Comedian Billy Crystal delivers funny and touching eulogy for Muhammad Ali
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- Comedian Billy Crystal looked back on his fondest memories of his time with Muhammad Ali during a funny and heartfelt eulogy for the former boxing champion.
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"Ran with the gods and walked with the crippled." Legendary
that line got me :( ... so powerful..
+Tim Kruse that line hit me hard too
Frank Martinez exactly! Rip to the greatest boxer ever!!!
Thats Ali..cool comment.
Phillip McCann
The way Billy compares a bolt of lightning to Ali is chilling. it's so beautiful
Pure poetry
truly beautiful and great comparison. the visuals he created with his wording was incredible
truly beautiful and great comparison. the visuals he created with his wording was incredible
Lightning runs from Ali!.......
I'm not crying. You're crying.
The most perfect public speaker I've ever seen.
The most perfect public speaker honoring a friend. It was easy :~)
Billy Crystal is a master at speaking. His style of story is amazing. Such poise and timing. He makes it look so easy.
This is a classic speech from an actor who is spot in. Your born with it not trained!
Alan King once described him as "an old soul". He was a bridge from the old entertainers to the younger
BY FAR the best eulogy of the funeral
ABSOLUTELY!!
Absolutely.
No doubt!
Bill Clinton's was awful imo. Guy looks worn out :(
I haven't heard a lot of them but it's certainly the best eulogy I've ever heard. You can tell all
of it is straight from the heart.
"he is gone...but he will never die" - simple yet perfect words to describe Ali.
You can feel the genuine love they had for each other.
True!
an african-american muslim and a eastern european-american jew.. brothers to Ali. the world should take note from the actions of the Greatest.
you know what impressed me, billy talking, not looking at notes, just letting it flow
The Great Billy Crystal. Wonderful,wonderful job Sir...Beautiful eulogy!
Billy Crystal shows us what class is and why Muhammad Ali was so fond of him. What a great tribute to a great man!
The best eulogy I've ever heard.
By far, one of Billy's best performances...filled with love, humor and thought. Well Done Sir! well done.
I wish all Jews and Muslims got along the way Billy and Ali did. Beautiful eulogy may God bless them both.
+Big Ben amen
'Look at the middle east'. Are you actually looking and experiencing?? You are just depicting a tiny part of the Middle East through the television and media put in front of you. You obviously never visited the majority of beautiful middle eastern countries before. Ignorance is strong with you. So sad. Suggest you actually do more research and travel more instead of being naive like that.
That's like asking Satan to get along with God - STUPID!!!
cosell too....
If we stopped looking at people as Jewish/Muslim, Straight/Gay, Black/White, Rich/poor....then yes there's hope for us. We are many labels.....most important being: Human in need of respect, compassion, dignity, etc....
What a moment. Best eulogy I've ever heard in my life.
I was ran over by a car on 11/14/2012. I suffered traumatic brain injury, broken back, broken sternum, crushed pelvis. I should be DEAD! I am now back to 85%. I am still very intelligent. I watch this every night. It makes me laugh and cry!!! Mr. Crystal," you nailed it"!!! Dennis F. Jordan
Are you back to 100% Dennis? I know you wrote this 3 years ago, I hope you are, little brother. ;)
ive listened to this speech 100 times. just love it.
Me too. Not 100 times yet, but every time is a fresh gift.
You know Billy got him. That’s for sure. As much as Ali told everyone he was the greatest, Billy got the level of greatness his eulogy had to be also.
"Life is better when you build bridges between people...(looks straight at the camera) not walls"
Looking at you Israel!
Unless the people on the other side want to rob & murder you.
So true!! 🦋
@@StayHuman2011 looking at you liberals
I guess that was a dig at Trump. But for the United States to be a Country, it must have walls. W/o a border, we will soon stop existing. So shame on all of you who think having people enter into our Country illegally is okay; it’s a pretty sick definition of love.
We need more people like Ali who are greater than the time in which they live.
Not that I've watched a lot of them, but this is, positively, the best eulogy that I have ever seen or heard.
He was a tremendous bolt of lightning ⚡ created by mother nature out of thin air, a fantastic combination of power and beauty. We've seen still photographs of lightning ⚡ bolts at the moment of impact, ferocious in its strength, magnificent in its elegance and at the moment of impact it lights up everything around it. So you can see everything clearly.
Muhammad Ali struck us at the middle of America's night at the heart of its most gathering storm. His power toppled the mightiest of foes and his tense light shine on America and we were able to see clearly in Justice, Equality, Poverty, Pride, Courage, Laughter, Love, Joy, and Religious Freedom.
- Billy Crystal -
Great eulogy. So poetic in this fragment
Arguably, one of the best Eulogy in this lifetime!!!
if Billy Crystal writes his own speeches he should really be a speech writer in general. His speech here and when Robin Williams died are so amazing and passionate!
because they came from the heart
I was on the edge of crying during this. Billy's speech was beautiful. Long live The Greatest!
Well, I was crying beyond the edge during this!
Im guessing when he said" the most famous Muslim sitting with Jews huh"
dude I broke down and cried like a baby honestly it was the best cry I've had in years I was a weeping willow for at least a whole hour after this video ended
Please seek therapy
When i found out of his passing I cried. Followed him as long as i can remember.
I am 60 and remember all of this. Man, we lived a terrific time.
The entire memorial had a special feel to it, but the energy in the arena when he gave this eulogy was something unique, as if we could all feel the bond they had with each other.
This death tore me up. He died and then Gordie Howe died in the same week. I was so messed up, I literally waited to hear Billy’s eulogy because I knew it would be comforting.
Thank God for giving us the opportunity to see one of the biggest Icons this world has seen, we are humbled and grateful for the thrills and example he gave us all, rich and poor, black-white-Latino it did not matter he spoke for all of us and by doing so he became more than a Heavyweight Champion, he will for ever be "The Greatest". RIP
What a captivating eulogy! I am in joyous tears and laughter of Billy Crystal's wisdom and humor! When I heard of Mohammad Ali going to prison for his belief and his conviction that he stood up for humanity as Billy Crystal described best he stood up for all young men did not want to fight in unjust war when he stood up for himself.
+Pirabee Ali did not "dodge" the draft. he stood up to it. Bill Clinton, Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, etc.... were "dodgers"
+Pete Gotthardt no you're wrong about Bush, liberal.
Nebur59 Yes indeed, I am a Liberal and proudly VOLUNTEERED and served in the U.S.Army. I am also proud of Ali for having the courage to stand up to to the heinous draft system. If he had been better connected (and a different color), he might have done the "dodge" of Bush (where your daddy arranges for you to pretend you are in the service); but he chose to address his objection to the war in Vietnam to the U.S. government personally with wisdom and intelligence. His decision cost him dearly, but he never flinched. He was a great human!
+Pete Gotthardt I volunteered as well and served proudly during the Vietnam era, although I couldn't admit it then because of all the criticism I would have received. I was never sent to Vietnam (and I'm not white nor rich nor politically connected) just as most of the hundreds of thousands of members of the military who served during that time did not serve in a combat zone. So even though former pres Bush didn't go to Vietnam he didn't dodge the service, he served in the nat guard which is more than you can say for BClinton. It was the liberal leaning main stream media who would have hung Bush if it was true what Dan Rather was reporting about him. I too used to be a liberal until I gained the wisdom to realize that the liberal approach to politics is wrong, not stupid or evil just wrong.
LOL...enjoy!!!
Thanks Billy, for saying what I feel in my heart. I am blessed to have lived in Muhammed Ali's time.
His eulogy was Superb.
Funny,Engaging,Thoughtful, & Masterful
Billy is pretty darn Great also ! I was glad to see him do what he does best- again !
Anytime I want to be cheered up and inspired, I come back to this speech! Its beautiful
Ali left a legacy of justice by example cemented in love and humor. The world is grayer today without him. RIP champ.
"You made my life better than it was."
Thank you. Man oh man, what a life Ali lived and how much he left behind to the good of the world.
Amazing, brilliant eulogy!
What Billy Crystal said is so very true....You really had to be alive during the 60's and 70's to understand.
I disagree
that's wrong
Please do not be like that. There are quite a few who do not see labels. I fear that you, Pirabee are one that sees a Muslim before they see a person.
+Pirabee Big deal he spoke at the funeral of Ali champ of the world, and for 50% of it, all he spoke about were all things Jewish. How many times did he mention Jew in there and he got Israel in there too. Knowing the entire world was watching. It's all hasbara.
Billy Crystal is a legend too.
It will never be another like him
Thank you, Mr. Billy Crystal. What a wonderful eulogy. Bravo!
A great eulogy. Muhammad Ali was a brother to us all.
"life is best when you build bridges not WALLS"...amen billly..and RIP champ.
Sometimes bridges take time to build.
+Samuel Thrift right....if you're not committed to building one because it's not in your.....'heart and soul'.................
+Samuel Thrift Not when it comes to people. All it takes is a kind, sincere, gesture!!!
Hilarious comment considering Billy Crystal spends the bulk of his time living in Monte Cielo a GATED Community in Puntarenas, in the hills above the Pacific Ocean near Jaco and Pacific Palisades, CA (USA) another GATED community with security haha. Maybe tear down the gates and build bridges so we can all hang out in Billy's neighbourhood (Syrian refugees included) That way we can use his PRIVATE tennis courts, swimming pools, beaches etc Haha
wow what a stupid comparison..are you really that stupid old man..why full of hates..home and country isn't the same..don't you have a door in your house or you just let the robbers to come in freely..old and stupid..what a combination..
Thank you for sharing Billy (little brother) beautiful Rip ~Ali~ the Most High
Peace and Blessings too the Family and Friends + the Fans
I really liked his story about him and Ali at Howard Cosell's funeral.
That was beautiful. I'm in tears, and smiling at the same time. What a wonderful look into your friendship with Ali. Thank you for sharing your stories.
one of the most beautiful and sincere eulogies I've ever heard. Thank you Billy Crystal
I remember when Billy Crystal just started out and I knew he would be one of the great ones. This is the best eulogy I have heard that definitely befits a Legend like Ali.
when i star watching any of his video i cant stop my tears i dont know why..... we never forget you MUHAMMAD ALI
"life is best when you built bridges between people not walls" TT
Yeah, to hell with the laws… who needs them! Right?
alex lee You would know. But tell us, how do they compare to Bernie's?
+doceigen trump was tiny thats probably why he's so angry and waves his arms all the time.....Bernie had a elephant trunk down there but a but saggy from being so old
+alex lee WTF...LMAO!
Eat it shit head..............
Only once in a thousand years or so, do we hear a sermon like this.
I swear. I've watched this numerous times and it gets me each time. You just can't fake love between two friends like that.
Special Men, Mohammad Ali and Billy Crystal, thanks for the love!
I really feel for Billy Crystal. He’s had to say goodbye to so many of his closest friends, Champ, Robin Williams, Don Rickles, Andre the Giant, Carl Reiner. It takes an incredibly strong human being to keep going like that and also to help others through it with by continuing to make light and support through some really sad times.
This is why the Oscars has never been the same since Billy stopped being the emcee.
Fact!
So true
True,
When he came on stage and said, "we are at the half way point", the audience knew something special was about to be spoken. Billy told a story.
I was there. I had goosebumps the entire time. Absolutely beautiful eulogy. Incredible memorial ceremony.
No one can give a speech as good as billy Crystal
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Today. I needed this.
Wow!!!!!! Just love those stories that remind us that many celebrities are real people, doing really good things we don't all hear about. What a wonderful friend ship these 2 men had. l would love to know more about Muhammad's charity work over the last 30 yrs.
" Well Said Billy Crystal " Thank You.....
That was brilliant Billy. I'm sorry that you had to give such big eulogies so close to each other. RIP two of the greatest, Robin and Ali.
Thank you Mr. Crystal: for posting '15 rounds' and for delivering a fine eulogy for a great man. Ali: a hero in sport and a friend to humanity.
This is such a beautifully crafted speech for a beautifully crafted man.
OMG. As he says you almost had to live in his time to realize how HUGE HE was his impact on black self-esteem at the time was HUGE. He was so confident, funny, and stood up for what he believed in. His POSITIVE impact on kids is uncountable.
So he was incredibly popular to all, he was a worldwide star as he was so charismatic, before the era of selfies n fame for no reason.
He was the epitome of a shining star. Wish we had more like him now.
I forgot his title was actually taken from him and he was blocked from fighting!!! And kudo's to Billy Crystals family for the work they did in integrating music and civil rights support.
Closest thing to a super hero Americas had!
Oh come on.
It won't change the fact he was a gutless draft dodger and a racist
+Arky Bald Knobber he was far from gutless, why should he have fought in that war for a country who hated him because of his race? Put the hate aside and b truthfu
thequeenlotus126 His race give plenty of reasons to be hated.
one of the greatest story tellers of all times. got to love Billy Crystal
One of the greatest eulogys I've ever seen, it's fitting that it was for the Greatest I've ever seen!!!!
Wow just wow. Absolutely beautiful. I miss Ali very much. You could feel the love Billy has for him in every word.
Wow. That's all I can muster to perfection. Hats off Mr. Crystal.
I can’t get enough of Muhammad Ali. I have seen like dozens of videos of him by now. What a great man! I was born some 20 years after he retired from boxing, but his legend still lives on.
Amazing speech, i'm so happy I ran across this.
Thank you, Mr. billy ..
well done billy, you did him proud.
Love most definitely trumps hate any day of the week. Peace and love to all from Houston, TX :-) - Jon
NO ONE walks among us now who Loves Humanity so much that Humanity Loves Them. ....Ali Truly WAS The Greatest .... and Billy Crystal's speech was so beautiful it was Historical!
Wow! Billy's words so heartfelt and moving...Speaks of true love. and friendship between brothers. Ali your light continues to shine! The greatest and The Champ. 🏆
Cassius Clay was the closest thing to a perfect middleweight fighter who happened to be a heavyweight. He outclassed the entire weight division for most of his career. Muhammad Ali was the closest thing the baby boomer generation ever found to a principle. He really was willing, and had to, sacrifice for his beliefs and actions- 4 years of significant sacrifice.
Nice touch.
Wonderful eulogy that brought tears to my eyes. Those two guys really had a loving relationship.
So powerful. So thoughtful. So genuine and sincere. Thank you for sharing Billy Crystal. We all appreciate it.
That was one of the best eulogies I have ever heard!!! Billy talked about things no one has ever heard about the Champ. This was simply the best!!!!!
Mr Crystal, thank you. This is simply lovely.
Outstanding !! Tks Billy for giving heads up on link and inspiring words today.
How lucky is Billy to have known Ali and Robin?
You summed Ali up pretty good Mr Crystal, well done and thank you.
Thank you so much for posting this segment. I laughed and cried as I'm sure many, many others have. I wasn't able to watch this before now, so just a simple thank you doesn't even cover it. I'm a 70's child so, well, you know, all of these people here are, were and always will remain part of my life. When Ali passed, a piece of all of us went as well. Yet, it is our duty to keep his magnificent legacy alive. Ali lives in US as well. Much love to you all! Peace!
Thank You Billy for such a lovely Eulogy...The first time I saw Ali on TV it was with Billy and I just admired the way he talked about Ali...I love them both.
I didn't know Billy was Jewish but I always liked him . The friendship they shared was amazing . I love how both different religions came together to fight the same cause . Unity ... I have the most upmost respect for both of these Gentlemen !!!
The best written and delivered eulogy I've ever heard.
Beautiful eulogy.
I have watched this video more than a hundred times.
I cry every time. Well done Billy.
Very few humans are as revered as the great Ali. He is so far above simply sport...
Ali was more than a man
He was an ideal that all all humans should strive towatds
To be better
To be the best
Billy Crystal is a poet and Ali was his friend. Perfect eulogy. Perfect
What an incredible eulogy, Crystal weaves a beautiful tapestry of The Greatest and reminds us why their will always only be one Muhammad Ali.
What a touching Elogy from the heart, Thank you Billy!!
Wow...thank you so much Billy Crystal for an amazing eulogy...truly brought down the tears of joy that there is still hope for humanity, the legacy that Muhammad Ali had left with us should be cherished and preserved for generations to come. Muhammad Ali was an example of love , respect, peace and above all the love he had for mankind and justice, RIP
Outstandingly from the heart. Thank you, Billy.
Damn!! That was great !! It grew up watching Muhhammad Ali!!! I will truly miss him!! He was the greatest!!! Damn made me cry!!!
Damn. You can tell Ali and Crystal loved each other for real.
6:18 eulogy goes from incredible to surreal, Billy flippin nailed it! #ALIBOMAYEE
Incredibly moving words from a great man about a legendary human being. Bravo to Billy and Muhammad. Always the greatest
this is one of the best speaches for another person ever. every year, I listen to it at least once.
I had to watch this again. Billy Crystal is fantastic and the reactions from Mr.Ali’s family is so heart warming. ♥️🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏼♥️