Can we give Rummy a tribute to the work he has done through the years? He is innovative but grounded, critical when he needs to be but always respectful, has an appropriate sense of drama without being too bombastic, avoids cheap sarcasm and has developed some very interesting statistical innovations. Just want to honor an excellent independent journalist who is authentic, demonstrates humanity and gives this sport the gravitas it deserves. Thanks, Mr. Ciani. Helluva job and it all came together in this Golota masterpiece.
Yes! I have been watching this channel for years and I second your statement here about the creator of this content. Takes me back to the days of 90's and early 2000's boxing and Rummy is a class-act and very entertaining youtuber 👌
Thank you Don Harris for putting this comment together for many of us. I was composing a similar tribute when I saw yours and, we agree 💯. Rummy has class and a steep history in the sports. I digress.
Absolutely top class talent, and a deeply disturbed individual. Him and Ibeabuchi are two guys from that era who couldn't quite put it together despite being so gifted.
Talented, gifted, blah blah blah. He's a big guy. And dirty. Like LeBron. He's bigger than everybody else. Of course He's going to dominate. Usain Bolt. 6'5". Of course He's gonna dominate. Wilt Chamberlain. Scored 100 in one game. He's 7'2". John Jones. 6'4". 84 inch reach. That swimmer Micheal Phelps. Long arms. Webbed feet. Wtf? Lol It's no surprise that guys are dominating with these genetic advantages.
@@truman5838 Golota was not THAT big or THAT gifted. He was a good boxer and took the bronze in Olympic competition. That requires a LOT of work. Ok, maybe I'm not the average Joe out there at 6'10" 270lbs and a 7'3" wingspan, but believe me, there are MUCH more gifted guys that did a lot less than what Golota achieved in his troubled career. Michael Grant, for example, was much more gifted but not as good a boxer as Golota. AJ is much more gifted but again not that good. Wilder is more gifted and I don't think he'd stand a chance against a non-dirty Golota (lucky shots aside). The skill involved in that era of boxing was the greatest of all times imo.
I'm too young to remember all those early fights of Golota but I remember my dad used to watch it early in the morning in Poland. Thanks for giving me a new perspective into Golota's career. Now I understand why so many people say he could have been the champion.
How do ppl speak of Andrew on Poland? One of my sister in laws is married to a guy from Poland and he said they hate him over there. No respect he says.
@@drepop803 nope, obviously you can find people who will disrespect him, but i think most of us missing those chances to take a crown of heavyweight division. Such a great heavyweight who Andrew was, made lot of us staying all saturday's night and waiting for his fight or getting up in middle of the night for them. Most of people believe that he was or he is the Best heavyweight in our history.
@@drepop803 many don't respect him but most of them are youngsters who start to watch his fights when he was at the end of his career or practically retired and old, then they google a little or listen to histories about him quiting Tyson fight or doing couple low blows against Bowe and then they hate him while thinking they some kind of specialists, trust me I talked with dozens of kids like this
Golota: I lose? Corner: No baby! We are winning. We are going all the way! You will be the heavy weight champion. All of your dreams are about to come true in 15 minutes! Golota: Hold my beer.
HAHAHA! XD :D ...SAD but TRUE! - he had everything going for him - he just threw it away. :) The WEIRD THING IS... that I never heard Golota apologizing for anything! ...not in English and not in Polish... - not just to Riddick Bowe, but also the Fans - the crowd - whomever hoped for him and wished him well.
dude was winning and still cheated lmfao i like how Bowe knocked him down, Golota got up and pieced Bowe properly to even the score. And when he was winning again he literally busted Bowe's balls lmaoooo
Golota was a trail blazer, the first Polish boxer to come to America and headline big fights, he inspired a generation of Polish boxers and at the peak of his career was the most famous Polish athlete in the world. Half of Poland used to wake up at 4AM to watch his fights. He had the athleticism, but not the mental strength to become a champion. Today he's seen as an icon in Poland and fans love him despite his shortcomings.
@@thomasburr9244 Nah, guy saved his own life by stopping that Tyson fight. Concussed big time after it- watch the interviews in the locker room, his brain was still spinning- ended up with a fractured spine too.
he really is a good guy. I was in Chicago for the Gloves about six years ago and ran into him at a bar. wasnt sure it was him because he had hair, but how many giant p*ll*ck boxers are roaming around. nice guy. told him i was polish and a boxer, and he couldnt have been more well spoken or nicer. We exchanged info and never saw him again. would love to talk to him again
Great video! In Poland a lot of people don't estimate fairly, due to his lost fights, but I think Andrew was the best Polish boxer ever. In modern sports competiton all trainers know how important is your mental strenght. If he improved this aspect, he would definitely be a world champion.
People in Poland overrate him so much. He didn't win anything of the significance. He was one of the dirtiest heavyweights out there. Had weak psyche. In Poland he's a god, but we had better boxers who actually won championships. You can't compare him to Michalczewski or Adamek.
@@daltondenun858 what that furys style is hard to watch? It is. His rematch with deontay and the fight he had last year with the German tko 2 were are the only fury fights worth watching. He's super boring. No killer instinct, no idea how to finish, pitter pat punches, lots of hugging, big goofy movements and never uses his size. Against deontay 2, he finally used his size and showed off a killer instinct. Still didn't know how to finish but i think trainer noticed that and will work on that in future fights.
@@anthondeutsch3133 the Rocky movie was literally written off the Chuck Wepner Muhammad Ali fight. So, no, Rocky is Wepner. With a bit of Marciano thrown in.
I think he had some fear/confidence issues. He´d start fouling if things didn´t work perfectly for him. Kind of like Tyson in the second Holyfield fight.
@@rokkvi1 Exactly what I was thinking.A huge fear of losing.He certainly had physical strength boxing skills,but lacked the heart and discipline.I'm sure he asks himself everday,"why didn't I apply myself then?".
Not a waste of talent but I'm guessing you mean its too bad he was saddled with the extra baggage given his golden left and general talent. Andrew looked so good goddam good on Bowe 1, but....
@@rokkvi1 it is well known he was bullied in school as a kid, couse he was introvertic and stutter, people half his size made fun of him and he couldn;t react, so he start to train boxing, his trainer said he was sometimes so stressed before fights that he couldn't sleep all night and went fighting without sleep, he definitely had some issues and like most of the time it start in childhood. But who know him more than just from fights know he is very calm and cool guy, and actually far smarter people think (sadly till this day some people think that stuttering means someone is dumb)
Didn't think I could make it thru over one hour of Andrew Golota but the content was good enough to keep me going. Thanks for making this video. (one thing -- I remember in the twilight of his career, he quit due to an elbow injury -- his forearm looked like it was flopping around like a fish out of water. Might have been of interest to bring that bit about his suspected arm injury post car accident full circle.)
@@anonym58063 yeah but he was the Number 1 Heavyweight in the world even without holding a title and dominated Holyfield, Gonzalez and Hide in his previous fights before that one
Pussy. Why would any man be afraid of another man? I will never understand that. The only way you can truly be a bitch in this world, is fearing another man. If you don't fear losing, you cannot fear another man. Fucking coward.
@warlockwyat. Lol your so full of shit. You obviously have never stood toe to toe with another man. Or you would understand the value of fear. Your just a talker, and your ignorance is showing. I'm imbarraced for you, so please shit up, and let people just assume your an idiot. Rather than confirming it with your every word.
@@WaRLoKWYATT If you've never feared anyone, you've either never been in a fight with a worthy opponent, or you're mentally challenged and need professional help to live a normal life. Fear is the ultimate motivator, it keeps you humble, it keeps you moving forward. Instead of insulting people over the internet for no reason, why don't you do something productive?
Great documentary...BUT I think you should've mentioned the Tyson - Golota post fight interview...you could really tell how bad Golota's concussion was, as he couldn't even speak. It justifies why he quit that fight. And it really shows how much of an asshole the coach was for not listening to Golota when he told him "Stop the fight". Andrew Golota knew he was really injured and that he had to stop right there or else he'd risk getting a serious permanent injury. A lot of balls from Andrew Golota to know his limit and admit defeat in front of thousands of angry "fans". He didn't deserve to be treated that way walking out of the ring. It was a lot of disrespect for a seriously injured professional boxer, he wasn't a coward, quite the opposite.
Agree 100%! Well said! Shame on his corner men, but most of all, shame on the announcers for calling Golata a coward. Alas, all this happened in the dark ages before it finally dawned on us how deadly dangerous it was to get hit in the head repeatedly. I don't watch Boxing anymore but if it's anything like football is with concussion protocols and all, I bet you're not going to see cornermen and officials lambasting a fighter who just got his brain rattled and wants to quit.
Wichard H I quess you don't hear so well he just told you that he had a bad concussion and couldn't even talk hardly at the post fight but I know guys like you the baddest man in room as long as your the only person in the room or if you are on the phone with someone yeah I know the kind
@@nonymous590 Theres a difference between quitting and not being able to fight because of a serious situation that could have cost him his life. He was seriously one punch away from being seriously injured and probably in a coma are you kidding me ? Anyone that puts on the gloves and steps into that ring is not a coward. What does it matter what people think of you if you are in his situation and people say oh he's a helluva fighter, he didn't quit but then he could have possibly suffered permanent damage and never fought again but yet he then would be a hero because he didn't quit ? Thats just plum stupid especially when people say stuff like this and there not the one in the ring. This wasn't a Rocky movie it's real and he did the right thing and he lived to fight another day.
Really well explained. I had no intention on watching more than a few minutes, but you created a great story and made it worthwhile to watch it all. Thanks for your work!
This was an XLNT biography by an earnest boxing fan who is not a polished journalist, but a fine storyteller. I didn't know all of this about Andrew Golota. Thank you for telling us this part of boxing history.
@@serenityinside1 At least in one of them he suffered an injury that wasn't immediately detected. Only after an MRI/X-ray. I think it was in his fight with Tyson.
U HAVE NO HEART U FKN IDIOT .I DONT NO HOW IT IS FIGHT WITH THIS ALL BIG MANS SO SHUT UP SAYING YOUR SHIT U DONT NO WOT U TALKING ABOUT SAYING HE HAS NO HEART OV COURSE HE HAVE HEART BIG POLISH HEART AM PROUD OV HIM WE R POLISH WE R ALL WARRIORS
Samuel Young rummy said it his mind was somewhere else I wonder about psych problems he being stressed because of his trainer almost leaving because they changed rounds throw away 500 thousand. Shame he couldn't bring it together and many try to say he wasn't ever really good.
Jay Harden was not wrong place wrong time lolol....and if he fought now like that back then he still would of gotten disqualified or quit....rules don't change.....as for now there are no real heavyweights.... Joshua is good but I don't see him dominating for years and if he does it's because there's no good heavy weights in the division....I always liked Golota....he just didn't have it mentally back then until it was a little late in his career
Andrew Golota was the a real world Ivan Drago. Bowe I: After 4 big fouls the ref did the right thing. There was nothing left to be done nor controversial about it. Golota's interview after the Mike Tyson fight was the saddest thing ever. He suffered a herniated disc, a concussion and a broken cheek bone. His managers wanted him to go on, and the audience threw stuff at him. In the interview he could barely talk and probably doesn't remember anything about it.
Gołota had a serious car accident on 20 december 1999. He was injured, he lost his great left jab. His friend also died in this crash. Fight with Tyson shouldn't even take place. Read more: www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-21-sp-46078-story.html
Really enjoyed that mate. Great work, Golota should never be forgotten! Always edge of your seat stuff, you never knew what would happen next in his fights.
The dog commentary absolutely sent me. I remember being a kid in the 90s seeing weird commercials like that and seeing it again 20 years later.. man it takes me back. This video was like a trip through a time capsule or something. I loved it man
When Golota had a fight whole Poland was up :) IHe was our hope for HWC , Thanks Rummy , best documentary abou Andrew ever, polish Tv should buy it from you and show this in Poland :)
I do, I remember him beating my favorite boxer Riddick Bowe, I was like: WHO IS THIS BLONDE MOTHERFU***ER? Lol, but w/e i grew fond of him after that battle. great boxer
Thank you for making this video. It brings back the memories when me along with thousands of other Poles back in homeland that missed many hours of sleep in anticipation of Andrew's fights. Sadly, his mental state would not allow him to be a champion. Great content, Rummy.
Golota is one of my favorite fighters - his style and focus was incredible overall but it seemed like he would invariably get in his own way. In my opinion one of his best performances was against Byrd - although Byrd was awarded the decision none of his fancy moves really worked against Golota - Golota controlled the fight, cut off the ring, landed good body shots and combos, and was in good position the entire 12 rounds - Byrd is alot tougher than many realize as well, but perhaps not a devastating puncher. As for the fight against Lennox Lewis, Lewis was pretty much unbeatable in his prime and Golota went the way of the other top contenders of the day - for the most part, those that went in toe to toe got knocked out - and those who played smarter were lucky if they went the distance but usually, ultimately lost the decision. I would have liked to have seen a Golota - Holyfield fight - but his journey up through the ranks, although an excellent boxer, was troubled by his own erratic behavior. It would be interesting to find out more about his childhood and other early experiences - something was haunting him.
@@crosbymendoza9925 See, I don’t see that as cowardice at all. Galota was the person facing Tyson and was taking a beating. If a fighter tells his corner to ‘stop the fight’ it’s because he knows he can’t win the fight. Only the person taking that punishment can decide when enough is enough. Only he took those punches. Only he could feel the damage. He is the only one who knew if something didn’t feel right. Sometimes it’s braver for a fighter to admit defeat and say so. His corner should have listened to him if they cared about him at all
@@crosbymendoza9925 He was severely injured. Anyone who calls him a quitter (esp. certain "boxing" channels, that are run by peopel who I wouldn't even call casuals) is a spineless coward. They'd quit from a single slap by Tyson. Golota had a spine injury (something with one of the discs), he had a skull fracture, and he had a severe concussion. We don't know what he felt. I can tell you as a former amateur boxer, who got more hurt in sparring/gym wars than in the ring, I've had times where I felt my head was going to explode. Where you're seriously convinced, that a couple more shots is all it takes for you to die. Going on when you feel like that way isn't bravery, imo. You're not fighting for your life, you're not fighting for some greater cause. Sure, some fans down the road (if you're even famous, I obviously wasn't, hence even stupider) will call you "lionheart" or some other stupid name. But it's YOUR long term health you gotta worry about, not your reputation. Where are those fans, when you can barely move and speak, when you forget, when you're broke? Do they send you enveloppes full of cash? Do they run go fund mes to give you money for yourself/your family?
This was fantastic. I couldn't help but notice that in some early fights, especially the bite, the ref was very inconsistent, which I think added to his frustration. In addition, the first time he cheated, he turned the fight around and won, which has to corrupt decision-making. At any rate, thank you so much for this breakdown, was enlightening and just exciting to watch. I became a fan of a boxer and a youtuber.
I loved this Polish fighter! Andrew Golota is my childhood hero, favorite fighter of all-time, and the reason I got into boxing. A world title does not hold the same value as it did before the alphabet soups. Let's not forget that Golota has some worthwhile accomplishments, including an Olympic Medal (arguably the biggest achievement in boxing), and a larger-than-life national hero status in Poland. Golota was Poland's first star in professional boxing who put the nation on the global boxing map. Andrew's impact on boxing globally - specifically on millions of fans in Poland - is well documented as the Polish heavyweight is the link between the former Soviet Bloc countries and boxing success in the U.S. He made millions during his finest hour awakening hope in fans: the number one goal of every elite boxer. The scale of Golota's achievement, including its impact on the growth of professional boxing in Poland, will be appreciated only from a historical perspective, not until 20-30 years from now. This was the first Polish fighter I ever saw step into the professional boxing ring on TV and be equal in presence to such legends as Lewis, Bowe, Tyson, and Holyfield (the latter being the only fighter Andrew never shared the ring with). Andrew's reputation has already spread worldwide. For me, if Golota had become a heavyweight world champion, I would promptly name my own son in the Pole's honor. I loved the Pole!
Yes, Adamek was as popular in Poland at a certain point in time but historically speaking, Golota is the most well-known Polish boxer. Meanwhile, Zbigniew Boniek is the greatest Polish-born footballer of all time, in my opinion. He was named to Pele's FIFA 100 and put together the most successful club career overseas than any other Polish player to date (Lewandowski's story hasn't yet been all written). With six career World Cup goals (including a hat trick in '82 against Belgium in one of the most impressive one-man performances in Cup history), 24 goals in 80 caps, and a third place finish for Poland at the '82 World Cup (equaling the nation's best-ever result), Boniek left an indelible mark on his nation's soccer history. Although many regard Poland's Boniek-less 1974 World Cup Squad (which also finished third) as the country's all-time greatest, I think that is debatable. In 1978, a young, bright star in Boniek debuted at the World Cup on a Poland team which is regarded as potentially the strongest side that the country ever produced (players who shined in 1974 were still present and outstanding youngsters such as the obvious Boniek and current National Team manager Adam Nawalka were coming up). What separates Zibi Boniek from Polish greats like Deyna, Lato, Gadocha, Lubanski, and others is Zibi's impact on the game and the legacy he left. In a ranking of the greatest to never win the Ballon d’Or, Boniek is the only Pole listed. Last but certainly NOT LEAST, Zibi's reputation spread worldwide like truly no other Polish player's. A household name in the 80s, Boniek was feted the world over. In 1984, in Honduras, a future national team player was born and named in Boniek's honor. This future player's father loved Boniek. Other Hondurans have also been named in Zibi's honor. That's saying a whole lot. Think about it, the only other soccer players I would ever imagine parents naming their kids after are Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, etc. Just to be in this exceptional group and elite company is impressive enough. There has not been another player like Boniek in Poland!! I hope Lewandowski can receive the same acclaim, but until he retires, it's Boniek ALL THE WAY!!!
Adamek was never as popular as Golota and didn't give such a level of dramaturgy but for sure he was a great boxer and well known too. Other recognizable Polish boxers are Krzysztof Włodarczyk, Artur Szpilka, Krzysztof Głowacki and from the past - let's not forget about Dariusz Michalczewski (it's sad he didn't fight with Roy Jones Jr.; for sure Roy would have been a favorite but Michalczewski had some chances). Interesting fact: even famous Polish poet and Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska was Gołota's fan and watched his fights during night times (in Poland there were nights during these events).
Not enough emphasis put on the fact that he was absolutely correct in “quitting” that Tyson fight. The list of injuries he had was absolutely ridiculous, including his brain being loose in his skull according to his doctor. Everyone that called him a coward should try to do their job with the type of injuries Golota sustained.
Elvis no shit it's easy to judge someone when it doesn't affect you but it does cause all you badasses that called him a coward are just realizing that you would of quit if it had been y'all see you can see someone else that falls short and relate to them but you can't recognize when someone digs deep and puts all the pain behind them as they finish something that most couldn't because y'all couldn't that's why you talk shit bout other people that way you don't have to focus on your inner coward
Wow..this was like a movie...greatness comes in the form of mental maturity.I got so much from this.....never won a title...but fought his best battles overcoming his own personal opposition...himself.thanks for show this my friend Awesome
Rummy, I thank you so very much for all of the great memories of the Marvelous one. You are so awesome I am blessed to have found your channel, I love your work. I Salute keep up the great work Rummy.💯🥊👑
I'm not sure any of us will ever really understand Andrew Golota. On his day, he had everything to be a world champion. the size, the power, the boxing skills yet there was always something missing.
Golota was very injured after the two Bowe fights..his arms/elbows/shoulder and knees (and a bad back) all required different treatments...you can clearly see that his body broke down and the snap in his punches and the bounce in his step had disappeared.....What a great job by this guy - Rummy....excellent documentary..what a great fucking channel!! USA - Tuesday Night Fights were fucking great btw!!! - Tommy Morrison, Golota, etc...great nights as a young bachelor in the 90s with my buddies!!
Ah Memories. Nice Work. Golota won that fight against Ruiz. It's a bit disheartening that he didn't get that decision to become heavyweight champion after he resurrected his career. Also, that night he lost to Brewster, he dropped the torch which was picked up by Adamek who fought in one of the bloodiest battles on the undercard against Paul Briggs to win the light heavyweight title.
Superb video Rummy. A wonderful combination of humor, boxing knowledge and perspective. How insightful to recognize that Golota's physical maturity and mental maturity had arrived at different times. It gives me a deeper appreciation of this fighter. Thank You.
Thanks Rummy. Very nicely done. I agree with you. After only seeing disjointed highlights of his faux pas, your commentary restores a lot of justice (and respect) to Andrew's boisterous career. Kudos to Golata. You have a new subscriber. Mozzman
Mental concentration issues can wreck a fighter. I have a 6 ft 3 in tall welterweight with KO power in both hands but I could not get him to listen. I finally refused to train him and told him to find a new trainer. He went through five coaches before coming back to me after a year and a half. He lost six fight against guys he should have beat easy but he forgot everything once the bell sounded. His only win was with me as his trainer. I will try this again but I am not sure if I will do any better this time. Funny how I thought of Andrew Golota when i was working with this fighter and wondering how trainers got him to focus. Great video thanks.
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lisar3006 6 ft 3 welterweight with knock out power? Is he knocking over tissue paper? A 6 ft 3 welterweight would be a toothpick.
Yeah they are guys that are absolute beast physically and have great skills but they get psyched out easily. The guys that win or become good/great are able to concentrate on the mental aspect of the game
@ my goodness do you not know fighting? Tall lanky guys usually have punching power. They get a nice snap at the end of their punches. If you ever become a boxer or mma fighter, which i know you never will, watch out for the tall lanky dudes in your division.
Elvathar - Agreed 100%. I'm here because it was in my recommendation list. i'm an old school boxing fan. Golota was a character... a poker face in the ring and a mix of hi end talent and hi end demons. A great story, but a shame he could not make it after all that work and turmoil to the finish line and get that belt. Tragic really.
Oh man love this format!!!! I think a longer video on just one fighter and his career is exactly right----great work!!! subbed ....there should be a million on this channel!!!!
jarekp1986 man gtfo. All he did was fight dirty. He almost lost to some low skilled bums, including the one he bit on the neck because he started losing. Fuck andrew, he hasnt done anything meaningful with his career outside of headbutting and punches to the nuts
What a great documentary, Rummy. Top work. And a perfect statement at the end of it about physical and mental strengths of Gołota which never met each other. Thanks for this. Greetings from Poland.
I have been a boxing fan for over 40 years. I think I have watched every boxing doc out there. But let me tell you when I see my notification on Rummy's channel, I cant wait to see what he has posted. Rummy's hand gets raised when it comes to boxing knowledge and content. Well done champ !
Despite some of the tactics he's done early in his career I have a huge respect for Andrew Golota, he was one tough gladiator that when on top of his game can pose quiet a challenge for some top level competition. Oh yea and rummy corner I've been following you for a year now and I must say I really enjoy all of your content and your editing is dope, I feel like I'm watching a documentary or movie keep up the work.
This is by far my favourite channel even more so then boxinglegendsTV: Rummy, you just bust out tons of videos regularly and im only just a recent subscriber. You don’t get enough credit my man
Rummy you should consider doing some more career recaps on more fighters especially heavyweight. This was very well done and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you
