Berbick was as strong as an ox, possessed a high work rate, a heavy punch in either hand and was a nightmare for most heavyweights, except of course for the very best fighters of his era, such as Larry Holmes, Buster Douglas and Mike Tyson, all of whom beat him decisively. Berbick's big claim to fame were his victories over the legendary Muhammed Ali (Ali's last fight), Pinklon Thomas from who he won the WBC heavyweight title and former champ 'Big' John Tate. He was murdered in Jaimaca some years ago by relatives over a land dispute. But he definitely was a colourful character to say the least and was involved in a number of disputes and feuds with both promoters and fighters over the course of his boxing career. He also had numerous run ins with the law so he was by no angel by any standards. He was a hard man who had a hard life and who met with a rather grizzly death. No one is promised a good ending to life and in Berbick's case, that statement was sadly true!🥊
@@jimmynich4791 Yes, Berbick was definitely a decent fighter. He was 42 years old when he fought Hasim Rahman in 1996, which, I think, was the last major fight he was involved in. Of course, he was knocked out by Rahman but had 'The Rock' fought a prime Berbick, the outcome would have been very different. Berbick was a very tough and hard man!
That first KO should have been a DQ or NC. I counted 2 punches to the back of the head/neck on that exchange. Very shocked and disappointed at that one.
I see where you are coming from, but John Tate turned his back and attempted to run in the other direction. As a LONG term boxing fan i would be upset to see a DQ in these circumstances. A punch to the back of the head is not a rabbit punch if you turn your back. That is Tate's fault. Berbick did nothing wrong in my opinion. But i respect your opinion as well. Stay safe 🤝
Boxeur sous estimé...non je crois qu'il était estimé à hauteur de ses capacités. Il a battu alie en déclin la preuve ça a été son dernier combat et il l'a même pas battu par KO. On voit bien sur cette vidéo ils ont eu du mal à trouver un KO impressionnant. c'était un champion de parenthèse en attendant les vrais champion qui on été holmes Tyson et autres.
@@wasabi5338 Different physiques/builds I suppose, Berbick was much taller than Mike and didnt apear quite as stocky. Although he is similar to mike weaver in his muscle definition.
@@oldschoolboxing6048 fair enough. he did seem very jacked though, he looks physically well built during the Holmes and Tyson fight, atleast compared to the other tall guys like Green or Thomas.
Berbick was as strong as an ox, possessed a high work rate, a heavy punch in either hand and was a nightmare for most heavyweights, except of course for the very best fighters of his era, such as Larry Holmes, Buster Douglas and Mike Tyson, all of whom beat him decisively. Berbick's big claim to fame were his victories over the legendary Muhammed Ali (Ali's last fight), Pinklon Thomas from who he won the WBC heavyweight title and former champ 'Big' John Tate. He was murdered in Jaimaca some years ago by relatives over a land dispute. But he definitely was a colourful character to say the least and was involved in a number of disputes and feuds with both promoters and fighters over the course of his boxing career. He also had numerous run ins with the law so he was by no angel by any standards. He was a hard man who had a hard life and who met with a rather grizzly death. No one is promised a good ending to life and in Berbick's case, that statement was sadly true!🥊
Tinha um queixo feito de plutonio
From back when everyone still fought everyone else, how he had a fair amount of losses but also a few quality wins.
@@jimmynich4791 Yes, Berbick was definitely a decent fighter. He was 42 years old when he fought Hasim Rahman in 1996, which, I think, was the last major fight he was involved in. Of course, he was knocked out by Rahman but had 'The Rock' fought a prime Berbick, the outcome would have been very different. Berbick was a very tough and hard man!
@@gwmba1989 Rahmane didn't knock him out, he won on points.
Underrated boxer. He made his name after the Ali era & before the Tyson reign
Thanks for the video, OLD SCHOOL BOXING
圧倒的なタフネスとボクシング以前に喧嘩慣れした地の強さ。美しいとか華麗とか上手いと彼はそんな上辺とは無縁で、
スラム街でのサバイバルの人生のように相手を徹底して叩きのめし己が生き残る為の術としてボクシングを選んだ気がします。
相手を悪夢や地獄に突き落とす‥…、そんな圧倒的恐さを持った全盛期のバービック。晩年は目やどこかしら痛めた戦いぶりになり、貪欲に向かってはいかなくなりましたが、
全盛期を見るとファイターであり相手に食らいつき隙をこじ開ける強さも見受けられ、それが彼の輝きに見えます。
Shit ...never realised he could hit like a truck
Tyson made it look easy but there was a time that Berbick was a scary man in the division.
I think this is Jamaica’s style of boxing
He was strong very strong i never expected him to be as strong as me (Mike Tyson)
Mike Tyson enters the comments 💬
I have yet to see him. Also, Berbick was only KO’d twice in 61 pro fights. Even in the Tyson fight you see flashes of a great chin.
@@oldschoolboxing6048 Tyson knocked Berbick senseless.
@@oldschoolboxing6048 he def had a good chin
That first KO should have been a DQ or NC. I counted 2 punches to the back of the head/neck on that exchange. Very shocked and disappointed at that one.
I see where you are coming from, but John Tate turned his back and attempted to run in the other direction. As a LONG term boxing fan i would be upset to see a DQ in these circumstances. A punch to the back of the head is not a rabbit punch if you turn your back. That is Tate's fault. Berbick did nothing wrong in my opinion. But i respect your opinion as well. Stay safe 🤝
@@oldschoolboxing6048 Respect Mo! I can see it that way too.
Ну и..?
Boxeur sous estimé...non je crois qu'il était estimé à hauteur de ses capacités. Il a battu alie en déclin la preuve ça a été son dernier combat et il l'a même pas battu par KO. On voit bien sur cette vidéo ils ont eu du mal à trouver un KO impressionnant. c'était un champion de parenthèse en attendant les vrais champion qui on été holmes Tyson et autres.
La peor técnica de un boxeador....no sé cómo ganó el título.....
how tf is this man 215. Mike is 220 and he is smaller than this guy
@@wasabi5338 Different physiques/builds I suppose, Berbick was much taller than Mike and didnt apear quite as stocky. Although he is similar to mike weaver in his muscle definition.
@@oldschoolboxing6048 fair enough. he did seem very jacked though, he looks physically well built during the Holmes and Tyson fight, atleast compared to the other tall guys like Green or Thomas.