ABC Wide World of Sports - Ali Frazier Studio Brawl 

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These two were honestly just the best. Both immortals in the sport.

What's interesting is that there is a about a one minute screen blackout before the brawl takes place.

You are stupid, a boxing match is judged from round 1, highlights can never capture a boxing fight, ali mosyly dominated the first 10 rounds, as soon as you pointed to your point in time it was 50/50

Little Jimmy Scumbag you did great. This is the actual entire telecast. I've never seen the entire telecast, just the scuffle. Don't know how in the hell you retrieved this. Thanks a lot. This is boxing history.

Little Jimmy Scumbag hhah likede this comment

thanks was hoping one of u would post that as thats what i was lookin for

Because they are all painted black sell outs , all fakes , especially those disgusting rappers !

Ali was a shameless liar. He lost that fight, but is too narcissistic to admit it.

@@EiziEizz Bingo! Best comment!

@Ghost _*_ I'm sick of seeing every soccer mom, Tom, Dick and Harry calling people the clinically diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder NPD on a daily. Borderline personality Disorder, Antisocial Personaliry Disorder, Psychopathic etc. So many laymen using these disorders to label people.

They don’t make them like these two anymore

Me too!😂😂😂

I love Howard Cossell bless his heart

This is 1 of the greatest things I've ever seen and yes that's 1 of the reasons why lol

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Another day at the office. Lmao

I watched it live as well-I thought it was crazy at 10 years old

I saw it as a small child too, but just about everyone, including Cosell, thought at first that it was a put on to hype the upcoming bout. But then you could see, as Cosell remarked, that Joe was indeed serious and really angry. I suppose that Joe had some insecurities about his lack of education, and when Ali called him "ignorant," he pressed the wrong button. However, it was daft on Joe's part to bring up the issue of hospitalization.

I'd go with Ruby / Oswald

Na it's definitely not the first 😂😂😂 JFK , Jack Rubie , those were all before this & they got shot on live TV fool

Na it's definitely not the first 😂😂😂 JFK , Harvey Oswald , Malcolm X , MLK , those were all before this & they got shot on live TV fool

I disagree that they hated each other. Ali certainly didn't hate Frazier, and Joe deep down didn't hate Ali as much as he claimed. There's footage of him getting emotional when he talks about Ali's struggles with Parkinsons. It was just that Joe, by his own admission, was sensitive . He just took Ali's pre-fight banter too personally.

joe jones right on, plus Muhammad Ali said sorry to frazier just in case any words had hurt him inside

WE WON'T

I totally agree....you just can't mention one of these men without mentioning the other. They are forever the true faces of boxing.

@@lwmson Samuel L. didn't say they hated each other, just they they had an intense and deeply personal rivalry. There is a difference.

Ha, ha, ha! That's a good one. No! He never dropped his microphone even for the purpose of breaking it up.

I almost expected him to start yelling "Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!"

Right?! He was the badass of announcers!

lol. it is true!

Naught 4Sale 😂🤣😂

All he did was tell the truth, and it was Frazier who instigated that.

​@@lwmson...That's right, and Joseph William Frazier could not handle it, PERIOD!!!

LOL - Ali also had the greatest verbal skills in the history of boxing.

What counts is in the fight not the aftermath lol

@@lwmson Ali was in pain dude he left da hospital cause he didnt want Joe and da world to know how bad he fucked he him

Frazier?

The RIVALRY! Lol

@@Kararrrr Ike ibeabuchi

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

until you start insulting him

I mean if you were on the receiving end you too would get pissed, but you're right joe just overreacted to the taunts

lovell brooks ...Ali was a self-promoter.

I agree. The problem was that Frazier couldn't see beyond Ali's fight promotional tactics, something that he applied to most of the guys he fought. Joe took it all too seriously, even though he would always dis Ali by calling him "Clay."

maybe, but there are limits. The whole 'it was just for publicity' excuse is overused at times. Ali didnt like it when fighters called him 'Clay' for example. Nah nah its just for publicity....

@@marcgreaves4354 But where do you set the limit? Or to put it another way, how did Ali go "too far" with Frazier?

B G - Just like people now are taking Lebron for granted.

@@JelaniB28 fuck LeBron he's an over paid slave who is controlled by his masters. lebron is nothing to miss and he's definitely not for the people.

ikr, ali was tryna wrestle with Joe as a joke but Joe was fed up with all of joe's ridicule of him so thus the overreaction.

Quick Joe!

Ali shouldn’t have did Joe like that playing or not.

Yup. That's it.

@@bossplayermfs5972 there's a reason McGregor is the richest ufc fighter . Yoh have to talk smack if you wanna make money in the fight business. People like you are so boring according to you every fighter should be quiet and humble and have no fun

He also would answer Sonny Liston. Ali was a b.s, savant.

@@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076 I i should slap the doo doo out your mouth. Show some respect.

@@thegreat1548 Respect for who you? You just proved to be a child.

@@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076 yes I'm 9 years old willing to slap the respect into your body show some respect to the greatest.

@@thegreat1548 Ali THE GREATEST ??? Let me word it more truthfully so even an adult like yourself claiming to be 9 years old can understand. ALi the greatest FRAUD OF ALLTIME..... Yes that is the truth sadly for the ever growing Ali fanboy lemmings out there to accept.

Yeah ABC'S Wide World of Sports was the original sports center...before ESPN.

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Michael Trumph fuck you bitch

@@tjsmith1895 Fuck you too

@@michaeltrumph121 reported. Get a life

@@michaeltrumph121 why would you say that

@@riametarmando2724 Cause it's the truth.

The network fueled the entire thing for ratings. They knew that this kind of thing could happen by putting two great champions in a studio to analyze their own fight with their egos and pride on the line.

Cosell wasn't going to put himself in harm's way. Stupid, he wasn't.

This was reality TV, at its best...and trust ABC baited this entire thing in hopes of a reaction from either fighter.

Truth Indeed Ugh

According to Roone Arledge (who was running ABC Sports (and later ABC News) at the time), they were originally going to seat Cosell in between Ali and Frazier in case things go out of hand while showing the film of the 1971 fight, but went against it.

It’s like time travelling :)

you would like these corny 1970 commercials you dumb idiot

jaroncreed shut the fuck up troll

Sarah Minifie Absolutely Classic 🌈I’m 57 now and loved ALL of this ! ⭐️💖

I'm a '90s kid, but it's always nice to see the original commercials. They're a piece of history.

@@jaroncreed how is she dumb?

True friend

Yes, we can see his noble side, and he does have a beautiful soul, but he disappoints us almost every time (until he was much older and wiser). I really hate to say it, but his influence on his generation and the one directly under him, was immense, and in my opinion, vastly negative. He was the HERO of so many, and can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone were so arrogant, bigoted, so full of hate? Does the legacy of Jim Crow Laws explain and justify this kind of behavior? If so, when will we ever, ever be free? The 'devil' is the anger, the hatred itself, on all sides. Centuries from now, if the human race survives, we will look back on this with sad, incredulous irony- grown men being paid huge sums to injure each other physically , emotionally, and yes, mentally as well. How crudely, how low can humanity sink into the mire?

@@denniscannon769 excellent point 👀

Back when boxing was more of a relevant sport. I still love boxing, but the popularity has declined because of pay-per-view Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were American icons now nobody knows or cares who the heavyweight champion of the world It is sad because boxing is a great and noble sport

You crazy, Frazier, fought the 3 fights exactly the same ... no style, he lost all 3 fights , but because Ali turned Muslim , they made him loose this fight , that's why that c nt announcer keeps on probing him with, Ali '' you were fatigued '' ... I hate all media, and the ''boy's'' they use

@@mutanazublond4391 That’s how you know it was personal for Frazier. And nah Frazier deserved to have won that first fight.

@@mutanazublond4391 the media back then was the worst we can agree there but this man is iconic to me for all the times I’ve heard his voice growing up haha

When you start speaking in terms of ring 'immortals', those two are in there.

You wanna be alive in a time of racism and war. Nice

@@Darko1.0 don't be so serious. We are still experiencing war, racism and segregation today. If you want to be typical.

@@Darko1.0 we’re literally living in a time of racism and war right now. Where have you been? 😂

I agree with them being strong but there was nothing handsome about Joe Frazier 😂😂😂😂😂😂

yeah but like a punk Ali waited until Joe was distracted to jump him

EPIC!!! THE GREATEST NO DOUBT. ALI IS THE BEST ENTERTAINER, HE CARRIED JOE. GOT TO GIVE ALI PROPS FOR THE MASTER PROMOTER. HE GAVE JOE LOVE. HE SAVED FRASIER FROM MAJOR DAMAGE WITH THE MEN UPSTAIRS. CAUSE JOE WAS GONNA SWING. ALI BEAR HUGGED HIM TO STOP HIM FROM LETTING HIS COMPULSIVENESS RUIN HIM. ITS JUST PART OF THE BIZNESS, SELLING HIMSELF FOR MAXIMUM DOLLAR

@@brianseneca3546 brian, with much respect. Ali didnt want it ti go that far. Joe was mad and ali new he pushed to much. Joe was a blink away from really getting himself and his career in deep doo doo. If Ali didnt mouth of the south him. They wouldnt fill the seats. He was on it. Now with this being said, i was once an Ali hater. Couldnt stand the mouth of the south.but after studing and losing money. I see said the blind man. Got to market. Got to pay attention, stay on toes. Otherwise what u got . A boring fight

@@richardotero2376 I agree with most everything you said except that they wouldnt fill seats. WIth Norton or Ellis or Shavers yes. But after the first fight on March 8 1971 EVERYONE was tuning in. But I do agree that Ali didnt want it go that far you tell by his demanor

true //he only boxed 11 more bouts Ali boxed 30

Other than Ali Frazier 3.

RedlineS2K same. I felt really bad for Frazier considering how much he helped out Ali, when Ali was broke

steve l "considering how much he helped out Ali, when Ali was broke" .. what do you mean ??? if you hint the story hwere joe went to the white house asking to richard nixon to let ali box..it was to box against ali and win money so he had interest... what you mean jo helped ali?

when Ali was prohibited from Boxing, it was Joe Frazier who helped him get back. Lent him money, gave him emotional support, and worked behind the scenes to get Ali back to the ring! Ali was broke and by this time.

do you have any sources please ??? i m very curious about his life and i never found that jo frazier supported ali

I know when Ali called Joe "ignorant " on this telecast, Joe was actually the instigator. He started it by trying to tease Ali about going to the hospital after the first fight.

Good one

Dats not true read up about it Ali left cause he didnt want Joe and da rest of da world to know wat happen to him look it up

@@coreysmith1338 That's bullshit. All you have to do is look at their faces after the fight and you can see who endured the most damage. All Ali had was a puffed jaw but Frazier's entire head was swollen like a balloon.

joe jones Ali lost

@@TheSands83 It depends on how you look at it. If you place great emphasis on knockdowns, you would go with Frazier. But if you go on connected punches, you'd go with Ali, because he had the most. But Ali won the subsequent two rematches.

@@coreysmith1338 What kinda ignorant statement is this.... Ali landed more punches and was definitely not as badly hurt as Frazier. Frazier spent a month because he was physically hurt. Frazier didn’t want Ali to know how badly damaged he was so he took the punishment.... but his body told him different once he went to the hospital. For a short amount of time he was close to death.... Ali even stated if he dies he would never box again. So know your facts before you sumn ignorant like that 👆🏾 C’mon bruh lol....

Dats cause it's fake

@@coreysmith1338 stupid

@@coreysmith1338honestly watching this a few times, I came to the conclusion it wasn’t fake . Joe really couldn’t handle words or jokes,, his way of dealing with things were with his arms. He snapped

Vio

Lol

The quality and skill isn't there either. These two immortals had that. Their fights were such good fights from that perspective as well, the quality of the boxing.

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B.S.artist + Fake Legacy+ usefull idiot= Muhammed Ali.

But ali's brother knows how to fight too he is a boxer too...didnt he?

@@almercyyou2971 Joe Frazier is a different animal.

@@anthonycampos8057 yeah but in reality is a different story too..outside the Ring...

@@almercyyou2971 Joe frazier would've broke his jaw. Muhammad could handle him but his brother couldn't.

It wasn't the best fight of all time. It was the most hyped fight in history.

@@lwmson dude if not the best fight top 5 at least

That fight or the fight in Manilla are the two best. Flick a coin.

You're absolutely right. There will never be a bigger fight.

The ads suck

The ads are fantastic! I've grown up with a Head and a Hogan account at my family sporting goods business. I'm definitely going to show these to my parents. Incredible.

Those crap cars killed the US auto industry.

Live these ads, safe childhood times

Nah, Joe was really pissed. I suppose he had some insecurities about being uneducated, and when Ali tapped his weakness by calling him "ignorant," Joe lost it. But the truth is that Joe did instigate that, and for him to tease someone about going into the hospital, especially when it was him and not Ali who spent quality time there, was a less than intelligent thing to do.

Shawn title you're not as dumb as you look.

Friends?? LOL watch the documentary "Thrilla in Manila"...Frazier hated Ali till his death!! he humiliated Frazier by calling him "Gorilla" 20.000 times, "uncle Tom" ,"traitor to the black people" even Frazier's children had problems with other kids at school for those words.Frazier helped Ali at his worst moments , he helped to recover his boxing license when he was suspended and with money...and Ali was very disrespectful , Ali crossed the line with Frazier, and Frazier never, forgave Ali! and I understand him

@@sedth8 Marvis Frazier confirmed the reconciliation between the two champs.

​@@jumalakohtuotsus4174 ...Mostly, Joseph William Frazier harboring all of that hatred.

​​@@sedth8...How old are you? Tell the truth! Watch "This is Your Life."

​@@brucescott4261This Is Your Life will put a real time perspective on their fondness for each other

Old joe saw him pretty good in that 15 th round...left hook hooker...

Quote is by the severely underrated Bundini Brown, not the idiot narcissit Ali.

He made an advice like this before, its probably to those who are trying to become athletes. He said it before, he said have a plan b, an education, don't gamble like I did, it worked out for me and It might not workout for you. That was the gist of the message. That's probably the advice he was going to say.

he was in ICU for 3 months nearly lost his life.

@@kastrolxp who

@@ati8713 joe Frazier

​@@kastrolxp ...Correct!!!

​@@kastrolxpJoe didn't fight for another year

Ali is dead and in about 20 years so will his fake legacy.

, ну и дерьмо, ты.! 🐒👈👎

Fake legacy 3 time undisputed champion of the world is fake apparently😭😭😭 not to mention what he’s most famous for which wasn’t in the boxing ring. People will remember and learn about Ali 100 years from now. Keep hating tho

​@@Jeffy2387at a championship fight in Germany Ali bought all the servicemen at a nearby base tickets to the fight $14k worth. Ali's a great guy. He gained the release of 8 American hostages from Syria without journalists and fanfare just meeting with Assad himself, the hostages appeared on Nightline and thanked Ali, Ali said he wasn't going over their as a representative of any government, Ali's a great guy

I believe they became friends afterwards!

​@@chairlesnicol672they were the best of collectively admiring that they're trilogy the greatest in boxing's history

You do realise that Ali clinched Frazier 131 times in Ali vs. Frasier II, right. A decision that was hotly contested due to Ali’s conduct. You also realise that Frasier was practically blind in Manila. Once you watch those fights, you realise there is only one fighter in the ring. The other is dancing, trash talking, hanging on the ropes and clinching.

@@anwla I absolutely agree. Ali also lost the third fight as well. He wouldn’t have went out after the 14th round. He was telling Dundee to cut his gloves off. He was done...

​@@anwla Thank you.

​@@anwlalet's cry together//joe Frazier hit Ali with countless low blows the difference is clinching is a LEGAL strategy... all of em did something anyone could complain about... earnie shavers use to hold and hit constantly he has countless KO from holding and throwing the ol uppercut to put down his competition but guess what well you guessed it 💯he always got away with it.. the difference is it didn't work against Ali even though he tried it ... Ali whooped joe to the point of bazooka Joe only boxed 11 more times after fight of the century while Ali boxed 30.. Ali mid 60's wins all 3 we all know it

​@@jklsr55if you truly believe Ali wouldn't have finished the 15th round then you probably believe urinal cakes are edible cake.. joe was done swinging at air stumbling around looking all mashed in the face let's be real

Yes, but why did Ali tell Joe that he had many white fans as if it was a bad thing?

@@MrMarco855because at the time most of his white fans were just haters of Ali who hated Ali for talking too much and not going to war in Vietnam

misinformed is a great word for it. There are many interviews where ali both compliments frazier and acknowledges that he talks so much trash to promote fights. His dick cavet interview with frazier is a good example where he does both

joe jones k

@@lampini Yeah. I love that interview with Cavett. A British talk show host is also on the telecast and asks Ali why do he and Joe always insult each other, and Ali replies in a hilarious manner, "Because the Garden is sold out, that's why!"

what are you talking about? Ali called him a Boy and a servant of White People and even when gone he says you have to be a Devil to represent Joe. Ali had none of his good humour or cheekiness here, he was full of spite and self-contradictory remarks making little sense. Joe was not gonna sit there and be called an Uncle Tom and illiterate all night long. You are completely biased in your take on the situation, sorry...