Sugar Ray Robinson's idol, and one of the greatest pressure fighters in boxing history. Henry Armstrong was one of the finest boxers to ever step foot in the ring. Once Robinson & Joe Louis were in a room with a boxing promoter when Henry Armstrong knocked on the door, the promoter told Robinson & Louis to be quiet until he had gone away and explained Armstrong was looking to borrow $500. Henry Armstrong had fallen on hard times and resorted to asking friends to lend him money. Robinson couldn't believe how disrespectful this boxing promoter was to his idol. Some time later the young Robinson agreed to fight the out of retirement Armstrong and ensure him a big enough pay day to live comfortably for the rest of his years. The fight went to a judges decision as Robinson let Armstrong clinch when his legs faltered. After the fight he announced his retirement and Robinson went on to be P4P one of the greatest fighters alongside his idol. Thanks for making these amazing videos Rez, since I first saw your Robinson video I've been in awe. G.O.A.T!

One of Armstrong’s sayings was, “the best defense, is all offense”. Number one in my book. Became a preacher later in life. Thank you again for this rare footage.

Not as much bob and weaving as the Great "Smokin" Joe Frazier many years after, but I'm sure Armstrong was a great influence on Joe's boxing ways. What a fighter Armstrong was. A true legend of the Ring. Great víd. Amazing.

Great video on a great "fighter". The man held 3 REAL world titles at the same time in 1938...feather...light...& welter. He got robbed fighting for the middleweight title against Ceferino Garcia in 1940. Fought from 1931 to 1945. 150 wins 101 KO's...passed away in 1988 at the age of 78...

This man was the probably the best all time, pound for pound. 15 round championship rounds, and non title defenses, one world champ in those days and 19 successful consecutive defenses of the welterweight title. He separated the men from the boys. I don't believe any of today's contenders and champions would have stood a chance against Armstrong. Thank you for the post and memories.

u can motivate a country my man. these videos are worldclass. worth the wait

Reznick, you never cease to amaze me. The footage you collect, the music you choose, the editing you make, and the boxing knowledge you display are all phenomenal. Each highlight video tells a story (not just a montage of big hits like most channels). Keep doing what you do - I'll be watching 'til the end.

My favorite channel on KZfaq! You've been making master pieces for years man you deserve way more credit

Take note of how very many body punches Armstrong throws; it is so obviously the correct way to box. Punches to the head can be slipped and blocked, punches to the head are much harder to land than are punches thrown to body. The long lost art of body punching. Wear down and beat up the opponent over and over and over by going downstairs to the body. Also makes it easier to land punches to opponent's head when you beat up his body. What a pleasure it is to watch this fellow fight.

EPIC stuff! Really brought out his character and the era into the vid, rather than just the fighter himself. Love it

Good job Rez, Henry Armstrong was definitely one of the greatest fighters ever to step in the ring and I know he would approve of this good video.

It's weird one of the most gentlemanly boxers ever (in and out of the ring) has one of the most brutal and aggressive fighting styles (with defense built in) ever.

This man defended the welterweight title 19 times a record for that division

Bro your videos are masterpiece you have a gift bro, your best video will always be sugar ray robinsons, if he seen that it would have gave him a smile thats for sure😂

he is back , and much better. your videos are fabulous seriously. best boxing highlights are made by you !

I love your videos. I was trying to relax and chill after work and I couldn't figure out if I wanted to listen to "Down" or watch your video. I chose to watch the video because it's about Henry Armstrong. Then low and behold I ended up getting two for one. Get out of my head... Lol.

I think this is hands down one of the best highlights videos I've ever seen on KZfaq. Music works perfectly with the video, and you really capture the historical significance and character of the fighters. Wish I could make videos like this! Lol great video 👍🏻

_"The greatest Boxer who ever lived."_ -Teddy Atlas. _"My hero."_ -Sugar Ray Robinson. _"One of the top three fighters I've ever seen."_ -Bert Sugar. Yep. Henry's highly rated it seems!

Rez, bro.. you got the best boxing videos hands down. Music and everything. It’s like watching a trailer or mini movie about their life. Love it. Keep it up bro!

Another masterpiece Rez! Like the track selection and man he was a swarmer! Reminds me of Joe Frazier!

Amazing song to go along with an amazing Highlight!

you my friend are the greatest in youtube and i’m not disappointed my favorite fighter has no attention like the others but would be cool if people realized how great this man is

Armstrong had such cool nicknames, "Homicide" is still my favourite.

Thank you Rez! This made my day better.

Another great video, thanks for putting these out 👍🏻

Fantastic highlight of possibly one of the greatest pressure fighters ever.👌

Still the best highlight videos going, keep it up mate !.

Great video, thank you. A wonderful example of the head as a point of defense. From writer A.J. Liebling's masterpiece "Ahab and Nemesis" on Archie Moore vs. Rocky Marciano: "...As every beginner learns, 'the head is the hardest part of the human body,' and a boxer will only break his hands on it. Many boxers make the systematic presentation of the cranium part of their defensive scheme."

Man you got an eye for talent, keep rollin, legit

Great stuff mate, a joy to see Homicide Hank in such crisp quality.

Another awesome clip.

This is great ! Well done.

The way he slips and closed distance is awesome.

A great highlight for a great fighter.

Great video!!! Great Champion:) Thank you

Henry's nickname was "Homicide Hank" just thought id let you know mty

Favorite boxer ever

need to post more you my favorite boxing videos i love your stuff bro keep it up

YOU MADE IT!! THANK YOU

I love the song!

Thanks for the video, REZNICK

Great video 🙏🏾

Amazing vid I appreciate it

Amazing

Reznick your choice of music on every one of your video's is brilliant!

Bro that left hook at 2:10 with the beat was a fucking masterpiece. As always love your videos

Sad to see how much facial damage those tiny gloves caused old-time boxers. Glad that the sport has evolved to protect fighters a lot more in the modern era (maybe a little too much at times lol).

Little Samson...hard to believe how far you can go, even if you start out waiting for drunk guys at closing time for a fight. Often outweighed but rarely outworked, Henry Armstrong is one of the greatest ever!

Such a great fighter

Best pressure fighter ever. Horrible to face. Relentless energy.

Great Sense of humor

My Father who knew his boxing inside out always called him ''Homicide Henry or Hank'' or ''Hurricane Hank'' i never heard him ever calling him ''Hammerin''

Awesome

Can you make a video of Tommy Hearns?

I subscribed, great stuff

I love the like to dislike ratio on all these old champions highlights

Heard his heart was twice the size of a normal persons heart , that's why he never got fatigue .

Can you imagine if you can alter time and create the ultimate fantasy match? I would put Aaron Pryor vs Henry Armstrong in their primes against each other.

The greatest ever

Reznick!!!!! 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

Hurricane hank I thought, one of the best ever to lace up. Held 3 title s at once,, a legend

Nice 👍🏼

One of the best if not the best boxer ever.

My favorite black and white fighter

Those gloves were HUGE

Sick

style reminds me of early tyson. head down and moving. No circling, in tight with vicious left hooks. Love REznick.

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Truley all time great very unique style rip homicide hank

Huge influence in Cus DAmatos Tight Defense aka Peek A Boo fighting. Mike idolized Henry

This guy kinda reminds me of a miniature Marciano, or maybe Jake LaMotta... Great fighter

Please do one on Barney Ross or Tony Canzoneri.

He was a cardio machine Vince Lombardi would've loved him how he said being tired makes cowards of us all when not this fighter i think he had trained to punch none stop for how many rounds it took to stop the other fighter he never stops punching he come forward throwing punches best defensive is a great offensive I don't know if they have a punch count for Armstrong of how many he threw a round I would love to know that number

Cus D’Amatos favourite fighter

Check out Henry here!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct9atR_vpaseok.html

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do alexis arguello please man please this is the best boxing channel

Hey Rez, what happened to the Muhammad ali vid? I used to watch it everyday a few years ago, did it get taken down? Reupload 😅

Such a strange stooping style hard to hit

I don t like Box as sport but don t know why, i m curious about old boxers, and i like movies about box...good videos !

Генри лучший!

Sugar Ray Robinson Ali Henry Armstrong Louis Ray Leonard Duran Hagler RJJ Mayweather Pep Holmes Chavez Foreman Hearns Lewis Holyfield PAC Frazier Tyson Hopkins Delay Hoya P4P greatest fighters! These guys fought all comers and dominated their era!!!

hey Reznick I'm subscribed to you but I'm not getting your new video notifications, any reason why ?

Armstrong or Robinson?

From a time when boxing was the greatest sport in the world , best fought the best and everyone got paid , of course they were prize fighters but seemingly the most important prize was been recognised as number 1 .... Oh how times have changed for the worse

Homicide Hank Armstrong still in the record books. No one has done that accomplishment in boxing 🥊 simultaneously holding three world boxing championships at the same time. Hank Armstrong and Roberto Duran my two favorite boxers.

please do a Pac-Man one about his legacy

His style is easy to figure out but hard to handle, constant pressure.

I feel like fights were wilder back then

Now I know where Floyd got his shoulder roll from.

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Bloody

Its Shawn Porter

whats the song preety please ?

he lost two times with Rodolfo "Chango"Casanova by knock out

Can you do an emotional video on CTE brain damage? I love your vids, but it would be nice for youngins like me seeing the dangers of these sports. (Hey, you might even save lives)

Gotta keep that stick on this guy though...

He literally used his head

Great video and crappy song. He's a pugalist to be remembered for all time! God bless!

I'm sorry but I just don't see it