Ali was one of the best in the sport's history at mixing up his arsenal and catching his opponents off guard with unanticipated shots.

@whatisahandle_69

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the dissertation

@petergreen5337

2 ай бұрын

❤Precisely. Well said

@Dunderslag

2 ай бұрын

Just like the "Rope-a-dope" against Foreman, a tactic that nobody had expected.

@TravisMcGee151

2 ай бұрын

@@DunderslagIf Ali had more power he be the GOAT without doubt.

@DeepDiverWasTaken

2 ай бұрын

Coach Kamogawa? bro whens ippo coming back man he aint even 30

Thanks for the amazing context. Ali was a high tier trickster fighter archetype; Creative, radical, visionary, defying the conventions. All crowned by a great personality and attitude. One of the most influential fighters ever.

@sportstalkonly1442

2 ай бұрын

The most influential

He makes it look so easy. Perfecting even conventional punches takes countless hours of practice, and here's Ali effectively executing his own original methods against world class fighters.

There was a book by a guy named Champ Thomas who wrote a series of books on dirty boxing tricks. He called those hammer hooks “axe punches.”

@POSHMODS

2 ай бұрын

Holy smokes that actually makes more sense

@CharlesWilson-zs3vd

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I have that book.

@rainbowsieben

2 ай бұрын

He did train with an axe

@thatdumbass9856

Ай бұрын

​@@rainbowsieben sparring that guy must've SUCKED

Not that this video needed to touch on it, but nobody talks enough about Ali's chin. For all of this speed, quickness, footwork, ring intelligence, he would have never been the All Time greatest without that iron chin.

@budgetcommander4849

Ай бұрын

He went up against Foreman of all people with the plan "get hit". The rope-a-dope couldn't have possibly blunted those punches entirely. He really did have an iron chin.

I always knew that Alis punches were different. That’s for explaining what those punches were called.

Those hybrid punches stung more like a hornet than a bee.

@petergreen5337

2 ай бұрын

😂 exactly

@o-wolf

2 ай бұрын

Seeing that rare AI cleaned footage in colour is crazy, he was really SNAPPING people's heads back

@therock1902

2 ай бұрын

No offense but a bee stung is alot more painful than a hornet

Such a unique talent. Surely so much of it he made up himself just on what FELT right for him. And all the greats in any sport are like this - they feel punches coming or defenders near or what the right move or play is. Truly seems someone that found what he was born to do.

This is what it means to express yourself honestly. Ali took inspiration from Sugar Ray and created his own thing and refined it to the highest levels of heavyweight boxing. Even though your couches and teachers may be trying to help, remember at the end of the day, if you can make it work against anybody most of the time, you can consider their advice against something as maybe something to be ignored until proven otherwise in sparring consistently. This is the idea behind building craft. The way you throw and setup certain techniques will typically draw certain reactions and counters. The more you build up a repertoire of instinctual effective responses, the more multi-dimensional you become as a martial artist and a master of your individual style.

@TheModernMartialArtist

2 ай бұрын

Very well said! But you do need to master the basics first. Super young Ali boxed much more normally. Only after he got good did he change it up so much, and at that point as you stated you can start using what works over the norm!

@diosdadoapias

2 ай бұрын

sugar ray Leonard? how come that a later day boxer was the source of Ali's inspiration? It could be Ali's style that inspired sugar ray leonard.

@reigns1902

2 ай бұрын

​@@diosdadoapiasRobinson not Leonard

@Glemesos

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheModernMartialArtist pleaase make a video on carlos monzon

@nickhughes7858

2 ай бұрын

​@TheModernMartialArtist 3:10 how you break stuff down is so helpful and insightful, I would love to know how the "superman punch" has enough leverage and power to actually knock people out and not only is this the closest I've ever come to understanding it, I can't think of any one who could explain it better than you

a punch i really wish you broke down in detail was his self named anchor punch. its the cross variation he used to ko liston, cleaveland williams and zora folley for those who don't know, and its a really beautiful way to make use of the cross specifically to counter jabs if you're quick enough. the basic idea was to leave your head exposed to their jab with your rear hand low, then just barely use head movement to stay just out of range of the jab, then as you feel the jab touch your pec immediately twist your right shoulder forward, crossstep the rear leg for balance like he did and snap out a sharp cross over their jab that they never even saw coming. even if it didn't connect clean it would shut down their jab, and if it did it shut down their brain, since ali's opponents were forced to come at him so quickly to keep him in range that they'd charge full speed into the shot

@johnnymoondog9474

2 ай бұрын

Part 2 maybe??

@orcabeast8006

2 ай бұрын

He has a whole video on it

@aldrichunfaithful3589

2 ай бұрын

@@orcabeast8006 if you're referring to the liston knockout one with the phantom punch conspiracy then yeah that's true, i just thought it should've been mentioned here since its one of his most unique and successful techniques

@artistaccount

2 ай бұрын

The way you describe it sounds like Floyd Mayweather pull counter.

@aldrichunfaithful3589

2 ай бұрын

​@@artistaccount it's kinda similar to a pull counter but very different in execution, the main differences are speed and the mechanics of the punch itself. the pull counter takes advantage of the time and defensive holes created as someone retracts a missed punch, and your defensive movement loads up the rear hand for a powerful shot. whereas the anchor punch was something ali would throw pretty much instantly before you even got the chance to retract your arm, with no weight behind it to maximise speed, which caught you at the worst possible moment and hit hard because of your own momentum. it kinda has all the benefits of an intercepting counter without any of the risks, it's just very awkward and hard to do

I didn't watch much boxing while I was growing up but I used to think how Ali fought was how everyone did. I didn't realize how amazing of an athlete he was and how much of his style was his own. One day while I was sparring my buddy he was like you're going to get ktfo if you keep fighting like that you're not Ali. (I'd try and dodge punches last second with head movement and quick reactions. Defs not a skilled boxer but thankfully I have quick reactions and am fairly athletic so it never caught up with me too badly)

I really appreciate the way you are able to break down and emphasize key elements in a fight, with a huge variety of boxers. As for Ali, my emotions flood in anytime I see him fighting after 1975. You featured a number of his tricks against Frazier in 1975 - a fight that I feared as I was hoping Ali would retire after Foreman, in 1974. Frazier was his toughest opponent up until 1975 since he was able to absorb so much punishment, yet kept moving forward, in close. The way you featured Ali’s skills in this was amazing and the same applies to the other matches you chose.

If you ever pay attention to all of the best in all of martial arts, it's not students who become top. But the people who create their own style or art. Fundamentals are important to understand body mechanics, but understanding your own body is how you make something work. All the legends in boxing, almost none of them use textbook boxing, or they created the text themselves by doing.

Just here to give the like. I watch during the weekdays on my lunch break and I don't wanna cheat my future self 😂

@ezsmith3765

2 ай бұрын

My whole life has been full of right now me screwing over future me. Or past me screwed over right now me.

@okeynwachie

2 ай бұрын

@@ezsmith3765 lol same bro...we (me and my past and future selves lol) are barely learning to work together now in my late 30s

Using the gloves to strike with the sides, laces, palms and wrists also scuffs up the face, leading to swelling and cuts. Especially with some of those gloves we had in the 1970s with free thumbs, some of which had seams and edges rather than the smooth leather over the knuckles. I never thought of Ali as a dirty fighter, but he did use every trick available if the referee didn't warn him.

There will never be another heavyweight boxer like the Greatest! Ali is simply one of a kind, a unique specimen.

Whoa. Never heard anybody break down why he was so good. This is what people who don't watch boxing need in any, vid about Ali. So we understand just how good he was. What made him the best. Thanks! 👊

I like how Ali strikes. It looks like its coming from the elbow. Like each strike changes angle half way.

@caralho5237

2 ай бұрын

Most of his strikes dont come with the intent of knocking out the target either, hes using them to keep his distance, create openings and demoralize the opponent, so he focuses on making sure they hit as opposed to making them hit hard. Pretty much the opposite of guys like mike tyson

Watching this made me realize that Ali looks to be landing some hooks with the palm of his hand. Where’s there’s obviously no padding. 🤔

@MelloCello7

2 ай бұрын

He talked about this explicitly in the video. It may have may a measure to mitigate hand pain

@GeoffCostanza

2 ай бұрын

The fact that those strikes are now banned is one thing that makes modern boxing lame (in my opinion). It's so strict nowadays that the greatest to ever compete in the sport wouldn't be allowed to use his signature moves. This is probably why regular boxing matches aren't getting attention anymore, and it's all about the freakshow celebrity boxing now.

@sentientnutsack5197

2 ай бұрын

​@@GeoffCostanzaThey aren't getting attention because of the rise of MMA and perceived corruption in boxing. No one trusts the match making and the decisions. And while I disagree with Ali being the greatest, he was a good tactician. He would've figured out how to box without the slapping.

Ali was a martial artist who knew how to box

@user-wq4nf4dk3s

2 ай бұрын

I'd say boxing is definitely a martial art. It's an art, and it's pretty darn good at combat (martial).

It was worth it to just watch Ali “dance”. Exceptionally coordinated person.

Great video but let's be honest -- it's always going to be fun watching Ali footage 😊

❤Beautiful lesson and demonstration.Thank you very much publisher. Ali showed great flexibility in both tactics and strategy. He seemed to adjust both quickly and accurately.

All said & still not done , can’t put in words d greatness of Mohamad Ali in boxing ring n outside d ring. Rip Champ. 🌹The G. O. A. T

I attribute the effectiveness of his cross-step cross not just by accuracy alone but also the body mechanics are actually that of a loose superman punch.

@SkySovereignn

2 ай бұрын

the fact that Ali uses that punch for countering enemy's attempt in closing in makes it effective too

Great work David! I look forward to every new release from you! Thanks

Appreciate everything you offer, David. That said, these breakdowns are what got me excited about your channel in the first place. ❤

How did he throw 12 punch in 3 second i still dont understand

@giovelazquez8872

2 ай бұрын

He’s fast

@CarlDaCool168

2 ай бұрын

he's a fast af mfker, what can we say

@combatsportlover6919

2 ай бұрын

It's more then possible. Roy Jones has thrown 25 punch combinations in 3 seconds.

@CarlDaCool168

2 ай бұрын

@@combatsportlover6919 well he's a middleweight unlike ali, still insane

@riyadriyad5911

2 ай бұрын

​@@combatsportlover6919Roy threw short punches while Ali was throwing that while maintaining the distance and with precision

Amazing content as usual! Love this breakdown

Preach! Your ending 🙌💯🔥 it spoke to me

Legendary under every point of view

@serenityinside1

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Unique - a true one off . A miracle. RIP 😞

Wow. This is a great point. So unorthodox. And yet so good. I don't like the look of his fighting style at all. But you can't argue with how well it worked. I have a new appreciation for him

In the back of my mind there was always something peculiar looking about Ali's hooks but if you asked me what I definitely wouldn't have known enough to properly describe it. Good work!

Ali also had this lunging short smothering punch, that was unusual and affective. You have this 6ft 4" 230lb. man lunching towards you fist in your face and smothering you at the same time.

@Coldass

2 ай бұрын

Ali was 6’2 1/2” lol

Thankyou for all your videos, they are brilliant. Can you tell me if you have done any on Bernard Hopkins? Once again, thankyou

I love your vids bro, can you maybe do one on the best combos the pros do on the mits? I train a few people and am looking to up our mit game thx mate ✊

Muhammad Ali the greatest ever in fighting ❤

@christian have you ever trained a fighter? You have an incredible ability to breakdown fight and analysis. I’ve learned lots which I’ve passed on 👊

Please upload more videos on this topic and please create seriers about complete mike Tyson breakdown. Keep it up ⚡

Good shit man i didnt know he threw these type of shots.

Once again - amazing

It's amazing because Ali did most things wrong. Fights backing up keeps hand low throws punches with his feet in bad positions. He was so fast and so talented that he made it work . We won't ever see another like him because of this. This is where I think training can take people's style away, everyone looks the same today. Coaches would never train someone to do things like this because most can't. It shows how great Ali was still winning doing it his way. He's a bad man !!

Thanks for the amazing video ❤

He's throwing 10 punch combinations AT WILL, and the thing is this: His accuracy is 90%.....that's CRAZY 👈 He uses the jab like a fencer...its the same exact motion. He uses it as a range finder and as a weapon. He punches at weird angles, and when he has you, all of his punches seem like they're going "downhill". He does not hesitate to close the show. Incredible killer instinct. Ali was a middleweight in a heavyweight's body....the hand speed, the footwork, it all screams middleweight.......🤔

Ali's style is beautiful. I want to emulate it as much as possible

@CahyaTroy

2 ай бұрын

Good luck. He was a physical miracle.

@mustafaatalay212

2 ай бұрын

it is nearly impossible, you have to possess decent chin, endurance and cat -like reflexs I think emulating joe jersey walcott is better option than Ali because his style was both easier to execute and effective, but it is your choice of course good luck on your journey.

@BurningArt78

2 ай бұрын

You can't. That's like someone saying they want to emulate Mike Tyson's style. Just be yourself and use the style your body was made for.

@zaidhoda7588

2 ай бұрын

@@BurningArt78 I can

I’ve been a fan of your vids for ever can u make a vid on Erik Morales’s style pls

He threw punches like how they do in MMA now. He threw from stances as if he was ready to check a counter leg kick.

@michaelcraig9449

2 ай бұрын

No one in MMA punches like him. The are usually sloppy and slow compared.

@putinski666

2 ай бұрын

​@@michaelcraig9449he's talking about the weird angles he throws them from. No matter what position he's in, he can fire off a precise punch.

@michaelcraig9449

2 ай бұрын

@@putinski666 I know Ali was very precise and fast. He was also loose, and smooth, how he moved, and everything. I was saying the guys in MMA are not like that, not that fast and smooth.

@putinski666

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelcraig9449 yeah I agree with you. Even with strange angles, he never made them look awkward. If anyone else tried to throw punches off balance, it looks goofy.

I watched his fights as a kid. I realized he was a boxing genius. So fast with his feet and fists. Cameras could not catch his moves.

Lol casually drops that he got 2 black belts as a kid 😂

Do floyd patterson’s combinations next :))

I notice Ali switches his stace to throw the right.

MAKE Us Video About "SAKAD PETCYINDEE. Please,, Hes One of The best Boxer Style in Muaythai Golden age,

He was a freak of nature. For the vast majority of fighters, trying to emulate his style would result in getting floored very quickly. Ali's style worked for him because of his natural, freaky reflexes, rhythm, timing and balance. Much as Tyson's style was in tune with his natural athletic gifts. With both fighters there will only ever be one of them. Those kinds of gifts are once in a lifetime gifts.

thank you sir

Never thought about the palms & hammers thing...hmmm, clever but cheaty. He was super skilled regardless... and I just watched him vs Ron Lyle again and STILL cannot even SEE that first right cross that hurt Lyle !!!!

Beautiful.

I really miss your fights breakdowns

Can you make a video about andy cruz gomez, would highly appreciate it

Make a Video on Jaron Ennis Please!

Could you give us a more detailed analysis of Sugar Ray Robinson's punching technique?

thats just beautiful art

Wow thanks

There is boxing and then there is "Fighting" He made the style of boxing his own. This is WHY he was such a puzzle. While everyone was basically stuck in the "Form" of Boxing...He took the Form and made it HIS. This is what real combat is and why you don't see anyone like him now. Everyone is of the mindset of "do it by the numbers" not "take the numbers or form and make them mine." Ali probably would have been one hell of an MMA fighter.

Have never noticed that abut Ali's Hooks, that is crazy lol

Michael Venom Page breakdown?

Truly the Greatest…

Good job.

the greatest of all times

Those palm up hooks are brutal as its a wider surface area strike, much more jarring and more accurate and as a bonus, lightly padded area of glove.

I'm still exploring my style, no matter how bad I'd wanna box like Plant I gotta do what I can lol

Exactly! Dudes jab was super reaching past his knees!! BLASPHEMY!!!! I always wondered how he generated ko power with his straights and crosses

Legend 💪

Interesting stuff. He could have had a higher ko percentage if he didn't treat some of his fights as training sessions.

I knew he was a revolutionary fighter now I understand why thanks

Jack hanma, beautiful

Show Mike Tyson's *'Upper Cut Leap Everything'!*

the way he took apart awkward Blin was masterwork in boxing IQ

Do a video on Sean o malley or illia topuria

@ben5154

2 ай бұрын

Topuria’s style is beautiful to watch. Art.

I believe he actually did learn a twisting punch from the early Tae Kwon Do promoter Jhon Rhee, but I read that somewhere a long time ago and wouldn't know how to verify. It is probably true that he learned from a variety of people and blend together something that was unique to him.

First, can you do a breakdown of modern boxing second best switch hitter. Jaron ennis

Sting Like abipitter fly 🔥🔥🔥🔥

The way he would turn his gloves would also help to open cuts

Greatest of all time

Guys like Andre Ward, Bernard Hopkins Evander Holyfield, and Floyd Mayweather became S-tier boxers through mastering and transcending traditional technique. Guys like Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr Naseem Hamad, and to a lesser extent, Deontay Wilder sidestepped traditional techniques to create their own unorthodox styles of boxing. All of them fell off hard once their reflexes diminished, but in their primes, their idiosyncratic fighting styles made them electrifying to watch

It’s like learning music. You learn the rules once you become an expert of that, then overtime you start to understand how to break them. That’s when you master your craft.

His hook is kind of like the "Cup Choi" found in some kung fu styles. It's a hook using the door knocking knuckles.

Nice video sir but the music can be better

Ive seen similar.moves in jeet kun do

Hold up! Did I just see Ali throw body punches!? 🤯

👊🏾 8:08 - 8:37 Agreed matey 🫸🏾🤛🏾

What song is this?

Any chance of Dimitri bivol breakdown by you? ¿

Please do a Floyd Mayweather jr vs Manny Pacquiao breakdown please 🥺??

Bro, you should be a professional coach.

Fantastically gifted. I still like Foreman better though.

Muhammad Ali also had devastating power as well

The modern marshal artist aj vs ngannou when

Ali was the GOAT!

You miss a big point though when you say boxers dont necessarily need to take inspiration from TMA because boxers en masse have figured out what works. They've figured out what works when you a) wear boxing gloves, b) arent allowed to use trapping, c) arent allowed to use backfists, d) arent allowed to strike with knifehands, forearms, elbows, or shoulders. That's a HUGE set of restrictions.

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