Kevin Costner`s Speech at Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night 2008
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- Kevin Costner received the 2008 Muhammad Ali Achievement Award from the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation for his Parkinson’s disease work.
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Kevin Costner honored Ali and eulogized Whitney Houston at her funeral. He knows how to honor greatness because he himself is great. Ali was a shining example of what humanity should strive to become. He will always be The Greatest.
Agreed
Vin Scully also
God bless
He sure as heck does and did a great job with a fantastic speech that day))
An absolutely fantastic speech by Costner regarding the greatest ever.
I am a fully grown man. Just finished work and decided to watch this video. I am crying. Literally crying. I love you Muhammad Ali.
THANK YOU KEVIN ON BEHALF OF THE WORLD !! UNBELIEVABLE & SO TRUE FROM THE EMERALD ISLE
This is the most beautiful speech I have ever heard- I am totally grateful I walked the same earth as the great Mohamed Ali did
@1993 Little boy troll
Cisaro would be proud.
Kevin Costner shook up the World with that speech ,it was amazing and it bought tears to the eyes of Muhammad Ali the Greatest
Muhammad Ali is really sitting there thinking who is this YTman❓️❓️❓️who the hell is he talking about❓️❓️❓️ and where are my FBA🏹✊🏿 Boxers❓️❓️❓️😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@@avatar-wc6jdMuhammed Ali, the late great boxer enjoyed the moving & profound speech by Kein Costner. Also, FBA doesn't exist!
@@ExquisiteKinkyCoils Whatever❓️🤣🤣🤣...Muhammad Ali Lived and died FBA🏹✊🏿 🎶Hiyah🏹✊🏿...hiyah🏹✊🏿...hiyah🏹✊🏿..hiyah🏹🎶
Mr. Costner is a scholar and a gentleman. He is a wonderful orator. He weaves his subject’s life experiences into a beautiful narrative.
@@avatar-wc6jd what's FBA
I had no idea Kevin Costner was such a profound thinker. His speech shows a man with a deep heart. And his thoughts about Ali are so true. Ali was, and is, the greatest.
Costner is a great, profound speaker full of integrity. See his farewell speech to Whitney Houston as well...
I´ve been convinced sonce the first scene I have watched where he works. He is my friend.
AMEN and May MUHAMMAD ALI R.I.P and i shall go visit his grave this year of 2022 GOD willing...👊🙏👊🙏👊🙏👊🙏👊🙏
Mohammed Ali is not buying any of it until moment 6:25 (que at 5:50) when Costner says "you were a man pretending to be a fighter, but were really a man of peace" his eyes look down. This is the first and only time of the whole speech he lets his guard and "skeptical eyes" down. It doesnt last long. I didnt live through the era so I really dont have any reference of what he went through. Unfortunately, I dont think Ali appreciated this speech very much. I wish we could know his real thoughts in this moment. He may have thoughts on hollywood and vanity in general. Or, "why is white Robin Hood giving a speech about me?" 🤷 who knows? All would be fair btw. Idk
His Whitney Houston Memorial Was The Most Beautiful Ever
Costner delivers every time he holds a speech. He should be invited every time.
You know what actors do? They act! In this case, try to.
Wow Kevin , I could listen to you speak forever because your words touch hearts , inspire love , humble yet profound human words , with wit and beautifully written humour….Ali was and is my all time hero…since childhood….I adore him and everything he stood for. I shed a tear for Ali , more than once.Kevin thank you for all that you are and all that you will be ….you are a hero of mine as an actor as a man , as wonderful inspiring human being.🥊❤️🏔
Most respectful person as a boxer and as a human being The man i love the most. We miss you ali ❤
Kevin Costner is one of the classiest actors in the world.
@Yeenreallylikethat why?
In our Best moments we are all Muhammad Ali, what a tribute by kevin Costner.
No one can deliver a speech like Kevin Costner!
He said those words PERFECTLY ! ...*...I am now 55 and remember so well , how the late Nick Sr. hated " that spade ! " ...THAT MADE ME LOVE Ali even MORE !! ....Tears are running down my face as I write this ! Thank YOU Muhammad Ali 4 helping this little " dago " BELIEVE in himself after his father left in 1977 ( bitter divorce, when I was 14 and he never looked at me again ! ...I say again THANK YOU CHAMP !!
i love Billy's Crystal speech at Ali's funeral and his tribute video about Ali
100% every day all day till the sun don’t shine. FACTS 💯 💯 💯
C'mon now. You ever hear about this guy named
What I was saying before I accidentally hit send. You ever hear about a guy named Obama?
A great speech for a great man gone but not forgotten RIP
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One of the best tribute speeches I have ever heard. Oh how I wish that Ali would have been able to respond verbally.
If I lie would have been able to talk Kevin Costner would have never got a word in
@@johnwoodford6814 *Ali. And you're right
@@johnwoodford6814 *Ali. And you're right
It's sad seeing him unresponsive like that 😓
Every single time I see Mohammad Ali I can't stop my tears from pouring and I don't exactly know why. How can a man be so great, and you know how you measure greatness? When you are silent and your once thirsty for your blood rivals praise you and call you the greatest of all time... that's greatness. Rest in peace Lion.
Me too m crying 😢
somebody went to 'Nam in his place, don't forget that...also Mike Tyson is a convicted rapist.
@@enochrockymudau605 somebody went to 'Nam in his place, don't forget that...also Mike Tyson is a convicted rapist.
My dad was a huge fan of ALI so naturally I was touched by this speech thank you Kevin
That was beautiful!!! R.I.P....
What a great tribute from Mister Costner. I am glad the Great Muhammad Ali heard how much the World loves and respects him.
We need another Muhammad Ali to help fix this broken society. Kids especially boys need a Male role model they can look up to. And the girls need one too
This is how one great man respects the greatest.
R.I.P. Mohammed, you will never be forgotten.
No boxer will come in america like M.A
May god grant him paradise
it's Muhammad, not Mohammed for a fuck sake, you just like other people who still call Cassius Clay on Muhammad Ali
@Habib Ahmad it's not a crime of course, but it's mean disrespect, there's a meaning behind every people names, if that name spelled incorrectly so the mean would be different, what so hard to calling Muhammad beside Mohamed? how about i call Jesus for Gesos, or Hesos, or Cesos?
@daniel like i don't fucking matter with your pitty life?
@Habib Ahmad He is my prophet so i can't go easy on anyone who disrespect Him, this is the difference between prophet & normal people
That speech deserved a standing ovation! Mr. Costner captured the essence of Mr. Ali's journey, ambitions and goals accomplished. I would love to have a copy of that speech. It was rewarding to hear and inspired me to greater heights. Mr. Costner showed through his own life experiences that change is possible, even inevitable. More important, it reflected that minds and attitudes can be changed to see and acknowledge the truth; even those who are hard hearted. Greatness speaks, whether it's spoken or shown. Mr. Ali did both. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you Mr. Costner for speaking the truth.
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It takes a great man like Kevin Coster to introduce a great man like Mohamed Ali. Love you 💕
A great tribute to the LEGEND by Kevin Costner. I salute him
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YES ! ...Just beautiful 4 sure !
The best tribute ever for Ali . No one said it better than Kevin .lots of tears dropped through my face while watching this video. Kevin spoke on our behalf who loved ali and got our lives touched greatly by his principles and values .thank you Kevin and RIP our champion
Very nice ali you are the best rip
Watch Billy Crystals speech it was amazing also. They were unbelievably close. Ali was inspirational!!!!
Mohammed Ali is not buying any of it until moment 6:25 (que at 5:50) when Costner says "you were a man pretending to be a fighter, but were really a man of peace" his eyes look down. This is the first and only time of the whole speech he lets his guard and "skeptical eyes" down. It doesnt last long. I didnt live through the era so I really dont have any reference of what he went through. Unfortunately, I dont think Ali appreciated this speech very much. I wish we could know his real thoughts in this moment. He may have thoughts on hollywood and vanity in general. Or, "why is white Robin Hood giving a speech about me?" 🤷 who knows? All would be fair btw. Idk
Truth spoken. Kevin Costner knows how to honor greatness with dignity and grace. Thank you Kevin. We love you Mr. Muhammad Ali. RIH and take your much-needed rest.❤🙏🙏🙏.
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@@cookie8245 I totally agree. R.I.P. Muhammad Ali.
That's what CZcams should be about, not silly shorts or meaningless videos.
I'm glad that I could find and watch a great speech by Kevin Costner honoring the legendary Muhammad Ali. 🥺
This was awesome!! I had the pleasure to dress the champ that night for the award. It was a great honor and highlight in my life. His wife thanked me for not making a celebrity fuss over him by just talking to him and allowing him to conversate. But little did she know, I was on awe to be in his presence. I will never forget that day or him. As I said to him (once I was able to speak), "You are truly the greatest"! We will always love him as he deserves to be loved.....
Wasn’t he gorgeous
I've never seen this before but wow, this is a phenomenal heart touching speech for one we all remember as the greatest!
Thank you Kevin 🙏🏾
What an incredibly beautiful, and enduring speech for one of the greatest individuals in the history of mankind.
It encapsulated Ali's career as succinctly as humanly possible with the limited time alllotted for the Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night 2008.
I applaud Kevin Costner for delivering one of the greatest speeches I've ever heard delivered in tribute to another human being.
I salute Muhammad Ali for his service to our country, although you never enlisted into the military, you were indeed one of America's most decorated soldier's.
The 3 years in which Ali was banned from the sport of boxing, constitutes as his military time in service.
The difference between Ali's service was that he chose to fight against the war not in it, while the other soldier's chose to fight in it as opposed to fighting against it.
It turns out Ali was right, and our government was wrong, many who were inducted were against the war if not initially then soon after they arrived to Vietnam.
Just as many soldier's came back with missing limbs, agent orange symptoms, and P.T.S.D., Ali also was left with injuries, but his injuries were internal.
Thanks to the advent of the computer, Internet, and U-TUBE, I've been able to see this video, and many other's you were a Zorro with your tongue, and wit.
God bless you Muhammad Ali you were so much wiser than anyone gave you credit for, but you fought well past your prime, and that'[s what cost you so dearly in the end.
The speech carried the essence of Muhammad Ali, it moved like a butterfly and stung me like a bee. Rest In Peace CHAMP! Their birthdays are one day apart, Ali on the 17th of January and Costners on the 18th (as is mine).
You made me cry!! one of the greatest speech about the Greatest!!
I know, I am crying too.
that was some speech , its just gonna be a speech to a legend i thought from the start , i started to cry , the speech was so meaningfull it meant something not just something to say behind the microphone , it contained truthfullness , may Ali rest in peace .
He was at his prime fearless critic of & exposed the double standards American, the Hypocrisy of the American Establishment.He fought the American media,it's Congress, & played a part in making American a better country. He & dare say loads of American Presidents would be turning in their graves to see that high office being tarnished by the Tax dodger Donald Trump. Understand his best friends are
Jewish Colonist Settler Netanyahu,Misogynist Brutal Salmon MBS. We live in a mad world
رحم الله محمد علي و اسكنه فسيح جنانه , thnx Mr Costner
There’s NO other Guy like him ~ in sincerity and natural being, straight off the cuff
We are SO fortunate to experience him and see him perform, lead and be real…
MAGNIFICENT⁉️⁉️
Kevin Costner is a Great Orator. And this was truly written and spoken for All who saw the Life of Muhammad Ali. Thanks for Posting.
Costner is truly a unique orator, and full of integrity as well. See Costner's farewell speech to Whitney Houston and you will truly come to appreciate him more...
I feel the same about Costner WOW what a speech for the "GREATEST"
I had the privilege to have met him almost 40 yrs ago. We saw a playful side of him that I and a bunch of other kids will always remember and cherish! Thank you for that unforgettable time of fun, laughter and joy! 💓
I don't remember meeting a person who has filled me with emotions, made me smile or shed a tear; like Ali did.
Muhammad Ali is more than a name. He is gone but not dead.
That's i feel too
I was literally shaking and my eyes swelling with tears listening to this wonderful tribute....
He Nailed it with the Spartacus comparison
We are all Muhammad Ali
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I have healthy ones ready I can bring tomorrow. Let me know
Cheers
SolFlynn I have some plants for U I waited to see how many grew. I have 5 for you, unfortunately there were quite a few that didn't grow even after germination. These are expensive seeds, I have to ask 100 per plant, or 50 per plant and I keep 1/3 of the yield
I have healthy ones ready I can bring tomorrow. Let me know
Cheers
SolFlynn I have some plants for U I waited to see how many grew. I have 5 for you, unfortunately there were quite a few that didn't grow even after germination. These are expensive seeds, I have to ask 100 per plant, or 50 per plant and I keep 1/3 of the yield
I have healthy ones ready I can bring tomorrow. Let me know
Cheers
SolFlynn I have some plants for U I waited to see how many grew. I have 5 for you, unfortunately there were quite a few that didn't grow even after germination. These are expensive seeds, I have to ask 100 per plant, or 50 per plant and I keep 1/3 of the yield
I have healthy ones ready I can bring tomorrow. Let me know
Cheers
Sol
The Greatest ...in and out of the ring! A man to respect and follow. A giant!
A great speech for a great man 👍🏿🥇🥊.
...At great moment
Watching this again , and listening, I suspect that even Ali was in awe of kevin Costner's wonderful gift of WORDS.
2020 - new decade I still love to watch a marvelous and excellent speech of a GREAT MAN by another GREAT MAN - one a hero in the ring and the other a hero in hollywood!
This speech made the Legend's cheek fill with tears.
Dude I'm all full of tears too.
"My father and I were both watching again; the only difference this time was I was too big for his knee. And he didn't speak for the longest time; and I didn't think to break the silence of that moment..." - Kevin Costner is not a national treasure, he is a human gem.
I have always been impressed by Kevin Costner
His tribute to Muhammad ALi
Was truly beautiful.
I do miss the Greatest.
Kevin Costner is a true gem.
A great speech about the greatest, RIP Mohammed Ali..
Broke my heart, to see the Great One ill.
He was a force of nature.
True "Mohammed Ali is not just a man's name.."
Eric Dulume...yes how true.. In the beginning
it was a moment in time ..but now this moment has transcended and will live and continue until the end of time.
I am so glad that I was able to see him at his greatest.(which was his whole life)
This was a profound idea. My hat is off to Mr. Costner! And of course, to Muhammad Ali, may his brave soul rest in the highest place.
An amazing, heartfelt and wonderful toast to the greatest ever. Well done Mr Costner.
Respect from INDIA 🇮🇳 to greatest Muhammad Ali!!!!!
This is the greatest eulogy I have ever heard and seen... Thank you Kevin
The best, the finest, the most flawless tribute ever for a real champ from no lesser than a real champ. Respect Ali, respect Kevin!
Wow 2020 now and I'm watching it now still my heart cry
May Allah give you high jennah and to the guy said once words about ali respect u sir
Allah is Satan in disguise.
Those who disliked this great video are not humans but aliens.
Why blame aliens.?
These people are brain dead.
@@CUINCOURT how did brain dead people dislike it then, yanno since they're brain dead?
Unless they had ancestors that were on the titanic.
you're exactly right
The people who disliked it have no idea what it is to be human -- that's for certain!
What a great, moving , touching speech. It really moved me into tears.
Love you Mohammed Ali, rest in peace legend.
Banyak orang mencintai Ali, karena kemanusiaannya dan perjuangannya.
Some speeches are really good... Who is here in 2019 put a thumb up
2020
2020 u too late
Not me
😎
"In our BEST moments... we are all Mohammed Ali." Always remember that boys!!!
Kevin is the GOAT for giving speeches. I'm so glad that the legendary Muhammad Ali got his flowers when he was here.❤️
he was the greatest boxer who ever lived.
Great man great speech for the incredibly incredible man
What a great speech for the greatest boxer of all time. Thank you Kevin ❤
Great speech, from a great actor, for one of the greatest athletes of all time.
there is a lil Mohammed Ali in All of us ...
Mr Tariq sure you right, I am completely Ali to the end🥊🥊🤷🏽♂️👀
Goat
simply undisputed champion of the world,RIP
ماشاء الله تبارك الله
How come I don't know about this speech. Man this is one of the best speech I have ever heard of wow. That was amazing 100% Respect
Grande Ali, siempre estarás en mi memoria.
Rest in Peace. What a Man!
S M B Amin
Amen
Could you imagine just being able to shake Muhammad alis hand? But a man R.I.P. the greatest of all time
Incredible speech by Kevin so moving god bless Ali xxx
Wow !!! what a awesome speech from a awesome actor,straight from his heart to the most honorable man of the last century 👏👏👏
To make Ali cry broke my heart with joy
As most of the people who are my age, I loved and believed in Ali. For me, he always stood for goodness and fair play. R. I. P., dear saviour.
OMG I am crying
Lewis, I am with you buddy, Ali was the Man.
😭 😭
Me too
Nothing but admiration from everyone, everywhere and all the time. We love Muhammed Ali.
Hell of a tribute. Direct from the heart. Wow!
That has to be one of the all-time greatest speeches I've ever heard. It needs to be heard again more and more.
Hardest try not to cry challenge ever
I didn't make it
Hearing Kevin Costner praising the great man was like listening to a true love song. Thanx Kevin and many many thanks Mohammed for being THE MAN, and living up to your great name.
Kevin costner is my fav actor and he gave an amazing speech for my fav boxer THE GREATEST MUHAMMAD ALI. This moment was just Marvelous & i cried at some points, what a speech. Just beautiful.
RIP THE GREATEST. Ameen
I do not know how, but I'll say this anyhow. My fellow dweller Mr. Kevin Costner truly has spoken form his heart and our hearts for a person who'll always be a peaceful warrior for human kind,
Lots of love and respect from the bottom of my heart to Mr. Costner.
The final victory lap. Not sure if Ali could completely follow the whole speech but close to the end I think I saw a slight nod of appreciation from the Greatest.
A warrior is not only one who fights in battles, but one who stands for what he believes in the middle of it.👏that's 🗝
Mike Tison dijo para Alí: " Grandeza no es esconderse de la gente , grandeza es ser aceptado por la gente " , QEPD Alí , campeón de campeones ...
Outstanding speech Kevin Costner.. A great tribute to the Greatest. That inspired the greatness inside all of us. Thank you Kevin. You are so right Kevin we are all Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali greatest weapon in the ring was his heart he was hated more than eny fighter in the history of boxing his heart made you love him as much as people wanted to see him loose his heart was the heart of a champion and everyone watching new it his skills made you love him
Loving and moving speech about a great man......restful journey amongst the stars, champ.
"AIN'T NO VIET KONG EVER CALLED ME THE N WORD"
MUHAMMAD ALI WAS A UNIQUE AND PROFOUND MAN. AMERICA CALLED YOU THAT WORD AND THEY REVOKED YOUR BOXING LICENSE BECAUSE YOU REFUSED TO FIGHT THEIR WAR.... THE WORLD TOOK NOTICE OF YOUR COURAGE, BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE BOXING RING. YOU WERE ""THEE GREATEST"" NOW AMERICA ARE PROUD TO CALL YOU ""THEIRS""
He is the Greatest Inside and Outside the ring !! What a man !! Very smart and courageous to refuse to fight that war that had not reason to fight for.
👍🏽👍🏽
Yes !!!! I love you and we the world loves you !!!We missed you alot champ the greates of all time in and outside the ring..
Very touching,a great speech,for the greatest boxer of all time....
I am now 55 and Nick Sr. also hated my #1 too, Ali IS more then just a " Boxer " and he was as LOVED as Elvis !! ...They were BOTH my childhood HERO's !! Kevin Costner speaks so wonderful here !! ....I have tears in my eyes as I write this, LIFE " truly is a blink of an eye !
And Ali and Elvis were the BEST of friends..Elvis in disguise, went clubbing with Ali.. gifted him with a glittering People's Champion robe ( hanging at the Ali centre).. Elvis stayed at Ali's deer lake training camp..the world's press camped out watching Ali train for Frazier 3.. and Elvis was in Ali's log cabins.. 50 yards away.. two among guys..one, Elvis, we lost to soon..
Monumentally moving speech: simply UNBELIEVABLE!
That was a beautiful tribute to the greatest, it brought tears to my eyes, Muhammad Ali is/was our Spartacus.
this has me crying man damnnn
E. K me too 😢
In our best moments we are all Muhammad Ali
King of boxing always will be ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹
Great speech. In case anyone has not seen it you should also watch billy crystals speech at Ali’s funeral.
A great speech by a great man. Kevin blessed Muhammad Ali and the world with his words. So sweet to see our angel Whitney at 12:18 in the audience. Love is eternal.
Only God can give Blessings!
How in the world did you see her? Cause I know I can't
How are you doing today my name is Eric
U have good eyes cuz for a while I couldn't find her.... It's like finding Waldo😂
I cryed so much when my hero passed
wow that was beautiful.
I'm glad I clicked this. It was beautiful!
2:12 glad to see ali still remembered joe louis lol