In 1989 Ali came to Portland Oregon to officiate over the opening of our Police Activity League Gym. As a Portland Police Officer I was selected to be his personal bodyguard and driver for 3 days. This man was amazing. His style, gravitas and HUMOR is absolutely unsurpassed. The 3 days I spent with him are among my most cherished memories. Thank God I took photos and got signed memorabilia for my young son, now gone. God bless you Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali was an icon, still being watched in 2019... and for the rest of humanity.

It’s 2023 & I still can’t get enough of Ali🐐🥶

i can't believe sports television was ever this damn good and witty

I love how they could insult each other but it was all love

Cossel truly loved Ali.

Like it or not, we all have to admit that Mohammed Ali WAS 'PRETTY'.

*Man, back then when sports personalities were actually really entertaining!*

everytime you open your mouth you should be arrested for air pollution. Great line 😂

He was more than a boxer. Never got tired from watching.

Two legends, there will never be another Muhammad Ali or Howard Cossel miss them both ....R.I.P.

“Don’t touch me, I’ll deck you.” Great line, Howard.

ali and cossel were made for each other...boxing will never hit this level again..thank god for you tube

Muhammad Ali is a man I admire!

Back when insults were taken lightly. Now, there's much more of a sensitive and awkward atmosphere in the air during interviews...

Over 50 years ago, he said he was the greatest. Rest in peace Ali, you are STILL the GREATEST, now and for many years to come

Ali and Cosell were the best - we will never see that dynamic again

He was a truly brilliant fighter and athlete, a courageous man and a rare human being. He not only shook up the world, he made it a brighter place and made people smile.

Genuine friendship has no color

ali a gentle and beautiful man, my childhood hero, i am 71 now, miss him lots!

They were made for each other. RIP both of you great men

Two legends who changed sports and our lives. Thank God for Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.

Ali and Howard's friendship was authentic. 😂 💯

These 2 were as funny as Martin and Lewis....Ali was so awesome that weather you agreed or disagreed with him, you had to love him....I cried when he lost to Spinks.....Ali would've DEYSTROYED holmes inside of six rounds in his prime. I'm a White Christian Conservative Man who grew up watching Ali and I don't blame him one bit for refusing the draft...fight for a country that wouldn't let him use certain toilets, stores or vote...U can just tell how much Ali loved people....no matter what color they were. R.I.P. Champ.☺️☺️

Muhammad Ali 1942-2016 He made the days count...

Cosell's work should not go uncredited. RIP you two amazing humans

Seeing Cosell call the Ali fights on Wide World of Sports was one of the greatest moments of being a kid of the 70s

Ali was always an icon I admired. His lines were so witty and humorous. The worst part of the disease, when it caught up to him, was it took away his quick wit. It was akin to taking away the beautiful song of a bird. But i'm grateful for the memories. To most of the world and me, Ali was family. And we were proud of him.

What amazes me is that Angelo Dundee was present at most of Ali's TV appearances in the audience and all of his press conferences. They truly were friends and more like family. Dundee once said "Muhammad Ali was the best thing that happened in my life". It doesn't get any clearer than that.

two legends gone forever- but never forgotten

Ali was not only a great fighter, he was a very intelligent, funny man ❤️❤️

IF YOU HAD A BAD DAY......JUST LISTEN TO THESE GUYS........YOU WILL BE CRYING WHEN THEY'RE FINISH..........LOVE EM BOTH....RIP TO THESE LEGENDS.........

These were the days. When interviewers weren't afraid to ask the real questions that people wanted to know about, and said it how it was. Not the scripted bs of today

This interview never gets old.

I’m 54 years old and I’m so glad that I am old enough to remember these two great men and the great interviews they had together!

"if I got in shape it would be a murder wouldn't it" Love that guy Pure class!

these guy's respected and loved each other

"Whatever they said about you, you still the champion" word

2020 and Muhammad Ali is still one or the greateat personality to grace our televisions R.I.P Ali

These two had the utmost mutual respect for each other....BOTH LEGENDS!

Alli speaks his mind and what he believes in, and that's what makes you a real person. My respect for him. Alli you are the greatest.

Rest In Peace Muhammad Ali...

Whenever I see Ali the hair on my back to this day still stands up pure natural genius!!

Back when sports heroes were well mannered and had heart - real man. Ali, greatest of all time

I love you Muhammad Ali....so courageous. Always.

great friendship between a sportscaster and an athlete grew over the years. I have never seen anything like this today. Awesome stuff.

Great celebrities!!! Howard was an excellent sport writer, one the best. , if not the best! Ali was a real Champion....and they both great human beings

The only boxer that I love watching him speak more than watching him punches in the ring He is indeed the legend Muhammad Ali

RIP CHAMP!!! I know a lot of people despise Cosell, but when he and Ali would get together, it was always fun.

These 2 together were pure gold!

These two had the utmost respect, love, admiration and appreciation for each other. Awesome! Miss them both!!!

Their relationship was of mutual respect. Ali knew that Cossell was always going to be a reporter and Cossell knew that Ali was always going to be Ali.

"if I get in shape it'd be a murder wouldn't it?" LMAOOO legendary.

Two men who epitomize the very best in their professions.

This was without a doubt One of TV's iconic love stories of their time.!!!! Two of the man best at what they did.!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👏👏👏👏

Ali, one of the most beautiful Human beings ever. Perfect.

"if i get in shape it would be murder"-awesome

R.I.P Muhammad Ali... The Greatest of all time!!! G.O.A.T

OMG!! What an introduction! These two guys had a great rapport. Funny combination. Ali was the best heavyweight ever. Cosell was the best sports announcer ever. They clearly liked each other very much.

They both LOVED each other !! I am 55 today as a matter of fact and remember ALL their history !! Classic 4 sure !!

RIP to the Greatest Of All Time! The original GOAT both in the ring and out, a great man all around.

Amazing intellectual jousting by two heavy weight-thinking friends. Just charming. I am beside myself with tears. God bless both these super-intelligent men. RIP. Mozzman.

"Howard every time you open your mouth , you should be arrested for Air Pollution" what a wit #GreatestForever

Muhammad was the greatest because he had to overcome so much, and yet rose above the tribulations he faced.

They were the dynamic duel,both of them are so funny,they were independent but they love each other like brothers.

RIP Muhammad Ali RIP Howard Cosell

These two gentlemen were a match made in heaven for broadcasters and audiences. Still watching in 2021!!

I love their chemistry. Two intelligent people.

People where so cheerful happy and full of life back then. Completely different than what a stand up show would had been nowadays

RIP - The Greatest Fighter who EVER LIVED.

There will never be another professional athlete / sportscaster duo like these two. They were always on their game with each other.

Today it would be impossible for a sports journalist to talk to a superstar of Ali's calibre like that. Cossel was absolutely right about the quality of Ali's opponents at that time and Ali was not offended by that. If you would talk to Wladimir Klitschko or Floyd Mayweather like that you would never again get an interview. Today's star athletes expect to get their asses kissed in exchange for access.

True 'man friend love'. Insult each other as much as possible. Their relationship has always touched my heart. RIP the GOAT

Its been a privilege to watch Muhammad Ali over the years, even just live on tv..may you rest in peace champ

It’s 2021 and my favorite Boxer Muhammad Ali is still getting watched. You were truly the best boxer and a very charismatic person that had ever existed. You will be missed, Ali! 💔

I remember getting up as a 9 or 10 yr old asking "did Ali win last night" as in UK time difference....and spending the weekend on cloud 9 if he had....Great Man...and era

Love their genuine friendship. Love from Germany. Thanks!

These 2 greats played so well off of each other. I surely miss that era and these men.

True love and respect between the two of them even when they insult and make fun of each other...

The greatest sports duo of all times. Ali was the man and never have i seen another man with more heart then him. Rip champ!

i love both of them, they are funny and genuine

This is one of the best introductions ever by Cosell. What a pair these two were. Magic.

Everything's PC now this was back when people actually said how they felt no scripts or anything like that the real OG's RIP both of these great men

This is somebody we'll never see the likes of again. Sharp as a tac, powerful and humble, yes humble. He stood up for what he believed in and he made sure we'd all know about it. I give him all the respect he deserves when he didn't go into the armed forces against the Vietnamese people. He said, "I've got no qualms with the Vietnamese, they didn't do anything to me". It now makes so much more sense to me. I'm 63 and although I've only watched a couple of fights with my father, I heard him say how great this man really was. I can appreciate that now. My friend's have all his fights on video and they'd watch them over and over so yeah, I heard Ali's voice alot and he was truly his authentic self. What you see is what you got. There will never be a man on Earth who could do what Ali has done. I miss his voice. I can hardly bear to watch the cruel trick a "loving God" played on him. I know people will say, everything happens for a reason. I'd then ask them, what's the reason for this cruelty. Missing you very much, Mr. Muhammed Ali. Rest now, 😔✨🤧🌹🌹🌹🌹

Absolutely stunning interview Rip Ali and Cosell

lol - one of the greatest "bromances", of all time !!!!! The constant verbal battles between these guys !!!! they respected & loved each other !!! OMG - "IF I GET IN shape, it would be a murder, wouldn't it....?" "WORD" EVEN IF ALI lost to Frazier, it was A REEEEAL STRUGGLE FOR FRAZIER"....!!! GOOD / BAD - I'M OLD ENUF TO remember watching Ali Fights on Regular , Antenna, "no - pay" TV ! NEVER A DULL Moment !

The greatest of aaaaaallll times - Muhammad Aliiiiiiii!! What a champ - what a man. RIP

'' NO matter what they say Mohammed i still think you a champion''

Howard had a great sense of humour and wit

Howard Cossell made a brilliant comment about how the Heisman Trophy is a farce as no player from a Black College (HBCU), had ever received a vote at that time and yet many of the great players in the NFL came from HBCUs.

Both of these men are sadly missed . Just for the record they loved each other. No doubt about it. I witnessed it

Hats off to my favorite athlete, Muhammad Ali, of all times, past and present.

I love both of them...the chemistry is awesome!

" 2 " of the greatest personalities in history. RIP, I love you Muhammad Ali & Howard Cossel.

The thing about Ali that I miss and love, is everything he said here was truth !!!

They remind me so much of my grandfather both of em. Always breaking balls. Always the life of the party and trying to get the room to smile.

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see , now you see me now you don't you think you will but you wont.

2023 and i am binge watching Mohammad Ali

You could tell the love and respect they both had for each other

This guys man, the insults were so funny and the love. Sport then was great, because of this conversation they made you look forward to the next fight.