Botha is the kinda guy you never want to fight in a bar

@willembass

8 ай бұрын

A racist

@travzimmerman1340

7 ай бұрын

You get in bar fights? 😂😂😂

@user-np5bo1fp9d

7 ай бұрын

В Баре бьются без Перчаток и там бы Бота выбил бы Дурь из каждого А может быть и Боксёра

@jameltaras411

7 ай бұрын

Not anymore, the rounds with crisps and peanuts come to £150 these days lol

@oe8723

2 ай бұрын

but Jerome Le Banner its ok?

Lets all give some props to the real hero, the guy who picked Botha up on his shoulders at the end of the match.

@benbazor3656

Жыл бұрын

That looks like Gary Goodridge

@jeffwalters8180

Жыл бұрын

Prayers for that fellas intervertebral disc heights.

@agt155

Жыл бұрын

Looks like Garry Goddridge

@pjludda4323

Жыл бұрын

Oh, you mean Big Daddy Goodridge? Yeah, big ups to Big Daddy indeed! :D

@alexr.5421

Жыл бұрын

Jahahaha, very Good 😂😂😂😂

Much respect for Botha. He was definitely a tough guy.

@seancottis3369

7 ай бұрын

Yes a decent fighter he was in with the best

@miller566

7 ай бұрын

If he didn't party so much, he would have gone further in his boxing career.

@stillgotyourmom

7 ай бұрын

​@@miller566Tf you talking bout? He had 35 wins in a row then lost to Tyson and Lenox and his career was done as the next journeyman. Here he was like 35 and he still fought good rankings with 40+

@miller566

7 ай бұрын

@stillgotyourmom He was an awesome fighter. Love the guy. For his lifestyle, which i know for a fact, he likes to party too hard, and when you are fighting top-notch opponents, you can't do that. Have his autographed photo that my brother got for me while he was golfing with him in New Zealand.

@jimnagel5611

6 ай бұрын

HE WAS TOUGH GUY & FOUGHT THE BEST - HE FOUND A HOME FOR THAT STRAIGHT RIGHT & WORE THIS GUY OUT

Botha's game plan was "huh-huh!"

Damn... i doesn't expect that. And Botha had Balls of Steel, a true Fighter !

White Buffalo Botha for a reason. This guy was tough as nails. A real friggin brawler.

He was even with Tyson before he walked face first into the most vicious puncher who ever walked the planet. Mad props to the man on this fight. The white Buffalo.

@marinusscholtz9342

2 жыл бұрын

Botha is a South African.

@deandamon9922

2 жыл бұрын

@@marinusscholtz9342 my bad.

@anthonymclean9743

2 жыл бұрын

@@marinusscholtz9342 Maybe but he certainly ain't black..

@yusefrussia172

2 жыл бұрын

earnie shavers or foreman were heavier hitters than tyson

@deandamon9922

2 жыл бұрын

@@yusefrussia172 perhaps . But Tyson hit like a wrecking ball as well.

Although Botha is a 1-2 fighter, dude can be explosive. He also fought Tyson, Vladimir klitshko, holyfield, Lennox Lewis. In boxing he was on a 35 fight winning streak until his first loss

@guywilliams6569

2 жыл бұрын

And those 35 were tomato cans... He LOST to top tier opposition... He's the DEFINITION of "great WHITE HYPE"...

@karooeagle

2 жыл бұрын

@@guywilliams6569He at least fought the top heavyweights of his era unlike wilder and the present crop that are picking and choosing and avoiding some on their way to a title shot.

@guywilliams6569

2 жыл бұрын

@@karooeagle hahahahahaha... You must be a white guy....

@karooeagle

2 жыл бұрын

@@guywilliams6569 what's race got to do with the topic ???? I'm amazed at your racist comment and will not disclose what colour of the rainbow I am . Ignoramus!!

@guywilliams6569

2 жыл бұрын

@@karooeagle hahahaha... Because POC don't talk like you do or make the same ridiculous "points"...

Botha fought Tyson, he ain't scared or intimidated by anyone.

@davidkeith571

2 жыл бұрын

Botha never fought Mike Tyson from what I can find. If he had I guarantee Tyson would have fucking killed him.

@SkyCreeper1

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkeith571 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hK2tysazqc7KnZM.html

@benjamincoetzee1369

2 жыл бұрын

He did fight Tyson but lost. Actually gave Tyson a little bit of a go in the first or second round but got knocked out.

@gtjust8188

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkeith571 they did fight, and its easy to find too. Just type in Tyson vs Botha 🤷‍♂️ its not rocket science.

@paulschmidtke425

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkeith571 your wrong, he fought Tyson, and he gave a good account of himself (he did lose though) Botha is one tough mother, how the hell could you not know that

Going up against a young le banner at kickboxing at his age. That takes some serious balls

@Lolife86

5 ай бұрын

YOung Lebanner , Botha is 3 years older...

It really looked like, in that slow motion, Botha responded to a kick in the head with a smile…

Francois eating kicks and punches like candy, respect.

The great champions can also give up... a very beautiful lesson in life. (Two great champions in the ring)

@danny24042002

2 жыл бұрын

banner is juiced to the gills.. take that from him and he would loose to charlie z

@geraldfriend256

2 жыл бұрын

LeBanner is a bully and a coward.Dominated 95% of the striking and quit when he gassed out.And correct, freaky trapezoid muscles are are sure sign of heavy steroids.I am of a different opinion about great champions giving up.Sounds oxymoronic.

@RonsHere123

7 ай бұрын

..ahh No, They don't~!!!

Botha would brutalise half the current top10 now if he came about all over again. Was in a brutal era, ducked nobody & still held his own! Big up 2the big man FBotha

@Chasetherabbit100

Жыл бұрын

I don't think he would brutalize it, but I think he would do good. He would be one of the top guys. I think Andy Ruiz would beat him. Among some others.

@rm8409

Жыл бұрын

@@Chasetherabbit100 how would Botha compete against Wilder and Fury. This statement is inaccurate. Maybe a good fight against Andy Ruiz. I would pick Ruiz to win that.

@adrienreynard7079

7 ай бұрын

@@rm8409 he wouldn't beat Fury but would surely beat Wilder

@travzimmerman1340

7 ай бұрын

No, he wouldnt.

@nicholasporter1417

7 ай бұрын

@@travzimmerman1340 something a 6yr old would write

Botha may not have been the most skilled boxer in terms of movement and speed. He made up for it with absolute toughness and resilience. Never underestimate a South African Boer.

@hwirtwirt4500

2 жыл бұрын

Botha was a great boxer that fought the very best champions, he may have come up short against the very best but he always fought hard and courageously. He has my respect and Jerome Le Banner's who is a legend in kick boxing.

@Provos7777

Жыл бұрын

@@hwirtwirt4500 absolutely. Botha was excellent, he fought in one of the most stacked Heavyweight divisions in history.

@jorgelouis709

Жыл бұрын

He fought Mike Tyson in his prime Jerome is much younger in this fight Botha in his prime would beat Tyson Fury

@Provos7777

Жыл бұрын

@@jorgelouis709 He absolutely would not. He was very very tough but he lost almost all his biggest fights. When Botha fought Mike Tyson, Tyson was far removed from his prime in 1999-00

@stevecrocker6904

Жыл бұрын

@@jorgelouis709: Botha has my respect as a resilient and brave fighter ... but in his prime on his best night he wouldn't beat Tyson Fury

フランソワ・ボタ選手はボクサーとして偉大なばかりでなく、ボクサーの強さをキックボクシングの戦場であるK-1でも証明した魅力的なファイターでした。 K-1の歴史で過小評価されているファイターの一人だと思います。 今見ても胸が熱くなる試合です！👍

@robertenox7668

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! What did you say?

@mozambique0517

2 жыл бұрын

基本ワンツーしか打っていないが、これが本物のボクサーが放つパンチだわ。 ボタは凄かった。

@alice0of1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mozambique0517 まさに！キックボクサーに鞍替えと言うより、ボクサーとしてキックボクシングに挑んでるスタイルが魅力だった。 どうもありがとう、なんか外国人に「その通り！で何て言ってんの？」って煽りコメ貰って若干イラっとしてたけど日本人から同意を貰えて嬉しかったよ😄

@user-ud3uc6kx4h

Жыл бұрын

持ち上げ過ぎだろ自分。煽られるのも無理ない。声出ししながらのワンツー、実に滑稽だったよな。

@alice0of1

Жыл бұрын

@@user-ud3uc6kx4h わざわざスポーツ選手を蔑まずにいられない君の幼稚さこそ普通に滑稽の一言だし、社会に上手く適応できているか心配だよ。まあ頑張って。

This fight was in 2004 Botha was 36YO. People act like it was last week lol

Props to Botha. The man has fought the best in the world in boxing now in kick boxing.

Botha, is a Legend!

Botha is 57 years old and still he is good

@Fluoride_Jones

2 жыл бұрын

+deepak nag He's only 53 years old, and this fight was from 2004, just so you know. 🙂

@christianopreuler1876

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fluoride_Jones 👍

@deepaknag4598

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fluoride_Jones I thought its recent fight

@Fluoride_Jones

2 жыл бұрын

@@deepaknag4598 No problem! It was actually back on December 4th, 2004. An oldie, but a goodie, as they say!

@FrancoisBothaZA

2 жыл бұрын

There's a saying... if you can read, you can perform.

That full body wobble! Someone got rocked! I love the Stand On Ropes sign of dominance at the end before the extra round. This is Good Fight definition.

Jerome Le banner was a beast kickboxing and had some wars during his career.....always exciting to watch always.

@RogerThat1945

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like he forgot to ever take a day of rest (Sabbath).

Hats off to both fighters

This fight shows just how effective the ole 1-2 combo really is. He straight wore his ass out with it. Bravo.

@samuellowekey9271

Жыл бұрын

Yup, used by the best, including Tyson Fury.

Shows that basic boxing skills and a lot of ring experience can go a long way in other combat sports. Botha was a good boxer, but not among the best heavyweights of the 1990s. I remember watching him get knocked out with a single punch by Mike Tyson who had just got out of prison. But even at an advanced age, with no kicking or kneeing ability, slow footwork, and just a 1-2 combo, Botha was still able to beat a bigger, stronger and younger professional kickboxer under kickboxing rules.

@davidlawrencegraham6722

2 жыл бұрын

he was schooling mike tyson before he got hit with the straight right botha was world class

@fliarshypocritestothebones5698

2 жыл бұрын

" I remember watching him get knocked out with a single punch by Mike Tyson who had just got out of prison." LOL! But you don't remember that Mike Tyson was out of prison for years when he fought Botha..

@fliarshypocritestothebones5698

2 жыл бұрын

"get knocked out with a single punch by Mike Tyson who had just got out of prison" "he was schooling mike tyson" "Yes, Tyson was in big trouble" When people need to exaggerate things to get attention.. Hey stupid people who believe every BS you read or listen, watch the fight by yourselves and make your own opinion of that fight

@chipchiperson679

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidlawrencegraham6722 You’re a fk’n idiot, Tyson was already coked out at that stage of his career and wasnt taking that fight seriously. Botha wasnt doing shit in that fight except dancing around for five rounds until Tyson nailed him with that straight right which doesnt happen by accident. Kickboxers and mma fighters dont have the same level of talent as very good boxers Since boxing is harder Which is why those other disciplines get paid shit

@jorgelouis709

Жыл бұрын

Tyson was still in his prime still the best

2 belles bêtes de sport ❤❤❤❤❤ Nostalgie ...

Both are such tough men.

Respect to Botha for his fighting heart, he sade after the fight against Swedens Jörgen Kruth that he could not walk after all legkicks, but he was quite ok for a guy that have no defence from that kind of punishment. Think how that hurts when a big dude like Banner or Kruth kicked the legs of a man that have no defence, even the headkicks Probabaly hade ko many other. Botha could take a punch like a man. It would be great to see Botha aginst a shorter guy like Mark Hunt, if both were in their prime, sorry my bad english

@6riaan6

2 жыл бұрын

Your english is good dude!

@bunchofgrapesorafig

2 жыл бұрын

@Nobody .12 God bless you brother. God bless everyone..

@purebloodheretic4682

Жыл бұрын

He fought Tyson, Mike's Pretty Short, Botha was Easily Winning Until the 5th when Tyson Landed a Right Hook

@raulshiro6239

Жыл бұрын

@@purebloodheretic4682 tyson was out of shape. He was out of prision

@perezjean-christophe8541

7 ай бұрын

Le banner was out of shape for this fight

You could see the boxer realizing that the kicker couldn't hurt him, not with his feet or his fists. After that it was just a matter of getting in close enough to land his own punches.

@leemarcescover2739

Жыл бұрын

noticed that too..kickboxer should have capitalized on his kicks!

@radec1744

8 ай бұрын

​@@leemarcescover2739JLB always focused on his jab to open things up he was a right hand dominant southpaw

Tha quickest way to the Chin is still a straight punch. The entirety of Bothas Boxing career was on display here.

Franz Botha, ein mutiger und großer Kämpfer. Gegen alle ist er angetreten. Ein Vorbild.

The title should be : boxing legend stun kickboxing legend

Old Boxers are like submarines. Never underestimate a submarine. Way to go, Botha!

The 1st round replay showed the fact that Botha was able to use the small space in the corner to avoid most of the serious blows that looked really bad in full speed.

@davidsmith6976

11 ай бұрын

where were his kicks ,this isnt boxing?

@PatkaBoy831

9 ай бұрын

@@davidsmith6976 .. and yet he still beat a legend without utilizing kicks.

Le banner is a legend in the kickboxing world fighting guys like cro cop , mark hunt and Ernesto hoost so a lot respect should go towards botha. He wasn't the greatest but he always put up a fight the best he could, I remember seeing an interview back in 2020 where shannon briggs who also fought in k1 said francois botha was the hardest puncher he ever faced

@christianf7740

7 ай бұрын

And Botha in his prime fought some of the best boxers ever. He was NOT in his prime when this fight took place. Old and fat but still was never in any real danger. Imagine LeBanner, Hoost or Cro cop fighting Lennox Lewis, Shannon Briggs or Evander Holyfield in their prime. It would have been brutal.

@kevthegoat8774

3 ай бұрын

​@@christianf7740Briggs said the leg kicks from Tom Erikson who was primarily a wrestler hurt, a guy like Cro Cop, Hoost or Overeem would eat him up. Same case for a guy like Holyfield, his skinny legs ain't taking kicks and Lennox ain't built for anything but boxing.

I LOVE the fact there is no annoying commentary on this 👌🏼

@baggie_woodman

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno, the French trainer/coach constant shouting is beyond annoying.

I think Botha was called 'The White Buffalo'. He fought many greats, but he was usually out-classed. He was a tough guy though.

@VicRibeiro777

2 жыл бұрын

"Wit Buffel", or like you said The White Buffalo. He's a legend in South Africa.

@stevecrocker6904

Жыл бұрын

yep, no sensible person would fight him in a pub (bar, hotel)

In hindsight, if Francis Botha learned the low kick technic at his younger age, he'd have been an awesome powerful kick boxer, cause his one two punch was crispy, fast, strong & so very effective. Regardless, he did fight really well in terms of the strategy against one of the strongest kick boxer in the world. Thus he deserves a pat on the back.,,,,,,,(06/05/22)

That iron jaw ate them kicks and smiled😆

The voice he makes when he punches is so cute🤗

The music always reminds me of Andy Hug.

I was so glad to see that towel thrown in, that man was hurt bad but finished the fight. He was beat fair and square and couldn’t believe they gave him a draw. The judges were hacks.

@jesseribbey

2 жыл бұрын

There was no towel thrown in. I'm guessing you meant it as an euphemism instead of saying he quit or gave up.

@stanweaver6116

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesseribbey They actually did throw it in as an afterthought though he had already refused to continue.

@DJTechnoboom

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesseribbey they throw the towel in at the end it's a rule and the reff asks them to do it

@jesseribbey

Жыл бұрын

Ok cool. That makes sense then. Thanks for the explanation.

Malgré tout c'était pas un guignol il était un adversaire déterminé et a prendre au sérieux c'était quelqu'un le Botha..!

This fight was the epitome of one player mashing the same buttons repeatedly on a video game mixed with Bruce Lee fearing the man that had practiced one technique 1000 times rather than the man that practiced 1000 techniques once. Bothas one two was just too strong

@KibatheMalinois

Жыл бұрын

Wow, very keen insight. I never thought of it that way. Thanks. He took some hard kicks and punches to the head and body and he still smiled at him after that like he was telling him, I've taken way harder punches than those little boy and I think the kid gave him his all but was probably mentally wrecked dealing with a seasoned pro who can take a beating. When Botha landed he landed some crazy power bombs if you watch the slow motion and the recoil of the Le Banners head and body. You can only imagine what he felt like during the impact and the after shocks. He took a beating from a near prime Tyson so I'm guessing that's why he was laughing at the kids offense and been honing his punches since well before the 90's.

@cattycats4

Жыл бұрын

@@KibatheMalinois Botha was just tough as nails all of Lebanners strikes hurt badly, Botha had great chin and mental strength

@KibatheMalinois

Жыл бұрын

@@cattycats4 that's for sure, I could just hear the impacts to the head and body, all the while wondering if I'd be standing taking a kick half that strong multiple times on the face and body😖. I don't know if it's just Botha's facial expressions but he seems to be grinning everytime he takes a heat. That's got to be some scary shit when you blasted him with your best kicks and punches. Botha on the other hand was consistent doing damage, aiming for the right spots, when he punched he really got them in effectively and was probably capitalising on the skills that the kid had yet to develop from experience

Botha the og of fighting the man just loves fighting.

The old 1,2 combo still works.

@khav11

Жыл бұрын

every time especially when you're against a weaker boxer

It's impossible how my boy the white buffalo is in better shape now than when he was in his prime 20 years ago

Botha's defense against the kicks was better than I expected. I don't know if he had kickboxing fights before this or what.

Toughest Frenchman I've ever seen.

@geraldfriend256

2 жыл бұрын

Icy what you did there

How old was Botha in this fight? The guy is a beast!!! Monster!!! 👊🏽

@IveJustHadAPiss

2 жыл бұрын

Mid-30s

@erepsekahs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and a really dirty fighter.

@davethorstry6700

Жыл бұрын

@@erepsekahs oh shame!

@leaonardland9001

Жыл бұрын

@@erepsekahs It was Tyson who was the dirty fighter when they fought. Tyson grabbed Botha's arm ina clinch and tried to bend it backwards to break it.

@erepsekahs

Жыл бұрын

@@leaonardland9001 Have a nice day Leonard.

Jerome ' coach says: "break his legs", up your guard, dont let him rush you, high kick straight ahead, but a lot of "keep up your guard!! " you see the result !

Mad props to the grey chin whiskers..Botha has been around LONG TIME..He deserves respect from any fighter.. Especially at his age

Goodness, how old is Botha? I'm 53 and i remember watching him 30 + years ago.

To win a fight only wit 1-2 combo deserves respect

Strange fight though...good job Botha, he was ready to fight 2 more rounds if needed!

Never thought it would turn out that way after knowing some of the competition Le Banner has met and beat since Botha was a boxer only and long out of being a contender in that sport and had no idea at the age he was that he'd continue in the UFC.. After continuously seeing the thumbnail for this video I finally watched it expecting Botha to be out classed because of his age and only knowing how to box but I guess a hard hitter always has a chance to win judging by this fight outcome...

@sonofamountie

2 жыл бұрын

I think you have Francois Botha mixed up with Pierre Botha. Francois was never in the UFC. And Pierre was a Featherweight.

@wouldntyouliketoknow1477

2 жыл бұрын

@@sonofamountie I was trying very hard to recall if I have seen Francois in the ufc

@bjornbjorn8235

2 жыл бұрын

Le Banner is a K1 legend and dicerves a lot of respect. That being said, you say Botha is "a boxer only" This is not the first time, and not the last time "boxers only" Beats guys with kickboxing and karate backgrounds. Dont underestimate boxers. Just ask Mcgregor. Have a nice day sir.

@markshanahan8147

2 жыл бұрын

@@bjornbjorn8235 Former Boxing WBO Heavyweight Champ Ray Mercer with a record of 36 - 7, at the age of 48 put OUT COLD, Tim Sylvia, former UFC Heavyweight Champ with a record of 24-6 in MMA at the time and was 35 years old. They fought in MMA. I know you know but I just wanted to attach it to your comment :)

@bjornbjorn8235

2 жыл бұрын

@@markshanahan8147 Thank you sir. have a nice day.

This is a blast from the past

Both good fighters

Botha was always a tough cookie. Fought well and bravely against Lennox Lewis and so many others. You are not going to drop an old warrior without a real fight on your hands.

@vipr1142

Жыл бұрын

Lebanner showed really poor fight IQ in this fight. He could have easily set up a high kick to knock Botha out. Just kick low / mid and then all of a sudden go for a high kick = Easiest way to knock out boxers with

@terrytari1891

Жыл бұрын

Botha gave Mike Tyson a hard time until Mike knocked him out in the 5th round!

@missesmew

Жыл бұрын

@@vipr1142 everyone has a plan till they get hit, lol. Studies show that a boxer’s punch is harder and faster than a kick.

@terrytari1891

Жыл бұрын

When Botha fought Tyson, he gave Tyson a hard time!

@terrytari1891

Жыл бұрын

@Salamah Channel Al-Maliki Quran&Hadith There is a lot of good Mexican heavy weights who are fat and good boxers. Some of them have won Heavy Weight Champion Skills!

Botha es un GRANDE

Manifestement, Jérôme n'était pas prêt physiquement. Respect à François Botha qui est un grand boxeur !

Strange that JLB hardly used any leg kicks? Maybe he wanted to see if he could box a boxer?

@robertjohnston8690

2 жыл бұрын

He used a few but looked totally gassed out by the third round

@kevthegoat8774

2 жыл бұрын

He never was much of a kicker

@kennashley953

2 жыл бұрын

No leg kicks in kickboxing,body shot,not leg

@maveldospallie9596

2 жыл бұрын

Le banner was part of holyfield sparring team once. Don king his promotor. He got sacked because of a glass chin. So he can defenitely box a boxer

@TheChiconspiracy

Жыл бұрын

@@kennashley953 K1 had plenty of leg kicks, what are you talking about? Guys like Ernesto Hoost even won fights with them.

Botha is the most basic fighter ever : his full fight was made with straight one-two... and it worked

@reinforcer9000

2 жыл бұрын

Basics win fights

@Gematrinator

2 жыл бұрын

Fundementals to a T lol

@edwardwelsch5893

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong. He was throwing right hooks and overhand rights as well, which is what dropped Le Banner in the second.

@MAC-tw6jq

2 жыл бұрын

All his fights were 1-2….1-2…. Hoho. Hoho. but it works great fighter

@gf2390

2 жыл бұрын

He has a lot more tools than that. You just see punches. If winning was about weapons Ali wouldnt be great and Mayweather wouldve lost.

So the ole man still has huh, well good for you Francis. That was some nice boxing there buddy "TRUTH!!"💪👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✌🏻

Within a year, Lebanner had a second operation on his right arm and before the fight he was complaining of pain (look at the number of times he shakes his arm to ease the pain). In his corner at the end of the second round, Lebanner says "Je suis mort, je suis mort" (I am so tired) After the fight the organization took Lebanner to the hospital to get an x-ray, he actually had a huge tendonitis. You should also know that this same year, Lebanner lost his mother and was very hard morally. Botha is a good fighter and a real warrior but he would never have passed an in-form Jerome in k-1 rules.

@roddas26

2 жыл бұрын

Those are some great excuses. Pretty sure the fact he didn't get an early knock out was not expected? Botha is a tough individual.

@jonathanlivingstonseagull3378

2 жыл бұрын

I fought a long time ago in the 70s and one of the things I learnt was that if you step in the ring you are fit to fight, that's it. No Ifs or buts, you are fit to fight.

@makingwaves1239

2 жыл бұрын

He showed up in the ring at fight night. If he thought he was not fit for competition, he shouldn't do so. Everything else is excuses. You say Botha wouldn't survive under K1-rules. Maybe ... but I also think Botha would have f**** him up in a pure boxing match. Personally I don't like those cross fights. Maybe Botha needed the money, but I don't think old boxers or K1/MMA fighters for that sake, should keep fighting when they should retire instead.

@thierrywhuttt

2 жыл бұрын

@@makingwaves1239 i agree but not fully. It still made a good fight in my humble opinion and both were tough as nails 😅

@marcpulster5404

2 жыл бұрын

he also beat Peter Aerts, whats your excuse for that one?

Botha didn't throw any kicks, but he must've trained a lot to take them without flinching. Leg kicks will put down a fighter who hasn't prepared for them. Much credit to both men.

@bossmodus5020

2 жыл бұрын

Its 2003 Fight 🤦🤦🤦

@scottyjohnson9399

2 жыл бұрын

@@bossmodus5020 2004

@paulchilders9969

2 жыл бұрын

He threw a couple of them, but he gave up on them.

@idiosyncraticRyugu

2 жыл бұрын

he legit threw the first kick in the fight... xD

Botha so tough those kicks would've crippled most of us, let's not even talk about those head kicks. Damm dudes like a tank.

2 legends ,bravooo!

Wise move by Le Banner! He came back stronger.

frustrating to watch this for the Xth time and still wonder why Le Banner wasnt spamming body kicks the entire fight instead of crashing range, crowding his punches and giving Botha a chance to use the only weapons he had in this fight.

@abdelnoor2309

2 жыл бұрын

Exactement

@samle8260

2 жыл бұрын

Cos he is a loser... cant even go 4 rounds with the old white buffolo

@quaterstruckersllc2264

2 жыл бұрын

Botha was defensively prepared , his one two made him reset quickly without exposing himself . Also ate the kicks well and the banner never recovered from the knock down . Body punches was crazy too. Botha looked like he was getting better as the fight went . Too fast too powerful

@louduva9849

2 жыл бұрын

Cry more!

@skankinmat1

2 жыл бұрын

@@louduva9849 Cry more ?

I met Francois in Newport Beach. A real warrior with a heart of Gold.

Good old days amazing😂

If Botha had perfected more than 1-2 punches he may have kept Jerome off balance long enough to score a solid KO. But 1-2 is good in basic fights, it's not always effective with pros who will come forward regardless like Marciano, Tyson, Dempsey, Foreman, Frazier, or even Ali. Combinations, jabs & hooks are needed. Jerome, like most kickboxers, despite his fine physique & conditioning, depends mostly on his feet. He throws telegraphing punches with not much power behind them. Botha doesn't. He holds his arms close to his body & many times throws punches from his shoulders. If you look closely at the good camera work Botha is always focused on his opponent even when under assault. I'm convinced Botha knew when a leg was coming up & deflected it. The sign of a great fighter. Both men did exceptionally well. Jerome, having received a solid punch that stunned him, recuperated, and shook off the cobwebs without losing his head. Much to be admired since Botha doesn't throw light punches & the majority are calculated. Botha appeared quite "fresh" even towards the end because he looked as if he paced himself well. He didn't waste a single punch though some went wild -- in the heat of a fight, it will happen. Both men are obviously skillful & I applaud them both. There wasn't a dull moment.

@shanghunter7697

2 жыл бұрын

Very well stated !!

@boston7704

2 жыл бұрын

Damn good analysis. Jerome didn’t protect his head as well as Botha, but this was an awesome fight to watch. Hitting Botha must be like hitting a stone wall!

@lastrada52

2 жыл бұрын

@@boston7704 - Just ask Mike Tyson. He seemed frustrated when he hit Botha & he just kept coming, Of course, Mike finally got lucky and landed a solid single shot but he hugged Botha at the end because I think Mike was genuinely concerned this fight could've been lost. You're right about Jerome not protecting his head well. He's a kickboxer, not a double-fisted-fighter.

@marcbodi

2 жыл бұрын

1-2 as in hu - hu .. too much grunting..and mis hits

@asdadfafafafffallslsldd8068

2 жыл бұрын

Botha landed most of his 1-2s though.. JLB is a great offensive fighter, but has almost 0 defence. Botha just didn't have enough power to capitalize on it outside of the knockdown. Didn't look like JLB had too much respect for Botha's power even after the knockdown.

Бота из бокса танк мощный👍

YAWWWWWWN!!!! still waiting for stunning part

2004年かぁ〜この頃は本当に熱くなったよな😊

Never under-estimate a boer

@marthinusbyleveld5012

Жыл бұрын

So too never underestimate an African American/British . Lennox , Evander , Ali , Bruno , Bowe , Foreman , Tyson this is only a few of the many heavyweight champions . GERRIE COETZEE , CORRIE SAUNDERS only two mentionable that couldn't defend their titles as well the other two BOTHA and BERNADO not even mentionable .

@sujitsharma4346

Жыл бұрын

Yup he'd just pull out a rifle and shoot unarmed kids and women

Wow! Old man is fast as heck! Packs the power, speed, and accuracy. Banner should have used more kicks as this would have won the fight for him. Looked like Botha could not defend the kicks so well.

@RogerThat1945

2 жыл бұрын

@Alex Green The decreasig ability to withstand a headbang is also a factor.

@perezjean-christophe8541

7 ай бұрын

Le banner didnt training before this fight, he was hurt...but hé accepte thé fight

@jeffmoppi

4 ай бұрын

Botha was in his mid 30s 😂

I'm a boxing fan, but I like the kickboxing sport too. This fighter was very composed, even after a big shot.

botha looked like he was about to do yoga ......very calm

Totaly crazy, after the first round you think the kickboxer destroy him and then this xD.

Botha just kept smiling after the leg kicks

The White Rhino! Good to see his great ONE-TWO in the ring again, he nailed Mike Tyson with that two punch combo a lot.

@robthomas3811

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the white buffalo not the white rhino. White rhino is a strain of weed

@travzimmerman1340

7 ай бұрын

Casuals always bring up Tyson

I've seen LA Banner not fight a 4th round several times. He's so spent he knew he'd be KO'd.

Gros respect à Mr Le Banner, sacré combattant !!!

BANNER LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GOING TO HAVE HEART ATTACK

7:50 Le Banner "I'm dead, I'm dead !" his coach : "he's dead too" ...

@Glory Kickboxing, not a fair statement considering LeBanner's mother passed away the week before. He still showed up but his heart understandably wasn't in it.

@johnc.8298

2 жыл бұрын

Once you're in the ring you don't think about anything other than fighting. Even in the corner between rounds I never once thought about my wife sitting in the audience.

@Motorsportsinjapan

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnc.8298 I know mate, been there may times, but it effects the prep and everything else.

Jerome underestimated the punching power of Francois. Francois's punching was quick, accurate & powerful, & well delivered to Jerome's face.. From Jerome point of view, he should've executed his persistent low kick to his opponent's calf & thigh from the beginning. Then Jerome could've won against Francois?! Just my rather foolish speculation though??!! This proves a boxer sometimes can win over a kick boxer. (04/27/22) .

@danny24042002

2 жыл бұрын

he underestimated the power of a world class heavyweight boxer🤔? can you be more braindead

@gibs2b

Жыл бұрын

Maybe but... end of 2003 Le Banner had a bone graft on his left forearm and during the match he had a problem with his left forearm. After a radiography at the end of the match he was diagnosed with a tendonitis on his left forearm.

@markokada7311

Жыл бұрын

@@gibs2b It's kind of you to let me know that fact on Le Banner!!!,,,,,I'm much obliged,,,,,Stay safe & healthy amidst the dire plight precipitated by the COVID 19 & its variants,,,,,Have a marvelous day wherever you are,,,,,,From Tokyo,,,,,,(10/31/22)

@gibs2b

Жыл бұрын

@@markokada7311 Thanks bro. Take care of you too.

A legend

Botha was beast in boxing and kick boxing that's so hard

Копец, Жером сдох! Бота зверь. В таком возрасте.

@unreinster

7 ай бұрын

Да, учитывая, что он уже явно не в расцвете сил и не в своём виде спорта. Крепкий мужик, никогда никого не боялся, дрался с лучшими своего времени.

Funny Botha won by just 1-2. Jab and uppercut in the last round!

Botha epitomises the True Afrikaans Spirit. But in the best way. RESPECT.

Botha looked fresher than the jacked kickboxer at the end.

If a boxer can defend the kick and the knees , then he can beat a kickboxer.

@jarulejunior3222

2 жыл бұрын

But he can’t that’s a fact live with it

@FilipeCzech1986

2 жыл бұрын

If if if... It just theory. 😁

@jeremyjackson8196

2 жыл бұрын

Those guys are called kickboxers

@michalslepcik1931

2 жыл бұрын

Le banner had no respect 4Botha&underestimate him is well! Le banner surely wasn't prep for an extra round&Botha would not mind an extra ☝️round so🤔 Well deserved win Botha

@elyserva7903

2 жыл бұрын

@@michalslepcik1931 I think so too. While Le Banner looks gassed out, Botha could still go another round. This guy fought the best of his generation.

Mind you, Francois Botha took it against Mike Tyson, lost due to a severe knockout to the chin by Iron Mike.

@Jeroensgambling

2 жыл бұрын

@red vegiesoup That punch mike delivered was devastating and ended the complete fight just like that.

@notshared4072

2 жыл бұрын

@red vegiesoup Wait, what? Botha, Tyson, and Lebanner are all still alive.

For a heavyweight Boxer Botha was actually pretty good at kickboxing. I wish he would've started in Glory Early, he could be Heavyweight Champion

@davidsmith6976

11 ай бұрын

At what point,does he actually KICK?

7:55 that remind me someone stumble on the side of the chair when he was so high and realised after that the table was not that close

It was always amazing how Botha could eat leg kicks like they were nothing.