13 years on this still hits hard af

I used to watch this when I was in the gutter, literally. Since then my life has changed and This has become my victory tune. Whenever I achieve a major goal after shedding blood, sweat and tears, I come back and celebrate with this. And today is another day of celebration ✊🏼

This video is a masterpiece. 10 years later and still has the same effect.

My favorite part is when he first walks into the gym and opened up his money tin, the coach didn't even count it before throwing him the shorts. The coach saw the fire in his eyes and gave him a chance. The coach is a real MVP.

Powerful moment at 0:13 with the young girl and the homeless guy. She is young, full of life and holding her dream in the form of a notebook. He is older, bloodied but unbowed by his circumstances. He still has his dream with what little money he has. They still recognize each other; they still are looking for something better. It doesn't matter where you are in life and how old you are. If you are still breathing and able, you can achieve what your mind conceives. May God bless you all.

you have no idea how that short film changed my life and inspired me it's not too late to become what you might have been

The isolation and loneliness of his life is captured sadly and perfectly in the subway train scene. Very cool ad 👍

I still come back to this every few years. I feel like this man. homeless and broken. But I see him continue and it helps ignite that dying flame I try to keep lit

I'm convinced this is the greatest promo ever made. Contains so many important truths about boxing: how it's a powerful response to life's cruel realities, how it can give you the energy to raise you from powerlessness, and the extraordinary kindness you will encounter while learning the violent art.

I wish success and happyness to every boxer who is struggling to make it to pro,may god always be with you.

They should have made this into a full length film, I remember being 13 years old 9 years ago and I still get the exact same chills watching this. So moving.

After 12 years, I still come back to this video for inspiration and motivation.

This comercial made me cry,this comercial motivated me way more then 95% of the films i've watched.Sometimes 2 minutes of thruth are better then 2 hours of lies ;).

Ten years since I first watched this, and it means more to me now than ever.

The real ' Started from the bottom now we here'

From homeless drunk to college student. Technically a medical college though I'm a computer science major. Bottom of the barrel, twice homeless, criminal record out the ass, and now I'm in college. No AA no higher power hell I still drink once in a while and DAMMIT It can be done. You need the WILL. Nobody is going to do it for you. Nobody is going to hold your hand. I stole to eat not to wash clothes but dammit I was there and if any of you for a second think it can't be done then it CAN'T. If you think it can then you already answered your own question.

This gives me chills. Give the HBO guy who made this a promotion.

You can almost feel that chill in the air at 2:00

I used to watch this everyday before training when I first started boxing,getting ready for my last fight before I go pro this clip still gives me goosebumps

I saw this video 2 years ago and it still hits just as hard when I watch it now

Every few years I come back to this to remind me of where I've been. As a reminder of where I can go if I'm not careful. And to remember to live with courage because you can come back from it all again. Still got soul.

WHO IN THE RIGHT FUCKING MIND DISLIKED THIS VIDEO!

The difference between a Champion and a quitter...the Champion doesn't mind that it hurts so much to continue.

10 years old and still one of the greatest commercials of all time.

people like him are unstoppable

what got to me was that this man was determined,he could have used that money for anything but he used it for what he loved and he made sacrifices

This is fucking genius. Whoever did this should be proud. Great execution.

God and this video kept me going when i nearly lost everything. I've lived that life and it was brutal. Thank you to who ever made this video and may god bless anybody who is walking through hell right now. Keep walking, God is with you always. Even when you cry, cant eat, cant sleep, cant catch a break and are humbled daily by cruel circumstances. Keep going. You are being refined and forged. You are nearly there. Amen🙏🏾

Pierce Egan, a famous boxing writer from the 19th century wrote: " No men are more subject to the caprice or changes of fortune than pugilists. Victory brings them fame, riches, and patrons. Their bruises are not heeded in the smiles of success. Basking in the sunshine of prosperity, their lives pass on pleasantly until defeat comes and reverses the scene. Then, covered with aches and pains, distressed in mind and body, assailed by poverty, wretchedness, and misery; their friends forsake them. The towering fame expired and no longer the plaything of fashion, they fly to inebriation for relief and a premature end puts a period to their misfortunes."

came to United States in 2012, still remember watching this commercial while I was working as a busboy in a Chinese restaurant...served in the U.S. army and working as an EMT now, about to get my BSN, CRNA is the next goal

"I feel sorry for any man on the other side of that ring."

I’ve been watching this since I was 14 i’m now in my twenties and still gives the same motivation it did at first

I saw this when it came out and I felt a fight coming. 12 years later.. I'm still fighting. If you're hurting PLEASE give it time a year or two or ten of pain is worth the power and compassion you get after. Courage comes after the act. No one ever told me that

Best commercial ever

for everyone that doesn't know the song its called "Epic Score - I Still Have a Soul"

One of the most powerful things I’ve ever watched. Always gets my mindset right ever since I watched it 10+ years ago training as a teen to a Married father as of late. Never get rid of this

I was homeless for 2 years before someone gave me a chance . I’ll never forget it

This defines you can't judge anyone based on there looks, race or past. Believe in yourself and you will achieve. Never count anybody out as you don't know there full capability.

One of the deepest videos ever created.

man this gives me chills. wish this was a movie.

I’m glad to be with the three million other viewers who can appreciate an artistic representation of the spirit of a man, who has nothing to lose, not much to gain, but is willing to fight to survive!

One of the best videos on you tube. If you can't feel this, you never knew what it meant to struggle on any level.

Everytime I feel down or depressed I always come back to this video to get that inner strength back

Seen every boxing movie in the book and I can safely say that this is better than every single one. Except for maybe Raging Bull. But this is a perfect boxing movie.

Tells a story, no words just actions. Shows you how deep this is

This video saved my life over 5 years ago. I am so glad it’s still up because I need it now. Thank you.

I met this actor in NYC back in 2019. He is a comedian and opened for Dave Chappelle a few times during his run on Broadway.

The most powerful person in this world is a person with nothing to lose and everything to gain..

How could you not feel anything watching this from the actor to the music to the whole environment. Great masterpiece!

Boxing is the greatest. Plain and simple.

Watched this 9 years ago. Back again to humble myself and keep on moving forward.

Man I remember watching this like everyday in undergrad. Wanted to go to med school and become a doctor so fucking bad. I worked my fucking ass off. I sacrificed so many things. I just kept telling myself it would be worth it in the end. I pushed through the hard times. I wanted to quit so badly. 6 fucking years later I graduated med school and I am now in emergency medicine. Holy fuck this brings back so many memories of the grind. Was it worth it in the end? Fuck yes. I'm the happiest i've ever been. To anybody out there going through a tough time. Keep fucking grinding, keep persevering towards your goals and your dreams. You really want to achieve something? You better work your fucking ass off. No matter what that goal is, you'll be able to achieve it. This video is such a fucking throwback.

Focused & Hungry

One of the most beautiful 2 minute videos

This is the first video i saw about boxing ... Thirteen years ago, I started practicing martial arts because I was bullied at school. Now..... boxing helped me in my life. :)

Watching this as a teenager and now finally finding this masterpiece again when im 23 now Its really motivating

saw this many years ago but it still gives me chills, wish i can go back to my amatuer boxing days

Farewell HBO Boxing. Thank you for all the great memories.

U can laugh, but i was tempted by this music for a run at 5 am, that i finally dont need it. Good luck

I watch this video every day.

Amazing story telling without a single word being spoken!

From the hood to the top 🥊💯🔥 #nevergiveup

I felt like giving up until I watched this video. Thank you.

Wow, glad this video is still up; I first saw it in 2014, and still am amazed at how the man portrayed here went from homeless to contender through sheer will, grit and determination. He had nowhere to go but up, and was fueled by the hunger to achieve a goal......

I would hate to be the guy on the other side of that ring.

I cried watching this because I can relate.No, I’m not homeless.I’m just a single father dealing with a baby mama drama situation.I’m the one taking care of my kid.I was a goal oriented person and an achiever and I was on my way to the top with my career/job but I had to quit cause of racism and my son was born.I took full responsibility for him cause I can’t trust his mother cause she got some issues.I’m a fan of boxing and never in my wildest imagination thought about fighting until 2 months ago when I decided that I need to fight back when life hits you.I need to fight so I can have enough money to fight for my son’s custody, I want to raise awareness and and put up a charity for Orphans all over the world and stray dogs.I remember when I walked in my gym and met my coach for the first time and told him about my situation.Now I’m just waiting for my debut fight.Will show this to my coach.Hope all of your dreams will come true! God bless!

The three scenes that impressed me the most, selling his blood, looking at the city with empty eyes and still praying

The drive, the passion, the OBSESSION. When you compete in sports you need those to be truly successful like this guy...

This needs to be made fully. It gave me goosebumps, awfully powerful.

It's scary to fight these kid of boxers because they had been through so much that pain is nothing more than an itch.

I got sober after 10 years and started boxing 5 weeks ago. Best decision I ever made.

1:48 you see the pain in this man's eyes.

I'm mom of two, with my husband currently at the hospital and my mom in law being disabled and needing regular help. And when I watch this video in the morning for motivation, I can relate to it so much! Especially not being able to take a shower. But in my case, it's for the lack of time.

Lord I still have a soul

What a commercial. If this was a TV show....wooooowwww....This is ART !!!!

My favorite parts in this whole thing is when he walks into the gym and drops all his money on to the ring and the coach just looks at him and there is mutual understanding. Then at the end, I was nodding my head when they showed him standing in the ring in a pro fight ready to pounce.

I remember watching this video a few years ago. I cried and I am right now. I have a dream to become a boxer. I wanted to box when I was 21 but my family told me that it was too expensive so I let it go for a while but now I'm 25 and I still have that dream of being a boxer it never left me. I know I can do it I just gotta pray and be determined and give it my all. It's been tough these last few years for me. All I need is for someone to give me a chance.

this give me chills..... perfect to watch before going boxing!

Still go back to this video, still get chills. Amazing.

Was here 9 years ago always grateful to be humble

watch again after 10 years still feel the same but i can't change yet..fuck.😭😭

Still can't believe this is a comedian that did this...

Most motivational video on KZfaq... 10 years and still watching it... when Im down it hits deep in the soul as in the video description 💪🏻.. keep the head up.

In 22/08/2022. I separated after discovering my ex-wife had been cheating on me for 5 years out of the 10 years I was married to her. after the separation I went into depression I got anxiety, I asked for a vacation from my job and 2 months when I went back to work I was fired, I was at rock bottom, I used anxiolytics and anti-depressants to sleep, I watched this video I started going to the gym and fighting jiu- jitsu, I got a better job and today thank God I'm doing very well. I just wanted to thank you, good man or woman who posted this video on KZfaq to remind us that we are all children of God and that we "still have our soul" today I make videos and try to help men and women who are going through exactly what I went through.

This made me shed a tear....I’m a fighter myself & only we know the hardships we endure. Sometimes the ones that become world champions aren’t the ones that have it all laid out for them. Sometimes it’s the ones that have all odds stacked against them but use it as fuel to reach the top. Remember these words....Marcos Paz will become a world champion one day not too far . In Jesus name💯.

This video touched me. This is why I'm so passionate of boxing and why I love this sport. Boxing saves lives

I remember one time when I was a kid watching cable hbo and was falling asleep and then this randomly started and I never forgot it it holds a special place in my heart ❤

*I still come back here.*

I cry every time.

Chills! Every time.

I send this to every one of my fighters every so often. I lived a good portion of this. My life is definitely changed since I saw this but man does this hit hard every time

I come here nine years later, this video always motivates me .. From France

It’s a shame HBO decided to stop having boxing. Motivated each time I watch this

Wow... beautiful

I watched it when i was 14, today im 24 and boxing is still in my heart, i lost the drive sometimes but combat sport is still in my soul. This video is pure gold

The part where he is hustling by street fighting and making some dough as the clip transitions into the money slap and then the sound of the mitts meeting his punches is just pure poetry.

4 fucking years since i first time watched this , still the best ever goosebumps giving short clips 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏

Honestly one of the best clips I've seen wow

One of the most beautiful videos that I have ever seen...

My elementry teacher used to play clip this for our class and I still remember it till this day