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I grew up with him as a neighbor, and he gave me my first boxing lesson. We played stickball in the school yard, he would come over, buy us pizza and give us boxing lessons. A kind humble man, nice job on the video 🤙

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

That's really cool, got some incredible free training with free pizza, too lucky haha

@The_Marketsurfer

13 күн бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist He always tried to keep the kids out of trouble, and in that neighborhood, there were few positive influences.

@surrealistidealist

13 күн бұрын

​​@@The_Marketsurfer Oh man, that's AWESOME!!! A lot of famous boxers these days won't even visit a local school without charging tons of money. I wish the world had more people like this guy!

@WhiskeyMyersour

13 күн бұрын

​@@surrealistidealistThe great Ron Lyle had a similar reputation with at risk youth and helping with boxing training. Both were humble warriors 🥊🥊

@surrealistidealist

13 күн бұрын

@@WhiskeyMyersour Yes indeed!!! Joe Frazier, too! They really cared enough about the kids who came through the gym's doors to make it a real community.

His first fight with Evander Holyfield is still the best cruiserweight title fight ever

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

Two men who refused to back down and had the skills to back it up! Absolutely love that fight.

@AlRedsoxFan

13 күн бұрын

Great fight

@OU888

13 күн бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist you think the judges made the right call?

@jakubwrona2040

13 күн бұрын

This fight was unreal. Very intense, I couldn’t believe they were able to fight so hard for such a long time.

@S-fp7uz

13 күн бұрын

Jirov vs Toney is my favorite, but it's a close second.

Qawi is textbook for any short boxer if you don’t have the super explosive capabilities of a Mike Tyson. And he could have been even better than what he was in the Foreman fight if not for his alcohol abuse. Underrated legend indeed.

@oneof13forestpeople97

12 күн бұрын

Gives me Smokin Joe Frazier vibes, and no wonder he trained with him haha

@nylesfrench3568

11 күн бұрын

He was old when he fought Foreman and started as a pro very late. He also started as a light Heavyweight. Excellent fighter

@thatbronzeboij

Күн бұрын

@@oneof13forestpeople97 Qawi reminds me somewhat of James Toney and Pernell Whitaker; as well as Frazier.

@jjthe13th

Күн бұрын

Why was he abusing alcohol? What happened to him to do that?

I would also point out he came into the George Foreman fight on two weeks notice and his previous fight had been in light heavyweight and he came into this one at 215lbs and he did amazing in general for someone well out of their prime and two weight classes above where they last fought, but then to do it on two weeks notice should make it a legendary fight.

His ability to slip punches is quite impressive, almost beautiful to watch.

@drinfernodds

13 күн бұрын

It had to be demoralizing to have him slip so many of your shots and see him smiling the entire team. Some fighters smile when they're hit, Qawi always smiled.

@HerculesFit

13 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

He is the real life wolverine…. Not backing down from any fighter

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

Yeah I had a guy I used to spar with call me a mini Wolverine once (as a teasing compliment), and me as a bit of a comic nerd had to go, "Sir I am 5'7", Wolverine is like 5'2, I am a GIANT Wolverine." lol

@jrlito2777

13 күн бұрын

lol wolverine fits for both the comics and the real world animal, just never backing down from giants and always stepping forward. Great job on the videos can’t wait to see if you do one on jorge “el maromero” paez

@redghettosun

13 күн бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist I met a few Qawi body types when I was in the military. They were all black. Roughly 5'6/5'7 who weighed 200 pounds but only 18 years old. These guys did not look overweight at all because everything was evenly spread. One friend of mine got in fights with guys much taller and easily dispatched them all with no problem. Qawi was definitely special though with his skill set and loooong reach for someone his height.

@Charismaniac

12 күн бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist Wolvie's 5'3" but point taken. Jackman's version is 6'2" though. On a side note, this channel is one of the best and I hope you stay with us.

@seanbrant7631

12 күн бұрын

​@@TheModernMartialArtist5'3

*THE SHORT KING*

This guy had every reason to fail in boxing and still was very successful

Watching Dwight growing up, I pondered what kind of wrestler he would have been. He boxes like a wrestler: low center of gravity, inside control, crowd out an opponent's movement, move forward deliberately

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

Good point

His first fight with Holyfield had the most punches of any cruiserweight fight in history, Holyfield throwing 1,290 punches and Qawi 1,018. Holyfield collapsed with exhaustion after the fight after losing 15 lbs of fluids.

@gio_roll4

2 күн бұрын

Jesus fuking christ

Holyfield said his hardest fight of his career was against Qawi

@fgsf9

12 күн бұрын

That's incredible 💯💯☯️

As a 5'7 with a wider frame this video was a gift from heaven. I never tought avout switching guards as you switch positions. Thats so brilliant!

His fight against Holyfield was the last great 15 round fight. And honestly is one of my favorite of all time.

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

It wasn't 15 round though(neither was the 2nd one)

@freddy8479

11 күн бұрын

​@@thenerdhimself4434 YES IT WAS!!

It looks like he sees his opponent in slow motion. I like the smile, the great boxers enjoy it. His reflexes are incredible, while the head movements make opponents miss, he's still dodging some of those punches by such a small margin.

Never let anyone tell you where you "belong" Fight your way to the top and never back down!

Tyson’s defense + Frazier’s defense = Qawi’s defense

Authentic 52 blocks style forged in prison system!!!! lyte burly would definitely approve!!! This is what he been teaching & telling us about

It's about time someone covered qawi's unique style. Long overdue. Definitely a style that should be imitated by smaller boxers such as myself, instead of everyone wanting to be a peakaboo fighter.

His first fight with Evander holyfield was brilliant. He has such a hard chin and his head movement is next level. Underrated boxer

@denisesayers8520

10 күн бұрын

I thought Holyfield getting the decision was a little suspect.

Dwight Muhammad Qawi. Cruiserweight legend. Nuff said.

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

Maybe but he was better at LHW

I'm very happy to see someone finally recognize the excellence and uniqueness of this great warrior. I was a fan way back when he was still billed as Dwight Braxton. I remember some talk in the early to mid 1980s (an article in a boxing magazine) about Qawi and Hagler. This is when both were in their prime. Qawi held the WBC light heavy world title and Hagler was the Undisputed Middle weight champion. Qwai was weighing in around 167 in the 175 division. It didn't get very far, just talk. Hagler was not interested in moving up in weight and Qawi wasn't interested in moving down. If a comprise on weight could have been agreed upon, that would have not greatly compromised either fighter, Well... That would have had the potential to be one of the great all-time fights of that era. Just a little historical side note at this point. Anyway, much respect for giving Dwight Qawi his due recognition as a great fighter and champion.

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

That's a fascinating bit of trivia, would have been a crazy fight for sure! Thanks for sharing.

@PartyCrasher04

13 күн бұрын

Dwight weighed in at 167 FIGHTING at 175? Thats insane, he definitely could’ve made 160 if this is true.

@Supernugget45

12 күн бұрын

@@PartyCrasher04 It's also complete insanity that someone weighing in at 167 would go on to have a successful career at heavyweight too lol

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

​@Supernugget45 yeah he made it to 8th round with Big George(240lbs) who was one of the hardest punchers in human history

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

I love Hagler and consider him top 5-10 p4p ever but the sheer size&strength difference would make it too hard for him to win. It's "only 7lbs" difference or even less, but in fact Qawi was a natural LHW close to CW

Qawi, Locche, Lopez .... 3 of the best defensive fighters and dodge artists I've seen!

@zentai5076

13 күн бұрын

augustus?

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

The disrespect to not include Pernell, FMJ and Ali

@Lethalbanter

10 күн бұрын

Pernell, lomachenko, the grandmaster, floyd

Watched this again this morning, man i can't get over that defensive move shifts for everything, dude was so smart, using things so his size really didn't matter.

2:45 I thought i saw "Shades" of, *'SMOKIN' JOE FRAZIER'* , in Kawhi's / Qawi's guard and technique !¡! His bobbing elusiveness is as : ™️ - Smokin' Joe - ™️ As I have ever Seen !¡!

@FrostedBlakes670

13 күн бұрын

It’s very cool Joe trained him

Since we're on short kings, can we get a mike zambidis video next

Qawi is built like fire hydrant. The is a strong tought.he fought great fighters.

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

Yeah I wonder how big his wrists and hands were. I don't think he was built like the usual proportions of a 5'6" dude haha

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

​@@TheModernMartialArtisthe isn't 5'6 though, under various Tales of The Tapes he is 5'7"5

@rodtack8420

11 күн бұрын

Right he was short but STOCKY and built like a tank. Being short and having a reach disadvantage dont mean shit when you are built like a tank and can take it and dish it out so well, plus could dodge, and had conditioning. He reminds me of Rocky Marciano in some ways. Its like trying to fight a dark souls boss.

Coming from a guy who’s 5’6” on a good day, these videos are the best. I’m not a boxer but I still learn from these videos just in case. Keep up the great work bro.

my favourite boxer of all time

Once again David thank you for showcasing this amazing fighter. The fact he started at 20 and achieved what he did is simply astonishing. Some are born for battle, and this man certainly was. He was born to fight. Plain and simple.

FINALLY a great video on Qawi, one of my all-time favorite fighters. A true human tank with a cannon for a jab.

Qawi was like a shark that continuously swam towards you, a true legend

My favorite fighter! I reference him all the time in my coaching. Wonderful Video

As a fellow 5'7, I love that guy!

This guy was the living definition of Short King 👑

Damn this guy is awesome, really love the stance shifting for different defenses for different situations. he was smooth looking too.

I love this style breakdowns but I would love to see more boxing fight breakdowns with all the back story and stuff, enjoyed the video a lot❤

@drbjr8223

13 күн бұрын

yeah i could easily watcha break down of this boxer's career that is a hour or more long lol so unique.

I love Dwight’s style, much needed video

I think smaller heavyweights can offset their size disadvantage by having a lower center of gravity and a higher work rate relative to their heart rate. Bigger guys can burn too much stamina if the smaller guy can set a more intense pace for long enough. What feels like Zone 4 cardio for the smaller heavyweight can feel like Zone 5 cardio fit the bigger heavyweight. It's a lot harder for bigger opponents to have both speed and stamina; they seem to have only one or the other.

@marquismorris1548

12 күн бұрын

Deceptive reach and footwork with a heavy weights power. Awesome if he was taller. High ring IQ and realist when koed by Holyfeid acknowledged his age was a factor but not an excuse - very few fighters admit it.

Qawi was an awesome fighter. Love these breakdown videos.

I was hoping for u to do Qawi let’s gooooo

Love this little guy

Dwight Braxton/Dwight Qawi is one of the most overlooked great fighters of all time. His defense was immaculate.

Dwight "The Camden Buzzsaw" Qawi - PRO record: 41-11-1, KO's 25 / World title record: 6-4-0, KO's 6. - 2 Weight Division World Champion. # Lineal/WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion: 1981-1983 (4-1-0, KO's 4). # WBA World Cruiserweight Champion: 1985-1986 (2-1, KO's 2). # 2-time WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion: 1989-1990 & 1991. # Defeated 7 recognized world champions: Matthew Saad Muhammad x2, Leon Spinks, Ricky Parkey, Mike Rossman, Piet Crous, Lee Roy Murphy & Tyrone Booze + top contenders; James Scott, Eddie Davis etc. # Lost to 7 recognized world champions: Evander Holyfield x2, George Foreman, Michael Spinks, Ossie Ocasio, Robert Daniels, Arthur Williams & Nate Miller. # The first ever Light Heavyweight world champion to become Cruiserweight world champion. # The shortest in height (5 ft 6.5 in / 169 cm) Cruiserweight World Champion ever.

Frazier was easy for George because he was not protected against Foreman's straight arming and pushing down, which was so blatant against Qawi that the ref stepped on and gave a warning about it. The battering he gave Qawi's kidneys went unpunished though.

This guy is underrated.

Qawi is one of my favorite fighters of all time. Thanks for this video!!!

*YES!!!* I've been waiting for this for so long. Thank you TheModernMartialArtist.

Absolutely amazing boxer I didn’t knew

Been waiting for someone to do a video on him for so long, glad you’re the one to do it! You’re the best dude

Been waiting on this 1 👏🏼

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

Yeah I should have put this out a while ago! haha Guy deserves to have his style studied.

@r.a.8407

12 күн бұрын

Literally a battled tested product of 52 blocks in boxing

A true story of redemption and determination to make a go of a legitimate life. With out of this world results. Hats off👊

Thank you for sharing this. It is an inspiring story.

I absolutely love this video! Thank you ❤

Great video. Qawi was a brilliant fighter.

Yeeeahhhh boiiii, I've been patiently waiting for this one since your Two Ton Tony video!

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

I know that Dwight would most likely take out Two Tons pretty easily, but now you have me thinking about it and it would be pretty entertaining to watch. If for no other reason than to see both of their antics and taunting in the ring.

@LucasMatos1984

13 күн бұрын

Two Ton Galetto would be nice to see against Butter Bean

@thenerdhimself4434

12 күн бұрын

​@@LucasMatos1984now that is a FUN fight

great as always

Beautiful love your videos very strategic words and very fluent in creativity. Look forward to reading the last two books of recommendance.

One of my favorite boxers ever

Great Video about one of my all time favourite fighters. His fights vs Mathew Saad Muhammad where truly Amazing!

FINALLY you're covering my favorite all-time boxer. Absolutely loved watching this man fight while I was growing up.

Looks nice! Like a more calculated Frazier The foreman fight looks like a good one

@xavierjuno4572

13 күн бұрын

Funny you mention that considering he was actually trained by/with Frazier

Always liked Qawi back in the day. Respect and honor for rising up after prison.

OMG THANK YOU! I've been trying to see an analysis on Qwai being a short fighter myself.

I was wondering if you were going to do a video on the Buzzsaw

awesome video man

Was just watching Quawi footage, LET’S GO. One of the most entertaining boxers of all time, no doubt

He went back to Rahway state prison to fight James Scott. Qawi was a monster in the ring and one of my favorite fighters

ANOTHER absolute W video from modern martial artist ❤

One of my favourite fighters of all time.

6:00 I’ve also noticed that Naoya Inoue does this, he has a VERY dynamic guard

Really liked this one. Thanks.

Great video

Hell of a story, and all of those crazy dodges. Great to find out his boxing legacy.

Damn that was really insightful.

one of the best boxing breakdowns I've seen. i remember watching him as a kid, but i was too little to understand his tactics. i actually favor his fighting style best for boxing tailored to self-defense, because i think a lot of these are practical tips that anybody can use to survive a fight. fyi anybody looking for an example of a great jab against a tall fighter watch Ward-Kovalev 2, masterclass. Ward couldn't get away completely from the jab but did enough.

Amazing

Even without the context, it’s amazing to see how little he chased to prevent his opponents from escaping. He has the utmost confidence that he commands the rhythm of these encounters, and knows exactly what bait to use to catch them.

This is a great channel for studying boxing. Would be cool to see a breakdown of Janibek Alimkhanuly and Israil Madrimov.

10:55 and this the issue people are constantly discouraged from things they are great at for surface level things. Luckily in many sports (apart from boxing) they are learning their lesson that it's best to just go for the best athlete rather than the one that ticks the boxes.

In my top 10 all time for sure

I may have missed it but I would love a breakdown of Micheal Spinks style if you haven't already

I loved Qawis underrated jab, it cut through guards like a hot knife on butter, his head movement was smooth and not choppy, he got under a tall guys jab with ease, truly a champion.

Thanks🎉

Remarkable talent remarkable

It’s interesting seeing him defend. A lot of bending at the waist. As opposed to Tyson where it’s mostly bending at the knees. He trained at Frazier’s gym though so no wonder why he moves like that. I knew I recognized that style somewhere.

we the 5 7 kings David

The lil rut at 0:28 had me giggling

very good

A man of gerth

@TheModernMartialArtist

13 күн бұрын

hahahaha

Qawi was the master of motion. He knows when his opponents' offensive tools, only to weave and sneak in with a jab and his cross guard is like a sword cutting into his opponent's offense and once he's in their comfort zone, he gets right to work.

Being unique is better than being the best!

Inspiring

Bro is a beast

Fellow short king 👑

Finally a Qawi breakdown

If you think about it, he was pitted against grown men from the start! He's the Honey Badger of boxing LEGENDARY

You gotta do a video on Dustin poriers defense. He’s crazy good at blocking with his elbow

Dwight was always one of my favorites when I was a youngster. I figured he would beat Matthew SM, but not as easily as he did. He just dismantled him. I liked Saad, too (how could anyone not?), so even though I was a DMQ fan, it was sad to see Saad get beat up like that. An incredibly impressive performance by Qawi, although I think the many ring wars Saad had been in had caught up with him and played a part in his loss.

I'm so happy to finally see this guy covered. Is that "Turtle shell" or something? He always seemed like a turtle to me. But a very malicious turtle that took after Joe Frazier who smiles every time u either miss or hit him.