Henry Hank - Bob & Weave Defense Highlights
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- Defensive highlights of the former top Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight contender.
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Henry Hank - Is a former professional boxer from Greenville, Mississippi, USA who resided in Detroit, Michigan. When he started boxing, he took the name Henry Hank out of admiration for three-time world champion Henry Armstrong. Hank changed his name to Jusuf Salaam when he embraced Islam in 1971. Hank never fought for a world title, but he fought six former or future world champions. During his boxing career, Hank worked part-time as a zookeeper at the Detroit Zoo to supplement his ring earnings. He went full-time after he retired from the ring.
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One of the most underrated Middleweights of all time (in my opinion.) He could give anyone a tough fight.
James Toney'esque wouldn't you say?
+haNZAgod I reckon a prime Armstrong would've beat a prime Ray robinson
haNZAgod beautiful movement
haNZAgod of course it's hard to punch him
Armstrong didn't have the size nor the style to pull it off.
I was fascinated as a kid by his style. The left hand held so low as he bobbed and weaved, then came up firing. The Ray-Robinson marcelled hair also lent an element of drama of his moves.
That man is an artist.Poetry in motion.Pure class.
These old school fighters were something to behold.
This is my favourite video on the internet right now. Henry Hank has single handedly reignited my love for boxing. He would be a pound for pound level fighter in today's environment.
Looks like Emanuelle Augustus and James toney studied this guy back when they were developing their boxing styles.
Titus Matautia oh for sure. James Tony was definitely Henry Hank inspired
I definitely see Emanuel too! That's a nice catch how they bob and weave into a backstop and into a square stance then attack with a power shot
To illustrate the difference in eras, in Hank's day he couldn't even get a title fight, today you've got fairly limited, ordinary guys like Paulie Malignaggi who are multiple division title holders.
Ik man it’s ridiculous
He was consistently inconsistent lmao. Good boxer who'd give a lot of top guys you wouldn't think a solid dog fight on his best night.
That was the biggest criticism of Hank, you never knew which guy was going to show up. The following is a good description of him:
"Inconsistency was his biggest downfall. He was either knocking guys out, or clowning his way to defeat. He was capable of having an off night when least expected."
racism
Pauli wasn’t ordinary you complete moron.
He was one on the best pure boxers you’ll ever see.
1:53 that left hook is fk beautiful 🔥.. I cant stop watching this guy.
Yes it was. An advantage of having your lead and so low.
Hanzagod: Thanks for posting Henry Hank and resurrecting the memory of the great earlier day “bob and weavers” from Jack Dempsey, to light heavyweight *Young Firpo, whom Jimmy McLarnin called “the greatest fighter I ever saw” to Fidel Labarba, Eduardo Lausse, Bob Satterfield, and Gil Turner, ... this was a treasure to see despite being quite short.
*Note: Young Firpo is not to be confused with the Argentinian, Luis Firpo.
A Portland, Oregon, sportswriter depicted Young Firpo’s style in describing Firpo’s fight with Tiger Jack Fox :
“Firpo charged Fox and belted him an awful left to the chin. He bobbed to the floor in his famous crouch, shot up again swinging, and a right half knocked and half pushed Fox through the ropes and to his haunches. Referee Louttit evidently considered it a shove rather than a punch for he helped Fox to his feet and did not count.
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“But Tiger Jack did not keep it up and the weaving, unconventional Firpo always rallied in the pinch to drive him back and rock him in turn with heavy punching broadsides of his own.”
Film footage is thought to exist of Firpo’s epic battles including fights with Leo Lomski, Tiger Jack Fox, John Henry Lewis, Wesley KO Ketchell, and George Manley.
Promoter-Manager Joe Waterman was interviewed in October of 1934 in Los Angeles while managing Fred Lenhart. The Los Angeles Times captured the revealing interview:
"Joe is just as garrulous as his pals, but in a different way. He astounds interviewers by going into ecstacies over a fighter other than his own. That's strickly against the rules and the boys will probably pick up his Union card when the word gets around.
"Waterman is in town [and] all he talks about is ... a one-man pugilistic pestilence in the person of Young Firpo.
"Greatest thing in boxing shoes I ever saw," enthused Waterman. "He'll murder every light heavyweight from the champion down!"
H. L. Gregory wrote of Firpo in 1930:
“Firpo hits terrifically and that weaving style makes him hard to solve. Many a boxer had tried to “weave” in the ring since Jack Dempsey made the style famous but with most of them it is utterly unnatural. Firpo’s weave is different. He always come out of his “weaves” throwing punches, and that knack of weaving himself into position to hit his crashing punches was what made Dempsey so effective.”
Firpo challenged and sought for years to engage world light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom into a title fight but his efforts were in vain. Similarly, after Bob Olin won the championship Firpo challenged Olin to defend his title but this challenge, too, fell on deaf ears. After Olin had taken the title from Rosenbloom, Firpo wired a Spokane promoter: "Will fight Fox, Lewis, Rosenbloom or Olin. I fear no man."
Pretty good line up Dad's favorite Harry Greb and Jimmy Mc , Jimmy lived a great comfortable life , thanks t o Pop Foster
So smooth with the head movement
The montage and the addition of the funk music are fantastic!
bob and weave is beautiful so nice to watch
Henry Hank is one of the most beautiful fighters to watch. Somewhere the footage of the Giardello fights must exist. I desperately want to see those.
He'd be considered a defensive marvel today. That doesn't detract the plain fact that he's skilled and good.
I LOVE this boxer and this highlight! The music is just genius with the footage
Thanks glad you like it!
that was righteous...what a brilliant boxer
This is an awesome channel. You show great fighters not just known champions; and highlighting lesser known aspect that make the sweet science.
how have i not heard of this guy? hes awesome
Man, it's like people from the past knew how to box better than people from today. So much class. Today it's like everyone fights the same and only money matters. That's just my opinion tho. No offense.
you're right
It's simple. And you pretty much summed it up. Today, you don't have to fight a lot and you get tons of money for 1 fight. Back in Pre-1960's eras, fighters only got paid peanuts (unless you were the Heavyweight Champ). Fighters had to fight A LOT (not just to make money, but also to develop those old school skills, beat the hungry competition, and challenge the 1 champion of the division). Today, you don't have to be anywhere near the best in a division and you get a title (along with a list of contenders for that title).
Example: Al Singer turned pro in 1927. By the time the year 1929 was on its way out, Singer's record was 46-6-2. He was 23 years old and had already fought prime legends like Bud Taylor, Tony Canzoneri, Kid Chocolate, and top opposition like Davey Abad and Andre Routis among his crazy (by modern standards) schedule. Because he fought so often, he was constantly sharpening his tools, learning little tricks, and seeing different styles, until he was considered a difficult & crafty out boxer to fight against by the end of 1929.
LONG amateur boxing careers, more sparring , and more fights more often.
Lee John That's why I'm so glad god put mike tyson on this earth for.Regardless of what people think of his opposition, he had a offensive style that was pleasing to the fans and had awesome defense and Movement that purists can appreciate.
Bobby Fischer That's why I'm so glad god put mike tyson on this earth for.Regardless of what people think of his opposition, he had a offensive style that was pleasing to the fans and had awesome defense and Movement that purists can appreciate.
James toneys momma has some 'splainin to do... lol
Right 😭
Henry Hank is Tony Harrison's grandfather.
That’s that Michigan style!!
And canelo
@@boxingcirclesaroundtheworl1469 this guy has footwork
What an amazing fighter!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Thanks for the great video!!👊🏿
I'm 45 been into boxing from a young age how come I never heard of this guy till just now that's crazy
Boxer Tony harrison's Grandfather. His father Trainer "Ali Salaam's dad.👍😁 May they both rip🙏
Thanks for the info😁
Thank you for making me aware of this fighter-his duck Bob and weave is elite level! He makes it look so effortless yet the skill level involved In Making it look effortless is crazy!
This is some good content. Glad you dont only feature boxers who won titles.
Seeing his fight with George Benton would be bananas!
I could watch this all day!!
Great highlight videos, and for once a highlight reel that doesn't have either over-the-top gangster rap or high energy electronica accompanying it. Keep 'em coming!
Lovely! Nice beat too
keep goin with the videos bro I love the Bob n weave old school boxers
Great highlight, lovely subtle defense.
masterful
I love watching your videos and this one really stands out even from the others. Bob and weave is such a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good videos!
this guy is the perfect defensive fighter
He was active & fighting everyone in the early 60's when I first started buying boxing magazines.
Tough contender, his slugfest brawl with Tiger is a middleweight all time classic. Dick Tiger cannot be outslugged !
Bruh this dude is ridiculous all hes doing is a dance its amazing and beautiful i love it probably my favorite now
They should make these highlights mandatory watching for Gervonta Davis!
Dedrick McConnell Hell every thing positive needs to be mandatory for him. A great fighter, but his attitude is going to keep him from achieving.
Great video!
Awesome
great contents ***** and the theme rocks so much
He would have been a total nightmare in the ring.
His waist was a rubber. I love how he looks for openings to punching the body, avoiding shots and getting closer until the opponent is in his reach.
0:27-0:30 was one of the coldest moves I ever seen in all of boxing!
appreciate the content!
This is art.
wow what a great fighter great skills
he was doing the shoulder roll.
His grandson named tony Harrison fought jarret hurd in 2017 never knew that before
@2:22 moves like Emanuel Augustus!
God of war skill level unbelievable, subscribed!
great video
Jesus... his timing is awe-inspiring; he makes it look like he’s doing pad work
I didn't know Nat King Cole could fight like this!
Lmfao 🤣
Consummate professional and pugilist he was. Great fighter
Smooth.
James toney and that shoulder roll mixed with the slip slide style of Andre Ward
Sick video
Great job man)
Awesome waist bending and awesome hairstyle.
This man's real last name was Harrison. He is the grandfather of the underrated former unified champion Tony Harrison.
wow great! Man can you find the giardello v hank fight of the year?
No I'd like to see it though for sure.
how about Henry Armstrong-Bob & Weave Defense Highlights?
That's definitely one for the future, not anytime soon as I've just done 2 bob and weave highlights in the past 5 days.
@@hanzagod i thought this is henry armstrong
Nope Henry Hank
@@hanzagod then do henry armstrong defense please
My highlight of Armstrong: th-cam.com/video/XeQzVWxIEy0/w-d-xo.html shows most aspects of his skill set so I'm pretty happy with just this one
Reminds me so much in his style to sweet pea Whitaker
u can tell he can dance too
Something about fighter who had the konkaline in their hair. It just added to their slickness. Sugar ray Robinson was classic
Haha yeah that's a slick look.
Now we know where the Kronk fighters got the inspiration to keep their lefts down around their waist.
jeez fuck that ... you fight him, im out !!!
lmao
how did this man lose 30 times with that head movement and countering
A lot of close decisions. No one could really do anything with him though and hey we’re all happy when it was over. Plus boxing was INCREDIBLY DEEP back in those days and he fought everyone. The first round against Dick Tiger is probably my favourite round of boxing to watch. The quality of the fighting is insane.
Henry Hanks was known for taking his opponents lightly and giving early rounds away in the beginning of the fight.
James Toney ancestor
Michigan fighters! There must be something in the water round there, Joe Louis, the Mayweathers, Chris Byrd, now Claressa Shields - no one slips and counters better than Michigan fighters.
Yes🙌🏿
What drills to do in-order to be good with bob and weaving.
veli brown be a zookeeper
Find good sparring partners (who don't treat sparring as if it were war) and practise practise practise.
A good trainer, or partners, hard to drill on your own but I shadowbox in the mirror and always envision "lines" in the air that the opponent would strike from and slip and roll those "lines"
Stretch a rope across the gym at shoulder level. Start at one end, bobbing and weaving with each step while throwing counter punches.When you get to the end of the rope, pivot and head back to the starting point.
The old version of Joe Frazier
What's the song HaNZAgod? Henry Hank was smooth!!
Boogie Belgique - Sunday Blue Sky
haNZAgod Thanks bro👊
haNZAgod Thanks bro👊
Looks just like sugar ray Robinson !!from the white shorts ,black shoes ,hair ,movement everything !I literally thought I was watching the greatest ever sugar ray Robinson!! And is this Henry Armstrong the homicide Armstrong ??cause if so it doesn’t look like him in the thumb nail 🤔I’m confused on that part
No this is Henry Hank, a light heavyweight. He took this name out of respect for Henry Armstrong who he admired.
What's the name of the song?
Boogie Belgique - Sunday Blue Sky
What do you think of Liam Walsh vs Jose pedraza
Interesting match-up I think it'll be pretty close but I'd say Pedraza might be able to do enough to just edge it.
Hey hanzagod did this guy have 30 losses? I checked his boxing record!
He did indeed!
@@hanzagod he’s still pretty good imo!
Absolutely Hank was an excellent fighter. You really have to analyse those losses because many of them were against high level opposition, some were close fights and others he should have probably got the decision in. It was a totally different era back in those days so double digit losses were not looked down upon and almost expected with the amount of times the fighters fought per year.
nigel benn defense highlights
Hiw come Hank didn't have a Wikipedia page yet.
anyone know the name of this song?
Boogie Belgique - Sunday Blue Sky
haNZAgod Thank you very much.
i swear the back of his head reminds me of archie moore
Your not gonna tell me that the boxers of today are more skilled..fighters of back in day wrre way better defensively
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This mans record did not reflect his skill set unfortunately.
The Great HENRY ARMSTRONG
I agree i down think it is HENRY ARMSTRONG
YES I KNOW ITS NOT I AGREE IVE ONLY JUST NOTICED HAHA
HTMT AMV WHO IS HE
NEVER MIND
James Toney !
What about him?
JayceeSaysi I agree, that's the first person I thought of when I saw this
haNZAgod I think Toney was inspired by him. I can't explain my english is bad
I most definitely thought of James toney also when watching this video
Dwight Muhammad Qawi fights quite similar to this guy.
Has anyone heard of this boxer named Bobby Abrams??
No why?
Jersey Joe poetry
Tony Harrison grand dad 💪🏽
Style is similar to Mike tysons peak a boo system
Looks a lot like pernell flat footed.
His grandson tony Harrison
Tony Harrison is his grandson
No wonder! Tony Harrison is one of my favorite fighters to study. Totally different style, but it’s def in the genes. That Detroit defense.
Tony harrison Grandfather.
Black Canelo Alvarez
he lost to harold johnson +hanzagod
Lead hand low. New generation teachings are completely distorted and rewritten. Never let true boxing fundamentals die…
He must've been robbed multiple times
Chris Matheus nah Henry was a part time zookeeper so he must've been spat on by camels a lot which explains why he have such good defense