роки тому +271

    Had he not passed because of that car accident I truly believe we'd be mentioning Sal Sanchez as one of the best fighters to ever step in the ring.

    • @AIRRAID2
      @AIRRAID2 2 роки тому +9

      👍🏻🙂👍🏻

    • @daniaalali4658
      @daniaalali4658 2 роки тому +60

      He already is

    • @Rodageado
      @Rodageado 2 роки тому +30

      In my book he's an all time great.

    • @signkutter9218
      @signkutter9218 2 роки тому +43

      He was one of the greatest talents of all time. He accomplished a lot by the age of 23 and was experienced and skilled way beyond his years

    • @connormason4259
      @connormason4259 2 роки тому +9

      Facts

  • @tonysoto8949
    @tonysoto8949 2 роки тому +87

    Sal had stamina and could go 20 rounds if needed but the one thing people don’t realize is stamina means nothing without that chin. Sal had a great chin, I have seen him take shots from Nelson, Laporte, and Gomez that would have stunned other fighters. That chin allowed him to stay in the pocket longer than fighters are comfortable doing. That is how he dropped Gomez in the 1st round.

    • @ernestogaytan9299
      @ernestogaytan9299 2 роки тому +9

      Yes, indeed-great observation. Nothing worse than a glass jaw, which can be broken if the fighter opens his mouth just a little. Sal Sánchez would never do that-he’d keep a locked jaw all through his fights; until winning and happily saluting the crowd.

    • @mauricehumphrey9153
      @mauricehumphrey9153 2 роки тому +12

      Beautifully said, brother. I have been saying that since I first saw Salvador fight in 1981. He always seemed to be smiling while he was fighting. It was magical watching him confidently go round after round at the same pace while his opponents could barely keep up with him. He is my favorite fighter of all time. I literally cried tears when I heard the news of his car crash while on my way to high school. Remember, he had only been knocked down ONCE despite fighting the absolute best fighters in his career. Just a ridiculously awesome fighter.

    • @casketman14
      @casketman14 2 роки тому +5

      Gomez was too cocky when he fought Sanchez. He went up in weight class and looked like crap. He should’ve taken it seriously and fought a couple fights in that weight before trying Sanchez. Would’ve been a better fight. I’m surprised he made it that far to be honest lol. Sanchez passing away was the saddest thing ever. All the potential he had and great fights we would’ve seen. Super tragic RIP

  • @rustenjohnson8050
    @rustenjohnson8050 2 роки тому +31

    Excellent. I remember Howard Cosell announcing the result of the Sanchez vs Gomez fight during a football game. I was in total shock!!! Gomez seemed unbeatable at the time. Sanchez was like an alien...inhuman. The greatest 8 round fight EVER!!! R.I.P. Chava

  • @monkehp
    @monkehp Рік тому +6

    Tears in my eyes as a Puerto Rican who grew up on boxing. Great production and one of the greatest fights of all time. Thanks

  • @ddiesel1836
    @ddiesel1836 11 місяців тому +7

    Sanchez vs Gomez was one of the most underrated Superfights of all time

  • @AlmightyEye
    @AlmightyEye 2 роки тому +89

    What a rivalry!!! Class and respect from both fighters!! The fact that the Puerto Rican fighter visited his opponents family for so many years after he died just shows what a class act he was. Much respect to Mexico and PR, indeed the GREATEST rivalry in boxing.

    • @donbergas1655
      @donbergas1655 2 роки тому +4

      Mexicans vs Everybody is the biggest rivalry.. 🇲🇽 😈 🥊

    • @AlmightyEye
      @AlmightyEye 2 роки тому +9

      @@donbergas1655 true, but only the Puerto Ricans give them work. 😂😂😂

  • @Carmelov2012
    @Carmelov2012 2 роки тому +27

    As a Puerto Rican myself I have nothing but the up most respect for Sanchez r.I.p champ 🥊🇵🇷🇲🇽 🙏🏼

  • @boy007w6
    @boy007w6 2 роки тому +57

    I believe Sanchez is not in his prime yet, he's too young and still has a lot room to improve ,imagine that

  • @boxingmonster886
    @boxingmonster886 2 роки тому +50

    The man rocked an Afro …. 🥊🔥💯 Best little fighter I’ve ever seen

    • @pdswrld5200
      @pdswrld5200 2 роки тому +5

      All Mexicans got different hair as well as skin I'm & my family are light skin & reddish haired like irish

    • @andreschavez3134
      @andreschavez3134 2 роки тому +1

      HE LOST A BET AND DECIDED TO CURL HIS HAIR.

  • @mando686
    @mando686 2 роки тому +83

    "A punch that Only exists in slow motion" That means his punch was so fast it broke the sound barrier...

    • @treacheroustrouser4652
      @treacheroustrouser4652 2 роки тому +1

      Says who?

    • @zumaanandrade3961
      @zumaanandrade3961 2 роки тому +19

      @@treacheroustrouser4652 I watched the fight nobody saw when he hit him. I thought he missed. But that was TV back in the day. So they had to slow it down frame by frame so the Puerto Ricans can see it. He was that fast.

    • @laverdadescatolica5
      @laverdadescatolica5 2 роки тому +2

      What would they have said about the phantom punch?

    • @elizandropedraza1286
      @elizandropedraza1286 7 місяців тому +1

      😂 👍🇺🇲🇲🇽🇸🇩🍉

  • @sugarray6250
    @sugarray6250 2 роки тому +38

    In my opinion Salvador Sanchez was the greatest Mexican fighter of all time.

  • @icyhotcutz2387
    @icyhotcutz2387 2 роки тому +13

    My body was shaking the whole time after announcing Sanchez name, but what out to tear is that fact the Gomez attended the event for 38 years, and that fact that the people from Mexico got humbled by his passing is just a reminder that we all gonna be out some day or other and we need to get right with our creator no matter what stay safe and is a wonderful narrator the voice is on point too., God bless and keep up the good work you got a new subscriber

  • @pitperez7799
    @pitperez7799 2 роки тому +145

    You sir never disappoint. Great content. Sanchez is the best Mexican boxer in my opinion

    • @mikelomez9313
      @mikelomez9313 2 роки тому +7

      I agree, it's a tragedy that he's not as well known as others

    • @daniaalali4658
      @daniaalali4658 2 роки тому +21

      Not just mexican he's easily top 5 best boxers of all time

    • @iantoja
      @iantoja 2 роки тому +8

      I agree. When people say Chavez was the greatest I always say “Chavez might be the greatest, but Sanchez was the best, it I’ll be a long way until we find a Mexican fighter with that much skill and so hard to beat”

    • @fredogee8108
      @fredogee8108 2 роки тому +5

      He makes Canelo look slow

  • @BetoCarrzOrtiz520
    @BetoCarrzOrtiz520 2 роки тому +49

    Salvador Sanchez is the greatest Mexican fighter of all time. He was the one who put "Mexican Style" on the map. It's to bad he passed away 😔 so young.

    • @ktillman2002
      @ktillman2002 2 роки тому +10

      Sanchez was a monster, but Mexican Style? I think he was very elusive, used shoulder rolls, pivots and counter punching along with his pressure. He was very aggressive, and had great heart in his fights. But his style was not what is considered Mexican style.

    • @BetoCarrzOrtiz520
      @BetoCarrzOrtiz520 2 роки тому +2

      @@ktillman2002 Watch his fight with Wifredo Gomez, Azuma Nelson and even with Laporte. From the first seconds he was throwing blows. I see what you're saying.. But if you look at Sanchez's record. He had that style from the first fight even though sometimes he started slow.

    • @HugoSanchez-eb2pz
      @HugoSanchez-eb2pz 2 роки тому +7

      @@ktillman2002 you must not know of many of the greatest Mexican boxers then, The greatest were all very smart and skilled fighters, Ricardo Lopez, Sanchez, Miguel Canto, Marquez, Saldivar etc

    • @HugoSanchez-eb2pz
      @HugoSanchez-eb2pz Рік тому +5

      @@ktillman2002 Sanchez is Mexican style, his own version, it’s 100% Mexican, the goat Mexican trainer, Nacho Beristain trained many champions to have great defense and technique, there’s really multiple Mexican styles, every boxer fights different

    • @ktillman2002
      @ktillman2002 Рік тому +2

      @@HugoSanchez-eb2pz
      I do actually know those fighter's. But when the majority people use the term "Mexican style" they're referring to that take 2 punches to give one or stand and trade. But in truth even though Sanchez got into some wars he was slick, from shoulder rolls to pivots to counters. That's all I was saying. He was much more than a blood and guts brawler which is what that term is used for.

  • @efraincarrera8395
    @efraincarrera8395 2 роки тому +238

    Sanchez would be to much for today's featherweights, truly a shame to not see him go on the bigger and better things, RIP Salvador 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @TheBoxingRealm
      @TheBoxingRealm 2 роки тому +14

      100% agree. Sanchez had incredible stamina too

    • @jswin2084
      @jswin2084 2 роки тому +11

      Sanchez vs Pryor would have been the best rivalry in boxing history

    • @SuperKamiGuruu
      @SuperKamiGuruu 2 роки тому +11

      @@jswin2084 Alexis Argüello vs Sanchez would have been great too, a shame it never happened

    • @connormason4259
      @connormason4259 2 роки тому +12

      Exactly bro I wish he never died he would’ve become the greatest boxer of all time

    • @jayredstone107
      @jayredstone107 2 роки тому +2

      Hmmm how do we really know tho? He only fought like 5 americans and fought mostly in mexico

  • @BAMBAMBenitez
    @BAMBAMBenitez 2 роки тому +62

    There's something you share with those fighters who pull the best out of you. Something only fighters understand. Something that wilfredo Gomez knows so well that he went to the memorial of his best opponent for 30+ years. I hope I can get to the level of these men

    • @pdswrld5200
      @pdswrld5200 2 роки тому +3

      You can do it my friend & they started just like you n everyone else from the bottom 👍🏼✌🏼

    • @marcogtzmtz
      @marcogtzmtz 8 місяців тому

      Wilfredo entendió perfectamente que Salvador le ayudó a cambiar y ser mejor en todos los aspectos. Un enorme reconocimiento al gran bazuca Gómez... Viva México, Viva Puerto Rico...!!!

  • @johnatanpena1746
    @johnatanpena1746 Рік тому +24

    What a great gesture from the Boricua. Respect and honor are some of the greatest virtues. True warriors from 🇵🇷 and my infinite gratitude, respect and admiration to all the Mexican legacy of boxers and the greatest linage of fighters of all time. Viva México Cabrones !!! 🇲🇽

  • @turbochad69
    @turbochad69 2 роки тому +61

    These guys were both such amazing boxers. Actually kind of crazy tbhwy. It still amaz s me to this day the sheer amount of athleticism and grit these two had man.

    • @leoalcaraz6153
      @leoalcaraz6153 2 роки тому +6

      Oh yeah Gomez was a beast and for Sanchez to take it to him like that; a true battle of the ages

    • @marcogtzmtz
      @marcogtzmtz 8 місяців тому

      Fue una pelea que tenía mucho orgullo de por medio, y ellos eran realmente mucho muy buenos. Por eso sorprendió que Wifredo terminará así... Como mexicano me alegró mucho el triunfo de Salvador, pero Wilfredo tiene toda mi admiración, respeto y admiración por la forma como acudió por muchísimos años a rendir homenaje a Salvador... Grandes los dos...!!!

  • @MericanMade24
    @MericanMade24 2 роки тому +9

    That LaPorte vs Sanchez fight was insane. That little Puerto Rican never backed up against Sanchez….insane.

    • @darrylbryant7376
      @darrylbryant7376 Рік тому +1

      LaPorte only loses to Sanchez that day. Sanchez p4p best fighter I ever saw. Walks right through great opponents. Curious only about if he moved up in weight his legacy.

  • @sgtzulu2507
    @sgtzulu2507 Рік тому +13

    Saludos a Wilfredo Gómez. Que bonito detalle de ir al festival de S. Sánchez. A toda la gente de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

  • @adrianoelblanco9586
    @adrianoelblanco9586 2 роки тому +27

    the goat! greatest what if of all time. if Sanchez had a full career he would be top 10 definitely

    • @daniaalali4658
      @daniaalali4658 2 роки тому +15

      Skill wise he's top 5 best boxers of all time

  • @Javier83111.
    @Javier83111. Рік тому +14

    That stamina and lethal punch counterpunches was from another planet. R.I.P Salvador Sanchez🇲🇽. Legend gone too soon

  • @connormason4259
    @connormason4259 2 роки тому +35

    Salvador Sanchez was definitely a warrior because if it wasn’t for him boxing would’ve never changed, rip Salvador Sanchez 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @adrian_garcia1986
    @adrian_garcia1986 2 роки тому +13

    This was beautifully done. I remember being a kid and my dad telling me this story about Sanchez and Gomez. I could hear in his voice the respect he had for Gomez when he told me the story.

  • @ricpr
    @ricpr 2 роки тому +11

    I remember being a proud Puerto Rican kid and cheering on Gomez...and the sadness when Sanchez died. It would've been awesome to see how well Sanchez would've done. His handling of Gomez was the tip of an iceberg we never got to see completely.

  • @redahassan2183
    @redahassan2183 2 роки тому +19

    RHYTHM BOXING 🥊 boxing’s best history class on UA-cam.
    can we please get more videos about the wars between Mexican and Puerto Rican fighters

    • @duvalgrindmma5805
      @duvalgrindmma5805 2 роки тому +3

      I really do hope so... Because regardless of how either country feels about the other. Each country's boxing was at their best when 🇲🇽 and 🇵🇷 clashed

  • @eutchannel6496
    @eutchannel6496 2 роки тому +22

    didnt see the guy open his mouth to breathe..in the ring. a top tier cardio monster's.. 🙏

  • @Gaxiola1386
    @Gaxiola1386 2 роки тому +10

    Awesome video, had me at work all hyped up. Lol them old timers still talk about Salvador Sanchez till this day. Died so young and it makes me very sad of what he could of done more for his career...but his legacy still lives and his name STILL comes up today!!! Viva Mexico and rest in Paradise champ!!!

  • @guilitotorres9777
    @guilitotorres9777 Рік тому +3

    I'm from P.R. and I see Mexico as our brothers as well. We just both happen to have some of the best boxers in history and always end up fighting each other but I never saw them as our rivals. We respect them very much here

    • @GoatBoat22
      @GoatBoat22 11 місяців тому +1

      Even Robert Duran is half Mexican Mexicans are strong in combate sports 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

    • @zaymula4148
      @zaymula4148 10 місяців тому

      ​@@GoatBoat22Duran chin wasn't that strong when Hitman Herns almost killed him with that right jab.

    • @elizandropedraza1286
      @elizandropedraza1286 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@zaymula4148Well what happen to hitman against hagler🤔 who Duran went 15 rounds against hagler.🤷

  • @therealsyxx
    @therealsyxx 2 роки тому +22

    You knew by him going to his memorial over 30 times the amount of respect he had for his comrade. In order to be great and at the top you need a rival. Respect

  • @mmatails2402
    @mmatails2402 2 роки тому +15

    From a Mexican I respect my Puerto Rican brothers out there

  • @TheRealSonJ
    @TheRealSonJ 2 роки тому +4

    This was an amazing boxing story. I felt that same energy from when I actually happened. Sanchez was brilliant and Gomez embracing being humbled by him was honorable. Thanks for bringing back this memory.

  • @zkarr0driguez836
    @zkarr0driguez836 Рік тому +7

    As a Mexican to my beloved brothers and cousins my Puerto Ricans two Nations full of Warriors much love and respect.

  • @goofydog2
    @goofydog2 2 роки тому +19

    I always wondered how Sanchez could go so hard in a fight and so long without ever opening his mouth to suck some air in a rugged fight. Growing up so high of an altitude and doing much of his road work there is the answer. His respiratory system was established up high in beautiful Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico and was second to none...

  • @joesoto690
    @joesoto690 2 роки тому +5

    I have mad respect for this rivalry. when Salvador Sanchez and Wilfredo Gomez fought, this is still hands the best fight I have seen with both men in their primes.

  • @jomi9858
    @jomi9858 2 роки тому +9

    Man! You just made a great work in this video.
    What a great warrior Salvador Sanchez was! And respect to Wilfredo as well, he grew up a lot more as person by creating that bonding experience with Salvador's family, country and fans after sal's pass

  • @marcusavron47
    @marcusavron47 2 роки тому +12

    These documentaries are always such excellent quality. It's impressive.

  • @shelumielisrael887
    @shelumielisrael887 2 роки тому +9

    Sanchez literally was not breathing through his mouth in later rounds. I wish I could see more of his fights.

  • @hectorrivera6624
    @hectorrivera6624 2 роки тому +4

    Respect to the great mexican fighters and greetings from Puerto Rico. Nothing but respect.

  • @CuzCutz
    @CuzCutz 2 роки тому +61

    Along with Sanchez’s great legendary talent, he had the ultimate boxing “poker face”…his facial expression… no matter what round or situation he was in, never changed while fighting. Don King gifted him the Porsche for this monumental win. The one he would ultimately end his life in

    • @n.b.l.5709
      @n.b.l.5709 2 роки тому +7

      damm

    • @antnonyeme2192
      @antnonyeme2192 2 роки тому +7

      Probably more like a sacrificed! Maybe the porsche was mechanically tampered with!

    • @madkilla707
      @madkilla707 2 роки тому +1

      The ORIGINAL
      BABY FACE ASSASSIN
      Not Barrera

    • @jorgezuniga2807
      @jorgezuniga2807 2 роки тому +6

      If I may Salvador Sanchez was incorruptible he was a boxer of the people..the story was that Salvador Sanchez was unfortunately killed by the mobsters because he was supposed to take a dive if a fight between him and arguello ever happened in other words Sanchez did not wanted to be told by the mafia to take a dive . And his Porsche failed him. He was killed by someone because he refused to cooperate.

    • @pdswrld5200
      @pdswrld5200 2 роки тому

      Don't you think he gave him a malfunction porche with the intention of ending he's life ? Don King is evil thief humppa lumppa scumbag

  • @christianthegoat843
    @christianthegoat843 2 роки тому +16

    Just imagine going 15 rounds with someone and your out here dying and you look across and your opponent looks unfazed breathing with only his nose and not his mouth 😂

  • @Rendezman562
    @Rendezman562 2 роки тому +20

    as a huge boxing fan all of m y life, I wanna thank both Mexico n P.R. for giving us so many boxing greats!! God bless them all for giving it all they had in the ring!!

  • @juancarrero6652
    @juancarrero6652 2 роки тому +7

    Him going to Mexico 38 years in a row shows you that who you are in the ring is not the same person outside the ring that Mexican brother was much respected de corazon from a boriqua from Chicago 🇵🇷🇲🇽💪

  • @CarlosCruz-ll5ez
    @CarlosCruz-ll5ez 2 роки тому +19

    Los Boxeadores Aztecas y los Boxeadores Boricuas son guerreros y que peleas buenisimas nos han brindados! 🇵🇷🇲🇽

  • @bernardotorres4659
    @bernardotorres4659 Рік тому +4

    I am from Colombia and from these videos I have watched on UA-cam , I have learned something I did not know before, and that is , that Mexico is not just passing through a great moment in boxing now , but that Mexico has had world class boxers and the best boxers in several categories, for the past 30 or 40 years , something I did not know, like Julio Cesar Chávez for example .

    • @cristianaragon292
      @cristianaragon292 6 місяців тому

      Mexico is where the best fighters on the planet are born

  • @xxxxbigrich5752
    @xxxxbigrich5752 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you for doing such an exceptional video. You really did justice to both fighters. That's why your videos are the top of the line. For Wilfredo to go to Mexico 38 times to support the Sanchez family is what you call a humbley Jester.

  • @phoraonesinatra
    @phoraonesinatra 2 роки тому +5

    Salvador Sanchez was a different breed 😳 that man could go 5th gear 15 rounds straight without excessive holding & look like he just went on a light jog.

  • @euclideszoto997
    @euclideszoto997 2 роки тому +14

    I remember this fight so well. Everyone was saying this was going to be one of the greatest fights ever. Gomez was slightly favored. I remember the look of shock in school after the fight. It was a complete mismatch. Sanchez totally outclassed Gomez and destroyed him. No one was expecting that at all!

  • @brianseneca3546
    @brianseneca3546 2 роки тому +39

    I have a huge fight collection and this is one of my favorites! I was 11 when the fight happened and Gomez was surely the favorite. I am always amazed that Wilfredo made it out of the 1st round! That short right followed by a hook while he was going down was essentially the end for him. Although he landed some bombs he was never really in the fight after that. Overconfident? Possibly but Salvador was a class unto himself

  • @kevinramirez6194
    @kevinramirez6194 2 роки тому +6

    When 🇲🇽 and 🇵🇷 fight , it’s something else respect for both countries, both have talented fighters 💯

  • @juanyanez5535
    @juanyanez5535 2 роки тому +7

    My dad and brother always told me about the legend of the Mexican boxer with a chin like a cinder block and fists to match! Sanchez was a beast!

  • @blackitalian7205
    @blackitalian7205 2 роки тому +4

    Swear this channel and OfficeHanchoBoxing are the best boxing channels on youtube. Yall never miss with the content.

    • @loganshaffer9090
      @loganshaffer9090 2 роки тому +3

      Also check out Boxing Legends TV. Definitely worth your time.

    • @jessem_i31
      @jessem_i31 2 роки тому +1

      All 3 are great boxing channels and I'm grateful for them all.

    • @TheBoxingRealm
      @TheBoxingRealm 2 роки тому

      I give OfficeHanchoBoxing his props he doesnt run away from questions in his comment section

  • @eddiedesantiago5733
    @eddiedesantiago5733 2 роки тому +6

    "He gives the kiss of death - KO, sucka - Get to sleep!!" - Unreal lines - In memory of Sal Sanchez - A true champion who was gone too soon (RIP)

  • @michaeltoledo7733
    @michaeltoledo7733 2 роки тому +5

    I like the part where the narrator stated Sanchez was in his corner like he was chilling in the break room, while Gomez was being cared for by his corner after getting his arse worked up by a killer beehive. That was an insane analogy of how Gomez's face was looking. It's also beyond sad Sanchez passed away from that horrible car wreck. Prayers going to

  • @starrdogchamp1
    @starrdogchamp1 2 роки тому +3

    I'm Puerto Rican. Born and raised in nj. Big up to my Mexican brothers.

  • @JoseSantiago-ol7nh
    @JoseSantiago-ol7nh 2 роки тому +33

    Que descansa en paz Don Sánchez un campeón para siempre 🇲🇽🇲🇽 y respeto a Gómez por ser humilde 🇵🇷👍💯

  • @aland.549
    @aland.549 Рік тому +5

    The thing about Salsa is that he proved himself to be the best in a short period of time and he did things like a true gentleman. There was no second chances for him.

  • @boxingreview1071
    @boxingreview1071 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the Best boxing video I have seen in UA-cam. Thank you and viva Boricua

  • @DanielGarcia-fn4kh
    @DanielGarcia-fn4kh 2 роки тому +6

    I remember when Salvador Sanchez passed away. He was in his white Porsche, and if my memory serves me right he was speeding in Mexico. One of the few times my Ex wife and I cried and hugged each other. Not just one of the greatest Mexican fighters of all time, but one of the greatest period.

  • @martincalero7390
    @martincalero7390 2 роки тому +5

    Wow, never seen a better conditioned fighter than Sanchez, he was a cardio machine.

  • @SkillsPayTheBills01
    @SkillsPayTheBills01 10 місяців тому +3

    Sanchez was one in a generation talent. He had it all. R.I.P Salvador Sanchez 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @cesarquint256
    @cesarquint256 2 роки тому +23

    He caught Wilfredo with the same counter 2 second before the one that sit him down, Salvador was always throwing counter combinations so compact that u (us) don’t even see it, high high level stuff, and besides that once he threw the counters he was pulling out of range, or being defensively responsible, let it be already slipping, or in position to block or setting another counter, One of the all time Highest maestros of boxing that we have ever seen. He is doing things that if u know a lil of the combat “experience “ are the pinnacle of the art.

  • @eddiedesantiago5733
    @eddiedesantiago5733 2 роки тому +9

    Salvador Sanchez (RIP) - Must be remembered as "MR Demolition Man" - He got much of a talent to demolish whoever was in front of him - He got so much talent and future that only death could take it away - Just a brilliant boxer who last the blink of an eye - But left a legacy of golden boxing :)

  • @EyeforanEyeB1
    @EyeforanEyeB1 2 роки тому +23

    RHYTHM BOXING... you are the absolute BEST at what you do, period!

  • @closjay8323
    @closjay8323 2 роки тому +14

    Sanchez didn't even sweat, wtf his conditioning was on another level. Also much respect to Wilfredo for attending the festivals. Mexico y Puerto Rico siempre producen peliadores de pura calidad.

    • @gregoryingram7561
      @gregoryingram7561 2 роки тому +4

      Seeing him as young man before he died was a thrilling experience for me, I was in awe of his conditioning it was off the charts, 3 minutes and 15 rounds if it lasted he would be bobbing and weaving and on his toes moving and circling the ring like a shark getting ready to strike and throwing a blistering amount of punches, while maintaining that stone look, he died much to soon and I just couldn't see no one even coming close to beating Salvador, you would never see him sweat or breathe hard, and his opponent's never would get a direct hit on him, the young generation don't know of him because he died so young, but man the guy had no weakness.

  • @luciogomez9025
    @luciogomez9025 Рік тому +4

    Respect,Gracias,a Wilfredo Gomez, Visiting Sanches small pueblo up in the mountain in Mexico, for 38 years after Sals, tragic death. it shows one thing, Wilfredo’s deep respect for Sal Sánchez.& Mexicans.were brothers share the same DNA mucho respeto, a Puerto Rico, de un Mexicano, Los Angeles CA.

  • @BenjaminRobles...
    @BenjaminRobles... 2 роки тому +3

    Wow you did an amazing job covering this rivalry. I didn't blink watching this, that's how great it was. 👍

  • @miguelsalas7787
    @miguelsalas7787 2 роки тому +28

    Nothing but Love and respect to the Puerto Rican people, boxing is just a sport ,yo soy Mexicano pero aprecio mucho a mi Gente de Puerto Rico much love 💕

    • @anthonybermudez77
      @anthonybermudez77 2 роки тому +4

      The feeling is mutual brother que Viva 🇵🇷 y 🇲🇽

  • @franc101978
    @franc101978 2 роки тому +16

    Julio César Chávez and Felix Trinidad my 2 favorites from each country

  • @commanderjoj6426
    @commanderjoj6426 Рік тому +2

    WatchingSalvador Sanchez is a revelation. Dude is a beast! That quick right on the knockdown of Gomez was filthy. I see some similarities between him and Thomas Hearns ( the long, lean frame, the monster right hand, and the constant jab), but Sanchez’s hand are much quicker.

  • @nomo4u886
    @nomo4u886 2 роки тому +14

    Salvador Sanchez the GOAT of Mexico it’s a shame Canelo doesn’t give him credit. Even Mike Tyson was trippen

    • @fredogee8108
      @fredogee8108 2 роки тому +2

      Televisa made canelo . El coliseo made Sanchez

    • @cesarflores9974
      @cesarflores9974 2 роки тому +1

      That just shows how ignorant Canelo and Reynoso are. Sanchez was on a level Canelo can only dream of. Sanchez was the featherweight version of Sugar Ray Leonard.

    • @pdswrld5200
      @pdswrld5200 2 роки тому +5

      It's funny cause even Mike recognize Salvador n he does gives him credit Respects for Mike Tyson

    • @tpndgo2061
      @tpndgo2061 Рік тому

      If you say to Alvarez ' that He , is a ' product ' of Televisa , have your casket ready. For lying.

  • @Jr702es
    @Jr702es 2 роки тому +6

    Imagine what Atleast another 10 years of his career would have been 🕊

  • @mayanaztec6440
    @mayanaztec6440 2 роки тому +3

    I had honestly never looked closely at Salvador Sanchez. This was an awesome video. Thank you so much.

  • @sabinovazquez2235
    @sabinovazquez2235 2 роки тому +10

    The conditioning on Sanchez when his at the corner he never gasped for air

  • @andycastro3769
    @andycastro3769 2 роки тому +7

    A true Mexican gladiator, a true Mexican world champion. Rest in peace comprade. You will always be a Champ in all of our Mexicans heart!!

  • @vincentcostilla9571
    @vincentcostilla9571 2 роки тому +6

    I remember watching Juan Laporte and Salvadore Sánchez fight - great fight. These two Countries bring out the best in boxing rivalry. Great champions on both sides. Nothing but respect for the boxing history of the two countries. May they continue to entertain the boxing world with their boxing history!!!

  • @gradyolson5149
    @gradyolson5149 2 роки тому +5

    Sanchez was a master - Gomez was in his own right, but I think Sanchez p4p is one of the more underrated fighters in history. Great defense, chin, footwork, punch technique AND placement of punches, his counterpunching ability really has no peer, and while not being a particularly deadly puncher, he had enough to keep his opposition honest.

  • @woody_fromda6ix206
    @woody_fromda6ix206 2 роки тому +6

    "When you run every morning at an altitude that would choke a Sherpa cardio comes naturally!" ain't that the truth, i really like that quote!

  • @c.galindo9639
    @c.galindo9639 2 роки тому +5

    So awe inspiring and jaw dropping. It’s amazing what a war can do but in the aftermath. Both sides learn from each other and that’s a good thing

  • @lcj9564
    @lcj9564 2 роки тому +12

    What a cool gesture of respect to go that many times.

  • @oscarjr.cobarrubias6678
    @oscarjr.cobarrubias6678 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful story of two legendary warriors.

  • @Pelanances
    @Pelanances 2 роки тому +23

    Gómez: casi perfecto en talento natural, físico, técnica e inteligencia boxística. Pero Sal simplemente era un prodigio, un regalo de los dioses al deporte. Invencible. Los dioses al ver lo que habían creado sintieron celos de la humanidad y lo reclamaron para boxear para ellos en La Eternidad.

  • @QcPayne
    @QcPayne 2 роки тому +5

    Youre videos are so well made it hit me everytime if you need a good story Ike Ibeabucci i think is one of the strongest! keep up the good work i never miss a video!