When A Gang Leader Confronted Muhammad Ali 

Who wins out of prime Ali and prime Mike? This performance alone makes me think Ali, he was a king of IQ in the ring!

The magic of RU-vid is, at 65 years old, I finally get to look back and watch the historical fights. I was in elementary school when “Ali” was the the greatest. Then, when Tyson was the greatest, I was working 15 or so hours a day, with no time for the fight game.

"I'm so fast I can turn off the light and jump under the covers before the room gets dark."

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his name won’t die, Muhammad Ali

My mother met him in Vegas. She said his hand was like a gentle baseball mitt when she shook it, and said he seemed like one of the kindest, gentlest people she ever met. Mom didn't watch his fights.

" Don't count the days. Make the days count. " -- Muhammad Ali

I miss Ali. There will never be another like him.

Ali was a brilliant, strong, decent Man... His career as a Boxer and Human being is unparalleled... Not to mention his sense of humor! What a great Guy!!! ❤❤❤❤

There were fighters. Then there was Ali. When you watched him in the ring, you didn't just want him to win. You wanted to be him. An absolute hero.

Muhammed Ali might have said "I am the greatest" but it was with good reason, he was the greatest. Definitely one of my childhood heroes.

Muhammed Ali is the greatest ever, i am born 1963 in Germany and i never saw a sportsman like him. Thank you for all sleepless nights in my childhood. I will never forget you. Your life was an inspiration for me.

No one comes close to the GREATEST! Thanks for the beautiful memories Muhammad Ali 🙏

Grew up with Ron Lyle and his family. We were all proud of him. RIP sir.

Rest in peace, Ronald Lyle. Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. All of the great boxers are retired or gone.

No one will ever replace this showman. It is a very different world now.

Someone said "If an alien ask me to produce a specimen from mankind, I will present Ali to him"

I followed this man from the beginning and by that I mean from the Olympics . When Ali fought Sonny Liston I was working second shift and I snuck out of work to listen to the fight on my radio in the parking lot. I could have lost my job and I didn't even care my attitude was I'll get another one . Muhammad Ali was the smartest fighter that I ever seen in my life by far .

My childhood hero, I'm 67 now, and he still is my sporting hero. Unique human being.

The greatest quote Ali made before his death. When how do you want people to remember him for and he said. Love each other like you loved me.

Ali getting to comb his hair after a victorious fight. A huge flex and a way to celebrate victory 10:01

The way Ali starts floating is beautiful to watch. His punching speed is ridiculous. Truly the heavy weight goat

As Ali himself said " i float like a butterfly and sting like a bee there's no one as great as Muhammed Ali"... true that

Ali wasn't only a tremendous boxer but a entertainer as well. He's called the greatest for a reason

That was Beautiful, Thanks! The Greatest Ever!

Ali being gone from our world still makes my eyes full of tears to this day. Such a marvelous person he was. RIP my hero! Allah May Except You In High Heavens!!!

For many of us who watched it happen all those years ago, the banter between Ali and Cosell is just as memorable as Ali's unmatched greatness in the ring.

One of Ali 's best qualities was his resilience. He could pull all the energy out of your body and at the same time make you believe that you are winning. Suddenly, you're the spectator of a knockout and there's nothing you can do about it.

Im not into boxing but Muhammad Alibwas something specia:l pzazz, skill, humour, sheer determination and swlf belief. What an amazing combination in one man.

Been watching Ali for decades and he never fails to make me smile. What an extraordinary human being he was.

I don't think many appreciate the power that Ali packed ... he did more than sting, he had tremendous force in both hands. Incredible that he kept on fight so long.

As a boy growing up in the 60s and becoming the teenager in the 70s. He made me proud to be of African descent. God bless Muhammad Ali. There is no and will never be another human on the planet as complete as he.

"I've done wrestled an alligator, tussled with a bear - I handcuffed thunder, and threw lightning in jail. Bad."

He was a true artist in the ring. He gave two decades of unrivalled entertainment. The footwork, the combinations, bobbing and weaving, no one could match his grace. For me, he was the greatest! RIP MA!

He was poetry in motion and a kind gentleman. I love when he gestured to the referee to stop a fight because he didn’t want to hurt his opponent. It left me gaping and teary eyed. I remember that I had posters of him in my room when I was 10. Now I truly know how great he was inside too!

The only time I ever loved to watch boxing was watching Ali, the Greatest. The Greatest Of All Time Boxer.

And Ali still looked good & had humour not like the typical boxer with an angry puffed up face. What a great character. Glad I lived in his glory years to see him.

My friends and I would all gather in the early 70s and watch it for free. They’ll never be an era of boxing like that. Plus, I also have to add this. Actually, Tyson‘s fights were free on Wide World of Sports when he first turned professional on Sundays.

I know Ali wasn't the hardest puncher in heavy weight, but I personally think Ali's right hand hit way harder than people expected it to!

Ron Lyle was my coach for some years every single day after school i would train with him at the Denver gym. He loved us like his own, taught us everything he knew which i will never forget, very great coach you are missed 🫡🫡

Ali always had a game plan. His fights against Frazier were the best but when he fought Foreman, Norton & Spinks he was brilliant too. He did his homework every time. Best boxer I have ever seen.

I remember watching Ali back in his Olympic days and thinking he was the most exciting heavyweight that I ever saw. I consider myself lucky to have been around to see his rise to fame, his struggles and his triumphs. I'll never forget his surprise run with the torch as he struggled with Parkinson's to light the Olympic Flame at the 1996 games in Atlanta. Ali inspired a lot of young people of all colors with his life and his legend will live on for a very long time. We are lucky as a species to have such men and women come along to show us the way and to raise the bar for us to aspire to.

The era of, Ali and, Frazier was incredible. Peace

For those who haven't seen it - look up the Ali v "Big Cat" Cleveland Williams fight. His prettiest and most devastating win. Pure class.

He is indeed GOAT, on and off the field. I did not see any athlete come closer to his whole of stature. RIP Champ

I was young, but I remember my father watching Ali fights in the 70's. I feel blessed to have watched the phenomenon that was Muhammad Ali. RIP champ.

I was never one for fighting as a sport. But even as a little white girl, Muhammed Ali was a hero, not only to the civil rights movement, but to standing up to the false power that tries it's best to dominate. He proved himself indomitable, honorable, ethical, seemingly fearless beautiful, intelligent and witty. He was a hero, those who believe they should fight, if called to do so by the leaders of their country, without question, will never comprehend. Some of us were born with a conscience and question everything. He was an exemplar of living with conviction , love, bravery & to the end had a sense of humanity and humor, no matter how serious the gov't tried to paint him in a bad light and deeply punish him as an example to others who dare. An example of strength , living clear in his convictions. I know there's no one who's perfect, but this man was and is an inspiration, his life a beacon. Thank you sir for shining a light. I'm grateful for having been touched by it.

Grew up in a typical middle class Northern New England family during Ali's heyday. We watched every fight and looked at him as a hero in the ring.

Muhammad Ali would be absolutely ashamed and appalled by the way boxing has become. Nobody will ever come close to being as tapented as he was. Truly the Greatest💙

I dont like boxing, but watching Muhammad Ali and his adversaries fight is something special

Ali beat Liston, Foreman and Lyle. That’s good enough for me to call him the greatest. But he also beat Frazier, Norton and Shavers, so that’s the icing on the cake.

Truly, the greatest dot not just in Boxing, but in humanitarianism… I am 63 years old and he is still plastic on my wall… I have a whole area dedicated to him… Such an inspiration to me… But more importantly to the world

Ali fights were all EVENTS, each and every one of them. Most on regular tv at the time, no pay per view crap. Ah, those were good times!

One of the most beautiful men ever. Used his words well, never swore, questioned gracefully, and without rancor.

I feel fortunate to have lived through the Muhammed Ali era.

This is a Prime TV-quality documentary with a moral compass. Awesome voice over, marketing/advertising/influence arrangement knowledge. The whole shebang. If you were a stock I’d be investing in you Warren Buffett style.

There will never be another Muhammad Ali, man had heart unlike any other....will always be remembered

Ali, the rightfully self proclaimed GREATEST in an era of supermen. RIP Champ.

Bless him, he was the greatest. What a man he was. Nothing but love for this unbelievable man of principles & poetry who stood up for his beliefs. RIP Champ🥊🥊🥊

When you think of all the greats that Ali defeated, you have to give it to him.

Greatest boxer May Allah give him the highest rank in Haven AAMEEN

i love how you explain things, making everything clear and enjoyable!

Ali- there was none other like him!! The class, the finesse, the artist!! Move over people!!!

When I was a boy, my mom picked me up from cub scouts, On the way home we listened to Ali/ Frazier fight on the radio in the car. it's just one of those memories that stick with you.

Muhammad Ali was the Legendary GOAT inside and outside the ring. The Ali era was full of legendary fighters who were 15 round conditioned fighters unlike the jokes of today who blow after 6 or 7 rounds and are no where near the calibre of fighters of yesteryear.

Ali taught us much about self pride, honor, courage and perseverance. 💪🏽

Those were the best days for boxing. Ali brought back boxing into prime time sports. Him Frazier, Sugar Ray, all the good ones. It’s gone now, I guess it’s all UFC. I miss good artful boxing, all weights too.

I'm 77 years old now, and I've seen them all, from Rocky Marciano on up, and Ali was the best I ever saw, BAR NONE !.......OnWard......

Muhammad Ali was true hero! He enjoyed life while doing what is right at whatever cost!

Lyle gave him pretty solid competition and challenge there! Played to a gameplan and didn't gas out, as he was expected too, and matched a more pugilist approach that Ali was known for! Pretty impressive! And ran it to the 11th with a lead in the scorecards! Great fight.

Love the clip with Ali and Cosell with Cosell saying the champion is going into the fight with his confidence shaken 😅 Those two had the greatest rapport.

There aren't many boxers who could take the punches like Ali could.

And this is back when there was no half stepping so he definitely was a bad muthashutyomouth. Great video 👍👍

Alis left was lightning , his right was thunder

The Greatest. Not just in boxing, but also as human being, in charity, professionalism, political talk, ambassador for the poor and disadvantaged....list goes on. A perfect human. How badly we need Ali back in this sick world.

When Boxing was Boxing, nowadays, the fights I watch should be called 'Hugging'

I feel BLESSED to have watched all his fights and rooted for him in every contest. Sometimes you just know when you're not only watching epic greatness, you're witnessin epic boxing history as it unfolded! I got the same respect and admiration for Tyson! What gladiator's they were, among other's, and all a joy and privilege to witness at work!👍🙏🥰💕💯

I met Ron Lyle when I was in Middle School. In the 80s, I had to arrest him on a warrant when I worked on a PD. Later I taught at his old high school and had a few of his boxers who worked out at his Red Shield boxing club. I liked the guy. The irony of it all.

Wow what a beautiful commentary thank you for shaping the words that describes what so many of us felt about such a man Muhammad Ali

Lyle saying the fight shouldn't have been stopped 🤣... Ali had him flopping around the ring like a drunk wet sock on a rainy monday 🌧🧦

Ali was the greatest heavyweight of all time in so many respects. Footwork and the speed of the jab being his prime qualities.

He was not just a fighter. He was a gladiator!!!. Thats what made him great!

Magnificent, stunning and yet somehow incredible timing and sizing up of his opponents. Ali is still the best I've ever seen, and I was never a boxing fan until him. RIP Ali.

The Greatest!! Rest In Power G.O.A.T 🐐 Seeing this honorable clip today made me cry, thanks for creating it. I’ve been a huge fan since I was a little girl in the 70’s 🕊️♥️🕯️and met his daughter at my Los Angeles clothing salon in 2004, whom gave me a signed copy of one of his books, The Soul Of A Butterfly ❤ Such an honor, to have crossed starry paths with her at that time in my life, as I was at the height of my martial arts, kick boxing and jujitsu practices.

we not talking bout how Ali walked over to Ron when the bell struck ? 😂

I know a lot about muhammad ali but taking on a gangster is some real work

Ali was the greatest! What a great boxer, what a great showman, and what a great human being! I miss you, champ!

Ron Lyle was the 70’s version of Kimbo Slice 🥊 RIP Kimbo 🙏

float like a butterfly sting like a bee his hands cant hit what his eyes cant see..... GOAT

When boxing was worth watching. Like everything else it has changed. Miss these old ring bouts.

It was great growing up in the 60s and 70s watching Ali fights.

Floats like a Butterfly and stings like a Bee that's Muhammad Ali!!!

I see Muhammad Ali as a Symbol of courageousness. He fought absolute monsters. Some of which were actual criminals outside of the ring.

Ali was the only boxer i've ever enjoyed watching who showboated during a fight.

AS long as their is Boxing, Ali's name will Always reign Supreme, he truly was the greatest of all time's.

Legends are born once, never die in history, nor replaced. RIP Muhammad Ali!

What a time for the sport of boxing, I never get tired of watching and listening to the champ..Ali, the classic, never gets old🤗🇺🇸

Hated him as a kid. Was a Frazier kid. But man, over the years watching these old films. No doubt the greatest of all time

Robinson and Ail style of boxing was so unique. No fighter has ever tried to duplicate them! It takes an unbelievable amount of stamina to fight like Ail and he did it for 15 ROUNDS!!!!

That going the distance is so hard for heavyweight boxers, 8 rounds is a monster

I always respected Ali for changing his name, for being a rap master, battle rapping his opponents psychologically before they even got in the ring. Most of all, I respect Ali for taking a stand against American invasion of Vietnam, the sudden expectation of second class citizens and the sons of black slaves to die and kill in America's war against a Vietnamese revolution, no different from the American revolution (except the VC were not slave owners and were in fact fighting for freedom from slavery) and doing time while facing racism and ridicule from both black and white Americans. That is what made him "The Greatest". That is what true courage looks like.