Technique Books: bit.ly/3CQZ1dZ Mortal Weapons the Fight Comic: www.modernmartialartist.com/mortal-weapons/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/modernmartialartist Ali Frazier Trilogy Sources Below Books: Smokin Joe: The Biography of A Heavyweight Champion of the World My View From The Corner: Angelo Dundee Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times The Eddie Futch Interview: A Conversation With The Boxing Legend Box Like The Pros: Joe Frazier The Soul of A Butterfly: Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali: My Own Story Ghosts of Manilla: The Fateful Blood Fued The Fight of The Century: Ali vs Frazier Videos: Thrilla in Manilla with Ali Feedback : Howard Cossell The Thrilla In Manilla: NBC Documentary Music: UKposts Audio Library Teknoaxe (UKposts Channel Ross Bugden - Music (UKposts Channel

Imagine getting hit by Frazier 440 times and still be in the ring. Ali and Frazier were never the same after that night. This is the greatest fight of all time and always will be.

A blind man could see this fight with this narration. Well done, David.

The amount of shots Frazier took to the head and still just kept coming forward is simply unbelievable.

It's 2023 and no one is talking about the commentary, this is emotional!! Your story telling is dope. Rest in peace two legend.

When you hear thunder and see lightning most likely it’s just Ali vs Frazier 4 in heaven.

“If God ever calls me into a holy war, I want Joe Frazier fighting beside me” Muhammad Ali.

Scariest thing I’ve ever heard a man say in response to a boxer, They got in the ring for the first fight and Muhammad said, “don’t you know? I’m god.” Frazier looks at him dead eyes and says, “god you in the wrong place tonight“ Two absolute legends

“He had trouble staying awake between rounds” “Ali thought he was dying”….. holy moly… I’m starting to realize this was one of those sports moments where you had to be there to really understand how big it was.

"440 punches"... Bro, I can barely get through my birthday punches.

I am 50 years old, I have never heard anyone do as a good of a job breaking down a fight, you are truly talented, it was like I could feel what both fighters were feeling. Thanks so much..

The amount of technicality Ali used in this fight is just crazy, he is definitely in my opinion the most superior technical boxer of all time, the way he adapted according to his opponents and changed his strategies every round is just baffling to watch, no matter how big, powerful or tough his opponent was he always beat them with his fight iq, certainly the greatest boxer of all time!

I truly believe this one fight (and the three against Frazier specifically) were the cause of much of Ali's brain trauma later in life. He took so many hard head shots in this fight, and in every fight against Frazier. When you're feeling like you want to fall asleep between rounds in this high-adrenaline environment something is not right in the brain. Watch some Frazier footage and see how many large men went down after just a couple of those shots that Ali took for 14 rounds. RIP, champ(s).

Foreman summed up the essence of Ali the best, he said "Ali was willing to die, but he was not willing to lose".

"We went to Manila as champions, Joe and me, and we came back as old men." Beautiful quote.

Frazier’s cardio was insane. Relentlessly pressured Ali for 14 rounds

The amazing thing I seem to remember as a kid was that Ali's blows never seemed hard or crippling. It just seemed like he was sparring with someone. You couldnt really get the sence that he was punishing anyone with his blows. I guess that was his genious.

You deserve an Oscar for the narration. It was like watching a thriller movie. I didn’t know who the winner was until it was all over.

The Fight of the Century was Frazier’s night, Superfight II was Ali’s night, but the Thrilla in Manila belonged to both of these gladiators in the ring.

These two legends fought, mentally and physically, beyond their limits, until there was no other choice to make than respect each others.

I met Joe Fraizer in 98’ I never met such a resilient piece of granite like him. He was smart yet so kind, mean like a bull but as gentle as a butterfly. A beautiful man.

I can't imagine fighting in a ring thats 110 degrees better alone taking heavy punches and giving your all in the process...legendary isn't enough to label these 2 guys.

"We went to manila as champions, Joe and I, and we came out as old men" -Muhammad Ali

Joe Frazier is completely underrated. He didn't get the respect and hype a great boxer like him deserves. His stamina and boldness reminds me of Mike Tyson a lot.

The heat and the humidity alone was so intense to make even the referee suffer. One has to experience just only watching a fight as a spectator in such conditions to appreciate, that what these 2 heroes did back then in Manila was truely out of this world.

I remember Ali once said that the scariest boxer he fought was Liston, the most powerful was Foreman and the toughest was Frazier...

Okay, you definitely got A's on all your english essays growing up

I’ve watched this memorable fight a number of times, but this is the first that I’ve noticed just how frequently Frazier punched Ali below the belt and received no warnings. Especially in the 9th and 10th rounds - you can’t miss it. Those are low blows, yet the ref either didn’t see them from his vantage point or didn’t feel them “low enough”. I love your channel, btw, and appreciate all the time and effort you put in to these peerless breakdowns of classic fights.

Seeing the picture at the end of these 2 godly warriors sitting together and seeing the quote that Muhammad Ali said about him made me tear up. That's crazy and unexpected but that's amazing that these fighters who hate each other and were willing to fight for literally forever respect each other and are cool. People today can never show this type of respect. I hope if I'm still living, I can find someone who can be the one and only rival that brings the best out of me one day. Without a person who can do that, you won't reach greatness. To the real human beings out there, y'all take care.

Thank you so much everyone. It's absolutely crazy I got to make these and it's your interest and support that allowed me the time to. I appreciate it and I hope to continue with these for a long time to come.

Ali's ring IQ was just phenomenal,he always found a way even when the odds were against him. RIP both men.

I watched this fight on tape and it clearly could have gone either way. There were even rumors that Ali told Dundee to take off his gloves as he no longer wanted to continue going into the 15th. It was also then rumored that Futch was just first to stop the fight for his boxer. Whether these rumors be true or not, it just shows how deadly that battle was. And then we have a mall here in Manila named after Ali (Ali Mall), that could have been Frazier Mall instead in another life. Legendary indeed.

I don't see how Frazier could throw so many punches in a short amount of time. He was a super human

Both guys spent over a week at the hospital after their fights. Nobody fought like these two.

Amazing! You should totally narrate an argument between my wife and I !!

I have never actually watched this fight. The way you break this down and narrate it makes this fight feel like a cross between Rocky IV and WWII. It feels like watching a Movie. Great job! Wish I was alive to witness this fight.

People don’t realize also it was 125 degrees and at least 70% humidity! 😳 Referee Carlos Padilla said he was never the same after that fight, and was surprised that both men lasted that long taking so much punishment ✊

I truly honestly believe that this fight is the reason why it went from 15 rounds to 12 rounds.

Soooooo, Mayweather said he's better than this? Foh

And to think Ali took several more fights after this one and Frazier got in the ring with George Foreman again. I cannot believe these two men. Amazing men. Both of them should have retired after this fight.

This fight will hold its own on any pundit's book. It is timeless and priceless in all contexts and shall remain so. Boxing has been shown by so many men to be a sport for brave hearts but these men stood and still stand out. One can go on and on but Ali and Frazier are truly great.

I saw this fight in 1975 and watched it again 2019..!! “Thrilla in Manila”

Joe Frazier was one hell of a fighter and is so underrated, he had a whole lot of heart and spirit and made Ali fight like never before. This is in my opinion the greatest match of all time.

even if a few hundred years have passed, no one can match the beauty of the fight they are showing, so salute to the two warriors who have already been stamped in the history of the whole world

This is why these two respected one another inside and out of the boxing ring. They just didn't "fight" 3 times but took a piece of one another every fight. RIP Muhammad Ali and Smokin Joe Frazier 🙏💯🥊

Was 10 years old, standing in the living room watching with my dad, both cheering both fighters on...even at 10 I knew this was something special...I'll never forget it.

Even anime couldn't come up with fights like these two had .. LEGENDARY BEASTS

The moment when Frazier is staggered at 24:23 and somehow stays on his feet gives me chills. I love Ali but Joe was an absolute warrior, to just keep coming at Ali when he couldn't even see is incredible. One good eye and one good arm and he was still able to destroy some of the best to ever get in the ring, he never got the credit he deserved. This video is a masterpiece, I've never done any martial arts but your videos are exceptional, and I love watching the breakdowns of the classic fights between the greats. I look forward to the next one!

I have to agree. What a special breakdown and editing compilation you've created. A 8 out of 10. Honestly! 10 being you were there and watched it live.

3 rounds of this is more action than mayweathers entire career

Frazier must've been cut out of granite. He is one of the toughest, most resilient humans I've ever seen. The swelling you could see on his head at 26.51 is absolutely chilling...if any of us looked like that we'd be on our back on a gurney headed for the ER. His willpower and drive and persistence to keep moving forward in the face of such brutal punishment (and heat) is the stuff of legend.

The commentary made these very exciting, it was as if I never really watched them before. Excellent way of telling the whole story. Best commentary I have ever heard. 👏👏👏

This fight literally brings me to tears the performances by these two great champions will never be surpassed they gave every inch of their heart and souls in that ring truly special are both these men who will never be forgotten !

this mans narration is one of the best things i've heard in my life

They dont make them as tough as this anymore. Rest in peace to both of them

This is excellent 👌 The editing and commentary are both brilliant. Was glued to the screen from beginning to end. I love learning more about this great sport through quality doccies like this 👌 😊

I don't believe a better job could have been done as to what I witnessed in the viewing of The Thrilla in Manila ! An historical sports documentary at an epic level , hats off to all involved in the making !

After this fight Ali said it was "the closest thing to death," and Frazier said, "I hit him with shots that would bring down trees. Lawdy lawdy, he's great."

Waiting for this fight for over a month at the end I was wondering if you are really gonna make it even as half as good as you had promised. I got a notification and clicked and shouted unconsciously. The moment the video loaded up I noticed that it was different than I expected. Colours, music, your narration and the whole spirit of it. I started watching, despite being really busy, and I could NOT believe what I was watching. I was watching a MASTERPIECE, which in no any way could have been done better. I felt like I was with these 2 champions in the ring, and was worrying what would happen next, even though I had already seen this fight more than 10 times. Your narration was so passionate, music so perfectly matched, and all of these facts, which I had never known before. I always loved Thrilla, but only after watching this video I realised what it really was, and how much these men suffered. Honestly I don't think you can beat the quality of this video. It is not even a masterpiece, just something more. I just wanted to thank you for this video, because you really made me feel special, and honored that I am your subscriber. Before this video I wanted to to ask you for Leaonard vs Hagler, Ali vs Foreman ( I know you already how a short breakdown ). Ali vs Norton, Norton vs Holmes breakdowns, but after this video I am offcally done,. This was awesome and God bless you. P.S This fight was above anu others, and I regret that these champions didn't retire after that, but still respect their decisions. Great warriors!

Awesome stuff! Outstanding narration and writing. Great dramatic structure - I did not know who won, and you did a fantastic job building tension.

Every time I watch it, I get goosebumps. Whenever I feel like giving up, I watch it. Two men on their duties felt like quitting every round but came back every time

It wasn’t until I started sparring and until I got into my first real fight that I realized how truly remarkable Ali was… when you get tired you feel like you’d rather die than keep fighting… it’s sooooo hard to overcome that… much respect.

Seeing a lot of comments about Frazier and Ali but not enough about this masterpiece of a video. I’m only a casual fan of boxing, but every second of this video was enjoyable. Great job man.

This fight was the perfect example of the term;"Kill or be Killed" both Warriors gave their best.. RIP Warriors

You make it sound as a crime story! Really well done! Could not stop watching!

Wow!! Probably took 10 years off of each of their lives, man did those guys battle holy shit!! True gladiators!!

This is better than any boxing movie I ever saw!

Wisdom that he imparted at that time was insane , look at THE GREAT MUHAMMAD ALI and other boxers now. Back then Ali was the Greatest and even now is the Greatest and will forever be the Greatest. Rest in peace Poet,Philospher,Comedian,Great Boxer and A Good Human

incredible job on the commentary. I've watched this 5 times and I get excited every time. you are gifted.

These two are not human. No one can take that kind of punishment and stay standing. If you wrote a movie script like this, no one would believe it. An epic battle that used every bit of experience, skill, energy, guile, stamina, will-power, and guts. Stunning.

Daaaaam. I never saw the 3rd fight and didn't know who won. I clicked at this video, its 1am, this guy narrating made my heart pound harder and harder every round!

I'm not shitting on this generation but no fighter of this day and age will hold a candle to these great legends

Ali is the only fighter in history whose punches look like he's throwing flowers in worship. Real human. Real angel. Ali. The Compassionate.

I like how you stay neutral the way you talk feels like Frazier is winning at some rounds and then Ali is winning in an other round. Good job👍🏼

Ali wouldn't be the greatest without opponents like Fraser.

This is a masterpiece of a narration. Even if you've never watched a boxing match in your life, you'd watch this guy's videos with undivided attention!

These two men sacrificed their lives to give the people and their grudges life in the 1960's and 1970's. I believe this is the fight that jarred Ali's brain just that tiny bit too much and eventually damaged him and killed him. Frazier was his kryptonite, it was indeed like watching Superman go down and down and down. Frazier had just a bit more of everything that Ali didn't, and Ali had just a bit more of everything Joe didn't have equally in every round they faced. It was such a trade off and back and forth of will and determination and power and speed and movement and ducking and bobbing and punching and grappling - back and forth each trading off and giving up one for another at different times. These breakdowns show each of these moments....it is amazing to watch.

The damage to Frazier's head from this fight makes me feel physically ill. The courage of the man was worth a medal. Staggering.

"A champion is a man who gets up when he can't" -Jack Dempsey

Have you done a Ali vs Shavers breakdown/Explaination??? If not are you contemplating it in the near future. You do an awesome job with your breakdowns!!

Both those men were prepared to die in that ring, a fight that could have gone any way, only defined by tiny milimeters. What a legendary day. People there were so blessed to have witnessed such a display of heart and technique by those two warriors. May the Almighty God keep their souls resting easy and in everlasting happiness!

It’s astonishing this fight didn’t kill both men. He truly was the greatest. I say that for BOTH men. Excellent narration as well.

no wonder they left a piece in themselves there, they went fourteen brutal rounds in a 110° heat. Wtf, these guys were not human. R.I.P that's, insane!

I'm 55 years old and can remember watching this fight in my teens. You are amazing at breaking down the fight. I actually got really amotional. It must have taken many hours of research for this video. I will definitely subscribe to you channel and very interested in what you are doing now. Can I ask how long it took you to edit a video like this? Many thanks for your work.

That was such a legendary fight! The endurance of those two men was epic, they earned every penny they made, what a night to be THERE in the audience, one of the greatest bouts in history. 👏

“You can map out a fight plan. But when the action starts, you are down to your reflexes. That is where your road work shows. If you cheated on that in the dark of the morning, you are getting found out now under the bright lights”. Joe Frazier.

Damn, these are some Netflix Original quality videos right here. Thank you for this.

May they both rest in peace. They were the greatest boxers of all times. I grew up watching these two boxers and I miss them. Thanks for uploading this video.

Excellent commentary. You say at the end of the video that you have left a list of the sources you have used (for all three of the Ali / Frasier fights) in the comments, but they are not there anywhere.

Thanks man, cause of you I feel like people my age and younger can really experience these fights like the day they happened despite not being around yet

If i got punched by any of them...30 years later, even my grandson would born with black eye

I know some people feel like Muhammad Ali went too far in his trash talking against Joe Frazier. But I think Frazier earned every piece of it by refusing to call him by his name and constantly referring to him as clay. But be that as it may, what a gorgeous and brutal fight this was!

I never watched this fight only blurbs but knew about it. You really broke this down well! What a magnificent fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier! Thanks for the skilled and talented breakdown!

Everytime I watch a video of yours I get into a rabbit hole of boxing matches I wish you're more active cause I love your commentary WE WANT MORE

Let's get something straight. This wasn't a fight. This was a war of ability, styles and attrition. Phenomenal. Legendary. Never seen anything like it before or since. Doubtful we ever will.

This is one damn fine video, you did a fantastic job! It is one of the best documentaries I have ever watched.

Fantastic video explanation of an epic fight!

How did Joe Frazier take so many hits? A true boxing legend.

Simply incredible! This is why Ali lost to Spinks. He was never the same after this fight. Neither was Joe. They both could have died. They laid it all out on the line! The greatest fight ever!

I had no idea Joe Frazier, was a force to be reckoned with. I'm not a boxing fan , I knew the big names but that's about all. I think everyone knew Ali was the "greatest." However, man this fight was unbelievable. It's a wonder either man was still standing when they called it quits. It actually got rather emotional to watch toward the end there. May they both rest in peace, clearly two of the world's greatest boxers ever.