Earnie Shavers on who he looked up to, & who punched him hardest

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Earnie Shavers on who he looked up to, & who punched him hardest

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Legendary heavyweight Earnie Shavers was at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony and took a few moments to talk about the state of boxing today, as well as who it was that helped him when he was an up and coming fighter
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@andykerr3803 Жыл бұрын

Such a class act. Foreman said the same about Lyle. Not surprising Archie Moore passed on some of his 220+ fight experience. Caught us by surprise last week. RIP good man.

@victoryasher1729 2 жыл бұрын

I met Earnie Shavers when I was a Golden Glove fighter out of Minor A. C. Boxing stable, in Youngstown Ohio. The year was 1984 or 1985 and I was 17 or 18 years old. Mr. Shavers was tall and imposing, but very down to earth. He put his fist up against mine and it was if my now adult hands was holding the hand of a kindergartner in comparison. The man’s fist was HUGE. I’ve never forgotten that moment.

@beans3158 Жыл бұрын

damn that's a great story, it would be an honor to meet someone like earnie shavers

@jasongomes9151 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome man, I would have loved to meet Ernie Shavers or Ron Lyle! Both men (may they rest in piece) seemed so humble and down to earth.

@JD37 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a peaceful aged warrior. I wish him the very best.

@ghettoluv1220 Жыл бұрын

Rip to him

@JD37 Жыл бұрын

@@ghettoluv1220 True 😢

@franktrujillo3376 2 жыл бұрын

Being from Colorado I love this Earnie Shavers massive puncher Ron Lyle he was there hard hitter

@ramlangoddos4425 2 жыл бұрын

When Earnie Shavers mentioned Ron Lyle as the hardest puncher who ever punched him, I remembered that Lyle said he could do 2,000 push ups in his training. This tells how "unreal" he was. For real.

@Pulsonar 2 жыл бұрын

You learn a lot of survival tactics and tricks in prison, even with the humble push-up.

@boxcarent.3147 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man , was always a good respectful guy.. Ron Lyle could hit and guys who shook his hand said it was made of steel.

@williammorton3359 2 жыл бұрын

Really. That ain’t shit. Yeah. And Marciano beat the shit out of Moore.

@ihavethedocuments2580 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pulsonar You definitely do not play with people who served time.

@McNealyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah you can tell Ron hits hard when he faught forman and Ali the hits would jump off the computer screen

@stevencarter87 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Lyle was one hell of a boxer puncher but Shavers was the next level puncher 🥊

@R8V10 2 жыл бұрын

Shavers had the harder punch, Lyle had the harder chin.

@jackwayne3198 2 жыл бұрын

SONNY LISTON. !!! DUH !

@R8V10 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackwayne3198 1: Ernie Shavers 2, Sonny Liston 3. George Foreman 4, Ron Lyle 5. Ken Norton

@stevecvino 2 жыл бұрын

The left he landed on Lyle's chin I thought killed him. Ernie could punch.

@nikolailic431 2 жыл бұрын

Lyle was tougher than Earnie he proved that in their bout.

@Pulsonar 2 жыл бұрын

Earnie was a great sportsman, by all accounts an incredibly nice and polite guy outside the ring, as humble as they come and deeply respected by U.K. boxing fans as well as folks who knew him when he worked in Liverpool. RIP Earnie Dee Shaver 1944 - 2022

@tyronetunstell7544 Жыл бұрын

SPOT ON MATE , QUALITY

@roadrunner381 2 жыл бұрын

We ain't forgot about you Ernie, you were one of those great gladiators in the best heavyweight boxing era ever, thx for some of those big time fights!👏

@JohnBrown-sn3kh Жыл бұрын

R.I.p

@leebowens2631 2 жыл бұрын

I met Archie ( The Old Mongoose) Moore at the 12street YMCA in Milwaukee as a kid in 1966, great fighter and so was Shavers.

@troutaholic8834 2 жыл бұрын

Ron Lyle knocked big George down and nearly beat him. Ron Lyle was a born puncher.

@user-kq7gi7eh1s Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Earnie Shavers

@TheMrBennito 2 жыл бұрын

Always a gentleman, Mr Shavers.

@gcdtrek1 2 жыл бұрын

Archie Moore, the Old Mongoose. What a fighter. Having had at least 200 fights I am sure he taught Earnie everything he could. He even fought a few heavyweights, Patterson and Ali, probably others too.

@charleshammer2928 2 жыл бұрын

Gregory, On Sept. 21, 1955 the Great Archie Moore fought and got KNOCKED OUT by the greatest Heavyweight of all time, whose name you neglected to mention.

@jerryashlock5519 2 жыл бұрын

the old mongoose had many heavyweight bouts including an epic batlle with the hard rock from brockton mass , rocky marciano ...

@charleshammer2928 2 жыл бұрын

@TurnedLeftAtTheRockyMountains Rocky would have knocked out Cassius Clay without too much trouble, you obviously refuse to accept Rocky's greatness. You probably think Willie Mays was a better center fielder than the GREAT Yankee Clipper, JOLTIN JOE DI MAGGIO. That is REALLY beyond laughable.

@charleshammer2928 2 жыл бұрын

@TurnedLeftAtTheRockyMountains POUND FOR POUND, Rocky was the strongest, toughest fighter ever. I said strongest toughest, not best boxer. As for his incredible stamina, it was second to none.

@Kenny_Lee_Zheng 2 жыл бұрын

@@charleshammer2928 The entire 1950s so called 'Heavyweight' division is a joke by today's HW standards. Both ring-worn Charles and 41yr old Moore attained their ATG status as Light heavyweights not heavyweights. BoxRec has them listed -(division: light heavyweight) ..His other two ATG opponents were 43yr old has-been cruiserweight Walcott and completely washed 37yr old Joe Louis.

@brianorakpohit 2 жыл бұрын

What a gentleman. Surprised he doesn't follow boxing. I guess hes been there, done that and got the t shirt.

@jeremypearson6852 2 жыл бұрын

If Shavers doesn’t even follow boxing it tells you something. The 70’s was probably the greatest heavyweight era, we had Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Norton, Holmes, Quarry, Chuvalo, Bonavena, Snipes and more. Also, those fighters really came to box each other. We’ll probably never see that again.

@user-ff1jy1xi7n 2 жыл бұрын

So right.

@obama7828 Жыл бұрын

Snipes was from the 80's, only his first few fights were at the end of the 70's

@nikolailic431 8 ай бұрын

Snipes😂😂😂 you put Snipes in same sentence with boxing legends from 70s

@rodneybjornstad9016 3 ай бұрын

Add Jimmy Young to list

@samson9098 2 жыл бұрын

politely and friendly

@destinationfer2 3 жыл бұрын

shame on youtube for ignoring these gems!

@marcomustang876 2 жыл бұрын

Look who owns and runs it !

@manosparavida3551 2 жыл бұрын

For a very formidable KO artist, how humble and down to earth is Earnie Shavers?

@tomlippi7763 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Earnie for explaining how you don't watch boxing these days anymore because it's not up to the same standard as in the days of ROCKY MARCIANO!! Just like me who doesn't watch NBA basketball because of how poor it got. Football is a joke at the pro level also nowadays. I loved Ron Lyle; how hard nosed he was in the ring. All of Denver was rooting for him whenever he fought.

@billbeliakoff5589 2 жыл бұрын

Baseball is going down hill too. Pitchers can't throw inside anymore, instant replay takes away some of the human element. Catchers use electronics to signal the pitcher to prevent sign stealing. It's becoming unwatchable.

@Pulsonar 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe this legend became a doorman for some forgettable nightclub in Liverpool, England. Makes me sad sometimes how the fortunes of great sportsmen (boxers especially) seem to disappear the moment they call time on their career.

@donnn-ow4rj 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair tho apparently he enjoyed it and got complete respect from staff and customers. It's not like his health is bad . Don't feel sorry for him He seems happy. Not sure what his financial situation is but a mens health is the mist important. Also he has found god which is a bonus lol

@a.m.armstrong8354 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone who remembered him in Liverpool, had nothing but respect and awe for Earnie Shavers. From the comments they left on KZfaq, many never even knew who he was.

@Pulsonar 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Earnie Dee Shaver 1944-2022

@Ajpbs9 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Earnie!

@bubbatheking9225 2 жыл бұрын

Good interview. Short and sweet! I love Earnie. He is a complete gentleman.

@arsenalsam4693 2 жыл бұрын

One of the members of boxing royalty.

@tajm9220 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I'm just an odd person, but to me, asking Shavers who hit HIM the hardest, seems a little strange to me considering the number of neurologist that were enriched by his fights. Thank GOD that he is such a gentleman, a class act, and genuinely a nice guy. IMO certain types of brain trauma, like being hit by a train, which usually send people to the morgue should be named "Ernie Shavers syndrome"...

@robertdipaola3447 2 жыл бұрын

Well said, you can make money with that idea!!!

@dunningkruger3774 2 жыл бұрын

"I don't follow boxing...they don't have the same caliber fighters we were fighting".

@oakenbeard8884 2 жыл бұрын

Canelo, Fury, Wilder.....?

@dunningkruger3774 2 жыл бұрын

@@oakenbeard8884 It's making a comeback. I'm 64 so I lived through the golden age. Love Canelo, fury, and Wilder, and they put their hearts in the ring giving us the best HW fights in a decade (or more). Fact is, it's easy to lose interest after doing something all your life, especially when promoters duck the tough challenges. Not a lot of ducking between 65-85'.

@oakenbeard8884 2 жыл бұрын

@@dunningkruger3774 I agree that was the golden age but boxing seems to go through cycles. I also think it is making a comeback with some of the talent that is popping up.

@dunningkruger3774 2 жыл бұрын

@@oakenbeard8884 Absolutely. Ryan Garcia vs Tagoe will be a barnburner, Fury vs Usyk is kind of predictable in that Usyk is just too small and has the same tools as Fury. GGG is getting old but still solid, and WW Div is on fire with Bud leading the way and lots of tough guys like Conor Benn making waves.

@lendrury2771 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a nice man ernie is Very gentle and humble . Just goes to show that a fighter can be aggressive and mean in the ring but doesn't have to be an asshole outside the ring

@jaustin5390 Жыл бұрын

He should have mentioned Tex Cobb..I remember when Cobb broke his jaw.

@randy5829 Жыл бұрын

Earnie Shavers you’re a great fighter and a wonderful human being.

@BacKYarDsky 2 жыл бұрын

Youngstown & Warren OhiO says what's up EARNIE ✌️

@TM-zj1xt Жыл бұрын

Good heart. Good man. Sad loss.

@FKanimations Жыл бұрын

RIP Earnie 🙏🏾

@waynedooley1834 2 жыл бұрын

Funny how people ask about punching power when the name of the game is BOXING. A good boxer will defeat a big puncher 90% of the time.

@deeorr6403 2 жыл бұрын

What a class act.

@scotttyson8661 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know that The Ole Mongoose trained Ernie Shavers. He was blessed to have him.

@integrativenaturalmedicine3897 Жыл бұрын

It's nice that someone like Lyle, while didn't get the title and the spotlight, people like Shavers throws the light on him.

@BigBoysBoxing 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to believe that Earnie doesn't follow boxing at all anymore and can't even mention any current names. I guess it's the best way to stay out of the game once you have gotten out

@jeffcasey8551 2 жыл бұрын

Earnie was so much fun to watch fight

@thalegacy6 Жыл бұрын

Lyle vs Foreman was one of the greatest fights ever!

@joevolpini137 Жыл бұрын

Foreman was boom boom. Shavers was shocking punch.

@loyaltanner2799 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry quarry beat em both!!!!

@wallaceb9120 8 ай бұрын

Pure class...

@TechnoLawyer 2 жыл бұрын

He’s certainly not the first to say that about Lyle.

@m.dorado6966 2 жыл бұрын

The real life James "Clubber" Lang who used to knock out guys into tomorrow.

@fleadoggreen9062 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s surprising he doesn’t follow boxing at all . I mean wouldn’t you want to see how the styles have changed ?

@rayslack4120 2 жыл бұрын

Why no mention of Jerry Quarry. He knocked out Shavers in the 1st round. Earnie was a great guy though and a really great puncher.

@cengizhanyildirim4421 9 ай бұрын

He knocked Shavers out by exchanging punches.He had a great heart.Exchanging punches against Shavers was very dangerous and horrible.

@paulscountry456 2 жыл бұрын

Robinson was a vicious puncher.

@raizen4271 2 жыл бұрын

Damn i see him in person you could never tell he is a boxer

@BOKSING-UNLIMITED Жыл бұрын

WHAT AN IRONY… POSSESSING THE HEAVIEST PUNCH IN HISTORY OF BOXING, YET HAVING A SO-SO JAW (ALMOST GLASS)… STILL A LEGEND. GONNA UPLOAD MORE OF HIS FIGHTS SOON.

@ihavethedocuments2580 2 жыл бұрын

Shavers was yoked. He definitely did alot of hard work in his youth. Trolling aside. Who in their right mind would want to fight this man?

@yoryorsmith1695 2 жыл бұрын

Foreman said the same about Ron

@michaelh1889 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see he still has his marbles intact...👍

@MayweatherChannel Жыл бұрын

he passed a few months ago

@michaelh1889 Жыл бұрын

@@MayweatherChannel omg... Seemed like a real cool guy... R.i.p..... Ps... Save the 'sweet science' !! 👍🗽💯🇺🇸

@traductionscultureen-arver2307 Жыл бұрын

@@MayweatherChannel who did shavers mentioned at the beginning, I didnt hear who he said..

@oakenbeard8884 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Quarry put Shaver's lights out in the first round. That was the hardest he's ever been hit but he wont admit it.

@ricolaw1033 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t feel a knockout punch. Your lights just go out 😂😂😂😂

@oakenbeard8884 2 жыл бұрын

@@ricolaw1033 true!

@Someone_KhabibbeatsJonesEASILY 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he doesn't remember, don't judge too fast.

@nikolailic431 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely he took more beating from Lyle if you didnt watched I suggest you most brutal slugfest.

@Johnnymac638 2 жыл бұрын

And Quarry Knocked Earnie out and beat Lyle easily.

@tomlippi7763 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I covered Jerry Quarry's last fight! He fought at the Holiday inn in Aurora, Colorado and lost to a guy from Rhode island. I put my report on kden radio. He was a great fighter. He had alot of guts and hung tough; fighting all the big names in 🥊 boxing! He gave the famous fighters tough contests! After this last fight, he told me, " I just don't have it anymore". I loved Jerry for giving it his all til the very end!!

@Johnnymac638 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomlippi7763 Well Stated. Thank you Tom.

@cengizhanyildirim4421 9 ай бұрын

Quarry did very well against big punchers.He knocked an undefeated Mac Foster out,he gave Lyle a boxing lesson and he easily knocked Shavers out.Quarry probably would have beaten even Foreman because of his anti-slugger style.

@justinmix143 Жыл бұрын

Ron Lyle was a prison boxing champion who had an absolutely bionic training regime.

@trwent 2 жыл бұрын

Earnie Shavers was a great puncher, maybe the hardest puncher of all time in boxing. Unfortunately, there were periods of his career in which his work ethic was suspect and he did not train adequately/properly for fights. He also had a bit of a suspect chin himself and was fairly vulnerable to being KOed.

@sky-oq5mr Жыл бұрын

Watch him vs Ron Lyle. He had a good work ethic. People seen him as the original Mike Tyson. He was hyper aggressive for like 10 rounds. His chin wasn't really suspect he just got hit flush and it drops anyone. Ali always rolled wit the punches off instinct. If he got hit he let it turn his head so he would take the full impact.

@charlesjaeger1661 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Quarry knocked this clown Shaver's Out -

@jaustin5390 Жыл бұрын

He should have mentioned Tex Co

@johnwood2013 Жыл бұрын

The interviewer sounds like Sebastian from Cart Narcs

@proudlysouthafrican4368 Жыл бұрын

It would of been interesting if Sonny Liston was around with these guys to see how things would of went

@rodneybjornstad9016 3 ай бұрын

Badly I’m afraid

@jackwayne3198 2 жыл бұрын

SONNY LISTON !!! DUH !

@JOHNROBERTCRUZ 2 жыл бұрын

Ironically he forgot about JERRY QUARRY who knocked him out...

@MilesKane-gy6rh 5 ай бұрын

Larry said Earnie hit hardest and he was especially considering Tyson. You seem not to be informed

@vidalsmith9160 7 ай бұрын

The interviewer doesnt know his boxing history if he didnt know who Ron Lyle was..he is unqualified to do boxing interviews with legends!!

@waynehuff8071 2 жыл бұрын

Love to a boxer like ernie retire with a good woman behind him.

@samiam9008 2 жыл бұрын

Could have been champ if not for his demons.

@deanodog3667 3 жыл бұрын

Ali schooled them all !

@johnnya867 2 жыл бұрын

Shavers nails Lyle at the end of one of the early rounds and Lyle is mostly OUT! But the bell rings and he comes back to stop shavers in 6. Great stuff. If shavers would have gone right after Ali I think he would have gotten him early but he fell for Alis fake job and tired late like he always did. Too bad really. If he would have stopped Ali maybe there wouldn't have been the last 4 Ali fights. Those did a lot of damage sorry to say .