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Old School Tributes

March 16th, 2009 | Category: Combat Sports

Below are several tributes to great fighters from the past. Almost all of the tributes come from the following Youtube Channel (great videos for boxing fans).

My reasons for posting these videos are twofold. First, I enjoy studying fighters from the past. I’m sure that many of you will also enjoy these videos.  It’s always nice to take a look back at legends.  These short videos take us back in time to watch portions of the training, performances, and accomplishments of some of the greatest fighters of all time.

It is also useful to be reminded that training isn’t new.  In an era where so many coaches and trainers pretend to have invented the wheel, it’s nice to be reminded that the wheels were already in motion long before we ever existed.  So many young athletes hope to come across new breakthroughs in training, when often times, they’d be better served to look backwards rather than forward.

This isn’t to say that we should stop trying to improve, but rather that the process of improving can and should include methods from both the past and present.

Enjoy the videos below (posted in no particular order).  The first is embedded, with the remaining linked through to Youtube.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6PK_1E_wBc (Marciano)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8UF0MIwc70 (Louis)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgaxHBgerDw (Liston)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GepPSCyJWU0 (Frazier)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubUrl4YU2QE (Johnson)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w68sXTLsdqI (Ali)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG84waTmH30 (Armstrong)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a_wt60Wn9M (Pep)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ATaP2TyF9U (Moore)

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11 comments

11 Comments so far

  1. Dadi Astthorsson March 16th, 2009 10:29 pm

    Thanks Ross. It’s true that there is nothing new under the sun.

  2. Manveet March 16th, 2009 10:33 pm

    Wow, just watched that Sugar Ray Robinson clip. Amazing stuff. I don’t even box but these vids are truly motivating.

    Quick question for the experts. Is it just me or are the size of the gloves they used back in the day smaller than the ones they use nowadays? I’m a complete ignoramus when it comes to boxing.

    Thanks

  3. Justin March 16th, 2009 11:01 pm

    Henry Armstrong… bout time! Now we need a Willie Pep video.

  4. Administrator March 16th, 2009 11:43 pm

    Justin – Just found a Pep tribute and updated the entry.

  5. David March 17th, 2009 12:23 am

    The music on the Rocky Marciano video is great. Does anyone know what it is?

  6. Alex Uveges March 17th, 2009 12:27 am

    Love this stuff. You have a awesome job my man. Keep up the good work. My grandfather once told me find something you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Even though you bust ur ass i am sure u enjoy doing it . take care Lex Uveges

  7. Justin March 17th, 2009 9:06 am

    Thanks for adding the great Willie Pep.

  8. Ibrahim March 17th, 2009 4:34 pm

    I´m feelin you Ross. We think we know everything that can be because of technology etc. but there will always be a lot to learn from the past.

    I love Old school & those Old timers.

    Thanks Ross!!!

  9. alfred March 17th, 2009 6:37 pm

    joe louis is my favorite!!! i did my first biography report for school on him and i continued to learn more about him after the report,his punch was insane

  10. Stephen March 18th, 2009 3:02 am

    you should include marvin hagler and sam langford

    sam langford was one of the greatest but was forgotten
    he’s blind right now

  11. 00Rooster4Life00 March 19th, 2009 7:24 pm

    Id Like to Say Thank you for show some of my video’s and also adding a link to my channel.

    Its always worth the time and effort when people enjoy them and get motivated.

    Best Wishes
    -Rooster

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