Truth xD And it's pretty damned obvious to anyone who knows anything about him or even to those who've ever just heard the man speak that he was *well aware* of the fact that he was The Greatestー*AT LEAST* of his era (and that was a *seriously f***in' TOUGH* era, too, mind you…), and *up to THAT point* in the history of the sport. . . (…It's difficult for me to say "…of all time," you see, because I grew up during the Tyson era, watching Iron Mike *just DOMINATE* the boxing world, ya' know? And a man can only see so many *ferocious* beatings and first-round knockouts before inevitably pledging his undying, lifelong support to the one responsible for it. So, yeah. . . lol) . . .But of Ali, I will *ADD* thisーbecause while plenty has been said about his technical skill; his prowess, strength, agility and stamina in the ring; his [at the time] unorthodox, but wildly imaginative and successful footwork; and on his influence on both the æsthetic of, and overall resurgence in the popularity of boxing (both still seen and felt to this dayーwith some help along the way, of course xD); as well as his influences on both the black pride movement and on American culture in general, I feel like *this* is, quite frankly, something about the man that's sadly often missed: See, the thing that strikes me the most in watching these old Muhammad Ali interviews is seeing how The Champ somehow manages to project something of an air of humility, despite constantly reminding everyone that he was, in fact, "The Greatest" lol I realize that on the surface, that probably just seems like bullsh!t, but he actually shows it again here. Like, you notice that when prompted, he takes on an uncharacteristically (at least for when he's asked a boxing question, specifically) solemn demeanor? And then, rather than talk at length about how great *HE IS*ーsomething he'd regularly do, often rather playfully xDーhe instead makes a point about boxers of his era just being generally healthier. And he does this in other interviews, particularly after his retirement. For instance, he had nothing but great things to say about Mike Tyson, as well as his former rivals, Joe Frazier and George Foreman… at least when speaking in earnest lol But in displaying his well-known sense of humor, he'd still take occasional, playful "jabs" at them.
@@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutube he said you can’t compare people of older times to people of newer times the same as you can’t compare a jet to a prop plane. Verbatim said this did you have the sound off
@@drewmckenna7 Not being able to compare different eras,Thats a level of nonsense and intellectual laziness that Ali fanboys dwell in as part of their illness. Sadly I don't share your view of restricking others speech because someone is so mentally fragile and feels entitled.
@@Warcodered01 yeah some might have had more raw talent but with a worse standard of training and diet it never shined. It's an impossible question to answer without a time machine unfortunately, because almost anyone wants those answers.
don't be a ding dong. he's had this question before. also, these shows give a massive heads up to guests what will be asked so they're not BORING!!! yes, it's entertainment.
@@u235u235u235So someone came up with a respectful answer. Get over it. The point remains that it was a nice thing to say and it was constructed well.
He basically said "They were good, respectable good. I still think I'd win, but I'm not saying they suck, I just think I'm better and was trained better."
@@Novictus i was just saying not to be overly-impressed with questions he's gotten before, and a subjects he's thought of lots. that's all. and additionally, these shows prime guests with the subjects they'll touch on so guests have something to say and be entertaining. what does respect have to do with it?
He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He put on a show... but the real dude was a genuine virtuous sportsman and I am forever a fan... He will always be an inspiration! Love him! ❤️
Technically he dodged it but not in the typical way, he just openly refused to go because he didn't believe in the war. He saw no reason to go kill people that did nothing to him. Theres nothing wrong with that...but he did get punished for do so.
@@HidingfrompeopleI feel like it's partially implied though. As by stating "for it's time", he cannot avoid including himself in that statement, since he knows he cannot possibly box forever. Which, of course, he didn't and could not. That his time will eventually be over, and that newer generations of boxers will take over where he left off.
@@Hidingfrompeople That is exactly what he is saying. He is saying talent like everything else changes and is part of an evolutionary process. What is optimal and ideal today will be obsolete in the future....including him.
@@Hidingfrompeoplepretty much what he said…didnt u hear his example of plains to jets. Players just keeep improving and soon he will be overtaken. Goat for his time but not of all time since everyone is evolving
@@Hidingfrompeople He implied it. The meta evolves with each passing year. New techniques are discovered. Old techniques are refined. So, by his own logic, he too will be surpassed one day
@@Ace-ng2pl you’re correct in your statement; however, 2+2=4 which is math logic. Computer logic (=) is an assignment operator, meaning you have to assign a value to something in order to perform a logical sequence of steps (algorithm).
@@YT-yv8deI mean him and his team pussied out against Inoki, who would've had no issue with kicking his legs into oblivion or choking him out. So they had to change the rules in Clay's favor. Can't be a GOAT if you aren't willing to face any and all comers under an unrestricted rule set.
He says the sport evolved so comparing generations is wack bc MAYBE he wouldnt be as elusive as he was if he wouldve came up in that time. Very respectful
@@Hoopfan83he did say he would probably lose to Marciano because Rocky had no particular style and was just out there trying to clip you with anything and everything.
People put off by Ali’s promotional hype banter and trash talking fail to recognize how humble The Champ was, as seen here honoring the giants who came before him.❤
Yup!!! We had a poem written by him in our middle school English language textbook followed by the oft debated story of him throwing his Olympic Gold medal in Ohio River in 1960. He is a worldwide icon. Phenomenon!!! And a draft dodger like Donald Trump. Or Joe Biden, allegedly!!
@@alcostello6114 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and talk shit like a wrestler. A big mouth can sell more tickets than a strong fist. He was just talented enough to get away with being disrespectful.
The best speaking boxer, presumably you mean, not the best speaker generally. There is another eloquence elsewhere which would reduce his eloquence to nothing by comparison
What a perfect demonstration of Muhammad Ali's incredible brilliance. He very diplomatically explained how every generation improves from the previous generation. He didn't take anything away from those great boxers in his explanation. He also did not declare himself to be the better boxer. What he did say was the techniques of boxing have evolved over the years. Perfect answer.
thats what i say for a sports called cricket and everyone from that nostalgic time say no today players aint good i think they know more than one of the greatest person.
"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws, and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislations, empires, peoples, dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and the souls. "On the basis of a Book, every letter which has become law, he created a spiritual nationality which blend together peoples of every tongue and race. He has left the indelible characteristic of this Muslim nationality the hatred of false gods and the passion for the One and Immaterial God. This avenging patriotism against the profanation of Heaven formed the virtue of the followers of Muhammad; the conquest of one-third the earth to the dogma was his miracle; or rather it was not the miracle of man but that of reason. "The idea of the unity of God, proclaimed amidst the exhaustion of the fabulous theogonies, was in itself such a miracle that upon it's utterance from his lips it destroyed all the ancient temples of idols and set on fire one-third of the world. His life, his meditations, his heroic revelings against the superstitions of his country, and his boldness in defying the furies of idolatry, his firmness in enduring them for fifteen years in Mecca, his acceptance of the role of public scorn and almost of being a victim of his fellow countrymen... This dogma was twofold the unity of God and the immateriality of God: the former telling what God is, the latter telling what God is not; the one overthrowing false gods with the sword, the other starting an idea with words. "Philosopher, Orator, Apostle, Legislator, Conqueror of Ideas, Restorer of Rational beliefs.... The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?" Tribute by a French NON-Muslim poet, statesman, historian: Alphonse de LaMartaine in 'Historie de la Turquie,' Paris, 1854.
@@skineyemin4276 Basketball hasn't really changed much since his time though except guys play less defense now. Boxing evolved plenty between the days of Jack Dempsey and Muhammad Ali though.
Well, we all know that's just not true. Had there been MJ in an 1960s version with the same level of talent and work ethic but for that era was black and drafted, it would have been a totally different narrative for the NBA and maybe even foe legends like Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robinson would have been overshadowed. Also, look at what happen to Connie Hawkins when he was still in college. To me, at that time... the Hawk's game was just too scary, maybe too scary for that early mid 1960s NBA and I think he was purposely railroaded; the NBA already had to deal with physically dominant and articulate black players like Russell and Wilt and they just could not have 3 dominant (stylistically and/or physically) black players during that era in the same decade. Two were all the NBA could handle back then.@@acewilliams7917
@@UserVVV69to who? His point was that he was faster and more scientific than older boxers. Which heavyweights today are faster, more technical, and scientific than Ali?
@@UserVVV69nah. Ali's Era boxing was already developed. Someone like Jack Johnson or Joe luis was from 1910s and 1920s. Peoples of today are lucky if they can emulate Ali even a little. It's like the NBA, back in the days the pros couldn't even dribble with their left hand haha. But like I said with boxing Alis time the fighters already developed skills thst are still goal today.
@@robleftyI’m not interested in that question because I don’t have a strong or well developed opinion on the intelligence of Muhammad Ali. I was simply pointing out the ineffective rhetoric. He didn’t ask a question as much as get very upset about the question and aggressively shout that
@@robleftyyou can definitely tell if a person is intelligent when it comes to how he responds and talks , no need for a PhD but this guy over here is reaching and it looks petty
@@Jay-ft3xhyou are a moron who isn't understanding what he's saying and you've obviously never boxed or trained as a fighter cause with how you fight training is everything but some times it's about instinct. If your instinct is to dance and float like a phantom across the canvas then if you train that specific instinct to a razors edge you will cut through the defenses of someone who doesn't
If anything Jesus is the “ Goat” in the aspect of him being sacrificed for our lives and because he is the greatest of all time. Remember it, i love you. And jesus loves you for eternity.
@@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly …And made them better!!! The speed of a welterweight, the boxing IQ of Einstein and the punching power of a heavyweight champion, and the charisma of only himself the greatest, Mohammed Ali!
Yea even Tyson was humble with his answer he said “physically and power wise I would be Ali, but I’ve never faced an opponent with that much sheer will to not give up with the speed an power an height to keep going, I can’t beat that”. No one told Ali when to retire. He should’ve retired in the mid 70s when he started getting signs of early Parkinson’s.
he is always humble when talking about any other fighter when not leading up to a fight with that fighter taunting ppl before a fight was one of his strategies
@@dooshkin8552 That was literally just part of the show, his way of promoting both his brand and the sport itself. I had the great pleasure to actually meet Mr Ali in the late 80's and he was humble and funny.
That was one of the most eloquent answers I've ever heard for a comparison of someone in the current time with someone from a previous time. it would be a good way for NBA players to think...ie. Michael vs LeBron.
@@perishedfirestorm555 the art of war. Win in your mind then go to war. I think he postured a lot to play head games with his opponents, and possibly convince himself. You have to hold a certain amount of respect or you might get surprised yourself. It takes a certain amount of courage to step into a ring with a worthy opponent. I was taught no one wins in a fight, they both suffer some pain if an equal pairing according to the tale of the tape and their past opponent history. I guess you don’t know until that first punch in your face.
That was THEE most eloquent way of saying "no one," that I've ever heard.
Right???
Truth xD And it's pretty damned obvious to anyone who knows anything about him or even to those who've ever just heard the man speak that he was *well aware* of the fact that he was The Greatestー*AT LEAST* of his era (and that was a *seriously f***in' TOUGH* era, too, mind you…), and *up to THAT point* in the history of the sport. . .
(…It's difficult for me to say "…of all time," you see, because I grew up during the Tyson era, watching Iron Mike *just DOMINATE* the boxing world, ya' know? And a man can only see so many *ferocious* beatings and first-round knockouts before inevitably pledging his undying, lifelong support to the one responsible for it. So, yeah. . . lol)
. . .But of Ali, I will *ADD* thisーbecause while plenty has been said about his technical skill; his prowess, strength, agility and stamina in the ring; his [at the time] unorthodox, but wildly imaginative and successful footwork; and on his influence on both the æsthetic of, and overall resurgence in the popularity of boxing (both still seen and felt to this dayーwith some help along the way, of course xD); as well as his influences on both the black pride movement and on American culture in general, I feel like *this* is, quite frankly, something about the man that's sadly often missed:
See, the thing that strikes me the most in watching these old Muhammad Ali interviews is seeing how The Champ somehow manages to project something of an air of humility, despite constantly reminding everyone that he was, in fact, "The Greatest" lol I realize that on the surface, that probably just seems like bullsh!t, but he actually shows it again here. Like, you notice that when prompted, he takes on an uncharacteristically (at least for when he's asked a boxing question, specifically) solemn demeanor? And then, rather than talk at length about how great *HE IS*ーsomething he'd regularly do, often rather playfully xDーhe instead makes a point about boxers of his era just being generally healthier.
And he does this in other interviews, particularly after his retirement. For instance, he had nothing but great things to say about Mike Tyson, as well as his former rivals, Joe Frazier and George Foreman… at least when speaking in earnest lol But in displaying his well-known sense of humor, he'd still take occasional, playful "jabs" at them.
True intelligence, and student of the sport like we arw witnessing with iron mike today. Ali giant of boxers.
😂🤣😂
he didn't say no one, he said they were the best at their times
He basically said “I’m the best there’s ever been, but I likely won’t be the best there ever will be” and I appreciate that
and he isnt best there will be new boxers would wipe the shit out of him
Other replies got close, but...
Gosh! You said what he said!💯
And then there was Tyson
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@@danielmgalhaesTyson fury
Ali had the quickest wits ever, lol! Rip champ!🙏
To call what Ali said was stupid was an understatement. He compared people who are born to machines which are made.
idk that's pretty close between ali and mike tyson
@@BoxingAutopsyrulesyoutube he said you can’t compare people of older times to people of newer times the same as you can’t compare a jet to a prop plane. Verbatim said this did you have the sound off
@@drewmckenna7 Not being able to compare different eras,Thats a level of nonsense and intellectual laziness that Ali fanboys dwell in as part of their illness. Sadly I don't share your view of restricking others speech because someone is so mentally fragile and feels entitled.
"we stand on the shoulders of giants".
Exactly
Beautifully said
Perfect
He simplified “ There will always be a greatest boxer for every generation “
No, you simplified it.
@@joshscf3946was going to say hahaha
Well put
No, he said the skills of boxers are improving as times change
No he said that the standard just gets better as life goes on that's what he said
He just said "NOBODY" in the most humblest and respectful way ever.
Edit: oh my goodness. I've never had so many likes before 😳😳
And he also admitted that he would never beat any boxer in our era
yep, boxers are Concords now.@@l4hl0udzx79
He beats them all though so that can’t be right.
He didn't aay that.
He said a bunch of random nonsense.
Took a dumb question and turned it into an educational opportunity.
It was not a dumb question....
How was it dumb?
Wasn’t a dumb question at all, and the fact that you thought Ali’s answer made it an “educational opportunity” shows you’re just a dumb bastard lmao.
because it's completely hypothetical and unprovable. The answer depends solely on the ego of the individual you ask. @@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN
It was a perfectly good question.
The full package. Philosopher, civil rights and quality, fierce, champion, and fighter, a legend and the GOAT of all goats!! 🐐 ☝🏼💯
Well that's the humblest way I've ever heard someone say "I'm the best that's ever been."
It also kind of raises the question of how good those fighters would have been if they had been trained in a more modern era.
@@Warcodered01 yeah some might have had more raw talent but with a worse standard of training and diet it never shined. It's an impossible question to answer without a time machine unfortunately, because almost anyone wants those answers.
And also thay he could be easily beaten by futur boxer when you think about it
@@gauthierperrod4958 I reckon it's the same reason world records keep getting broken in all sorts of sports.
while also subtly admitting that there will come men that end up being better than him
tyson for example, would have eaten him alive
Crazy how eloquent he was. The way to describe an evolution of sport with such an ease and with respect to older legends
don't be a ding dong. he's had this question before. also, these shows give a massive heads up to guests what will be asked so they're not BORING!!! yes, it's entertainment.
@@u235u235u235So someone came up with a respectful answer. Get over it. The point remains that it was a nice thing to say and it was constructed well.
@@NovictusI don’t know what he’s mad about
He basically said "They were good, respectable good. I still think I'd win, but I'm not saying they suck, I just think I'm better and was trained better."
@@Novictus i was just saying not to be overly-impressed with questions he's gotten before, and a subjects he's thought of lots. that's all. and additionally, these shows prime guests with the subjects they'll touch on so guests have something to say and be entertaining.
what does respect have to do with it?
He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He put on a show... but the real dude was a genuine virtuous sportsman and I am forever a fan... He will always be an inspiration! Love him! ❤️
Confidence in him was God gifted. He was smart, charming from his earlier days. Very few people in the world are born like him.
Oh man, I wish I could articulate response like that. He was just too good. No wonder why people loved him so much.
He wasn’t loved until the 80s man.
When he boxed everyone hated his guts
Some reasons good, some reasons were just silly. My only issue is he was a draft dodger, like stallone.
@@redsledgeblu5234nothing like hating a man for not joining a war that was pointless....
@@mrbeeoutdoors3213fighting communists is a just cause. Its like the crusades
Technically he dodged it but not in the typical way, he just openly refused to go because he didn't believe in the war. He saw no reason to go kill people that did nothing to him. Theres nothing wrong with that...but he did get punished for do so.
He's also saying, "better boxers than me will come along," which is real humility.
That's not what he said.
@@HidingfrompeopleI feel like it's partially implied though. As by stating "for it's time", he cannot avoid including himself in that statement, since he knows he cannot possibly box forever. Which, of course, he didn't and could not. That his time will eventually be over, and that newer generations of boxers will take over where he left off.
@@Hidingfrompeople That is exactly what he is saying. He is saying talent like everything else changes and is part of an evolutionary process. What is optimal and ideal today will be obsolete in the future....including him.
@@Hidingfrompeoplepretty much what he said…didnt u hear his example of plains to jets. Players just keeep improving and soon he will be overtaken. Goat for his time but not of all time since everyone is evolving
@@Hidingfrompeople He implied it. The meta evolves with each passing year. New techniques are discovered. Old techniques are refined. So, by his own logic, he too will be surpassed one day
Ali's argueably the most eloquent boxer if not in all sports. Of all time.
There have been others ..he was the first to receive such publicity and acclaim.
What time?
He had tremendous abilities with communication and words
Damn, if fighters could talk a big game like Ali, all of them would be millionaires.
He was so quick with good logic . This was the king in the ring and out. Beautiful man.
Do you prefer computer logic or math logic
@@Josefernandez35563computer logic was based on math logic
Mr waffler
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@@Ace-ng2pl you’re correct in your statement; however, 2+2=4 which is math logic. Computer logic (=) is an assignment operator, meaning you have to assign a value to something in order to perform a logical sequence of steps (algorithm).
@@Josefernandez35563as Ace said, Mr. Waffler.
"They were good for their time"
-The greatest of all time
That’s a badass summary
No. Greatest for his time!
@@CharlesBarkleyDonutburnin eh?
He’s also saying if I was alive in that time I would t be as good as I am now
@@YT-yv8deI mean him and his team pussied out against Inoki, who would've had no issue with kicking his legs into oblivion or choking him out. So they had to change the rules in Clay's favor. Can't be a GOAT if you aren't willing to face any and all comers under an unrestricted rule set.
An elegant and gracious answer of saying he's better without bragging.
I love this man the greatest athlete of all time so smart and touched by God
Such an intelligent and eloquent man.
True.
Blue birds fly with blue birds,
Red birds fly with red birds.
Well... He was
You damn well saw the first comment for a word eh xD
You’re only saying that because he’s black
Unbelievably articulate boxer. It was an honor to watch him work.
This man was tested to have an IQ of 68
His Vietnam stance is still iconic.
A joy
Well according to Biden, Obama was the first mainstream African American who was articulate and bright and clean
@@joshuafischer684yet earns more than you.
I love this because he means nobody but he didn’t want to disrespect his own heroes
He was the best guy to answer any question you threw at him and he answered so well. You just want to hear him talk more and more. RIP champ
He answered that question with humility and pure wisdom.
Good punctuation.
I wouldn’t say humility, he was arrogant for sure in all that he did
@@HenricoK91imagine having a nature like yours or maybe you were just nurtured like this either way you suck
@@mrscaryfox3955when you can back it all up, I'm hard-pressed to call it arrogance.
He answered it with a load of nonsense.
That was a really kind way of saying “none”.
No dummy, he's saying if they were trained the way he was, he wouldn't really know.
He says the sport evolved so comparing generations is wack bc MAYBE he wouldnt be as elusive as he was if he wouldve came up in that time. Very respectful
He said Tyson later on. A young Tyson under Cus, Jim Jacobs, and Bill Clayton was capable of beating any fighter in history.
@@Hoopfan83so the sport just stopped evolving?
@@Hoopfan83he did say he would probably lose to Marciano because Rocky had no particular style and was just out there trying to clip you with anything and everything.
"It's Hard To Say" That was savage!
What's savage about that??
People put off by Ali’s promotional hype banter and trash talking fail to recognize how humble The Champ was, as seen here honoring the giants who came before him.❤
Ali was a poet, philosopher and warrior ❤
Man had absolutely everything… RIP KING 👑
Yup!!! We had a poem written by him in our middle school English language textbook followed by the oft debated story of him throwing his Olympic Gold medal in Ohio River in 1960. He is a worldwide icon. Phenomenon!!!
And a draft dodger like Donald Trump. Or Joe Biden, allegedly!!
All that & a draft dodger
@@lifesAtrip513You’d be the first one to die in any kind of war, gulf war, turf war, fuck even a food war 😂😂😂
Don't forget racist
Ali's not just a boxer. He's a wise mentor for all of us.
Except when it came to calling people Uncle Toms to stir the pot.
@@alcostello6114 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and talk shit like a wrestler. A big mouth can sell more tickets than a strong fist. He was just talented enough to get away with being disrespectful.
@@SidneyPatrickson what he said was still wrong. And the way he depicted Joe Frazier was abhorrent and race bating.
@@alcostello6114 Absolutely. I said he got away with it.. not that it was okay. Great boxer, overrated personality.
Clay was a draft dodger
❤❤ I love this man. To be as good as he was and yet, still give others their due...
Ali said "We DONE with the 30's"
Charisma, eloquence, beauty, beaming spirit, and one of the greatest boxers Earth has ever seen.
The greatest ❤
Ali IS the greatest boxers ever.
the greatest because of his personality
The greatest
Please take out one and you statement will make sense
Muhammad Ali was not only the best boxer in his time, but also the best speaker too
The best speaking boxer, presumably you mean, not the best speaker generally. There is another eloquence elsewhere which would reduce his eloquence to nothing by comparison
He certainly was not the best boxer in his day.
Don’t you just love him🥰👏🏾👌🏾✊🏽❤️⭐️
Welllllllll. Arguably
@Ethan-xf4or Nope He was the Greatest of ALL Time
He was able to elevate himself and the boxers of past generations without putting anyone down.
What a great respectful answer. Great man, great athlete, just a good person
Love Ali. He is so intelligent with one of a kind perspective 💙💯
Mike Tyson’s IQ encroached upon Ali. Ali was better with the press, but both students of the sport.
He was ahead of his time.
Once a champ,always a champ🏅
Not really he just said dempsey wasn't in shape and didn't move and didn't even mention max schmeling who bea joe Louis in his prime lol
Well what he said in the video was a very thypical stance that most people would have
People forget that Muhammad Ali's real strength was his intelligence...he absolutely was the smartest boxer of all time, hence the GOAT.
Will
Not just boxer, he might hv been the smartest person alive.
Actually his iq was like 80 lol
@@blackmambaainbased upon what, exactly?
Unfortunately, he wasn't smart enough to know when to quit boxing.
One of the Worlds Greatest, nobody like Ali
Ali was a genius ❤❤❤❤❤
The most humble way to say that “IM HIM”
To be fair, he is also saying, there will be one better than me.
@@pikadragon2783 But he said that every generation gets better, so by that logic he is not the best either.
A modest way of saying every champion was a champion of his time❤
Greatest answer ever.... from the Greatest Of All Time.
BX STAND UP!!!
Ali and Mike are just something...❤❤❤❤
They were destined for what they did in world of Boxing
What a perfect demonstration of Muhammad Ali's incredible brilliance. He very diplomatically explained how every generation improves from the previous generation. He didn't take anything away from those great boxers in his explanation. He also did not declare himself to be the better boxer. What he did say was the techniques of boxing have evolved over the years. Perfect answer.
Well said 💯💯💯
Ali was a student of the game. He loved it and he lived it.
Legend !!
You’re wrong. The Game is a rapper and was born long after Ali retired.
Strangely, Tyson was too. He met those old fighters and just went nuts over them
If fighters before his time didn’t dance and now people dance wouldn’t that make him the teacher of the game?
Really a Sensational Answer from Ali .
Well Spoken & Articulate with a Commonsense Answer.
thats what i say for a sports called cricket and everyone from that nostalgic time say no today players aint good i think they know more than one of the greatest person.
Wow. So humble and wise to respond like he did.
Not humble lmao
I mean, there's humility and then there's getting to the point. Like he won't be arrogant to say he can beat them.
He was not humble.
@@Tarse63 he said you can't compare jet to prop. but still prop was good in there time. Like what MJ said you can't compare by era.
@@juhnegreyrodas8178 not the same thing my friend. MJ didn't even insinuate that his era is better than the older era.
That’s why Ali was so different from other boxers or even athletes. He thought deeply to uncover truths.
Very calm and polite, what a man
That was a great answer
Well said champ
Perfect answer by a wise man.
"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws, and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislations, empires, peoples, dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and the souls. "On the basis of a Book, every letter which has become law, he created a spiritual nationality which blend together peoples of every tongue and race. He has left the indelible characteristic of this Muslim nationality the hatred of false gods and the passion for the One and Immaterial God. This avenging patriotism against the profanation of Heaven formed the virtue of the followers of Muhammad; the conquest of one-third the earth to the dogma was his miracle; or rather it was not the miracle of man but that of reason. "The idea of the unity of God, proclaimed amidst the exhaustion of the fabulous theogonies, was in itself such a miracle that upon it's utterance from his lips it destroyed all the ancient temples of idols and set on fire one-third of the world. His life, his meditations, his heroic revelings against the superstitions of his country, and his boldness in defying the furies of idolatry, his firmness in enduring them for fifteen years in Mecca, his acceptance of the role of public scorn and almost of being a victim of his fellow countrymen... This dogma was twofold the unity of God and the immateriality of God: the former telling what God is, the latter telling what God is not; the one overthrowing false gods with the sword, the other starting an idea with words. "Philosopher, Orator, Apostle, Legislator, Conqueror of Ideas, Restorer of Rational beliefs.... The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?" Tribute by a French NON-Muslim poet, statesman, historian: Alphonse de LaMartaine in 'Historie de la Turquie,' Paris, 1854.
Back in 1985 I saw Ali and he did a magic trick for my toddler!! My son is now early 40s and still remembers. He was a nice man
What a truly amazing answer RIP LEGEND ❤
Words of wisdom.
This man sees things for what they are. Rest in peace Champ 🥊
Ameeen!!!
Until you read the new book saying he had relationships with 12-year-olds his legacy should be wiped out of history because of that
@@winniepeg2020stfu bro, probably some cheap chap like u wrote em
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The most eloquent and elegant way to say "dont compare me to past GOATs, it's unfair"
Magnificent orator.
How does this man answered so good every time
Ali was so eloquent and such a gentleman. True class.
Except when it came to Joe Frazier. Absolute bullshit the way Ali treated him.
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@williamcowell1889 Agree. He was terrible to him. Also to Sonny Liston.
Funny, you people nitpick stuff from him he wasn’t any of them
@@The_king567 huh ?
Ali eloquently explained why people don't like comparing athletes from different eras. Every era learns benefits and improves from the last era
That just not true for MJ, though.
@@skineyemin4276 Basketball hasn't really changed much since his time though except guys play less defense now. Boxing evolved plenty between the days of Jack Dempsey and Muhammad Ali though.
No - he's saying that there's always athletical development; but also that we shouldn't compare adresse generations.
@@skineyemin4276MJ also said it, you can't compare diffrent eras.
Well, we all know that's just not true. Had there been MJ in an 1960s version with the same level of talent and work ethic but for that era was black and drafted, it would have been a totally different narrative for the NBA and maybe even foe legends like Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robinson would have been overshadowed. Also, look at what happen to Connie Hawkins when he was still in college. To me, at that time... the Hawk's game was just too scary, maybe too scary for that early mid 1960s NBA and I think he was purposely railroaded; the NBA already had to deal with physically dominant and articulate black players like Russell and Wilt and they just could not have 3 dominant (stylistically and/or physically) black players during that era in the same decade. Two were all the NBA could handle back then.@@acewilliams7917
This solves the era bias issue for the NBA as well as all other sports goo
I loved him so much. RIP🙏🏽💙
The man speaking was extremely intelligent. And accurate
He is right he would lose in our days
@rw_3176 thanks for repeating his point 😂
@@UserVVV69to who? His point was that he was faster and more scientific than older boxers. Which heavyweights today are faster, more technical, and scientific than Ali?
The man speaking? Seriously? Best not to address your ignorance.
@@UserVVV69nah. Ali's Era boxing was already developed. Someone like Jack Johnson or Joe luis was from 1910s and 1920s. Peoples of today are lucky if they can emulate Ali even a little.
It's like the NBA, back in the days the pros couldn't even dribble with their left hand haha. But like I said with boxing Alis time the fighters already developed skills thst are still goal today.
The SPEED Ali rattled off those names indicates a lightning fast mind, sharp as a razor.
There will never be another Muhammad Ali.
Ever.
A real champ. Didn’t disrespect the great old pugilists.
People forget how really intelligent he was
Oh really? Who people? They? How was he intelligent? Please enthrall us.
@@incogneeto9122this was an aggressive response to something passively pleasant
@@robleftyI’m not interested in that question because I don’t have a strong or well developed opinion on the intelligence of Muhammad Ali. I was simply pointing out the ineffective rhetoric. He didn’t ask a question as much as get very upset about the question and aggressively shout that
@@robleftyyou can definitely tell if a person is intelligent when it comes to how he responds and talks , no need for a PhD but this guy over here is reaching and it looks petty
@@elmango30it's a troll
That was very thoughtful and kind.
He's one of the best public speakers of all time in my opinion.
Love you forever Muhammad Ali the GOAT❤
His choice of words is out of this world...
He was so diplomatic in his answer. Great man. My hero as a kid and not much has changed in almost 60 years. Still the greatest
This man was on another level, and not just in boxing 👍🙏
This is pure ignorance. He is admitting that those fighters would be greater than him with the modern training while claiming to be incomparable.
@@Jay-ft3xhyou are a moron who isn't understanding what he's saying and you've obviously never boxed or trained as a fighter cause with how you fight training is everything but some times it's about instinct. If your instinct is to dance and float like a phantom across the canvas then if you train that specific instinct to a razors edge you will cut through the defenses of someone who doesn't
@@Jay-ft3xh Or you could just take him as he spoke
The level of his arrogance is unmatched indeed.
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Thank You. Brother King 🤴🏾.
Such an icon. Never met him born in 1988. But I love that man.
Who else in the world could answer a question like this with such intelligent humble grace, no other!
NO OTHER MAN ...NO OTHER
@@freebirdd23 ABSOLUTELY!!!!
and we will never see another like him again!
Ehh, not really that humble. He basically said nobody could have.
It wasn't humble, you just don't get it
@@fitzrevo it certainly was, l don't think you know that much about Ali.
Intelligence, humility, wittiness and great analytical ability…The Greatest Muhammad Ali!!! #GOAT!!!!!
This man really just called muhammad ali "humble" lmaooo
If anything Jesus is the “ Goat” in the aspect of him being sacrificed for our lives and because he is the greatest of all time. Remember it, i love you. And jesus loves you for eternity.
Beauty 😂
Sorry, but sugar Ray Robinson is the best. Ali stole all his moves
@@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly …And made them better!!! The speed of a welterweight, the boxing IQ of Einstein and the punching power of a heavyweight champion, and the charisma of only himself the greatest, Mohammed Ali!
He was not only a good boxer also a very smart and intelligent man
May Allah have mercy on him Ameen ya Allah
JUST A BRILLIANT SOUL. HIS EXPLANATIONS ARE GENIUS.
There is no such thing as soul
@@Timesn0wwha😂
That's the best answer to these types of questions I've heard.
Beautiful answer champ’
One of the most intelligent people
The nicest way to say “those guys were monsters when the game was theirs, but its my game now”
Thats probably the most humble ive heard him in an interview lol much respect
Yea even Tyson was humble with his answer he said “physically and power wise I would be Ali, but I’ve never faced an opponent with that much sheer will to not give up with the speed an power an height to keep going, I can’t beat that”. No one told Ali when to retire. He should’ve retired in the mid 70s when he started getting signs of early Parkinson’s.
he is always humble when talking about any other fighter when not leading up to a fight with that fighter taunting ppl before a fight was one of his strategies
@@jamlez he wasn't humble before or after fights, he was down right offensive
I was thinking exactly that.
@@dooshkin8552 That was literally just part of the show, his way of promoting both his brand and the sport itself. I had the great pleasure to actually meet Mr Ali in the late 80's and he was humble and funny.
That's honestly a great way to explain how athletes get better every generation
Very very clever answer from one of the best of all time and the best from his time.
For a man that never went to college he sounds so intelligent more than a professor
that’s so true
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College doesn’t teach you intelligence just knowledge. What you see in this video is called wisdom
Wisdom does not come from knowledge of books.
@@bgifford1969it comes w life experiences, and books ,and prophecies do teach u wisdom. When it is practiced.
@@HasbiksRightHandBook are just other people experience, then go outhere experience life and make your own book😊
That was actually a very persuasive response by Ali.
Rip all the boxers that died in this video
That was one of the most eloquent answers I've ever heard for a comparison of someone in the current time with someone from a previous time. it would be a good way for NBA players to think...ie. Michael vs LeBron.
I miss him, a wise man and great idol for young men to look up to.
How though? He viciously harassed his opponents..
That's thought provoking
@@Gameboy-Unboxings and still held respect to them.
@@perishedfirestorm555 the art of war. Win in your mind then go to war. I think he postured a lot to play head games with his opponents, and possibly convince himself. You have to hold a certain amount of respect or you might get surprised yourself. It takes a certain amount of courage to step into a ring with a worthy opponent. I was taught no one wins in a fight, they both suffer some pain if an equal pairing according to the tale of the tape and their past opponent history. I guess you don’t know until that first punch in your face.
Amen
Smartest and most eloquent boxer ever existed, the greatest.
Not sure you can say he was smarter than Tyson just because he’s more eloquent.
Most eloquent athlete in the history!
So humble, what a legend.
Can't argue with Muhammad Ali, he nailed it again !
Love how smart and respectful he was.
When intelligence is combined with greatness and humbleness
Humbleness? From Ali? :D lol
First time I ever heard him talk like a humble man.
The most sensible answer to an often asked question to many different fighters