Kevin Costner`s Speech at Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night 2008  

Kevin Costner honored Ali and eulogized Whitney Houston at her funeral. He knows how to honor greatness because he himself is great. Ali was a shining example of what humanity should strive to become. He will always be The Greatest.

I am a fully grown man. Just finished work and decided to watch this video. I am crying. Literally crying. I love you Muhammad Ali.

Kevin Costner shook up the World with that speech ,it was amazing and it bought tears to the eyes of Muhammad Ali the Greatest

Kevin Costner is one of the classiest actors in the world.

Costner delivers every time he holds a speech. He should be invited every time.

This is the most beautiful speech I have ever heard- I am totally grateful I walked the same earth as the great Mohamed Ali did

I had no idea Kevin Costner was such a profound thinker. His speech shows a man with a deep heart. And his thoughts about Ali are so true. Ali was, and is, the greatest.

What a great tribute from Mister Costner. I am glad the Great Muhammad Ali heard how much the World loves and respects him.

Every single time I see Mohammad Ali I can't stop my tears from pouring and I don't exactly know why. How can a man be so great, and you know how you measure greatness? When you are silent and your once thirsty for your blood rivals praise you and call you the greatest of all time... that's greatness. Rest in peace Lion.

Wow Kevin , I could listen to you speak forever because your words touch hearts , inspire love , humble yet profound human words , with wit and beautifully written humour….Ali was and is my all time hero…since childhood….I adore him and everything he stood for. I shed a tear for Ali , more than once.Kevin thank you for all that you are and all that you will be ….you are a hero of mine as an actor as a man , as wonderful inspiring human being.🥊❤️🏔

This was awesome!! I had the pleasure to dress the champ that night for the award. It was a great honor and highlight in my life. His wife thanked me for not making a celebrity fuss over him by just talking to him and allowing him to conversate. But little did she know, I was on awe to be in his presence. I will never forget that day or him. As I said to him (once I was able to speak), "You are truly the greatest"! We will always love him as he deserves to be loved.....

Most respectful person as a boxer and as a human being The man i love the most. We miss you ali ❤

A great speech for a great man gone but not forgotten RIP

That's what RU-vid should be about, not silly shorts or meaningless videos. I'm glad that I could find and watch a great speech by Kevin Costner honoring the legendary Muhammad Ali. 🥺

R.I.P. Mohammed, you will never be forgotten.

No one can deliver a speech like Kevin Costner!

One of the best tribute speeches I have ever heard. Oh how I wish that Ali would have been able to respond verbally.

This is how one great man respects the greatest.

I don't remember meeting a person who has filled me with emotions, made me smile or shed a tear; like Ali did. Muhammad Ali is more than a name. He is gone but not dead.

"My father and I were both watching again; the only difference this time was I was too big for his knee. And he didn't speak for the longest time; and I didn't think to break the silence of that moment..." - Kevin Costner is not a national treasure, he is a human gem.

In our Best moments we are all Muhammad Ali, what a tribute by kevin Costner.

It takes a great man like Kevin Coster to introduce a great man like Mohamed Ali. Love you 💕

My dad was a huge fan of ALI so naturally I was touched by this speech thank you Kevin

The best tribute ever for Ali . No one said it better than Kevin .lots of tears dropped through my face while watching this video. Kevin spoke on our behalf who loved ali and got our lives touched greatly by his principles and values .thank you Kevin and RIP our champion

That speech deserved a standing ovation! Mr. Costner captured the essence of Mr. Ali's journey, ambitions and goals accomplished. I would love to have a copy of that speech. It was rewarding to hear and inspired me to greater heights. Mr. Costner showed through his own life experiences that change is possible, even inevitable. More important, it reflected that minds and attitudes can be changed to see and acknowledge the truth; even those who are hard hearted. Greatness speaks, whether it's spoken or shown. Mr. Ali did both. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you Mr. Costner for speaking the truth.

Kevin Costner is a Great Orator. And this was truly written and spoken for All who saw the Life of Muhammad Ali. Thanks for Posting.

What an incredibly beautiful, and enduring speech for one of the greatest individuals in the history of mankind. It encapsulated Ali's career as succinctly as humanly possible with the limited time alllotted for the Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night 2008. I applaud Kevin Costner for delivering one of the greatest speeches I've ever heard delivered in tribute to another human being. I salute Muhammad Ali for his service to our country, although you never enlisted into the military, you were indeed one of America's most decorated soldier's. The 3 years in which Ali was banned from the sport of boxing, constitutes as his military time in service. The difference between Ali's service was that he chose to fight against the war not in it, while the other soldier's chose to fight in it as opposed to fighting against it. It turns out Ali was right, and our government was wrong, many who were inducted were against the war if not initially then soon after they arrived to Vietnam. Just as many soldier's came back with missing limbs, agent orange symptoms, and P.T.S.D., Ali also was left with injuries, but his injuries were internal. Thanks to the advent of the computer, Internet, and U-TUBE, I've been able to see this video, and many other's you were a Zorro with your tongue, and wit. God bless you Muhammad Ali you were so much wiser than anyone gave you credit for, but you fought well past your prime, and that'[s what cost you so dearly in the end.

A great tribute to the LEGEND by Kevin Costner. I salute him

I had the privilege to have met him almost 40 yrs ago. We saw a playful side of him that I and a bunch of other kids will always remember and cherish! Thank you for that unforgettable time of fun, laughter and joy! 💓

I've never seen this before but wow, this is a phenomenal heart touching speech for one we all remember as the greatest! Thank you Kevin 🙏🏾

The speech carried the essence of Muhammad Ali, it moved like a butterfly and stung me like a bee. Rest In Peace CHAMP! Their birthdays are one day apart, Ali on the 17th of January and Costners on the 18th (as is mine).

You made me cry!! one of the greatest speech about the Greatest!!

I feel the same about Costner WOW what a speech for the "GREATEST"

Kevin Costner is a true gem.

A great speech for a great man 👍🏿🥇🥊.

2020 - new decade I still love to watch a marvelous and excellent speech of a GREAT MAN by another GREAT MAN - one a hero in the ring and the other a hero in hollywood!

Respect from INDIA 🇮🇳 to greatest Muhammad Ali!!!!!

An amazing, heartfelt and wonderful toast to the greatest ever. Well done Mr Costner.

The Greatest ...in and out of the ring! A man to respect and follow. A giant!

I was literally shaking and my eyes swelling with tears listening to this wonderful tribute.... He Nailed it with the Spartacus comparison We are all Muhammad Ali

Wow 2020 now and I'm watching it now still my heart cry May Allah give you high jennah and to the guy said once words about ali respect u sir

Watching this again , and listening, I suspect that even Ali was in awe of kevin Costner's wonderful gift of WORDS.

There’s NO other Guy like him ~ in sincerity and natural being, straight off the cuff We are SO fortunate to experience him and see him perform, lead and be real… MAGNIFICENT⁉️⁉️

Those who disliked this great video are not humans but aliens.

What a great, moving , touching speech. It really moved me into tears.

True "Mohammed Ali is not just a man's name.."

Some speeches are really good... Who is here in 2019 put a thumb up

A great speech about the greatest, RIP Mohammed Ali..

This speech made the Legend's cheek fill with tears. Dude I'm all full of tears too.

This is the greatest eulogy I have ever heard and seen... Thank you Kevin

"In our BEST moments... we are all Mohammed Ali." Always remember that boys!!!

The best, the finest, the most flawless tribute ever for a real champ from no lesser than a real champ. Respect Ali, respect Kevin!

As most of the people who are my age, I loved and believed in Ali. For me, he always stood for goodness and fair play. R. I. P., dear saviour.

Kevin is the GOAT for giving speeches. I'm so glad that the legendary Muhammad Ali got his flowers when he was here.❤️

I have always been impressed by Kevin Costner His tribute to Muhammad ALi Was truly beautiful. I do miss the Greatest.

What a great speech for the greatest boxer of all time. Thank you Kevin ❤

ماشاء الله تبارك الله How come I don't know about this speech. Man this is one of the best speech I have ever heard of wow. That was amazing 100% Respect

Wow !!! what a awesome speech from a awesome actor,straight from his heart to the most honorable man of the last century 👏👏👏

there is a lil Mohammed Ali in All of us ...

Could you imagine just being able to shake Muhammad alis hand? But a man R.I.P. the greatest of all time

simply undisputed champion of the world,RIP

Incredible speech by Kevin so moving god bless Ali xxx

Nothing but admiration from everyone, everywhere and all the time. We love Muhammed Ali.

Rest in Peace. What a Man!

Hearing Kevin Costner praising the great man was like listening to a true love song. Thanx Kevin and many many thanks Mohammed for being THE MAN, and living up to your great name.

Broke my heart, to see the Great One ill. He was a force of nature.

I do not know how, but I'll say this anyhow. My fellow dweller Mr. Kevin Costner truly has spoken form his heart and our hearts for a person who'll always be a peaceful warrior for human kind, Lots of love and respect from the bottom of my heart to Mr. Costner.

Outstanding speech Kevin Costner.. A great tribute to the Greatest. That inspired the greatness inside all of us. Thank you Kevin. You are so right Kevin we are all Muhammad Ali.

Grande Ali, siempre estarás en mi memoria.

The final victory lap. Not sure if Ali could completely follow the whole speech but close to the end I think I saw a slight nod of appreciation from the Greatest.

A warrior is not only one who fights in battles, but one who stands for what he believes in the middle of it.👏that's 🗝

Kevin costner is my fav actor and he gave an amazing speech for my fav boxer THE GREATEST MUHAMMAD ALI. This moment was just Marvelous & i cried at some points, what a speech. Just beautiful. RIP THE GREATEST. Ameen

Banyak orang mencintai Ali, karena kemanusiaannya dan perjuangannya.

That has to be one of the all-time greatest speeches I've ever heard. It needs to be heard again more and more.

Loving and moving speech about a great man......restful journey amongst the stars, champ.

Great speech, from a great actor, for one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Yes !!!! I love you and we the world loves you !!!We missed you alot champ the greates of all time in and outside the ring..

OMG I am crying

Muhammad Ali greatest weapon in the ring was his heart he was hated more than eny fighter in the history of boxing his heart made you love him as much as people wanted to see him loose his heart was the heart of a champion and everyone watching new it his skills made you love him

Very touching,a great speech,for the greatest boxer of all time....

Love you Mohammed Ali, rest in peace legend.

I am now 55 and Nick Sr. also hated my #1 too, Ali IS more then just a " Boxer " and he was as LOVED as Elvis !! ...They were BOTH my childhood HERO's !! Kevin Costner speaks so wonderful here !! ....I have tears in my eyes as I write this, LIFE " truly is a blink of an eye !

"AIN'T NO VIET KONG EVER CALLED ME THE N WORD" MUHAMMAD ALI WAS A UNIQUE AND PROFOUND MAN. AMERICA CALLED YOU THAT WORD AND THEY REVOKED YOUR BOXING LICENSE BECAUSE YOU REFUSED TO FIGHT THEIR WAR.... THE WORLD TOOK NOTICE OF YOUR COURAGE, BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE BOXING RING. YOU WERE ""THEE GREATEST"" NOW AMERICA ARE PROUD TO CALL YOU ""THEIRS""

Hell of a tribute. Direct from the heart. Wow!

Great talk. “He is the greatest, son.” “A man like you, was once in a lifetime.” “If we reach for the stars, we might one day become one.”

That was a beautiful tribute to the greatest, it brought tears to my eyes, Muhammad Ali is/was our Spartacus.

Mike Tison dijo para Alí: " Grandeza no es esconderse de la gente , grandeza es ser aceptado por la gente " , QEPD Alí , campeón de campeones ...

Hardest try not to cry challenge ever

If you didn't shed tears from that speech about the Greatest. You never. Knew the man as we seen him. Thank you Kevin Costner. & God bless you Muhamad Ali...

A great speech by a great man. Kevin blessed Muhammad Ali and the world with his words. So sweet to see our angel Whitney at 12:18 in the audience. Love is eternal.

Monumentally moving speech: simply UNBELIEVABLE!

Kevin you made a grown man cry. I wanted Sonny to teach him but I grew to love him for who he really was and who he became to us all.

I'm glad I clicked this. It was beautiful!

RIP Hajj Muhammad Ali

he was the greatest boxer who ever lived.

King of boxing always will be ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

What a Speech!!👌👍🤗❤❤Kevin❤❤ Handsome Thank you very much!!❤❤

Great speech. In case anyone has not seen it you should also watch billy crystals speech at Ali’s funeral.

Thank God Muhammad Ali used his time very well when he was young he made changes my thinking I cried and I am so happy to see him talking he is not just a boxer he is a natural leader

GREAT TRIBUTE/ BIG UP RERSPECT !!!