"The Hawk" Aaron Pryor's Ruthless Fighting Style Explained

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IT'S HAWK TIME! I breakdown Aaron Pryor's ruthless and relentless boxing style which made him so entertaining to watch.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and amateur career
02:30 - Pryor's Boxing Style
04:04 - The Lead Hand
05:15 - Lead Right & Shift Technique
06:49 - Feinting
07:45 - Footwork
09:51 - Defence & Countering
10:49 - Swarmer & Inside Fighter
12:20 - Ruthless & Relentless Finisher
13:31 - The Battles with Arguello & Final thoughts
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@GoneBallistik658 8 ай бұрын

I had a bitter break up with my girlfriend, and I literally had to walk 3 miles through the snow with my suitcases in my hands. I was walking 'cause I didn't have any bus fare. While I was walking, a gentleman stopped and asked me if I needed a lift. He drove me to my parents' house. I told him that I didn't have any money. He told me not to worry about it. He helped me with my suitcases, and drove off. That man, who helped me in my time of need,.......... was Aaron Pryor.

@BoxingLife 8 ай бұрын

Wow what story.

@discowolf25 27 күн бұрын

Dude that’s incredible🫡

@AdobadoFantastico Жыл бұрын

Pryor and Arguello are two of my favorites.

@devonbell6795 Жыл бұрын

Aaron was an outstanding fighter and tragically underrated. He was one of the greatest finishers of all time.

@yaderblen2890 11 ай бұрын

With all the drugs he took of course

@trevorboyer2731 11 ай бұрын

I do know that in 78/79 pryor was offered a fight by the Duran camp and turned it down. According to pryor himself he was in a management dispute and had been advised by his lawyers not to sign anything until that was settled and by the time that was done Duran had moved on to 147 full time. What a shame that one got missed because I'm convinced it would've been possible the greatest bout of all time.

@jaydebeer7251 10 ай бұрын

He was offered 500k to fight leonard, turned it down saying he wanted more,,, he thought he could beat leonard so take the bout and when you win you can name your price on the rematch.... totally clueless and an idiot tbh.... plus those performances enhancing drugs during bouts was very naughty.... he ended up on crack.... no surprise tbh .. Good fighter tho, but ray leonard would of destroyed him at welterweight... Duran if in shape would kill him... Tommy hearns at welterweight would kill him...

@charleswashington5888 Жыл бұрын

Me being from Cincinnati, I've watched Aaron Pryor very carefully over the years. I watched when he lost in The 1976 Olympic Trials against Howard Davis, and when he had to move up in weight to face Antonio Cervantes for The WBA World Jr. Welterweight Championship (which he had won) because Hilmer Kenty, and Jim Watt were ducking him, and he was teaching inner city kids how to box after he had overcame his crack addiction. Pryor was indeed a great fighter even though he was overshadowed by Leonard, Hearns, Haglar, and Duran. But he had given back to the less fortunate in Cincinnati.

@SOLE_II_SOUL Жыл бұрын

YES!! I’ve been waiting for a breakdown of Pryor. I’m so happy he’s getting shine, and especially on this channel because I know you’ll do him justice 🥊. In fact he would give today’s boxer hell, this style would overwhelm someone like Shakur Stevenson I think.

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo! Hope you enjoyed!

@sunriseeternity300 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Pryor getting a breakdown. thank you for your content #boxinglife #aaronpryor #boxing #enjoylife #learntobox

@bobdrago6965 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Always thought Pryor was one of the Most amazing boxers during his prime. Bold and exciting to watch. Would’ve given Duran, Leonard and Hearns a run for the money.

@peterwall583 Жыл бұрын

You are correct I believe he would have beaten Duran Leonard and Hearns

@sa1boxfitboxercise271 Жыл бұрын

Pryor beat Hearns in the National Amateur Championships (AAU) in 77, butTommy as an amateur had not developed the murderous power he did as a pro.

@yaderblen2890 11 ай бұрын

Without Drugs

@Danielkozina Жыл бұрын

Pryor was a swarmer who would apply relelantless pressure using his great combination punching and amazing feints and fakes to set up shots, his shift technique used to back up opponents while keeping forward momentum. Although he is reckless he for sure is one of the most underrated and I'll definitely watch more of his fights.

@peterwall583 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Pryor was the best fighter I've ever seen he just would not stop he just kept coming and coming

@oscarwilde8583 8 ай бұрын

Drogado, cualquiera.

@Th0mas6219 Жыл бұрын

Shame the controversy with the Arguello fight overshadows his career as he was a very skilled fighter with such a diverse skillset and ability to adapt. The PEDs really put questions over him though sadly.

@josemucarselsacoto5122 Жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@SOLE_II_SOUL Жыл бұрын

I don’t think they were PEDS, just a concoction to open the lungs. Old school trainers did it all the time. Yes it’s cheating, but I wouldn’t go as far as to say their steroids or PEDS.

@briansummersbriansummers2052 Жыл бұрын

No one can be that fit

@SudokuPUA Жыл бұрын

“The one that I mix!”

@vince11harris Жыл бұрын

But he beat him in the rematch

@Outdoorsy368 9 ай бұрын

Always thought he was wayyyy underrated. He was one of them ones that looked beatable when watching him but in the ring he was extremely awkward and hit much harder than others realized until they're already feeling the power. Always remember that he was fighting above his natural weight of 135 making him even more impressive. Would've been honored to have met him. RIP CHAMPION 🏆

@GoneBallistik658 8 ай бұрын

When Aaron Pryor was a Lightweight contender, Jim Watt, and Hilmer Kenty were ducking him. Muhammad Ali, who later promoted The Pryor-Cervantes fight, suggested to Pryor that he should move up to The Junior-welterweight Division, and the rest was history.

@johnthomas7070 Жыл бұрын

You’ve been making some great videos man, real student of the game you are 🥊🔥

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Means a lot!

@eartheternal3565 9 ай бұрын

10:09 That's incredible.

@someboi4903 Жыл бұрын

I thought this video was gonna be about Julian Jackson lol

@sayhan3631 Жыл бұрын

Same thought, since his ring name is the same as Pryor

@commanderjoj6426 2 ай бұрын

Aaron Pryor was one of the most exciting fighters to watch. Tough, quick, and relentless. Would have loved to have seen him fight guys like Leonard or Duran, as those had the potential to be legendary.

@stormyweather9917 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, Boxing Life. I wanted to know more about Aaron Pryor and you delivered!

@BoxingLife 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@loathsum2162 Жыл бұрын

by far one of my fave boxing channels, always top notch videos

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊

@edub6145 9 ай бұрын

Wow! What a channel bro!!! Do more and more...

@emilioperez6435 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Pryor's style was so ruthless he could of been down with N. W. A

@sherrillraymond7595 Жыл бұрын

Lol lol lol

@thetruemorg Жыл бұрын

He looks like someone that is one or two steps less erratic than Emmanuel Augustus but more pushy with his front hand. I bet he would be a super annoying person to box against because he would slip really well and move into a really ugly position to hit you hard. I really enjoy these breakdowns of people from the past that I had no idea about.

@billystone8204 Жыл бұрын

So happy Jamie Christmas came early this year amazing work like always ❤ it 🥊life4life

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Billy! Hope you enjoyed mate! 👊🙂

@billystone8204 Жыл бұрын

@@BoxingLife loved it can’t wait to see what you do next year early I know but have a great Christmas🎄Jamie 🥊life4life

@MrMaxcat32 5 ай бұрын

Great tribute to... the Hawk, Aaron Pryor 🙏 may He & Alexis Arguello ...rest in peace☝️💯

@agentsmith6570 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your content #boxinglife

@twinsalience275 3 ай бұрын

I knew him as the Cincinnati Madman. #Respect.

@Midwest51344 Жыл бұрын

Technical street fighting in the ring he was on your ass quick RiP to the Hawk

@joemacinnis1972 Жыл бұрын

I had my share if boxing hero's from the 80's. Sugar ray Leonard, marvelous marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran etc. But the one man I would fear the most to fight, would be Aaron Pryor. He was absolutel relentless

@jaydebeer7251 10 ай бұрын

Clueless and an idiot is how I described Pryor...

@MrMaxcat32 5 ай бұрын

Pryor was True modern era version of hammering Hank Armstrong ... Perpetual motion & endless pressure

@big-l5771 Жыл бұрын

Pryor was that dude would love to see him at 140 in today's game dudes would be staying at 35 or skipping straight to 47. Even Ray ducked him you know Floyd would've

@ray8236 Жыл бұрын

Pryor was the Most Feared Fighter.

@manwithnoplan5496 Жыл бұрын

These are great! Could we get one for Roberto Duran?

@mrkipple2080 Жыл бұрын

Non stop fighter, the pressure of his attack was too much.for anybody.. he was a tall man specialist....rare gift

@colincampbell7928 Жыл бұрын

Great recap. Can I put a request in for a Johnny Tapia video? Pryor always looked odd to me, the way he leaves his chin up.

@olivermabeya1277 Жыл бұрын

I love this sport.

@conflict7269 Жыл бұрын

Good to see ol Terry oBrian there in the video

@abyssoulzenith Жыл бұрын

I have arrived. Lol just thinking about this boxer and decided to look him up, I needed to see this.

@abyssoulzenith Жыл бұрын

He has a really lazy right hook that comes through on his wild combos. Ive worked for years to fix that lazy hook, it just wont go through as strong as it should. Well when I got the power right, I through my shoulder out and havent trained since. Dammit Aaron got me beat.

@DokonaJames Жыл бұрын

Thank very much for educating me about Aaron Pryor. I think sugar ray, dodged a bullet

@lazybagpipe Жыл бұрын

I need some recommendations for fighters like him non stop aggression I’m a big fan of his

@racer7x498 Жыл бұрын

Give me some of that Panama Lewis stuff that works in 30 seconds or was the Hawk truly like that. 🤔

@LisetteCom Жыл бұрын

One of the best boxer in the history of boxing very special what an athlete rst in peace

@jaydebeer7251 10 ай бұрын

Not even close to being a legend.... clueless, drug cheat...

@JoseCortes-rq5wx 2 ай бұрын

LATINOS UNIDOS LATINOS THE "STRONGEST"..Aaron "the hawk" Pryor was both defensive and offensive also was an Excellent counter puncher. Could fight for 100 rounds and never tired out. Great endurance with an unorthodox style with punching power. One of the All time greats.

@sa1boxfitboxercise271 Жыл бұрын

The Hawk was a dynamic fighter. Pity about the "mixed bottle" episode but a great fighter.

@jonhrambro8241 Жыл бұрын

dude you think all them fighters didn't do something to get the advantage how about the ones who took the padding out of their gloves to hit harder or. put liniment on their gloves to blind the opponent or take steroids

@sa1boxfitboxercise271 Жыл бұрын

@@jonhrambro8241 I know about all that shit.

@lovmovement8477 Жыл бұрын

Great fighter. Great breakdown

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed!

@PUGiLLiZM Жыл бұрын

Tank’s favorite fighter ….it shows

@carlosaalicea 8 ай бұрын

Definitely call the Hawk he was always high in all he fights 😂😂😂😂😂

@jerrysanchez7039 Жыл бұрын

Caught me off guard with this one

@MBryy Жыл бұрын

My favorite ❣️

@jblack2442 Жыл бұрын

My favorite boxer

@dubsont1de Жыл бұрын

is Alexis Arguello a good comp for what Ryan Garcia could possibly be

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Yes I can see some similarities, but Arguello had much better upper body and head movement. Plus his footwork was great too. I think he would pick up a lot from watching him

@dubsont1de Жыл бұрын

@@BoxingLife i think the main reasons i thought of this was theyre both taller and stand somewhat upright and throw alot of straight punches, i guess its surface level similarities. i feel like thus far ryan garcia hasnt impressed me with defense but really he hasnt fought anyone who would require him to be defensive. he has been able to just walk guys down which will probably change as he keeps moving up. i also feel like arguello stayed active while garcia can go quiet sometimes like hes waiting to land a big counter but against better competition you cant keep waiting while they rack up points

@Issajoke7 Жыл бұрын

WOW

@niccomakk Жыл бұрын

My favorite of all time!

@6412mars Жыл бұрын

Very well done..I'm from Cincinnati and remember when he wouldn't even drink a Coca-Cola..one thing to add..he had a cast iron chin.

@Gojofan110 3 ай бұрын

Aaron is my great uncle but I miss him

@ybk927 Жыл бұрын

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AS USUAL. AARON PRYOR WAS SO GOOD THAT SUGAR RAY CHANGED WEIGHT CLASS TO AVOID HIM IN THE AMATEUR !!

@yaderblen2890 11 ай бұрын

Alexis Arquello vs Pryor Pryor was on drugs. Just asked Panama Lewis. Arquello #1

@lordowlx17f33 Жыл бұрын

Pryor/Loma game plan brewing

@christianflores1339 Жыл бұрын

Maybe black bottle could of been a placebo effect

@vinnievenus3570 2 ай бұрын

It’s been said he had the fastest Hands of all time in pro boxing. And it appears it might be true. How do I know? I’m just giving my opinion. Pryor seemed to be a boxing talent. Strange how his only pro loss was to an unknown. Bobby joe young? If I recall correctly?

@randyv8232 Жыл бұрын

Pryor vs Floyd at 140. What do you think would have happened?

@cashiusCon 5 күн бұрын

I heard He Knocked SRL Down In Sparring

@geraldcross5755 Жыл бұрын

My G.O.A.T at 140 unbeatable

@lexbogie1 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna use that moves he used at 3:59 to KO somebody on block😅

@scottgoodyear92 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me a lot of Shawn porter

@michaeleliades9079 3 ай бұрын

😅I love aaron my favorite all ti.e

@dinokolak2968 Жыл бұрын

What is prob? First time hearing this term

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

A probing jab, is when you use it too see how your opponent reacts, touch them or distract them with it. It’s not thrown necessarily with the intention to land or with full power.

@jamesdunn6868 Жыл бұрын

When the hawk come for you ant nothing you can do

@matthew-jy5jp Жыл бұрын

Aaron Pryor was a mean fighter. Make no mistake about it. Another great video from boxing life

@jcdova29 Жыл бұрын

Aaron the Hawk!! It should be the pitbull because that’s how he fought like a pitbull.

@oscarwilde8583 8 ай бұрын

Pryor fue un grandioso boxeador pero eso no justifica que en la primera pelea con Alexis, haya usado CON EVIDENCIA ABSOLUTA - ver imágenes que lo demuestran-, sustancias PROHIBIDAS. " Pásame la botella que yo preparé, dice Panamá Lewis-. En ese mismo momento debió ser DESCALIFICADO y Alexis convertido en el PRIMER BOXEADOR DE LA HISTORIA CON 4 TÍTULOS en diferentes posiciones.

@cerromeceo Жыл бұрын

I'm mad he never moved up to 147

@briccshitthouse Жыл бұрын

Irish or liverpool accent?

@Jcantbstopped 6 ай бұрын

I fight just like him

@sidhu139 Жыл бұрын

you are wrong to call Pryor "the hawk". Julian Jackson was "the hawk".

@BoxingLife Жыл бұрын

Hi Siddharth, appreciate the comment. You are right Julian Jackson was ALSO nicknamed "the hawk". However, Pryor fought before Jackson and used that nickname many years before Jackson even came onto the scene. Have a good day!

@aaronrohrer1563 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Pryor is what you would get if you took an 8-ball of coke and trained it into a prize fighter. Win or lose, his fights were always 100% raw, uncut insanity

@laurenceroberttampushalpin183 Жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Manny Pacquiao

@drummersagainstitk Жыл бұрын

Sadly, The Hawk was a "Juicer". He did use performance enhancing drugs long before testing became a standard. He was a great boxer but we'll never know really how he would've done in some specific fights without being juiced.

@vittoriodattilo4464 Ай бұрын

BUT I STILL THINK THE CORRUPTION WHENT ON AND HURT A REAL CHAMPION, AND HUMAN BEING! KARMA! NEVER FAILS! 😮

@joejet8982 Жыл бұрын

He was dopped. It is a pity that that doping against Alexis Arguello eclipsed his light. One of the boxers from the Panama Lewis stable declared that what they used was coke mixed with honey. So it is most likely what contained the preparation of the ``black bottle`` was that. In fact thats is the most fameous dopping in sport history,

@johndasilva2686 7 ай бұрын

Aaron Pryor was defiantly a fantastic entertaining fighter that swarmed all over you. However his image will forever be tainted by his alleged super drinks v that other great boxer Alexis Arguello . Eg it’s not normal to finish a fight much much stronger and faster than when you started it. Boxing fans could think, if he cheated against Arguello , who else did cheat against.

@armandosuarez3069 Жыл бұрын

Yes he was a great drugs user and cheater

@khairt1731 Жыл бұрын

He was also a PED cheat. No one is that fit and punches nonstop. PEDs all day. Special mix in the water

@theswistory9692 Жыл бұрын

Cry harder about ped usage in the 80s sports

@jimmcnair5843 11 ай бұрын

Rip! Unbelievable talent, recklessness, and bottomless stamina!! The greatest finisher of all time!

@jorgescott2444 Жыл бұрын

Pryor was an underrated fighter, He had power ,boxing skills and a good chin, too bad he had a dirty trainer like Panama Lewis who influenced his fighters to cheat. We all heard in the video where Panama Lewis is telling his corner in the sixth and thirteen round " Give me the botle the one i mixed'. Panama Lewis said it was just water but how can you mix water with water. After this Panama Lewis was caught again cheating in the fight between Luis Resto vs Billy Collins where the trainer took the padding out from Resto`s gloves and a few years later Resto said that Panama Lewis usually put asthma pills in the water and that would give you a boost and make you feel fresh like you were in the first round of the fight. Ironically the boxing federation back in the 80`s never did a blood test or urinary test to boxers like Pryor and Resto. Pryor a great legend but the first fight vs Arguello tinted his career as a cheater and also according to a lot of people Pryor lost his eye sight in one of his eyes in that battle vs Arguello.

@drummersagainstitk Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. Panama Lewis was a cheater.