The greatTeofilo. The best Amateur ever.

El Teo dió en éste combate muestra de maestría y caballerosidad. Sin alardes,lo que fue reconocido por los especialistas. Es y será uno de los boxeadores más grande de todos los tiempos.

Teofilo stevenson el mejor boxeador amateur de todos lo tiempos,el teo dr cuba

A Tyrell Biggs el tricampeón mundial y olímpico cubano Teófilo Stevenson siempre lo derrotó. Le ganó en el mundial de Múnich 1982, donde le quebró 2 costillas. Y en el tope bilateral de Reno en 1984, le ganó por puntos, provocándole una caída a Biggs en el tercer round. Biggs fue campeón olímpico en los Ángeles 1984, porque Stevenson no fue a esas olimpiadas, porque Cuba no participó, por boicot contra Estados Unidos. Y lo demostró al ganarle en Reno, 1984 a Tyrell Biggs

Those beautiful straight rights to the body by Stevenson dictated the fight.

Met Teofilo many years ago. Best amateur boxer ever

Stevenson was trained to fight as an amateur for amateur fights. If he had been trained as a professional and to fight professionally, he could have been another Ali !

Like Mike Tyson, Stevenson had a good combination of speed & power.

No one wants to fight Teofilo, not even Ali. In fact, he became a great friend of him 😉ajajjjj

The great Don Chevrier doing the commenting and fight description. He had a terrific career and did all sports for CBC.

I find Stevenson and Ali looked pretty much alike

Fighting Stevenson was like fighting a Pro. The dude was 31 years old and in his prime. The Cuban fighters were not allowed to go pro. 72, 76 & 80 Gold Medalist. Stevenson was no doubt huge in Cuba and content with his standing. It would have been interesting to see him at the Pro level. With the exception of the Communist blocked Countries Stevenson was a lot older than the majority of his opponents. He was a Man fighting boys. That's why it sucks that he never went Pro. I mean he's knocking out John Tate in 76 Olympics and Tate 3 years later is fighting for and Winning the WBA Version of the Heavyweight title. It's just a shame as he got older he was never able to go out on his on but then again if Don King or Bob Arum would have gotten a hold of him he probably wouldn't have made the money you think he would have. He probably would have went back broke. So in hindsight he probably was more richer in Cuba.

Would have loved to see a fight between Stevenson and Ali.

You can tell that Biggs watched a lot of Ali tapes. He moved like Ali, but not enough, unfortunately.

Teofilo sin duda el mejor peso pesado de la historia del boxeo

Él mejor del mundo

La pelea mas emocionante de Teofilo stevenson fue con Valery, impresionante!

Stevenson absolute legend! Biggs showed so much promise as an amatuer, but came up short in the pro ranks, losing 25% of his fights

Excelente boxeador y un gran patriota

Esse cubano tinha muita técnica e a envergadura era muito alta! Era rápido e a mão pesava muito! Arrisco dizer que ele poderia fazer frente ao Ali tranquilamente. Agora querer um confronto entre ele e Tyson não seria possível: gerações muito distantes.

Amazing that someone 6'5" could successfully switch styles to box like Tyson or Frazier, going low and leaping into the hook.

Lo máximo woow

This was the toughest guy Stevenson ever fought against. You guys make a big deal about Stevenson. He was above average at best.

Interesting to see how little Biggs developed his style as a professional. I know there were very good reasons why he was pushed into a title shot so quickly, but he was definitely not given enough time to learn a pro style - he relied on natural ability. Enough to squeak past the likes of Bey, but Tyson....

Biggs was bloody brilliant as an amateur which shows you how great Stevenson must have been.

Teofilo Stevenson. The God of Boxing.

Can't imagine what would have been if Stevenson were allowed to turn pro.

Man 2021 and im watching that cold beer commercial... Mmmmm ala homer

The best 🙏👍👑❤️

The difference is that the Cuban fighters trained like professionals .

ステベンソンが、ロス五輪に出場していたら、絶対に４連覇していたし、プロに成っていたらタイソンもＫＯしていただろうね！🥊

Biggs doesn't look like a legitamate 6'5".Stevenson was the first to damage that fragile ego of his unfortunately.

Whaaaaat? I didn't know that these guys faced off. Oh wow. This should be good

Стивенсон был Мухаммедом Али любительского бокса и внешне был так же на Али похожь:)!

Tyrrell was a good stylist but lack of stamina and killing instinct to become a great heavyweight

I knew that was over the horizon yes and I ve had enough TOO!later!

Biggs did have a nice jab and excellent footwork. Probably should have waited a few more years before getting in the ring with Tyson

Да, великий Теофило Стивенсон

Drugs, ego and rushed pro career. Story of Tyrell.

"Mother, Father, dear God and Dr Teofilo"

Float like a butterfly, sting like a goddamn jackhammer.

In their prime , Dempsey, Louis, Marciano, Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Holmes, Tyson, Bowe, Holyfield, Lewis, not unbeatable but very rarely lost. As I said….in their prime.

Teofilo choose not to go pro. Although he fought under the Cuban flag, he was originally from Jamaica 🇯🇲 and could have turned pro had he wanted to.

What a shame that Teo never got to fight in the loaded professional heavyweight divisions of his time

I remember they said Biggs was the new Ali than Tyson destroyed him

Then again, maybe it's Stevenson's fro.

Well, Dundee thought he had his next Ali in Biggs but it just didn’t work out. You know, stuff happens when you take too many punches, sometimes just taking one ruins a boxer’s day.

What year did this happen?

I think Teofilio was a giant ethically to remain an amateur boxer throughout his career. Don't know of another boxer or indeed an athlete that could refrain from professional competition. His career was sublime as Stella to maintain. Let's celebrate a man with scruples with a mighty punch from Cuba.

Teve sorte de mão enfrentar o Tyson

Biggs heart was never in boxing probably a very good athelete but to be a champion in boxing you have to want it!...

Да Теофило Великий Боксер ! И если бы был выездной то в Америке шума наделал бы .И Тайсона затанцевал бы ! Ведь Это настоящий БОКС!

Ali was like a lot of great ( not the greatest) Heavyweight Champions… Most great Champs have about a 4-8 year shelf life until they age and the next great Champ comes along. The 80s and 90s had the most tough Heavyweights.

I wonder who was better,Stevenson or Savon?

10, 12 & back then 15 rounds....... Is FAR DIFFERENT THAN 3!!!!

Does anyone know the exact date of this fight??

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Bel balletto.

Drei mal in folge olympia sieger also 12 Jahre kein Profi Schwergewiegt hat 12 Jahre sein Tietel zu verteidinger nach mein meinung the best alltime

Stevenson was such a laid back individual if he'd have taken boxing more seriously he could have been the Goat pro or amatuer

that was miserable for Biggs. just shame, in the end especially

BIGGS wouldve beat the shit outta that man in the Pros

Stevenson was older at that match.

Biggs had some talent but was a basketball player unable to become a complete boxer. Eddie Fitch could of helped him with his technique.

Ohhhh well, the more fool Biggs, they offer Mario Kindeline Fort Knox if only, but, you take on a Cuban boxer at your peril. Lads

All these experts slating Biggs in the posts, claiming no heart etc. See how you fair after a crushing combo from the likes of Teofilo, Mike Tyson etc. Shake my head in disbelief 🙄

Better than Ali imo.

Biggs was a kid with far less experience.

Just.......the greatest ever.dont tell me ali would have beat him.

Mi pregunta es cuántos millones recibió el régimen de estos encuentros de boxeo?

Dude lost to Francesco Damiani, a fringe heavyweight in the late 80’s and early 90’s but y’all think he would’ve beaten Ali!? Man GTFOH

The referee looks like a little kid compared to them

Biggs had quickness but no power. Pffft

call biigs fragile call him weak .. call him whatever .. just don't call him late to the fight ..cause that fool fought evvvverybody .. fuckin everybody ..you name them he fought them .. win or lose .. can't take that way from the brother

I remember him well but to compare him to Ali no chance Athletic looking yes build similar skill not in Ali’s league.

Es war nicht klug, nicht ins Profilager zu wechseln. Er hätte zu seiner Zeit sich und seinem Land Kuba sehr viel Ruhm und Ehre, sowie Geld gebracht. Er hätte sie ALLE geschlagen.

WTF, man???? Did Biggs get up? Shit ending to an otherwise nice job. Kinda like Titanic ending, but you don't see Leo sinking into the depths!!!

Biggs was already sniffing hard 😄

Joe Louis ...?

Хорошо амера приложил 😂

Tyrell was a dud..Always hoped I could see Ali vs. Teofilo

Everyone here pretending Stevenson would’ve beaten Ali! Lol why is it always ALI that everyone says some guy or other would beat? I’ll tell you why, because I WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES!! 💥🥊💥🥊💥🥊💥

Cuba Libre! Greetings from Soviet Union.

Stevenson shouldn't have won the gold in 1974. Marv Stinson whooped him in 74

Viva Stevenson, viva Cuiba, viva por siempre Fidel y la gloriosa Revolucion Cubana.!!

As great as Stevenson was, he will never be considered among the true greats because he beat up on kids over the years and never turned pro.

The great, the teacher of boxing ! The legend of CUBA socialism ! All life for Cuba and the boxin. One example of life.

Tyrell Biggs Was Soft.

TALENTO. PERDIDO. CUANTO. DINERO. PUDO. HABER. TENIDO. PARA. EL. SU. FAMILIA. Y LA. GENTE. RESTE. IN. PAZ. TEOFILO. STEVENSON

Харків'янин Лукстінна турнірі Стівенсона знищив...

Is bull shit saying Stevenson was older than his opponents, that is why he allways win,Mike Tyson was 19 yrs old and best older oppts.

It was good for his health not to go pro. Not on the same level even Jerry Quarry would have beat him.

Allow me to be kind of silly: Stevenson would have been 36 y.o. in 1987, Mike Tyson would have been 21 y.o. in 1987. Let's say they fought in 1987 -- I don't see Tyson winning.

It was unfair to compare Stevenson with those guys who went on to become world champions. Fact of the matter is it was Ali in '60; Frazier in '64 ; Foreman in '68; and Stevenson in '72. So there's a damn good chance had he turned pro there probably wouldn't have been a Leon Spinks..or a Larry Holmes?

Кубинский боксёр Теофило Стивенсон был ВЕЛИКИМ боксёром мирового класса.

Biggs had no chin.

I always assumed Stevenson was THE greatest boxer of the 70's purely because that's what my Dad said. So this is the first time I have seen him fight. And to be honest, he is not very impressive. He's stiff, upright, and limited, like Frank Bruno.

Biggs was always overrated and had really big mouth. Never liked him.

Biggs was always a disappointing bum against top fighters.

Tyson would of killed stevenson...lol