Everybody has his own opinion, but to me Ezzard Charles is the greatest boxer of all time. He never ducked anyone and has one of the best resumes ever. He defeated such greats as Archie Moore (3 times), Charley Burley (2 times), Jersey Joe Walcott (2 times), Elmer Ray, Lloyd Marshal, Joey Maxim, Joe Louis, Jimmi Bivins. Some of them were from "black murderers row" and were ducked by Sugar Ray Robinson himself. But Ezzard fought everybody and during his prime avanged all his losses except the one against Tunero cause they only fought once. He was beyond great, he is the embodiment of True Champion.
My favourite boxer ever, started as a pro as a middleweight, went 15 rounds with Rocky and beat Joe Louis granted a past his best Louis but still an accomplishment. See a lot of the things Toney does in Charles' defence.
James Toney names Charles as one of his greatest influences and you can see it in all of JT's fights, especially on the defensive side. Toney didn't move his feet as much as Charles, especially when he got big but otherwise, the resemblance is uncanny.
Ezzard Charles is the greatest ever Light-Heavyweight who never got a title shot. He beat all of the best men at the weight for years and in the end had to move up and fight bigger Heavyweights to get a shot. That he became World Heavyweight Champion and made many defenses and as he faded still inflicted the worst punishment Rocky Marciano ever suffered is a true tribute to his greatness. Just wish he'd also been LH champ. What a reign that would have been!
I remember a street boxing style we use to do back in the day that was called the Cincinnati Cobra. When I got older I found out that the style was named and created after the all time great Mr. Ezzard Charles. My city was blessed to have produced this legendary fighter. Salute
Hella crisp editing on this one. The sound track fits it so well. I think james toney watched a lot of ezzard growing up, cause He likes to do a lot of the moves in these clips as well lol. Their styles are so similar!
Boxrec has him P4P number 1 in all weight classes with 1764 points. That is 620 points more than Archie Moore and 658 more than Ray Robinson. I believe this is because he fought and beat more all time greats than anyone else, since those other two had many more fights than Charles...both almost double the number of fights.
I think I watched a Fearon interview for about 1 minute, that was enough for me. I've never listened to him again, he just mentions fighters of the past to make himself sound intelligent when it's not even relevant.
Is any of this footage at lightheavyweight? They say he was the greatest lightheavyweight in history. He beat Archie Moore 3x and Charlie Burley 2x. An amazing, underrated fighter. He's top 5 p4p in my book. He's my favourite boxer.
That shoulda roll a make you look goofy 🤔😒🤪. Dude Was no joke, he was a beast. I'm up in age. But my dad when I was young used to sit me down to watch his fights. He considered that man an artist.
Frederick Wells Lol you don't know that fasho tho plus Roy came down from heavyweight when it happened and you also gotta take in consideration Ezzard didn't fight anybody with the skills of Roy there's been people in Roy's era that we're similiar to Charles like James Toney
Ezzard fought people with greater skills than RJJ; Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Joey Maxim, and Charley Burley! RJJ just had sheer athletiscm and great reflexes, and when those wore out, he started losing more.
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Everybody has his own opinion, but to me Ezzard Charles is the greatest boxer of all time. He never ducked anyone and has one of the best resumes ever. He defeated such greats as Archie Moore (3 times), Charley Burley (2 times), Jersey Joe Walcott (2 times), Elmer Ray, Lloyd Marshal, Joey Maxim, Joe Louis, Jimmi Bivins. Some of them were from "black murderers row" and were ducked by Sugar Ray Robinson himself. But Ezzard fought everybody and during his prime avanged all his losses except the one against Tunero cause they only fought once. He was beyond great, he is the embodiment of True Champion.
Siergiej882 Kowaliow Well said.
My favourite boxer ever, started as a pro as a middleweight, went 15 rounds with Rocky and beat Joe Louis granted a past his best Louis but still an accomplishment. See a lot of the things Toney does in Charles' defence.
Sugar Ray Robinson didn't duck Charlie Burley. Charley Burlie would win then he'd lose and he'd win and he'd lose. He needed to stay consistent.
Which is ducking.
Siergiej882 Kowaliow no its not
One of the best boxers of all time P4P!
hey hanza what happened to your jimmy ellis forgotten heavyweight highlight? was it removed?
Yea I didn't like it so removed it a while ago.
ah same for the "marciano tribute (old video)"?
No that's still up.
agree one of my favorite
James Toney names Charles as one of his greatest influences and you can see it in all of JT's fights, especially on the defensive side. Toney didn't move his feet as much as Charles, especially when he got big but otherwise, the resemblance is uncanny.
RobotBoy71 yeah
Yea...bending at the waist
Ezzard Charles on the defensive side and angles for sure but in regard to his footwork and rhythm breaking you can add Jersey Joe Walcott in that mix.
YOU KNOW YOUR SPORT MY FRIEND
Ezzard perfected that Shoulder roll Defense now called the Philly Shell
I like when you have these beats for old school fighters
Shalance Brooks it really brings out the class these guys had back then.
Private Information it really does tho
terrific fighter that should have more recognition today
Ezzard Charles is the greatest ever Light-Heavyweight who never got a title shot. He beat all of the best men at the weight for years and in the end had to move up and fight bigger Heavyweights to get a shot. That he became World Heavyweight Champion and made many defenses and as he faded still inflicted the worst punishment Rocky Marciano ever suffered is a true tribute to his greatness. Just wish he'd also been LH champ. What a reign that would have been!
Well many would argue that he is the best Light-Heavy of all time despite not having the title.
Best LHW of all time
What other LHWs could beat Joe Lewis and Jersey Joe, and hang with Marciano toe to toe?
@@hanzagod same as sam Langford who is also a p4p top ten and top 5 LHW of all time.
He was a savage. He passed to ALS.Too much of a savage to die that young at 53.
Intimidating fighter. Excellent boxer. Great man.
I remember a street boxing style we use to do back in the day that was called the Cincinnati Cobra. When I got older I found out that the style was named and created after the all time great Mr. Ezzard Charles. My city was blessed to have produced this legendary fighter. Salute
So how was this style, if you don’t mind me asking
Yeah how did it go?
Fantastic! Ezzard Charles was a boxing master!
This man could parry like nobody's business
Great knee work too. Ducking down to make yourself smaller. Tucking in. Most big men are too egotistical to do this.
@@peterh1353 should big men do it though ? Surely if your big you shouldn't make yourself smaller as it gives your opponent an advantage ?
Depends on whether you are on the attack or defending.
Charles was at least 6ft tall and it worked for him.
Definitely among my favourite boxers
Glad i made it thru this.. kept havin to rewind
Charles was ahead of his time!
Yourself and Reznick know the sweet sweet science and your compilations are magnificent. You've highlighted beauty back of this great Science.
One of the greatest of all time, definitely in the top 10 p4p.
These is the master degree of boxing. One of the most complete fighter. Amazing
beautiful style
His technique is outstanding.
I see where Toney got his style from. Ezzard Charles was ahead of his time.
Very impressive! Such a pretty smooth slip, duck, & roll 👏🏻 Very wise technician, you can tell.
Hella crisp editing on this one. The sound track fits it so well.
I think james toney watched a lot of ezzard growing up, cause He likes to do a lot of the moves in these clips as well lol. Their styles are so similar!
Hello, these video are exellente. I m french and i love look old generation of boxers of any kind
3:31 Very nice.
I concur. That was a magnificent series of punches and defense, holy moly.
So beautiful
What a counter puncher! He always made them pay
Boxrec has him P4P number 1 in all weight classes with 1764 points. That is 620 points more than Archie Moore and 658 more than Ray Robinson.
I believe this is because he fought and beat more all time greats than anyone else, since those other two had many more fights than Charles...both almost double the number of fights.
BoxRec rankings are horrible but it is true that Charles' level of opposition was incredible. He beat many all time greats.
Ezzard Charles is such a dope name
He was like a bigger version of sugar ray robinson. great fighter. great video btw
I was thinking the exact same thing. I’m glad I found this comment.
Spencer fearon said Toby bellew vs David Haye reminded him of ezzard Charles 😂😂😂
I think I watched a Fearon interview for about 1 minute, that was enough for me. I've never listened to him again, he just mentions fighters of the past to make himself sound intelligent when it's not even relevant.
haNZAgod he's a clown
Cornwall1888 😂😂🙈🙈
😂🙈
In my book the 🐐 of boxing
Is any of this footage at lightheavyweight? They say he was the greatest lightheavyweight in history. He beat Archie Moore 3x and Charlie Burley 2x. An amazing, underrated fighter. He's top 5 p4p in my book. He's my favourite boxer.
Great fighter
Smooth destroyer
the first and the last in terms of "the great boxing era"
The editing and the music work so well together. Good job. Whats the name of the track?
SomehowArt - A Day At The Office
The more I learned about ezzard charles the more i find out the savage he was.
greatest light heavyweight ever
greatest middleweight ever
@@WZ912 What makes him the greatest middleweight?
That shoulda roll a make you look goofy 🤔😒🤪. Dude Was no joke, he was a beast. I'm up in age. But my dad when I was young used to sit me down to watch his fights. He considered that man an artist.
Dope Video!
sweet sweet science ~
He moved like a lightweight.
Marciano said he was the toughest fighter he ever fought
Could you do a lamont Peterson highlight please. Great work as always btw.
Hmm maybe I'll think about that one.
beat a prime charley burley twice the greatest 175 lbser in history imo
What’s the name of the background song???
SomehowArt - A Day At The Office
@3:38 TIMBER!
Best competitive fight vs Ali Ezzard Charles would give is pre Liston
song please
SomehowArt - A Day At The Office
TBE
Ezzard Was a beast But Roy Beats him at 175
Frederick Wells Jones stops Charles in my opinion but I'm a Charles fan aswell
Frederick Wells Lol you don't know that fasho tho plus Roy came down from heavyweight when it happened and you also gotta take in consideration Ezzard didn't fight anybody with the skills of Roy there's been people in Roy's era that we're similiar to Charles like James Toney
Ezzard fought people with greater skills than RJJ; Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Joey Maxim, and Charley Burley! RJJ just had sheer athletiscm and great reflexes, and when those wore out, he started losing more.
Roy Jones who beat only green Hopkins and unprepared Toney would match Ezzard? Interesing.
roy jones gets sandblasted by ezzard and any opponent he fought that was in the black murderers row!
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Teofimo Lopez reminds me of Charles.