One of the biggest wasted talents in boxing history. Ibeabuchi was a beast in his prime and he could have been a great fighter if he was able to stay on the straight and narrow. Still though in the few fights he did have he displayed great technique and punching power. www.patreon.com/haNZAgod
I think he set some sort of compubox record in one of his fights for punches thrown by a heavyweight. Anyway, great vid, as usual. Do you know the name of the instrumental?
Hanza I have been trying to find the song you used on your original ibeabuchi highlight lmao been a few years since then but I think about that song once a week lmao it's killing me!!
One of the top 5 most talented heavyweights to never win a world title. This guy had it all, chin, speed, heart, strength and will. Really annoys me to see his career destroyed because of his mental issues and he just left so many questions unanswered. But, great video and love how the music fits well with how Ibeabuchi fights.
Le Fez yea.he’s got the power, chin ,speed ,skill ,accuracy ,timing ,size ,reach,stamina ,defense ,tatic master.devastating puncher.could work at outside and inside.shame he wasted his talent.
@Brian p That's the way in pro boxing. Too many promoters/managers/trainers see boxers as things that make them money, rather than people. I remember Lou Di Bella helped Michael Bennett, the former world amateur champion, to get a job after he went 10-4 in his first 14 fights. He wasn't made for the pro game and his promoter put him first ahead of making money. It was a rare act of class and compassion from a promoter/manager.
This man defeated Tua UP CLOSE in the pocket where David’s the best. Any man that can beat Tua in that specific manner would have undoubtedly been a giant threat in the HW division. I would have loved to seem him compete against Lennox. I think Ike would have worked his way in to that chin by round 6 and done some serious damage to him!
@@elijahjamescomia2601 I believe so. He knocked out prime Chris byrd and even Klitschko couldn’t put bird away. And we saw what the other Klitschko did to Lennox (although Lennox was aging at this point). I think Ike would’ve gotten Lennox out of there.
What was far more impressive than his power was his stamina. For a big guy he could throw almost a hundred punches a round. He was also sturdy... Never saw him hurt. Always swore he was the next champion. Hope he's ok.
Ike Ibeabuchi was such a talented and exciting fighter. Had he not lost his mind, the US heavyweight scene wouldn’t have lost so much steam as it did. Genuinely think this guy beats the Klitschkos
@Billy Cain Hhhhmmmm, the problem is I don't think either had the chins to either take his bruising jabs or body shots and his under rated combos, in the battle of attrition no one had his "engine" with all his his weapons, these matchups would have made great "What could have been fights" no dought.
Ike was indeed a beast and I am always close to tears remembering how the got messed up. I wonder what the Nigerian boxing federation is doing if not bringing him on as a coach.
@@hanzagod The last i heard of him was when he wanted to make a comeback after his time in prison. All fat-looking. He needs to empty himself into other boxers upcoming.
Nigeria wouldn't prove him travel documents after he was released, then he was being held at ICE, and now his name's no longer in the database. He's either freed, deported, or dead.
Adediran Olufemi Man, dude ain't been in Nigeria since about 94'😂... You really think he would be able to cope in Nigeria? Not sure if you live there or been there recently, not saying he wouldn't be able to adapt to the enviroment but it's a different world out there.. Then the state of local Nigerian sports (boxing included) is in a bad state. No up to date training equipment, epileptic power so you're training in places where there's little to no ventilation, dilapidated structures, etc. Then the wages as meagre as they are sometimes not paid for months at a time.. I could go on and on, he'd be better off staying where he's at, the Nigerian boxing Federation might drive the man to suicide😟
this dude set an all time compubox record, 975 punches in a 12 round fight against tua. most heavyweights throw between 40-50 punches per round,ike was on about 70-80 per round. thats not normal for a heavyweight. the most wasted talent ive ever seen in boxing.
His fight against David Tua was a heavyweight classic.....he had all the tools necessary to be a great heavyweight.....his actions outside, the of the ring destroyed him.....boxing lost a potential great one.
Ike Ibeabuchi and Edwin Valero are 2 of the biggest wasted talents in modern boxing and it was because of their mental disorders that got the better of them.
"Alleged mental disorder" people have clarified that they don't know what mental issues people claimed he had, because he was completely normal until he got a Jezebel. And started having baby mama issues.
Lennox Lewis was lucky this guy got arrested before he had the chance to fight him, Ike Ibeabuchi is the best heavyweight boxer of all times, but you guys aren't ready for this conversation...
This guy was a monster, he definitely would of been an all time great had his career not end so suddenly. The guy was built like a tank and kinda looks like Sonny Liston a bit mix with Tyson’s explosiveness and Holyfield’s fighting style.
@abdullah When he was with Cus that style, the pelek-a-boo style, was taylor made for taller fighters. Unfortunately do to his distraction of a life style he got away from it. No head movement, lack of combinations...ect. All that fell to the way side after Cus’s absence.
Ibeabuchi handled Byrd far easier than did either Klitschko and very likely would have dismantled either of them too if he hadn't been mentally unstable. Also anyone reading this thread feel free to totally ignore the comments of "Ron P" above. This dude is totally clueless and clearly has no idea what he's looking at or talking about.
Sheff Z he destroys both Klitschko brothers imo he could box when he wanted and he could back you up and mug you (Byrd fight) but he also had patience which is a rare trait in a fighter. He also had a rock solid chin.
Ibeabuchi vs tyson is one of my dream fights I think ibeabuchi vs tyson can go toe to toe or one of them will get ko but ike had stamina more then tyson and he was very talented fighter not less than tyson even better in some points .. very tragedy for ibeabuchi he had a lot problems in his personal life he was some one that didn't get what he deserve this man is definitely I will say in the top 15 best of all time even can get very close maybe to the top 5 .. hope he is doing well and we love see him happy
Ike ibeabuchi was something else in the 90s when he beat tua in a goodfight i said this a badman righthere they shouldv called him ike Da-Bully ibeabuchi now that a tough guy.
Definitely one of the biggest "What ifs" in all of boxing. I think Ike may have been able to take down Lennox Lewis potentially if he didn't go to prison. He kind of reminds me of Tyson, not just in style/power but in terms of that "What if" question. What if Tyson kept Rooney, didn't go to prison and remained serious about boxing?
He certainly had a chance but I'd still take Lewis in that one personally. I think Ibeabuchi beats them all apart from Vitali and Lennox. Definitely good enough to win a title.
He had everything..I know guys that trained with him. Even before the Tua fight, they all say he was a monster and he could box...he could have beaten them all..
Your so right. He could do it all. They never specified what happened with the showgirls/ hookers he was with??? I mean come on. He had some mental ilness issues but was released and had comeback couple of years ago. Apparently violated his probation.
you get a lot of "could've beens": people who - if they hadn't had a major flaw (like a glass chin) - could've been great (Morrison couldve been greatER); you get some "should'a beans": people who should've been better by controllable means (Golota, Tyson, Buster Douglas); Ike was a "would've been", he would've without a doubt in my mind been a champ
What a shame.. Just when the sky was blowing up tooWhat a shame. Just when this guy was blowing up too. Would have liked to have seen what a full career would have looked like
Standing in hotel parking lots in denim jeans denim jacket no shirt, pacing, talking to demons in his head about how he had to kill his opponent, Ike was a fucking animal.
Had everything Holyfield's stamina, Tyson power, Tua chin, Andy Ruiz's power counter punch, a psychopath mentality. Unfortunately, being a psychopath also has its downsides.
One of the biggest wasted talents in boxing history. Ibeabuchi was a beast in his prime and he could have been a great fighter if he was able to stay on the straight and narrow. Still though in the few fights he did have he displayed great technique and punching power. www.patreon.com/haNZAgod
Already got one mate: th-cam.com/video/jrHGwOzEa-0/w-d-xo.html
Great video!!! Never heard of this guy he can really hit . Could you do daniel jacobs next? I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't already do one lol
I think he set some sort of compubox record in one of his fights for punches thrown by a heavyweight. Anyway, great vid, as usual. Do you know the name of the instrumental?
@@kakonis tua vs ibeabuchi is the fight he set that record in
Hanza I have been trying to find the song you used on your original ibeabuchi highlight lmao been a few years since then but I think about that song once a week lmao it's killing me!!
Dempsey defense,Liston jab and Tyson attack!!!
Heart and chin like Holy
This man had everything
A bit of Archie more too in defence and counters
@@viperfanaccount688 he was great fighter
and foreman power :D
guys, his combos, everyone forgets or downplays them, how he would work the body then the knockouts,
Lol no
One of the top 5 most talented heavyweights to never win a world title. This guy had it all, chin, speed, heart, strength and will. Really annoys me to see his career destroyed because of his mental issues and he just left so many questions unanswered. But, great video and love how the music fits well with how Ibeabuchi fights.
Le Fez
He had the older/top heavyweights of that period worried. He had the size, strength, speed, chin, youth, and work rate to give them nightmares.
Le Fez yea.he’s got the power, chin ,speed ,skill ,accuracy ,timing ,size ,reach,stamina ,defense ,tatic master.devastating puncher.could work at outside and inside.shame he wasted his talent.
Not sure to mention the power to go with his strength too.
This is my country man and best heavyweight to. Me
@@antiliess he never had the stamina dumbass beabuchi just beat a bunch of bums..
That byrd knockout is one of the scariest knockouts I’ve ever seen.
Truly mouthwatering ko
One of the few who stood against David Tua in the close combat zone
Took Tua's best shots and didn't go down. Tua rocked Ike in the eighth with a vicious hook and Ike wobbled but still kept fighting.
@@euclideszoto997and ike wobbled Tua also, tua almost got chicken legs!
Always the "what if" question.
tuned in to watch Tua, walked away Ike fan for life and never turned back, what could’ve been hunts all us Ike fans,
Absolute tragedy,this brother had a great shot at being heavyweight champion.He was everything you want in a fighter.
@Brian p That's the way in pro boxing. Too many promoters/managers/trainers see boxers as things that make them money, rather than people.
I remember Lou Di Bella helped Michael Bennett, the former world amateur champion, to get a job after he went 10-4 in his first 14 fights. He wasn't made for the pro game and his promoter put him first ahead of making money. It was a rare act of class and compassion from a promoter/manager.
@Al Marcel a lot of people forget about hand speed, and boxing ringmanship that we equal to any "boxing" heavyweight,
brother ? idiot
This man defeated Tua UP CLOSE in the pocket where David’s the best. Any man that can beat Tua in that specific manner would have undoubtedly been a giant threat in the HW division. I would have loved to seem him compete against Lennox. I think Ike would have worked his way in to that chin by round 6 and done some serious damage to him!
Ike would have mauled Lennox Lewis and it wouldn’t have been pretty.
@@makaveli3189 I agree.
@@makaveli3189 was ikea that good?
@@elijahjamescomia2601 I believe so. He knocked out prime Chris byrd and even Klitschko couldn’t put bird away. And we saw what the other Klitschko did to Lennox (although Lennox was aging at this point). I think Ike would’ve gotten Lennox out of there.
Ibeabuchi looked like a cross between Tyson and Holyfield.
Sorta like a bigger,better version of Sonny Liston.
Exactly! Sonny Liston comparison is dead on
He was like a bigger stronger version of Holyfield, his fight with Tua was incredible
Hybrid-abuchi
@@rogershaw421 Yes .simliar to Liston...
His fight with Tua is one of my favorites.
Brilliant fight
battle of titans
You won’t see another HW fight like that again.
@@default5790 facts not even the fury/Wilder fights can live up to those classics
Great fight display of chin and stamina but he fought Tua stupid he is lacking IQ like the sub saharan African he is
The fight between Ike and Tua was incredible.
hits record of boxe history. mule strike
The way he carried that big burly and tall frame of his and threw those big muscular arms with amazing speed .... Ike was a monster
Amazing physic, great power, great speed, good stamina, tough chin, man... WHY UNIVERSE?!?!?! WHY!!!!!?!?!?!
Good stamina? They had a record in punches thrown with Tua in heavyweight for a long time
So talented and naturally blessed!
Yes the combination of Tyson and Sonny Liston
3 years have passed. Lol.
@@fratferocious80 Good to see you still here watching!
@@hanzagod Many thanks, sir. You are a life saver with your videos. If I am able to continue this life, this is by dint of you.
What was far more impressive than his power was his stamina. For a big guy he could throw almost a hundred punches a round. He was also sturdy... Never saw him hurt. Always swore he was the next champion. Hope he's ok.
Ike Ibeabuchi was such a talented and exciting fighter. Had he not lost his mind, the US heavyweight scene wouldn’t have lost so much steam as it did. Genuinely think this guy beats the Klitschkos
easily, neither brother could have taken his body combos or his hard jabs,
@Billy Cain Hhhhmmmm, the problem is I don't think either had the chins to either take his bruising jabs or body shots and his under rated combos, in the battle of attrition no one had his "engine" with all his his weapons, these matchups would have made great "What could have been fights" no dought.
@Billy Cain would have been a great matchup
@Billy Cain Vlad lack of chin was conspicuos, Vitali was obtuse, not well rounded.
You are one of the greatest Bro. God be with you.
He was the most complete heavyweight fighter in my opinion.
Ike was indeed a beast and I am always close to tears remembering how the got messed up. I wonder what the Nigerian boxing federation is doing if not bringing him on as a coach.
Didn't he go back to prison because of a probation violation? That's the last I heard anyway
@@hanzagod The last i heard of him was when he wanted to make a comeback after his time in prison. All fat-looking. He needs to empty himself into other boxers upcoming.
Yeah and then he went back to prison I think
Nigeria wouldn't prove him travel documents after he was released, then he was being held at ICE, and now his name's no longer in the database. He's either freed, deported, or dead.
Adediran Olufemi
Man, dude ain't been in Nigeria since about 94'😂...
You really think he would be able to cope in Nigeria?
Not sure if you live there or been there recently, not saying he wouldn't be able to adapt to the enviroment but it's a different world out there..
Then the state of local Nigerian sports (boxing included) is in a bad state. No up to date training equipment, epileptic power so you're training in places where there's little to no ventilation, dilapidated structures, etc. Then the wages as meagre as they are sometimes not paid for months at a time..
I could go on and on, he'd be better off staying where he's at, the Nigerian boxing Federation might drive the man to suicide😟
this dude set an all time compubox record, 975 punches in a 12 round fight against tua. most heavyweights throw between 40-50 punches per round,ike was on about 70-80 per round. thats not normal for a heavyweight. the most wasted talent ive ever seen in boxing.
that dude was ...incredible...what a great choice to feature this boxer. great video.
His fight against David Tua was a heavyweight classic.....he had all the tools necessary to be a great heavyweight.....his actions outside, the of the ring destroyed him.....boxing lost a potential great one.
On a good day new video from hanzagod, makes it even better. Thank you!
He def would have had a nice run as champ if he didn't fk up he was a monster!!! Great power and even better chin thank u for this upload!!!
The President was a problem for a lot of cats until he got busted. Man I missed this cat in the ring.
I swear brother
I really miss him😭
Still wondering how Byrd got up from that left uppercut , god damn ....
Ike Ibeabuchi and Edwin Valero are 2 of the biggest wasted talents in modern boxing and it was because of their mental disorders that got the better of them.
Add Tony Ayala Jr. to that list and you have the trifecta of boxing's most pathetic figures.
"Alleged mental disorder" people have clarified that they don't know what mental issues people claimed he had, because he was completely normal until he got a Jezebel. And started having baby mama issues.
Cocaine was Valero’s downfall and the Roids were Ike’s
billy collins jr, what a pity !
Don't forget Gerald McClellan...
this guy was a machine, he had great skills and lot of power
and stamina
He had a very underrated defense
Lennox Lewis was lucky this guy got arrested before he had the chance to fight him, Ike Ibeabuchi is the best heavyweight boxer of all times, but you guys aren't ready for this conversation...
OHHH SHITTTT !!!!!! THAT PUNCH 2:04
What a technician he was also
Mike, Evander and Lenox were very lucky the day this guy went to prison.
REALLY good video and good muscle music
Great physique, intimidating look and serious fighting skill... .what could have been
Great video
Mad man power
The man was bipolar but I never heard him getting any treatment. Very talented.
Brilliant defensive fighter, uses unusual tactics & has stunning evasion, peak durability & endurance.
One of the most complete brawlers
A heavyweight that fought like Hagler. All inside forward movement. A beast.
He wasn’t just power he was smooth as fuck! What a fuckin shame
He was a combination of Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson.
Yes ideed
This guy was a monster, he definitely would of been an all time great had his career not end so suddenly. The guy was built like a tank and kinda looks like Sonny Liston a bit mix with Tyson’s explosiveness and Holyfield’s fighting style.
You said it all, it's a pity he couldn't get there.
this guy had an insane workrate was throwing like 100 punches a round
Blake Flexin just like in his fight against David Tua
@@somedude3977 yeah man , highest punch rate of all time i think that fight set alot of records
if sonny liston and mike tyson had a baby = ike
Sounds gay 😂😂. Don’t mind me, I know exactly what you mean.
There's an alternate reality where Ibeabuchi and Tyson never get sent to jail and fight each other for the world title
i remember this track on the maidana highlight the instrumental is dope
Da D Zack Hemsey
I knew Ike was something special to actually land clean shots on Chris Byrd….one of the greatest defensive heavyweights ever!!!!
If he didn't go crazy there wouldn't be no Klitschkos
Ron P loool mike was even smaller, you have seen what he did to people
@abdullah When he was with Cus that style, the pelek-a-boo style, was taylor made for taller fighters. Unfortunately do to his distraction of a life style he got away from it. No head movement, lack of combinations...ect. All that fell to the way side after Cus’s absence.
Ibeabuchi handled Byrd far easier than did either Klitschko and very likely would have dismantled either of them too if he hadn't been mentally unstable.
Also anyone reading this thread feel free to totally ignore the comments of "Ron P" above. This dude is totally clueless and clearly has no idea what he's looking at or talking about.
Johnl1800 may have had a chance against wlad but vitali? Its a no from me vitali was a fucking savage
Sheff Z he destroys both Klitschko brothers imo he could box when he wanted and he could back you up and mug you (Byrd fight) but he also had patience which is a rare trait in a fighter. He also had a rock solid chin.
Ibeabuchi vs tyson is one of my dream fights I think ibeabuchi vs tyson can go toe to toe or one of them will get ko but ike had stamina more then tyson and he was very talented fighter not less than tyson even better in some points .. very tragedy for ibeabuchi he had a lot problems in his personal life he was some one that didn't get what he deserve this man is definitely I will say in the top 15 best of all time even can get very close maybe to the top 5 .. hope he is doing well and we love see him happy
He had skills Shin power
GREAT FIGHTER!!!
Ike ibeabuchi was something else in the 90s when he beat tua in a goodfight i said this a badman righthere they shouldv called him ike Da-Bully ibeabuchi now that a tough guy.
Great fighter matches up to anyone
Cant believe how strong this fella is
He hit the hell out of Chris Byrd.
Yea very tragic what happened to him he was so good
I always said that if this man had not gone LEFT we would still be talking about him!
Nigerian God of War!
Dang he really swung with all his weight
People tend to forget fighters like him
2:03 now that's real power🤯🤯🔥🔥
Thank you for making this sad waste
No one ever destroyed byrd that way
Bruh didnt know hes that jacked
That uppercut at 2:03 was epic
You almost think you’re watching Tyson in some of these clips. He had that haircut and those black trunks. Dude was a force to be reckoned with
Cool song bro
Dangerous fighter during his time. Ike Ibeabuchi vs Ray Mercer would’ve been fireworks 💥🥊💪🏽
Ike Ibeabuchi vs Riddick Bowe
Ike Ibeabuchi vs Mike Tyson
Ike Ibeabuchi vs Lennox Lewis
Ike Ibeabuchi vs Evander Holyfield
Wars
Biggest loss in boxing history.
No one really wanted to fight Ike Ibeabuchi…. One very scary man… big fan of David Tua for
having the balls to punch on with Ike
Esto si era Boxeo...
He's like a reincarnation of Sonny Liston.
the only one undeafeted heavyweight division with Rocky Marciano
Yeah but only 20 fights
updated Terence Crawford highlights video , pleaaase
So much power and he never shook tua
Tua had a great chin though
Could you do a fantasy fight of James Toney vs Bernard Hopkins
Yea the big one Toney bearly
Definitely one of the biggest "What ifs" in all of boxing. I think Ike may have been able to take down Lennox Lewis potentially if he didn't go to prison. He kind of reminds me of Tyson, not just in style/power but in terms of that "What if" question. What if Tyson kept Rooney, didn't go to prison and remained serious about boxing?
He certainly had a chance but I'd still take Lewis in that one personally. I think Ibeabuchi beats them all apart from Vitali and Lennox. Definitely good enough to win a title.
He had everything..I know guys that trained with him. Even before the Tua fight, they all say he was a monster and he could box...he could have beaten them all..
Lennox Lewis would have jab his lights out same thing he did to tua
@@Ricky-xf3dq not so sure even i recon that Lennox Lewis is in my 5 all time best heavyweight
The Klitschko brothers wouldnt be a thing if Ibeabuchi wasnt incarcerated
Your so right. He could do it all. They never specified what happened with the showgirls/ hookers he was with??? I mean come on. He had some mental ilness issues but was released and had comeback couple of years ago. Apparently violated his probation.
Yes they would vitali would of left him face down
What might have been
This guy was scarier than Tyson. He would've been a great champion but his mental illness got in the way of that.
you get a lot of "could've beens": people who - if they hadn't had a major flaw (like a glass chin) - could've been great (Morrison couldve been greatER); you get some "should'a beans": people who should've been better by controllable means (Golota, Tyson, Buster Douglas); Ike was a "would've been", he would've without a doubt in my mind been a champ
QUE INCRÍVEL... VENDO ISSO EM 2023
What a shame.. Just when the sky was blowing up tooWhat a shame. Just when this guy was blowing up too. Would have liked to have seen what a full career would have looked like
Standing in hotel parking lots in denim jeans denim jacket no shirt, pacing, talking to demons in his head about how he had to kill his opponent, Ike was a fucking animal.
He was like Sonny Liston reincarnated
Had everything Holyfield's stamina, Tyson power, Tua chin, Andy Ruiz's power counter punch, a psychopath mentality. Unfortunately, being a psychopath also has its downsides.
I am telling you! His counter punch is amazing! He is everything!!!!
that is one serious hair parting lol
More Gerald McClellan please
Ninja Squirrel this is a boxing channel, not what happens outside of boxing.
Millions of people still look up to Mike Tyson but he raped women, but he’s featured on his channel and no ones complaining.
Ninja Squirrel Nigel Benn isn’t normal? Millions of others isnt normal. We celebrate what happens in the ring, not what’s out
Ninja Squirrel what are you on about, you said people who celebrate his life are degenerates. Nigel celebrated him and raised loads of money...
Ninja Squirrel you have to be really young or something? When you lose in court it means your guilty.
Lmao how old are you 😂😂😂
Dude looked the part and that’s all.
Song name?
Zack Hemsey - Don't Get In My Way (Instrumental)
@@hanzagod Thank you.
tank
AJ vs Ibeabuchi -- no question who win
The president
Jesus! I feel very sorry for whoever his cell mate was. I’d be curled up in a ball, sucking my thumb, repeating over and over, ‘Find a happy place’.
Sonny Listons Long lost Son.
🤣🤣🤣🤣