I used to watch this when I was in the gutter, literally. Since then my life has changed and This has become my victory tune. Whenever I achieve a major goal after shedding blood, sweat and tears, I come back and celebrate with this. And today is another day of celebration ✊🏼
@@pauloveloso5147 yes brother do it! I know you can do it. The mind is the most powerful organ in your body. Your body follows the mind, if you learn to control your mind you can achieve anything. It all starts with the mindset. Good luck brother !
My favorite part is when he first walks into the gym and opened up his money tin, the coach didn't even count it before throwing him the shorts. The coach saw the fire in his eyes and gave him a chance. The coach is a real MVP.
Powerful moment at 0:13 with the young girl and the homeless guy. She is young, full of life and holding her dream in the form of a notebook. He is older, bloodied but unbowed by his circumstances. He still has his dream with what little money he has. They still recognize each other; they still are looking for something better. It doesn't matter where you are in life and how old you are. If you are still breathing and able, you can achieve what your mind conceives. May God bless you all.
Amazing. Thank you for pointing that moment out. Never noticed that. It’s 2023 and I still watch this video for motivation. Some things just work for a person, and this video works for me. Wish the best for all of us!
@@mahyarordoubadi @ebonygentleman79 Agree, I remember this video from when I was in hard times 10 years ago, life hit me hard today and I came back to rewatch it. Stay strong brothers 👍
That's not what's going on at all She is the only person acknowledging he exists There is a crowded train yet no one will sit next to him and would rather stand because of his smell-you literally see him steal soap the next scene She is looking at him with empathy and pity
I'm convinced this is the greatest promo ever made. Contains so many important truths about boxing: how it's a powerful response to life's cruel realities, how it can give you the energy to raise you from powerlessness, and the extraordinary kindness you will encounter while learning the violent art.
+GregoCatal He still had to pay for every class, there was no charity being given by the trainer, he worked his ass off so he could make the money to get that training.
From homeless drunk to college student. Technically a medical college though I'm a computer science major. Bottom of the barrel, twice homeless, criminal record out the ass, and now I'm in college. No AA no higher power hell I still drink once in a while and DAMMIT It can be done. You need the WILL. Nobody is going to do it for you. Nobody is going to hold your hand. I stole to eat not to wash clothes but dammit I was there and if any of you for a second think it can't be done then it CAN'T. If you think it can then you already answered your own question.
I still come back to this every few years. I feel like this man. homeless and broken. But I see him continue and it helps ignite that dying flame I try to keep lit
Why does it take a god to save the countless children starving across the world? People are the most intelligent and powerful beings on the planet... Why don't we save them? its cause of mankind's greed that those kids starve to death ...there's more than enough food...blame your fellow man and yourself don't try to put it off on a god
Alex Stancato You don't understand how the world works, pain and suffering is part of life and nothing will change what happened and what is to happen in the future. We are bounded by fate and God is not to be blamed.
This comercial made me cry,this comercial motivated me way more then 95% of the films i've watched.Sometimes 2 minutes of thruth are better then 2 hours of lies ;).
They should have made this into a full length film, I remember being 13 years old 9 years ago and I still get the exact same chills watching this. So moving.
@@Overlord_DH you shouldn’t always need “more”. The piece is good because you inherently understand what’s happening- the rest of the story doesn’t matter.
@@erineopenaloza8311they made bad investments and lost. They chose to promote euro fighters instead of American fighters and that ended up costing them to where they had to cut boxing.
Pierce Egan, a famous boxing writer from the 19th century wrote: " No men are more subject to the caprice or changes of fortune than pugilists. Victory brings them fame, riches, and patrons. Their bruises are not heeded in the smiles of success. Basking in the sunshine of prosperity, their lives pass on pleasantly until defeat comes and reverses the scene. Then, covered with aches and pains, distressed in mind and body, assailed by poverty, wretchedness, and misery; their friends forsake them. The towering fame expired and no longer the plaything of fashion, they fly to inebriation for relief and a premature end puts a period to their misfortunes."
I used to watch this everyday before training when I first started boxing,getting ready for my last fight before I go pro this clip still gives me goosebumps
Every few years I come back to this to remind me of where I've been. As a reminder of where I can go if I'm not careful. And to remember to live with courage because you can come back from it all again. Still got soul.
This defines you can't judge anyone based on there looks, race or past. Believe in yourself and you will achieve. Never count anybody out as you don't know there full capability.
God and this video kept me going when i nearly lost everything. I've lived that life and it was brutal. Thank you to who ever made this video and may god bless anybody who is walking through hell right now. Keep walking, God is with you always. Even when you cry, cant eat, cant sleep, cant catch a break and are humbled daily by cruel circumstances. Keep going. You are being refined and forged. You are nearly there. Amen🙏🏾
I saw this when it came out and I felt a fight coming. 12 years later.. I'm still fighting. If you're hurting PLEASE give it time a year or two or ten of pain is worth the power and compassion you get after. Courage comes after the act. No one ever told me that
came to United States in 2012, still remember watching this commercial while I was working as a busboy in a Chinese restaurant...served in the U.S. army and working as an EMT now, about to get my BSN, CRNA is the next goal
I’m glad to be with the three million other viewers who can appreciate an artistic representation of the spirit of a man, who has nothing to lose, not much to gain, but is willing to fight to survive!
Seen every boxing movie in the book and I can safely say that this is better than every single one. Except for maybe Raging Bull. But this is a perfect boxing movie.
Man I remember watching this like everyday in undergrad. Wanted to go to med school and become a doctor so fucking bad. I worked my fucking ass off. I sacrificed so many things. I just kept telling myself it would be worth it in the end. I pushed through the hard times. I wanted to quit so badly. 6 fucking years later I graduated med school and I am now in emergency medicine. Holy fuck this brings back so many memories of the grind. Was it worth it in the end? Fuck yes. I'm the happiest i've ever been. To anybody out there going through a tough time. Keep fucking grinding, keep persevering towards your goals and your dreams. You really want to achieve something? You better work your fucking ass off. No matter what that goal is, you'll be able to achieve it. This video is such a fucking throwback.
One of the most powerful things I’ve ever watched. Always gets my mindset right ever since I watched it 10+ years ago training as a teen to a Married father as of late. Never get rid of this
This is the first video i saw about boxing ... Thirteen years ago, I started practicing martial arts because I was bullied at school. Now..... boxing helped me in my life. :)
My favorite parts in this whole thing is when he walks into the gym and drops all his money on to the ring and the coach just looks at him and there is mutual understanding. Then at the end, I was nodding my head when they showed him standing in the ring in a pro fight ready to pounce.
In 22/08/2022. I separated after discovering my ex-wife had been cheating on me for 5 years out of the 10 years I was married to her. after the separation I went into depression I got anxiety, I asked for a vacation from my job and 2 months when I went back to work I was fired, I was at rock bottom, I used anxiolytics and anti-depressants to sleep, I watched this video I started going to the gym and fighting jiu- jitsu, I got a better job and today thank God I'm doing very well. I just wanted to thank you, good man or woman who posted this video on RU-vid to remind us that we are all children of God and that we "still have our soul" today I make videos and try to help men and women who are going through exactly what I went through.
Wow, glad this video is still up; I first saw it in 2014, and still am amazed at how the man portrayed here went from homeless to contender through sheer will, grit and determination. He had nowhere to go but up, and was fueled by the hunger to achieve a goal......
The part where he is hustling by street fighting and making some dough as the clip transitions into the money slap and then the sound of the mitts meeting his punches is just pure poetry.
That would depend thoe mate. The other guy might be just the same also. If not even more determined but that all comes down to who has the “WILL” to win..
I cried watching this because I can relate.No, I’m not homeless.I’m just a single father dealing with a baby mama drama situation.I’m the one taking care of my kid.I was a goal oriented person and an achiever and I was on my way to the top with my career/job but I had to quit cause of racism and my son was born.I took full responsibility for him cause I can’t trust his mother cause she got some issues.I’m a fan of boxing and never in my wildest imagination thought about fighting until 2 months ago when I decided that I need to fight back when life hits you.I need to fight so I can have enough money to fight for my son’s custody, I want to raise awareness and and put up a charity for Orphans all over the world and stray dogs.I remember when I walked in my gym and met my coach for the first time and told him about my situation.Now I’m just waiting for my debut fight.Will show this to my coach.Hope all of your dreams will come true! God bless!
I remember watching this video a few years ago. I cried and I am right now. I have a dream to become a boxer. I wanted to box when I was 21 but my family told me that it was too expensive so I let it go for a while but now I'm 25 and I still have that dream of being a boxer it never left me. I know I can do it I just gotta pray and be determined and give it my all. It's been tough these last few years for me. All I need is for someone to give me a chance.
I'm mom of two, with my husband currently at the hospital and my mom in law being disabled and needing regular help. And when I watch this video in the morning for motivation, I can relate to it so much! Especially not being able to take a shower. But in my case, it's for the lack of time.
Lamont Peterson (born January 24, 1984) current IBF Light Welterweight Champion. The Petersons were left without parents at an early age, with their father in prison and their mother suffering personal issues. The brothers were reportedly homeless on the streets of Washington, DC for several years. While homeless at age 10, they were noticed by Barry Hunter, a boxing coach. Over time, Hunter developed their boxing skills while mentoring them and both brothers morphed into amateur boxing stars.
I remember one time when I was a kid watching cable hbo and was falling asleep and then this randomly started and I never forgot it it holds a special place in my heart ❤
Sempre que preciso eu volto aqui pra ver isso. Não quando estou mal, mas quando estou bem, quando estou progredindo. Eu volto aqui pra me lembrar da humildade e da força de vontade que me fez vencer.
Marcel Lemonde if you're ready to work hard, ready for the discipline, the dedication, the struggles, and the pain that comes with this sport go for it. This sport isn't for everybody
I watched it when i was 14, today im 24 and boxing is still in my heart, i lost the drive sometimes but combat sport is still in my soul. This video is pure gold
I send this to every one of my fighters every so often. I lived a good portion of this. My life is definitely changed since I saw this but man does this hit hard every time
I love this story now that I'm going through things Within Myself praying everyday homeless looking towards God to help us out but you got to keep on fighting and believe in itself in the Lord this is myself fighting through addiction to be Vindicated thank you Lord
