In 1989 Ali came to Portland Oregon to officiate over the opening of our Police Activity League Gym. As a Portland Police Officer I was selected to be his personal bodyguard and driver for 3 days. This man was amazing. His style, gravitas and HUMOR is absolutely unsurpassed. The 3 days I spent with him are among my most cherished memories. Thank God I took photos and got signed memorabilia for my young son, now gone. God bless you Muhammad Ali.
@@vince1638 Wow. I have a story as well. Not nearly as good a yours. Me and a friend were driving down 6th ave in NY. Howards limo stopped next to us. Howard had his window down, and my friend said to howard loan me $5. Howard said, you give me 10 and I will loan you 5. We still laugh and tell that story.
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You're right but I think there was a little bit of tongue in cheek by both men! Ali was great and Howard was in the right place at the right time and, like a barnacle on a large and beautiful whale, he became popular because of these interviews! He was a very smart and Ali went on to take on a different role as peace keeping ambassador for the unattainable idealism thought, that there will be a time, when "...little Black children will play with little White children and not he judged on the color of their skin!" Imagine!
Zachary Laid Finding Freedom So long as there exists a history of boxing there will be Ali in it, just as anyone knowing anything of boxing still knows of John L. Sullivan today. These kinds of legends don't die.
These 2 were as funny as Martin and Lewis....Ali was so awesome that weather you agreed or disagreed with him, you had to love him....I cried when he lost to Spinks.....Ali would've DEYSTROYED holmes inside of six rounds in his prime. I'm a White Christian Conservative Man who grew up watching Ali and I don't blame him one bit for refusing the draft...fight for a country that wouldn't let him use certain toilets, stores or vote...U can just tell how much Ali loved people....no matter what color they were. R.I.P. Champ.☺️☺️
@@johnnwako2488 I'll tell ya John, I see "Fighters" today and Its a Joke..9 belts for each division..not to Mention guys get millions after there 10th fight...Imagine what Ali, Frazier, Forenan, Norton Even Someone like Gerry Cooney would do in today's Heavyweight Division (Dont forget Cooney went 13 Brutal rounds with Holmes, Gave him all he Could Handle) Ali would Destroy Fury, Wilder, Joshua, etc Whoever he Fought The Greatest would say: "I'm gonna beat him like I'm his Daddy!" And then do it!
Ali would've beaten anyone in his prime! No Vietnam War, No Don King, No Greedy Ex-Wifes, and Ali retires at 75-0 in 1972, at the age of 30, a healthy & wealthy young man, walking into the Sunset with Brando~~
-and NOT just for his boxing skills, but far more importantly for his willingness to stand for what he believed was right. Howard also stood by Ali and took a huge risk for him when no one else in the media would in his darkest hour - and Ali never forgot that. These two men truly loved each other.
Me too!! Like how he taunted his opponents in the ring. And how he cheated on his wife after his soulful conversion to Islam. And how he called white people devil's. So much to admire!
IF YOU HAD A BAD DAY......JUST LISTEN TO THESE GUYS........YOU WILL BE CRYING WHEN THEY'RE FINISH..........LOVE EM BOTH....RIP TO THESE LEGENDS.........
INSULTING & HECKLING ARE two different expression, HECKLING between friends like COURSEL and ALI is humorous, ' but INSULTING is the manner in which a stink mouth public person😝😡😠 TRUMP speak to the public.
Ali was the GOAT, Cosell is an all time jersey. He loves to create drama to get Ali started. When Ali said, " Cosell everytime you open your mouth you should be arrested for air pollution. " That was dope.
He was a truly brilliant fighter and athlete, a courageous man and a rare human being. He not only shook up the world, he made it a brighter place and made people smile.
Ali was always an icon I admired. His lines were so witty and humorous. The worst part of the disease, when it caught up to him, was it took away his quick wit. It was akin to taking away the beautiful song of a bird. But i'm grateful for the memories. To most of the world and me, Ali was family. And we were proud of him.
The greatest of all times not only as a boxer but as a leader of people white and black. Muhammad Ali will go down in history as truly the greatest of all times four people.
There is not one sports personality around today day like Muhammad Ali I think the closest to him would be Tyson Fury not the Old Tyson Fury the Tyson Fury that has came back more Humble and a little bit eccentric but still not like years ago when there was a lot of sports personalities but Muhammad Ali tops the lot will always go down as the greatest of all time not trust in boxing the greatest man of all time sure he is the most written about man on the planet
This is somebody we'll never see the likes of again. Sharp as a tac, powerful and humble, yes humble. He stood up for what he believed in and he made sure we'd all know about it. I give him all the respect he deserves when he didn't go into the armed forces against the Vietnamese people. He said, "I've got no qualms with the Vietnamese, they didn't do anything to me". It now makes so much more sense to me. I'm 63 and although I've only watched a couple of fights with my father, I heard him say how great this man really was. I can appreciate that now. My friend's have all his fights on video and they'd watch them over and over so yeah, I heard Ali's voice alot and he was truly his authentic self. What you see is what you got. There will never be a man on Earth who could do what Ali has done. I miss his voice. I can hardly bear to watch the cruel trick a "loving God" played on him. I know people will say, everything happens for a reason. I'd then ask them, what's the reason for this cruelty. Missing you very much, Mr. Muhammed Ali. Rest now, 😔✨🤧🌹🌹🌹🌹
What amazes me is that Angelo Dundee was present at most of Ali's TV appearances in the audience and all of his press conferences. They truly were friends and more like family. Dundee once said "Muhammad Ali was the best thing that happened in my life". It doesn't get any clearer than that.
El Tiburon... That’s a BIG FACT!!! Angelo Dundee loved Ali genuinely... Also Angelo Dundee was the ONLY white man trusted to be with Ali by his Muslim Brothers. They knew Angelo was sincere and honest.
Great celebrities!!! Howard was an excellent sport writer, one the best. , if not the best! Ali was a real Champion....and they both great human beings
If everyone spoke their mind all the time blood would run in the streets. There is such a thing as diplomacy and being a nice person. If you have nothing nice to say then keep your mouth shut!
@briant2140 the dangers of not having unfettered freedom of speech far outweigh the dangers of having it. Conformity and silence are far more dangerous to a societies well being.
These were the days. When interviewers weren't afraid to ask the real questions that people wanted to know about, and said it how it was. Not the scripted bs of today
Hey Nicky, How In The Hell Can You Say You Remember All Of Their History. When Were You Born 1963 Or 1964 You Were Too Young To Remember Any Clay/Ali Fights In The 1960's Mr. B S.
When Howard Cosell spoke on HBCU’s and Black Players not ever getting a vote, I knew this man was light years ahead of other reporters. Wish these players in the modern NFL would listen and join Colin Kaepernick!
OMG!! What an introduction! These two guys had a great rapport. Funny combination. Ali was the best heavyweight ever. Cosell was the best sports announcer ever. They clearly liked each other very much.
Amazing intellectual jousting by two heavy weight-thinking friends. Just charming. I am beside myself with tears. God bless both these super-intelligent men. RIP. Mozzman.
I don't think people are that much different then than they are today. There's always been hate and ignorance but today w/technology, and social media it gets much more exposure.
@@Lewis9709 I think people are much more self absorbed now than the 60's and 70's, and technology and social media have a lot to do with it. Both have made it possible for narcissists to pretend that they're more important than they really are. That worries me some.
Today it would be impossible for a sports journalist to talk to a superstar of Ali's calibre like that. Cossel was absolutely right about the quality of Ali's opponents at that time and Ali was not offended by that. If you would talk to Wladimir Klitschko or Floyd Mayweather like that you would never again get an interview. Today's star athletes expect to get their asses kissed in exchange for access.
Their relationship was of mutual respect. Ali knew that Cossell was always going to be a reporter and Cossell knew that Ali was always going to be Ali.
I remember getting up as a 9 or 10 yr old asking "did Ali win last night" as in UK time difference....and spending the weekend on cloud 9 if he had....Great Man...and era
Individually each are worth stopping whatever you are doing and listen. Together, they are a symphony. Miss both of them but it's amzing how long Howard has been gone. Both are great, but Ali is the GREATEST.
Muhammad Ali was not only the greatest, he was also the best at EVERYTHING he committed to. He and Cosell were an awesome team. R.I.P. to the both of them.
There will never, ever, ever...Be another duo in the sporting world like Ali and Howard.....This was indeed the golden age...I'm happy to say I was there to share it...
In 1989 Ali came to Portland Oregon to officiate over the opening of our Police Activity League Gym. As a Portland Police Officer I was selected to be his personal bodyguard and driver for 3 days. This man was amazing. His style, gravitas and HUMOR is absolutely unsurpassed. The 3 days I spent with him are among my most cherished memories. Thank God I took photos and got signed memorabilia for my young son, now gone. God bless you Muhammad Ali.
Great story, very lucky to have met the Champ..
Best story I have heard in a long time. How lucky you are Sir.
@@warrenspeaks Yes I was. Im looking at his photo with me as we speak. He was signing autographs for kids at Madison High School, suit and tie :)
@@vince1638 Wow. I have a story as well. Not nearly as good a yours. Me and a friend were driving down 6th ave in NY. Howards limo stopped next to us. Howard had his window down, and my friend said to howard loan me $5. Howard said, you give me 10 and I will loan you 5. We still laugh and tell that story.
@@warrenspeaks Classic.
It’s 2023 & I still can’t get enough of Ali🐐🥶
2024❤
me too❤
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Muhammad was the greatest because he had to overcome so much, and yet rose above the tribulations he faced.
ali a gentle and beautiful man, my childhood hero, i am 71 now, miss him lots!
You have to read about islam go watch and listen to ahmed deedat and zakir naik
Muhammed Ali will always be The Champion. The world badly needs another Muhammed Ali.
Another Ali in boxing or just in general?
@@joewhitehead3 Both.
Muhammad Ali was an icon, still being watched in 2019... and for the rest of humanity.
Zachary Laid Finding Freedom AMEN ZACH
You're right but I think there was a little bit of tongue in cheek by both men! Ali was great and Howard was in the right place at the right time and, like a barnacle on a large and beautiful whale, he became popular because of these interviews! He was a very smart and Ali went on to take on a different role as peace keeping ambassador for the unattainable idealism thought, that there will be a time, when "...little Black children will play with little White children and not he judged on the color of their skin!" Imagine!
He was the greatest.
Zachary Laid Finding Freedom So long as there exists a history of boxing there will be Ali in it, just as anyone knowing anything of boxing still knows of John L. Sullivan today. These kinds of legends don't die.
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Over 50 years ago, he said he was the greatest. Rest in peace Ali, you are STILL the GREATEST, now and for many years to come
i can't believe sports television was ever this damn good and witty
This was nornal, why do you think us old folks got all grumpy when these legends checked out? 😂
@@Pulsonar thank god for the internet
SUPPLY KAYO Amen!
The sticks and stones motto was alive and well back then...
You can thank Skip and Stephen A for the current state of sports broadcasting
Two legends, there will never be another Muhammad Ali or Howard Cossel miss them both ....R.I.P.
I thought it was Muhammad, or am I mistaken somehow?
These 2 were as funny as Martin and Lewis....Ali was so awesome that weather you agreed or disagreed with him, you had to love him....I cried when he lost to Spinks.....Ali would've DEYSTROYED holmes inside of six rounds in his prime. I'm a White Christian Conservative Man who grew up watching Ali and I don't blame him one bit for refusing the draft...fight for a country that wouldn't let him use certain toilets, stores or vote...U can just tell how much Ali loved people....no matter what color they were. R.I.P. Champ.☺️☺️
Amen John. Well said.
Do you guys remember Ali trying to take off Cosell's rug? "THAT THING ALMOST BIT MY FINGERS"
@@johnnwako2488 thank you.."I SHOOK UP THE WORLD!!! I'M PRETTY... I'M A BAD MAN..."
@@johnnwako2488 I'll tell ya John, I see "Fighters" today and Its a Joke..9 belts for each division..not to Mention guys get millions after there 10th fight...Imagine what Ali, Frazier, Forenan, Norton Even Someone like Gerry Cooney would do in today's Heavyweight Division (Dont forget Cooney went 13 Brutal rounds with Holmes, Gave him all he Could Handle) Ali would Destroy Fury, Wilder, Joshua, etc Whoever he Fought The Greatest would say:
"I'm gonna beat him like I'm his Daddy!" And then do it!
Ali would've beaten anyone in his prime! No Vietnam War, No Don King, No Greedy Ex-Wifes, and Ali retires at 75-0 in 1972, at the age of 30, a healthy & wealthy young man, walking into the Sunset with Brando~~
He was more than a boxer.
Never got tired from watching.
It’s tasteful to watch and meaningful, and interesting not like today everything is boring.
@26 `5 just like your five time draft dodging cowardly president IQ 45
@26 `5 Thank God he didn't go fight that war. Trump's your guy, I can tell.
Agreed !
He was a really myth, bigger than any other boxers.
Like it or not, we all have to admit that Mohammed Ali WAS 'PRETTY'.
🤣🤣😆😆😂😂😆😆😂😆😆😆
I read "PRETTY" in his voice lol
He was .
He made the word "pretty" fit a Man.
@@KBWarrioR2018 He made me feel that,as a man,I can be pretty.Unfortunately that was decades ago.
Muhammad Ali is a man I admire!
Lawrence Latimer, he was my childhood idol back in the 60’s 🥊
No matter what today’s shows can’t be compared to this interview.
-and NOT just for his boxing skills, but far more importantly for his willingness to stand for what he believed was right. Howard also stood by Ali and took a huge risk for him when no one else in the media would in his darkest hour - and Ali never forgot that. These two men truly loved each other.
Me too!! Like how he taunted his opponents in the ring. And how he cheated on his wife after his soulful conversion to Islam. And how he called white people devil's. So much to admire!
@@hankgoresich6836 Yet you love Trump right?
Ali and Howard's friendship was authentic. 😂 💯
Cosell's work should not go uncredited. RIP you two amazing humans
Ali was the Show.
+Mike M nah
Thank you Mike
yeah they were both great man
Louis Rosenberg one of them will rest in peace, one Muslim & the other Jewish
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These two gentlemen were a match made in heaven for broadcasters and audiences. Still watching in 2021!!
This interview never gets old.
I’m 54 years old and I’m so glad that I am old enough to remember these two great men and the great interviews they had together!
ali and cossel were made for each other...boxing will never hit this level again..thank god for you tube
Equality
Amen! @jason lowery
The only time I paid attention, only to look at the beautiful Ali 💕
Cosell
IF YOU HAD A BAD DAY......JUST LISTEN TO THESE GUYS........YOU WILL BE CRYING WHEN THEY'RE FINISH..........LOVE EM BOTH....RIP TO THESE LEGENDS.........
everytime you open your mouth you should be arrested for air pollution. Great line 😂
But lame you felt the need to repeat it like you did HAHA
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@JoshuaDalSanto What's "lame" is your uncalled for rudeness.
😃 😃 😃
Ali was not only a great fighter, he was a very intelligent, funny man ❤️❤️
I love how they could insult each other but it was all love
U sure right.. fighting in a civilized way .lol
Kahlil Dozier i agree
They had enough respect for each other to banter that way, as we English see.
Tats where the world has gone wrong every 1 gets offended these days
They were friends, and they know how to work a crowd. Can't find that athlete/reporter relationship anymore
Back when insults were taken lightly. Now, there's much more of a sensitive and awkward atmosphere in the air during interviews...
Thank you, Democrats.
John Kru I hate democrats. 👍🏼
Robots, demons & puppet's
INSULTING & HECKLING ARE two different expression, HECKLING between friends like COURSEL and ALI is humorous, ' but INSULTING is the manner in which a stink mouth public person😝😡😠 TRUMP speak to the public.
Ali is so frank even now..
Muhammad Ali 1942-2016 He made the days count...
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I really respect both of these men they complimented each other now they both are resting in peace
2020 and Muhammad Ali is still one or the greateat personality to grace our televisions
R.I.P Ali
Two legends who changed sports and our lives. Thank God for Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.
Ali was the GOAT, Cosell is an all time jersey. He loves to create drama to get Ali started. When Ali said, " Cosell everytime you open your mouth you should be arrested for air pollution. " That was dope.
@@aarondigby5054 It was for 'show'. These guys joked. But they were close friends.
@@ScorpionF1RE_USA I know Ali and Cosell were clowning.
I miss ABC 📺 Wide World of Sports with Howard Cosell on Saturdays and when ABC would broadcast big🥊fights. RIP to both Gentemen
@@dougfredricks2017
those days of pure journalism and reporting are over, never ever again
Make that 2023. The best athlete of my lifetime.
They were made for each other. RIP both of you great men
If only all Muslims and Jews got along this great.
@Hammody Ahmed Muslims and Jews don't get along with each other, why do you think there is so much war in the middle east.
@187 If they wanted "Muslim land" why did Israel give a lot of the land back for promises of peace?
The world lost two great men when they died I will never forget either one
Cosell was probably blowing "Muhammad Clay". Glad they are gone! DISGUSTING.
Ali, one of the most beautiful Human beings ever. Perfect.
Jesus Christ is Perfect. You are wrong
@@Ginx-pe4si Jesus Christ is not a Human Being. He is God. If you believe in such fairy tales...
Die Slow And you are right Sir 100 percent
José Albino Santos Nogueira Including you every knee shall bow and tongue confess Jesus is Lord you will confess this with your mouth.
He was a truly brilliant fighter and athlete, a courageous man and a rare human being. He not only shook up the world, he made it a brighter place and made people smile.
Quite.
And he was a beautiful man to look at💕
exactly. Even for those of us that didn't agree with all he said, what a kind soul
quiet true,he had the looks the jokes and dam he could fight,what a person,rest in pease ali
Love 💕
What a magnificent human being!!
two legends gone forever- but never forgotten
@3:08 Ali asking Howard, "you Jewish?"
Ali was always an icon I admired. His lines were so witty and humorous. The worst part of the disease, when it caught up to him, was it took away his quick wit. It was akin to taking away the beautiful song of a bird. But i'm grateful for the memories. To most of the world and me, Ali was family. And we were proud of him.
Cossel truly loved Ali.
A. Lawrence yes, and it was mutual.
I can't believe that Woman asked about Joe nemeth when you have the great Muhammad Ali right there
They made each other,two great champs
The love and respect these two men had for each other was as real as it gets!
@@chrisanthony7481 especially at a time of racial division major respect.
This was without a doubt One of TV's iconic love stories of their time.!!!! Two of the man best at what they did.!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👏👏👏👏
*Man, back then when sports personalities were actually really entertaining!*
The greatest of all times not only as a boxer but as a leader of people white and black. Muhammad Ali will go down in history as truly the greatest of all times four people.
Now we got Steve Redgrave lol
Yeah but Americans hated him for that.
There is not one sports personality around today day like Muhammad Ali I think the closest to him would be Tyson Fury not the Old Tyson Fury the Tyson Fury that has came back more Humble and a little bit eccentric but still not like years ago when there was a lot of sports personalities but Muhammad Ali tops the lot will always go down as the greatest of all time not trust in boxing the greatest man of all time sure he is the most written about man on the planet
@Chris Russell ready my comments again, did I say everyone🤷🏾♂️?
These 2 greats played so well off of each other. I surely miss that era and these men.
These 2 together were pure gold!
Seeing Cosell call the Ali fights on Wide World of Sports was one of the greatest moments of being a kid of the 70s
Yep I was very little but I still remember
these guy's respected and loved each other
These two had the utmost mutual respect for each other....BOTH LEGENDS!
They were probably blowing each other - at least Cosell was probably blowing "Muhammad Clay". Glad they are gone! DISGUSTING.
I love you Muhammad Ali....so courageous. Always.
Road rage
2023 and i am binge watching Mohammad Ali
Ali and Cosell were the best - we will never see that dynamic again
So true.
Well said, Historyden! I was blessed enough to grow up watching their relationship flourish. Indeed, we will never again see such a relationship.
I hope not. Watching a man sticking himself so far up another's ass is repulsive.
Yes beautiful and they were real freinds
they were brilliant together,same wit,sense of humour and very intelligent people
This is somebody we'll never see the likes of again. Sharp as a tac, powerful and humble, yes humble. He stood up for what he believed in and he made sure we'd all know about it. I give him all the respect he deserves when he didn't go into the armed forces against the Vietnamese people. He said, "I've got no qualms with the Vietnamese, they didn't do anything to me". It now makes so much more sense to me. I'm 63 and although I've only watched a couple of fights with my father, I heard him say how great this man really was. I can appreciate that now. My friend's have all his fights on video and they'd watch them over and over so yeah, I heard Ali's voice alot and he was truly his authentic self. What you see is what you got. There will never be a man on Earth who could do what Ali has done. I miss his voice. I can hardly bear to watch the cruel trick a "loving God" played on him. I know people will say, everything happens for a reason. I'd then ask them, what's the reason for this cruelty. Missing you very much, Mr. Muhammed Ali. Rest now, 😔✨🤧🌹🌹🌹🌹
What amazes me is that Angelo Dundee was present at most of Ali's TV appearances in the audience and all of his press conferences. They truly were friends and more like family. Dundee once said "Muhammad Ali was the best thing that happened in my life". It doesn't get any clearer than that.
Aww
El Tiburon... That’s a BIG FACT!!! Angelo Dundee loved Ali genuinely... Also Angelo Dundee was the ONLY white man trusted to be with Ali by his Muslim Brothers. They knew Angelo was sincere and honest.
@@IJones-yz6qm thanks for your confirmation.
The only boxer that I love watching him speak more than watching him punches in the ring
He is indeed the legend Muhammad Ali
Rest In Peace Muhammad Ali...
Great celebrities!!! Howard was an excellent sport writer, one the best. , if not the best! Ali was a real Champion....and they both great human beings
Alli speaks his mind and what he believes in, and that's what makes you a real person. My respect for him. Alli you are the greatest.
If everyone spoke their mind all the time blood would run in the streets. There is such a thing as diplomacy and being a nice person. If you have nothing nice to say then keep your mouth shut!
@@briant2140 och lighten up man.😱
@briant2140 the dangers of not having unfettered freedom of speech far outweigh the dangers of having it. Conformity and silence are far more dangerous to a societies well being.
“Don’t touch me, I’ll deck you.”
Great line, Howard.
Lol
"Whatever they said about you, you still the champion" word
These two had the utmost respect, love, admiration and appreciation for each other. Awesome! Miss them both!!!
These were the days. When interviewers weren't afraid to ask the real questions that people wanted to know about, and said it how it was. Not the scripted bs of today
Genuine friendship has no color
Stephanie Jukes WOW YOU KNOW IT👌✌✌✌😘
I was struck by the brilliant, simple comment.
True friendship is gold
Cosell was Jewish
@@friendsoftheamazonjungle and?
RIP to the Greatest Of All Time! The original GOAT both in the ring and out, a great man all around.
Like father like son. They was great great friends. Awesome. Love this always 😌👍👍
RIP CHAMP!!! I know a lot of people despise Cosell, but when he and Ali would get together, it was always fun.
All friend
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The greatest sports duo of all times. Ali was the man and never have i seen another man with more heart then him. Rip champ!
great friendship between a sportscaster and an athlete grew over the years. I have never seen anything like this today. Awesome stuff.
Cosell was probably blowing "Muhammad Clay". Glad they are gone! DISGUSTING.
Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell were so endearing ❤️❤️
R.I.P Muhammad Ali... The Greatest of all time!!! G.O.A.T
Howard Cosell is so annoying, Ali know the obnoxious annoying stuff Cosell is saying will promote the fights better than anyone.
Old girl @9:10 asking Ali about possible political ambitions is a little hottie.
"if I got in shape it would be a murder wouldn't it"
Love that guy Pure class!
Love their genuine friendship. Love from Germany. Thanks!
@Sheryl Chapman and i love your pretty colorful face 🤭
They both LOVED each other !! I am 55 today as a matter of fact and remember ALL their history !! Classic 4 sure !!
Hey Nicky, How In The Hell Can You Say You Remember All Of Their History. When Were You Born 1963 Or 1964 You Were Too Young To Remember Any Clay/Ali Fights In The 1960's Mr. B S.
Bill Poulos.... HILARIOUS 😂... Damn you didn’t have to do him like that... He probably meant to say from the mid 70’s and on.
Its been a privilege to watch Muhammad Ali over the years, even just live on tv..may you rest in peace champ
Back when sports heroes were well mannered and had heart - real man. Ali, greatest of all time
Muhammad Ali was an incon.he was the greatest boxer forever
When Howard Cosell spoke on HBCU’s and Black Players not ever getting a vote, I knew this man was light years ahead of other reporters. Wish these players in the modern NFL would listen and join Colin Kaepernick!
Two men who epitomize the very best in their professions.
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OMG!! What an introduction! These two guys had a great rapport. Funny combination. Ali was the best heavyweight ever. Cosell was the best sports announcer ever. They clearly liked each other very much.
Absolutely stunning interview
Rip Ali and Cosell
Both of these men are sadly missed . Just for the record they loved each other. No doubt about it. I witnessed it
Amazing intellectual jousting by two heavy weight-thinking friends. Just charming. I am beside myself with tears. God bless both these super-intelligent men. RIP. Mozzman.
Hats off to my favorite athlete, Muhammad Ali, of all times, past and present.
True 'man friend love'. Insult each other as much as possible. Their relationship has always touched my heart. RIP the GOAT
"Howard every time you open your mouth , you should be arrested for Air Pollution" what a wit #GreatestForever
True love and respect between the two of them even when they insult and make fun of each other...
Ali was the greatest, this world was lucky to have a man like him
I love both of them...the chemistry is awesome!
I love their chemistry. Two intelligent people.
People where so cheerful happy and full of life back then. Completely different than what a stand up show would had been nowadays
I don't think people are that much different then than they are today. There's always been hate and ignorance but today w/technology, and social media it gets much more exposure.
@@Lewis9709 I think people are much more self absorbed now than the 60's and 70's, and technology and social media have a lot to do with it. Both have made it possible for narcissists to pretend that they're more important than they really are. That worries me some.
the phones is what messed it up smh
Ali is one of my great heroes...He gave everything up on principle...He gave me the courage to do the same...
Today it would be impossible for a sports journalist to talk to a superstar of Ali's calibre like that. Cossel was absolutely right about the quality of Ali's opponents at that time and Ali was not offended by that. If you would talk to Wladimir Klitschko or Floyd Mayweather like that you would never again get an interview. Today's star athletes expect to get their asses kissed in exchange for access.
Еric0816 facts!
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That's why fewer & fewer real core writers cover the Sport anymore.
Muhammad Ali was a true Muslim and he behaved based on that. Humble
Absolutely correct. I was surprised how Ali actually debated his points calmly. Nowadays they would throw a fit.
Happy I lived in the time to see this great icon shake up the world! Along with the great Howard Cassell.RIP gentlemen
i love both of them, they are funny and genuine
Their relationship was of mutual respect. Ali knew that Cossell was always going to be a reporter and Cossell knew that Ali was always going to be Ali.
Cosell
"if i get in shape it would be murder"-awesome
lol
He really meant it. He didn't want to concuss anyone.
The thing about Ali that I miss and love, is everything he said here was truth !!!
The greatest of aaaaaallll times - Muhammad Aliiiiiiii!! What a champ - what a man. RIP
What a great man! Still being watched in 2021 waw I love you champ. Rest ease💙
I remember getting up as a 9 or 10 yr old asking "did Ali win last night" as in UK time difference....and spending the weekend on cloud 9 if he had....Great Man...and era
@Mohamed Dahir not far off
Love these two together
'' NO matter what they say Mohammed i still think you a champion''
I thought that army sergeant was gonna say something mean
Individually each are worth stopping whatever you are doing and listen. Together, they are a symphony. Miss both of them but it's amzing how long Howard has been gone. Both are great, but Ali is the GREATEST.
Muhammad Ali was not only the greatest, he was also the best at EVERYTHING he committed to. He and Cosell were an awesome team. R.I.P. to the both of them.
There will never, ever, ever...Be another duo in the sporting world like Ali and Howard.....This was indeed the golden age...I'm happy to say I was there to share it...
This is one of the best introductions ever by Cosell. What a pair these two were. Magic.
They were probably blowing each other - at least Cosell was probably blowing "Muhammad Clay". Glad they are gone! DISGUSTING.
Everything's PC now this was back when people actually said how they felt no scripts or anything like that the real OG's RIP both of these great men
TRUTH and UNFORTUNATELY we are not going to see this again