Great video on an underrated super unorthodox fighter id love if it you could do a video on the old school textbook fundamentals pure boxing styles used of fighters like joe louis mayweather mike McCallum bernard hopkins bob foster james tony ect....all the famous fighters i know to have used this style has had long legendary careers & its sad that today this old school traditional style of balance defense, couter punching & using short powerful accurate punches in the pocket is fading out with the deaths of trainers eddie futch, blackburn,ray arcel,& Emmanuel Stewart
Never heard about this guy my entire life and you just reinvigorated my interest in boxing thanks for that video. For context I'm 36 and I was a kid who watched Mike Tyson Fall From Grace when he fought Holyfield. Guys like Lennox Lewis ruined boxing for me.
I'm 53 yrs. Watched lots of boxing in my life since Ali. This is the first I've ever heard of the drunken master and no wonder why. He was in an era of crooked judges. This guy was incredibly clever. impressive.
Shark Deepwater8 Yes, and isn’t it a damn shame crooked judges literally rob deserving fighters of not only wins but of money they could make by moving up in the ratings as they win fights since after each loss they lose some marketability. These boxers put their lives on the line every time they step through those ropes and always come out different than when they go in. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, but always different. They deserve nothing less than knowledgeable judges that are fair and honest.
The way the judges used to rob this dude and the way the commentators would trash him was a disgrace. Instead of appreciating Augustus' skill, they held it against him and claimed he was making a mockery out of the sport. Anybody, go start a fist fight and try this. You would get knocked tf out asap. He mastered the fundamentals to the point that he could freestyle within the construct and immediately get his footwork and body position down pat to counter with 3 piece combinations. He's a Legend in my book.
Trinidad amen brother...this cat was an very unique innovator who learned the form and technique so well he was able to transcend making his own lofty style. Bravo
@Terry Harris Augustus was the eye opener for me as far as Boxing fuckery being exposed. What I mean by boxing fuckery is everything outside of what is really happening in the ring affecting score cards. My very first taste of this was Purnell Whittaker vs Ceasar Chavez. I was really young then and didn't understand the technical aspects of boxing but I had enough sense to know that the wrong man won. With Augustus, that Ward fight that is in this video, I was older and had more knowledge about the sport. The way the announcers would trash Augustus was disgusting. I knew what I was watching and the shit this guy would do defensively and then accurately counter from positions that make absolutely NO gat damn sense? They didn't want to appreciate that, they wanted to focus on sucka shit. Those score cards in so many of his fights were so outrageous, my Brother and I would joke, Judge #1 has the bout 247-13, and the shit would be just as bogus in real life. I'm glad people are now recognizing this guy's skill.
Emanuel Augustus was ahead of his time. Imagine how popular he'd be if the prime of his career was during the social media era. Even if the refs still robbed him, he'd be the people's champion.
@@ebossnz6838 Officials were deducting points from him and claiming he was disrespecting the sport. His flashy style would've been more popular and celebrated nowadays.
It's truly phenomenal boxing performances. He has such a handle on the fundamentals of boxing that he predicts his opponent's punches without seeing them. Some of his dodges are truly uncanny. You can see he is actively predicting his opponents moves by the way he moves even when his opponents didn't attempt a swing. While this wasn't 100 percent accurate, as at times he dodges when he doesn't need to or mistimes his dodges, a lot of his dodges are truly unbelievable, and can only happen if you have a good understanding of where your opponent plans to hit you before they even take a swing. The man is moving in a way where he is anticipating his opponents movement several steps before they make the move, and doing so with good accuracy. That's a level of knowledge few likely possess.
I've fought a drunken fist student and it is one of the hardest things defend against it's so unorthodox that its damn near impossible to predict what is happened or what's about to happen
Floyd said he's the toughest opponent he's ever fought, I watched the fight and I can't help but think if he had full amount of time between matches, or even if his corner didn't throw in the towel, he could have won by decision. Also, he survived being shot in the back of the head, is recovering and getting back in the gym. He is a legend.
Another thing worth noting: On the fight with his most impressive sequence, that fighter started showing signs of head or neck injury in the late rounds. After this Augustus only threw body shots the remainder of the fight.
I honestly feel like this man was a savant of boxing...like he was more gifted than his record speaks to... because he was kind of experimenting sometimes with different moves instead of just trying to score a win
If you take a look at his boxing register he also use to fight whoever/whenever/wherever like he had fights not even a month apart or something like that
@@SlytherinnMain Didnt he? The closest person ive seen that could match his particular style was mvp ir capoera. The fluidity im speaking. His technique is a thing of jazz so its never perfect and thats what makes it so distinct.
He looks like he's clowning all the while he's dead serious about giving his opponent that work! No wasted movement. Every step has meaning. His knowledge of timing and spacing , reflex and reaction is amazing. He's the incarnation the word Sublime.
Had Augustus been a boxer in this era, he definitely would be people's favorite. It's really unfortunate that back in the days this style of boxing was not credited enough!
Khekuto Lian It's a sad shame he didn't have a real killer instinct& or a real KO punch, he would have been invincible.. He always seemed to be having fun,&making it all look so easy. Waaay better than his record
He was the ppls champ in his era..... if you were a real boxing fan you always thought of him when talking about you fav fighters..... I know I did......
@@liankhekuto what you mean it doesn't make sense... you must be be an imbecile....... if you were a BOXING fan during his era then you would know who he was and that he was well liked and respected by people who into BOXING....... so exactly what part don't you understand
Yea because he has an unorthodox fighting style the judges wouldn't give him decision cuz of form it's sad really. I feel like if no rules aren't being broken fighting style shouldn't matter long as u hit them more u should win right x.x? Idk
@@goochsmooch8159 they mostly didn't like that their fighters were made to look stupid. It works if they beat Augustus bc it turns into "he beat an unorthodox guy" if not just Rob EA
yeah, they really robbed him , he won allot of fights and it went to the other guy, that's why i stopped watching boxing, judges are corrupt. They call the fight how they want it, not how the fight went down..
Dude was amazing but for the most part was only effective against certain types of fighters. Even Mayweather underestimated him and got a big surprise.
The ultimate insult would be if he suddenly stops, rips out a stinker and then continue dancing while you keep trying to land a contact with the rancid fumes up your nose.
I think this is exactly what Bruce Lee meant when he said martial arts is self expression. I mean he really looks happy while boxing. He smiles while dancing in a boxing match amazing
Augustus is one of the few examples of people who I think genuinely LOVE to fight. Not for the sadistic thrill of violence, or for the need for money or fame, but because that’s how he best expresses himself.
@@adamplentl5588 Bruce lee was way to good for anyone to challenge him...he smacked the one guy and dislocated his shoulder...he knocked Jackie chan out on accident...while filming..he was a force to be reckoned with
@@adamplentl5588 well they made ufc after him ...mma=mixed martial arts😂 which he created and made a mixture of two martial arts and named it "jeet kun do" but even Jackie chan said when Bruce knocked him out it has way too much for for someone his size...then can u explain the one handed punch that knocked the one guy atleast 12-15 feet back?? Yeah non of his fights were on camera but we all know he wouldn't just casually show off his abilities.. he'd end up hurting them 💯💯
And also a perfect example of people refusing to change. The amount of times he would get shit on by judges and commentators because he wasn't "fighting properly" is bull shit.
@@sisamusudroka3000 yes a studie actually proofen that to 100%. Every human with as little power as they have, abuse it as often as they want/like to feel less miserable.
If I take 3 swings at guy and he makes me completely miss, then pops me with a punch I did not even see, all the while doing dance moves, I’ll just say uncle and quit.
I don't know this dudes life, but i feel like this whole style probably came form him training at a young age and having a goofy personality but having solid as fundamentals and being so cerebral in the sport that he managed to fuse what he thought was a fun way to fight but also effective. what a pro
There needs to be a movie made about this guy he’s so different and free. He had a tough life so for him to box like this and have fun in there is moving and heart warming💪
Yes Jess I agree..this kind of talent grit and genuis should be celebrated for sure. I don't know about his life..maybe you could contact sly stallone about it.?
He seems to exemplify something I heard ages ago, "When you've achieved mastery, forms and technique are no longer necessary. You act... at one with the Tao."
Will Cress not the rabbit hole! That's like a never ending sleep eating abyss of endless chasing of random things that will not impress the boss when you use them to explain why you overslept the next morning.
Tbh he was robbed so many times. Go see his record. I saw a video of his last ever fight and he was robbed. He wasnt even dancing in that fight. (Judges hated him cause he danced )
That one uppercut is still the most perfect punch I think ever thrown. He steps into the one position that lets him angle his body a little and land an uppercut that you can hear just snap into him. But I was also gonna remark that the real core power of the style to me is that he would start an exchange, throw a combination, and then duck his opponent's response perfectly. You could charge the guy down, but you couldn't counter him
@@beastmode1980434 If you would STOP🛑 hating & pay attention the guy telling the story mentioned that his tactics DON'T always work, but his movements was masterful when it did🥊
UPDATE: I've been notified via email that Emanuel still trains every day and that he's seen the video multiple times now. In other words, he's doing okay. His instagram: instagram.com/emanuelaugustus.drunkenmaster?igshid=qrahpulqidm4 ORIGINAL COMMENT: Didn't want to mention this in the vid, but he got shot for no fucking reason at all and has some heath issues. I was looking for some way to donate or help him out, but didn't find anything. Comment below if you guys know of anything legitimate.
Thanks! Most recent article I could find the reporter mentioned that he randomly shook and got dizzy, but that he had little to no money but still wanted to fight. Good to know he's doing well enough to train and hold mitts.
His boxing record assuredly does not reflect his boxing skills. This article came out shortly after he had been shot (unsolved) and says he is not in the best of shape. www.google.com/amp/s/www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_a2ed3fa7-4c0f-5998-a029-e97d22842604.amp.html Diminished physically and woefully under compensated during his career he's most definitely in dire straits. The article did mention that his pride wouldn't allow him to look for handouts. Though I'm sure he could use some help. Maybe if someone can get a hold of Floyd he could do something to help out I know he's helped the Diego Corrales and Genero Hernandez (and perhaps Gatti) families after they passed.
In this world it will take fighers and fight enthusiast like us to at the very least find a way to keep these men in a gym as trainers instructors maybe georege foreman teddy atlas could head a fundraiser to build a facility for boxers to give back when they feel they have nuthin my boxing gym has helped me in such a way
Augustus is doing ok! He's training kids at a boxing gym in Baton Rouge and this is his instagram instagram.com/emanuelaugustus.drunkenmaster?igshid=qrahpulqidm4
This is a great example of the final stage of the Japanese concept Shu Ha Ri. Shu is the focus on fundamentals and techniques, once this is mastered the practitioner moves on to Ri which is integrating improvisation and innovations. In the final stage, Ri, the practitioner transcends form. Movements become fluid, instinctive, and natural. Basically he achieved Ultra Instinct irl.
Actually there is nothing special about this. All fighters reach a point in which their muscle memory has been trained enough to not have to consciously think about it and delay themselves. This allows personality and creativity to show because you no longer have to focus on being consistent or adjusting to unknowns. They also won’t hesitate when the brain experiences something “new”. In boxing, everything can be broke down to two movements really. Once someone understands the fundamentals nothing will “surprise him”. This is why Mayweather is so hard to beat.
Hey brother, I just wanted to let you know that you are absolutely brilliant at what you do. Well edited and presented, always interesting, and so very highly informative. You have helped me gain insight into the striking arts even after 30 plus years as a nak muay, eskrimador, and student of JKD Concepts.. I intend most certainly buying your books.😊 Peace
Traveling Bum fuck no he'd be a crowd pleaser with that war dance. kids would be doing all types of Stupid shit on the streets trying to copy this guys flow.
@@moguldamongrel3054 for real man, this guy was an entertainer ahead of his time that they could've supported to mayweather levels of fights. Hed probably even have a fortnite dance by now 🤣.
i remember watching his fights back in the day, he was amazing. i remember refs would deduct points from him cause they thought he was clowning around too much.if he's still alive it would be awesome to see him train a new generation of fighters in this style.
@@MisterVolts ... well that depends on how well it's executed. Some idiot (i.e. me) trying that out would get knocked out in seconds, ducking into a punch.
I first saw him on Friday Night Fights when I was a kid. Didn't know his name but remembered the style and how the ref kept interrupting his flow whenever he tried to pull a dance move. Found out his name on Facebook about 7 years ago and glad he's getting some recognition.
@King Savage Being hated by judges, doesn't make you trash, his punches landed were always very high, also his head movement was crazy never being knocked out. But you don't actually care if he's trash or not, it's all about that trolling art. 👍
King Savage you sound bout dumb aab😂, the judges didn’t like his style so he got robbed😂, because they thought it was a joke, but ok sure your the boxing expert💀
I used to watch Augustus live. He backed down from nobody and was always underrated. His record is deceptive. He was on the losing end of a lot of extremely bad decisions against protected up and coming prospects in fights he actually won.
I couldn't wait for his fights to come on ESPN on Friday nights. He was a real trip to watch. He's had a hard life. They should make a bio pic about him.
Even with explanation, I just can't understand his movement! It's so unnatural yet so smooth. It looks like he is actually playing with the opponent's mind like Akashi from Kuruko's basket, just making him do whatever he wants just with his gesturing. Seriously the guys are just swinging in the air miles away from his body sometimes it's crazy how he is able to completely confuse his enemies
I was a little girl when he and Aaron Pryor were doing this “drunken master” style of boxing. Both were robbed of victories numerous times. Sports commentators and boxing judges punished him for allegedly making a “mockery” of boxing. Mayweather’s shoulder-roll, Naseem’s bowing and twirling, Lomachenko’s and Chocolatito’s footwork are singular examples of all that he and Pryor did in the ring.
@C Matt Emanuel Augustus had 78 fights and 38 losses. True, Aaron Pryor had 40 fights and 1 loss. “Both” is cumulative, as intended, with the majority being Emanuel Augustus’ losses and him being the subject of the video. I will speak with further clarity, if the opportunity presents itself. By the way, I’m not a “bro,” as I am female. 🤗👍🏽
Shout out to Emanuel Augustus Baton Rouge, Louisiana's finest. They gave this man 34 Losses, he never got knocked out (to my knowledge.. Correct me if I'm wrong) they just hated on his style of fighting.
Thats exactly what happened. No one else has demonstrated this level of natural movement in any fight or sport whatsoever. Pure legend. Who can win a fight with his unique style?
I wouldn't even call him the drunken master. I would almost say he's the master at not overthinking and just flowing with the moment around him. -A master of flow.-
You don't actually need to be drunk to be a drunken master It a artstyle that use unpredictable movement like dancing and falling to distract enemy into a opening
Emanuel was absolutely fantastic. Best head movement, switching to southpaw, and body movement ever seen. Should have much more notoriety than he currently has. 🥊 🏆
His moves are so unpredictable he actually took boxing into another level with that footwork and upper body movements all he needed was a martial trainer to show him how to put more power in those punches because a lot of them was very fast and accurate absolutely amazing!
And he could take a shot too. I've seen him get nailed hard. And come straight back dancing. Smiling. Lol. Too much this guy. One of the greatest absolutely
Used to watch him all the time on ESPN. First thought he was a showboater, but quickly realized he was just at another level. His fight with Mickey Ward was epic.
What's crazy is most fighters show tension and annoyance at his style. Ward just kind of soldiered through it and although Ward likely was gifted the win he did drop Augustus right?
The style really is genius because it makes a fighter almost completely unreadable. Nobody knew how to take him he was uncontainable. When you’re a one out of thousands if not tens of thousands nobody is gonna put in the time to crack your code and study you to mirror you. One of those times where being a rare and unorthodox fighter is going to make you stand out. Legend of the Drunken Master was always one of my favorite movies .
@pitbullfiend5 prince naseem had good defense. But no one has incorporated a martial art style like Emmanuel. Defense and offense. This dude used to hit people with a double punch!!!! Lol no one fought like this
He was ripped off in most of his fights because of his playfulness. It's too bad he didn't have devestating power. We'd be talking about one of the legendary greats if he did.
I think you hit the nail on the head there - this guy obviously has amazing technique but what matters in a fight is whether you can put your opponent away and actually secure the win. A lot of people here aren't going to like me for saying it, but Augustus clearly didn't have the stopping power to be a great. It's what made Tyson such a force in boxing and even Dana White (idiot that he is) agrees with the sentiment - you have to be able to do damage in order to truly call yourself the victor, just being a better technician doesn't cut it.
@@RizzlerTwo Cus they played good with points and still had abit of knockout power to bring to the table. Augustus has good instinct and knows how to play his opponents to his advantage, but because of his lack of knockout power and "stick up their arse" judges, it doesnt help.
@@jacklegends2799 every boxer can hit hard in their own ways some are just stronger than others, the judges are the only factor between the two that made Emmanuel lose fights
IN an alternate world, August is praised as the most talented and unorthodox boxers of our times! Sadly this aint that world. Shame, thank you Modern Martial Artist for giving the spotlight to a man who was cheated most of his career!
@Archie Macdonald well said gator crock, as i said above, he should have joined up with Ward and Gatti, after all the buzz, and maybe their management team could have taken him in and made some big dollar bouts for him.. he deserved batter.. I'm sure he had Wards respect, and they would have gladly taken him along for the ride .. he's an exciting fighter to watch and a humble , decent man out of the ring (had his troubles but they don't define him)..
You either young.... or not a real boxing fan....... do yourself a favor.....go watch Buton vs Ward one of the best fights in history...... also he changed his name from Emmanuel to Burton so that throw ppl off too
Wow. The balance that this requires alone let alone the endurance to stay constantly moving like this is insane. This is some animal like instincts . It's so awesome to see people entirely unique at their craft that evolved something like fighting to a completely unique and non imitated form that works so impressively against the norm.
I'm not sure if you realize how poetic your writing was here. Check out your prose. The balance - that this - requires alone let alone - the endurance to stay constantly - moving - like this is insane This is - some animal-like instinct It's so awesome to see people entirely unique at their craft that evolved something - like fighting to a completely - unique and non-imitated form that works - so impressively against the norm
If you get punched while showboating you get knocked down. If your "showboating" allows you to avoid all attacks, it's technique, and an astonishing one at that. Pity he wasn't properly recognized.
@@mrknarf4438 My point is that it doesn't look like showboating, even though it can look like dancing. To me, he's trying to find that comfort zone, and it just is what it is.
@@Thisisnotmyrealname8 Yeah. I've seen showboating and this isn't it. Reminds me of Joe Frazier and how he'd try out different weaves until he found the right rhythm. Always loved Augustus. Wish he'd gotten more recognition. When even a purist curmudgeon like Teddy Atlas recognizes your skills you'd think it'd be enough for judges to get over themselves but I guess that's asking too much from people.
As a guy who studies drunken(not just the forms and those crap), he ironically is doing drunken without learning drunken. One of the key senses a drunken user must always keep in mind is to never face the opponent straight on, but always coming from the side. This is incredibly hard to do consistently even in training for normal fighters because we all started with fighting face to face in the centerline. And his side jabs has a drunken taste to it too. I wouldn't be surprised if he met some dude and told him a few drunken theories.
What the hell? This guy's a UFO! I can't believe I never heard of him, it's insane! He clearly masters the fundamentals to a point his toying with them. Thanks so much for this
Real talk, this style would be hard for anyone to try to mimic. Your footwork needs to be on point for a style as this! Very unorthodox but effective for Augustus.
I am 61, boxed golden gloves in my teens, martial arts training later on in life. I have to say this was my first time seeing this guy and why I never heard of him is sad. The missed punches caused by his movements are OUSTANDING! This was AWESOME!!!!🤜
Wow Augustus is a genius. Pushing his limits on different positions and doing so during an event. Different punches and different shifts. Imagine a perfected drunken master. Would be nice.
Lmao…I was thinking the same thing. He reminds me of Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennet. Charles Bennet is the Ol' Dirty Bastard of MMA. I would love to see those 2 in the ring together.
I've watched this video a few times and If you showed me the clips back to back and didn't tell me it was the same fighter I would have guessed it was 3 or 4 different people. His appearance seems to change drastically throughout his career.
After watching this video I now know who Naseem Hamed based his style on... He even wore the same leopard print shorts! So impressive.. Amazing skills!
I don't think prince naseem took any notes from Augustus, naseem used his dancing as taunts or showboating, he also wasn't much of an infighter and had different but even crazier head movement. Also naseem punched like a Mack truck.
@The middle ground yeah but, I know you might not like this, I think that fight was a fluke. Obviously Barrera was a high level opponent but Naseem was overweight and had to cut massive amounts of water to make Featherweight. It was not Naseem's best night. I think if Naseem was in top condition, the fight would be at least competitive.
this is my brother Emanuel Augustus previously know as Emanuel Burton during those years we both and any other fighters that came out of n.14th boxing gym have to pay homage to late and great Frank James the best coach the world has ever seen till this day but very good video dude keep up the great work
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Great video on an underrated super unorthodox fighter id love if it you could do a video on the old school textbook fundamentals pure boxing styles used of fighters like joe louis mayweather mike McCallum bernard hopkins bob foster james tony ect....all the famous fighters i know to have used this style has had long legendary careers & its sad that today this old school traditional style of balance defense, couter punching & using short powerful accurate punches in the pocket is fading out with the deaths of trainers eddie futch, blackburn,ray arcel,& Emmanuel Stewart
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this is the closest boxers get to fighting DBZ style. moving swiftly away from incoming hits.
Never heard about this guy my entire life and you just reinvigorated my interest in boxing thanks for that video. For context I'm 36 and I was a kid who watched Mike Tyson Fall From Grace when he fought Holyfield. Guys like Lennox Lewis ruined boxing for me.
The Modern Martial Artist Can you do a James Toney breakdown? He was one of the best but I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves always.
I never knew he even existed but I think in the first 50 seconds he became one of my favorite boxers
You might like the prince naseem aswell
He got robbed with decisions. A lot
Same
Xander: really the SAME here! :-D No no: in the first 3 seconds...!
He was robbed soooo much
I'm 53 yrs. Watched lots of boxing in my life since Ali. This is the first I've ever heard of the drunken master and no wonder why. He was in an era of crooked judges. This guy was incredibly clever. impressive.
joe trevino crooked judges are in all eras...and always will be.
Seems more likely they thought he was making a mockery of the sport and judged him unfairly instead of what he was actually accomplishing in the ring.
@@Thejoeordinary1 That comment was so prolific to anyone who isn't deep into boxing. Because you couldn't be more correct and truth telling.
joe trevino meet the original drunken master. Originator of unorthodox footwork:
ruclips.net/video/BtwrGZnp9b0/видео.html
Shark Deepwater8 Yes, and isn’t it a damn shame crooked judges literally rob deserving fighters of not only wins but of money they could make by moving up in the ratings as they win fights since after each loss they lose some marketability. These boxers put their lives on the line every time they step through those ropes and always come out different than when they go in. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, but always different. They deserve nothing less than knowledgeable judges that are fair and honest.
The way the judges used to rob this dude and the way the commentators would trash him was a disgrace. Instead of appreciating Augustus' skill, they held it against him and claimed he was making a mockery out of the sport. Anybody, go start a fist fight and try this. You would get knocked tf out asap. He mastered the fundamentals to the point that he could freestyle within the construct and immediately get his footwork and body position down pat to counter with 3 piece combinations. He's a Legend in my book.
They thought the same of tyson they just never had fights they could juge tyson ko'd his opponents by the 3rd round
Trinidad amen brother...this cat was an very unique innovator who learned the form and technique so well he was able to transcend making his own lofty style. Bravo
Judges show bias against defensive boxers and showboaters, it's a shame Augustus could of been bigger.
@Terry Harris Augustus was the eye opener for me as far as Boxing fuckery being exposed. What I mean by boxing fuckery is everything outside of what is really happening in the ring affecting score cards. My very first taste of this was Purnell Whittaker vs Ceasar Chavez. I was really young then and didn't understand the technical aspects of boxing but I had enough sense to know that the wrong man won. With Augustus, that Ward fight that is in this video, I was older and had more knowledge about the sport. The way the announcers would trash Augustus was disgusting. I knew what I was watching and the shit this guy would do defensively and then accurately counter from positions that make absolutely NO gat damn sense? They didn't want to appreciate that, they wanted to focus on sucka shit. Those score cards in so many of his fights were so outrageous, my Brother and I would joke, Judge #1 has the bout 247-13, and the shit would be just as bogus in real life. I'm glad people are now recognizing this guy's skill.
Time changes all that
Emanuel Augustus was ahead of his time. Imagine how popular he'd be if the prime of his career was during the social media era. Even if the refs still robbed him, he'd be the people's champion.
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I don't get the ahead of his time. He was perfect for his time. Everything has it's moment. But the grass is always greener. Amazing style
@@ebossnz6838 Officials were deducting points from him and claiming he was disrespecting the sport. His flashy style would've been more popular and celebrated nowadays.
He'd be tiktok famous after 1 round
And now you have Ben Whittaker
Man is literally dancing. This is one of the coolest boxers Ive ever seen.
Its rocklee
Yes
It's truly phenomenal boxing performances. He has such a handle on the fundamentals of boxing that he predicts his opponent's punches without seeing them. Some of his dodges are truly uncanny. You can see he is actively predicting his opponents moves by the way he moves even when his opponents didn't attempt a swing. While this wasn't 100 percent accurate, as at times he dodges when he doesn't need to or mistimes his dodges, a lot of his dodges are truly unbelievable, and can only happen if you have a good understanding of where your opponent plans to hit you before they even take a swing. The man is moving in a way where he is anticipating his opponents movement several steps before they make the move, and doing so with good accuracy. That's a level of knowledge few likely possess.
Reminds me of a British boxer from the 90's Prince Naseem.
Whos cooler
Augustus fights like he's a title boxer in super punch out 🥊. He looks like he would be so annoying and frustrating to fight against.
How u did only 18 likes 💀💀
He would be😆😆😆
I've fought a drunken fist student and it is one of the hardest things defend against it's so unorthodox that its damn near impossible to predict what is happened or what's about to happen
Sounds like Eddy Gordo to me 😂
Honestly, I'm surprised more fighters dont take his sort of tactics... we need more innovation
This guy literally did all the shit we wanted to learn while growing up daydreaming about fighting
facts, a real life ninja turtle.
We aren't buls
Facts
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Real talk 👌
Floyd said he's the toughest opponent he's ever fought, I watched the fight and I can't help but think if he had full amount of time between matches, or even if his corner didn't throw in the towel, he could have won by decision. Also, he survived being shot in the back of the head, is recovering and getting back in the gym. He is a legend.
God that’s so evil as hell that Augustus was shot. I’m glad he’s alive and healing.
I wish he never got shot. I hope whoever shot him pays.
wait, what? he got shot in the back of the head? what the fuck : (
My god man. Miracle he’s with us. Tough SOB. Wonder what even happened
@@thepjup4507 yeah it was in 2014
Dude had a hard life, foster kid, homeless, even got shot a few years ago. He was happy and free in the ring, you can see the joy.
J Brown damn sounds like myself expect I’m lucky to not have been shot. It’s sucks tho and they did nothing but cheat him.
Makes me wonder if he learned the style from an actual drunk while being homeless on the streets.
@@mumblezz__5890 yeah I really relate with him I love Muay Thai and only in the ring am I truly free
A A makes me question if you have the basic brain cells to know it was a joke.
@@mumblezz__5890 Jesus loves you so much
repent and trust in him and you will be saved !!
My boy damn near had ultra instinct
Killuas godspeed😂
He makes me think ultra instinct is real
@@datofficial6062 it looks like it
Facts asf
timescape 1 It is..
Another thing worth noting: On the fight with his most impressive sequence, that fighter started showing signs of head or neck injury in the late rounds. After this Augustus only threw body shots the remainder of the fight.
Sportsmanship to the enth degree
@@kerguelen_cabbage Ray Oliveria
Plot twist : he already broke the neck, body is next
@@Bangmaceda Damn son😂🤣
Yeah good guy sportsmanship that was vs Ray Olivera
I honestly feel like this man was a savant of boxing...like he was more gifted than his record speaks to... because he was kind of experimenting sometimes with different moves instead of just trying to score a win
Yeah. He was a savant. He had clairvoyance to the sport.
If you take a look at his boxing register he also use to fight whoever/whenever/wherever like he had fights not even a month apart or something like that
He was the ultimate master. Only perfecting his crafted mattered.
poetic af......
@@JOHNBRIDGE44 And never did thou planned, that an arrow could end his adventures.
@@SlytherinnMain Didnt he? The closest person ive seen that could match his particular style was mvp ir capoera. The fluidity im speaking. His technique is a thing of jazz so its never perfect and thats what makes it so distinct.
Lil August: Daddy I want to dance.
Dad: hell no I didn't raise a dancer, you're going to fight.
Lil August: Fine then.
This is canon to me.
Hahaha
😆 😆 lol
Muhammad Ali had that same conversation with his dad.
Thats hillarious haha
Judges be like " he landed solid punch but nah he's cocky minus points"
Michael venom page
Mayweather is not a cocky fighter thats why judges love him and smooth
@@justinesj3778 yo shut up about Mayweather
@Maafa 1619 facts....
@Maafa 1619 like Muhammad ali. The most loved cockiest boxer to exist. Stop talking shit.
Okay this guy had “be formless , shapeless like water” down to a tee
Channeling Bruce Lee 100%
It's the the black Bruce Lee, be like water my friend!
@@freedomhowe82 no he is emanuel augustus
Bruce leeroy
♡♡♡ EMMANUEL BURTON AUGUSTUS
♡♡♡ EMMANUEL DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO
♡♡♡ Floyd Mayweather Jr. never fought the same way, ever again. ♡♡♡
He looks like he's clowning all the while he's dead serious about giving his opponent that work! No wasted movement. Every step has meaning. His knowledge of timing and spacing , reflex and reaction is amazing. He's the incarnation the word Sublime.
@@salvationbygracethroughfaith Movement is not wasted if it has a purpose. Each step must be precise for what he is doing to be to his advantage.
@@emblem2425His dancing already contradicts the no movement wasted part though but I get your point. He is indeed a master of his craft.
Had Augustus been a boxer in this era, he definitely would be people's favorite.
It's really unfortunate that back in the days this style of boxing was not credited enough!
You mean needing attention.
Khekuto Lian It's a sad shame he didn't have a real killer instinct& or a real KO punch, he would have been invincible.. He always seemed to be having fun,&making it all look so easy. Waaay better than his record
He was the ppls champ in his era..... if you were a real boxing fan you always thought of him when talking about you fav fighters..... I know I did......
@@montbrink4700 Bruh you don't really make any sense!!☻
@@liankhekuto what you mean it doesn't make sense... you must be be an imbecile....... if you were a BOXING fan during his era then you would know who he was and that he was well liked and respected by people who into BOXING....... so exactly what part don't you understand
Emanuel?
Do you wanna start dance classes or do you wanna fight?
Emanuel: Yes.
Ikr I love this guy and I know he'd be a knockout on the dance floor. 😳😂🤣
@@neneizzy9277 Oh hell yeah. Ladys would love him and men, hmm, not so much 😁
Underrated comment and fighter
😂👌🏽
I train with this guy😳
Most robbed boxer in history. The way he was treated back in the day really made me dislike boxing for a while.
Yea because he has an unorthodox fighting style the judges wouldn't give him decision cuz of form it's sad really. I feel like if no rules aren't being broken fighting style shouldn't matter long as u hit them more u should win right x.x? Idk
@@goochsmooch8159 they mostly didn't like that their fighters were made to look stupid. It works if they beat Augustus bc it turns into "he beat an unorthodox guy" if not just Rob EA
yeah, they really robbed him , he won allot of fights and it went to the other guy, that's why i stopped watching boxing, judges are corrupt. They call the fight how they want it, not how the fight went down..
you didn't watch this guy live lol.
Ironically now boxing needs a guy like him to bring boxing back to casual fans
*Bro should’ve been a hall of famer, but he is in our hearts😭*
Bro was 38-34. Entertaining, but not a HoF fighter.
@@jakelloyd3993 nah man, his record on face value alone doesnt say anything
Some of his losses were robberies
@@jakelloyd3993 he was robbed a lot so his record can’t really be put into hof talks but he def deserves a spot
Dude was amazing but for the most part was only effective against certain types of fighters. Even Mayweather underestimated him and got a big surprise.
Imagine meeting a drunk homeless man at the beginning of a video game, and turns out he is the final boss.
This would be the final boss in the hood.
see "bloodborne"
Imagine trying to put his movements in a game period
I am very very close to LOL
Hahahaha....Right!!!
Bruh...imagine missing all ur shots while he is just dancing. LOL
And mocking your missed punches at the same time
The ultimate insult would be if he suddenly stops, rips out a stinker and then continue dancing while you keep trying to land a contact with the rancid fumes up your nose.
I would have lose my shit and go wild. Making me more predictable.
And people still think martial arts is a joke
Yeah bruh imagine that bruh, crazy bruh wow bruh
I think this is exactly what Bruce Lee meant when he said martial arts is self expression. I mean he really looks happy while boxing. He smiles while dancing in a boxing match amazing
And loses half his fights. What was Bruce Lee's professional record?
Augustus is one of the few examples of people who I think genuinely LOVE to fight. Not for the sadistic thrill of violence, or for the need for money or fame, but because that’s how he best expresses himself.
@@adamplentl5588 Bruce lee was way to good for anyone to challenge him...he smacked the one guy and dislocated his shoulder...he knocked Jackie chan out on accident...while filming..he was a force to be reckoned with
@@ByeByeBirdieShawty oh yeah that must be it. He was just too good to ever actually be in any real fight ever at all.
You fucking weebs are so stupid.
@@adamplentl5588 well they made ufc after him ...mma=mixed martial arts😂 which he created and made a mixture of two martial arts and named it "jeet kun do" but even Jackie chan said when Bruce knocked him out it has way too much for for someone his size...then can u explain the one handed punch that knocked the one guy atleast 12-15 feet back?? Yeah non of his fights were on camera but we all know he wouldn't just casually show off his abilities.. he'd end up hurting them 💯💯
Fun fact, in 1998 he fought 10 TIMES in the year! With a record of 8-1-1 throughout. Pretty insane!
Impressive
@Flak Rocky? lmao
@Flak he prolly thoight u were talking abt rocky balboa lmao
and he is a master of disguise. In some shots he looks white, in some hispanic and in some he looks black.
Underrated comment 😂😂😂👊
😂😂💯
Lmao
🤣 Hilarious!
haha 🤣
I love how everyone getting hit by Augustus has this taken aback look on their face, like “And where the hell did that come from!?”
Augustus smiling in the ring too. This dude was like Goku on DBZ he just loved fighting.
😂😂😂
This is a perfect example of someone making boxing their own
You can tell he loved the sport. He was having fun out there!
Probably the most entertaining boxer ever
@@goochsmooch8159 prince hameed was
And also a perfect example of people refusing to change. The amount of times he would get shit on by judges and commentators because he wasn't "fighting properly" is bull shit.
On the contrary this is a perfect example of someone making their own boxing
I learned more about the science of boxing in this one video than I did the whole 40 years I’ve been alive… great breakdown
I'm only 39, dreading my next birthday!! How did you pull through the big 40!!
Emmanuel Augustus: The reason I know boxing judge's are corrupt.
Just like politics
@@AsmodyModeus 💯💯
The only thing you can count on in the world, if there is a position of power it will be abused
@@sisamusudroka3000 This is so true! Somewhere, someday, someone but it is certain it happends.
@@sisamusudroka3000 yes a studie actually proofen that to 100%. Every human with as little power as they have, abuse it as often as they want/like to feel less miserable.
This man has been robbed in more decisions, than any fighter I have seen in the history of boxing. It is a real shame.
Totally agree....!! It s a pitty
@acebasespace Actually no....
@@mikevarga6742 Excellent skills, a lot resources, and a very good punch....!!
@acebasespace 38 wins, 20 KO, 34 lose, 6 draw
@acebasespace I dont know but too many for sure
If I take 3 swings at guy and he makes me completely miss, then pops me with a punch I did not even see, all the while doing dance moves, I’ll just say uncle and quit.
Yeah lol
Ong
Lmao facts
Lol
This should be a stand up comedians bit. Funny af
I don't know this dudes life, but i feel like this whole style probably came form him training at a young age and having a goofy personality but having solid as fundamentals and being so cerebral in the sport that he managed to fuse what he thought was a fun way to fight but also effective. what a pro
There needs to be a movie made about this guy he’s so different and free. He had a tough life so for him to box like this and have fun in there is moving and heart warming💪
Yes Jess I agree..this kind of talent grit and genuis should be celebrated for sure. I don't know about his life..maybe you could contact sly stallone about it.?
Titleof the movie
♡♡♡ EMMANUEL BURTON AUGUSTUS
♡♡♡ EMMANUEL DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO
♡♡♡ Floyd Mayweather Jr. never fought the same way, ever again. ♡♡♡
No chance. There is no story arch as the guy literally has a barely above .500 winning %. What would be the crescendo of the film?
Augustus is the definition of, "I don’t care if I win or lose. I’m having fun.”
bushido spirit. is not about the money or the records but for the craft !
this is capoeira
@@sergioprivate WRONG.
@@johnaustin209 not wrong, this is capieira stepping in batique style.
@@sergioprivate Not "Capieira" nor Capoeira. Still wrong, dummie.
He seems to exemplify something I heard ages ago, "When you've achieved mastery, forms and technique are no longer necessary. You act... at one with the Tao."
Exactly. The man was a master of techniques at the very least.
Sounds like complete bullshit that someone who has never fought would say. I'll take Bas Rutten over some bullshit anonymous pseudo religious proverb.
@@adamplentl5588 the quote isn't specified to fighting you fucking moron
"Master your instrument, master the music, and then forget all that bullshit and just play" - Charlie Parker
@@adamplentl5588 I see you think you're a boxing/fighting expert. Care to share your fight record? Undefeated on the keyboard ain't ya 🤦🏾♂️
The drunken fighting style is one of my favourites for maybe more than a decade already, but impressive to now see it from a boxer. Instant fan of him
Seriously....Who hit the dislike button. This guy was amazing. Never heard of him before. Down the rabbit hole I go.
Will Cress
Best compilation of the drunken master:
ruclips.net/video/gvSD10pHfFA/видео.html
Watch his fight with micky ward, another fight he was robbed btw, but it was an all time great action fight
same here.
Will Cress not the rabbit hole! That's like a never ending sleep eating abyss of endless chasing of random things that will not impress the boss when you use them to explain why you overslept the next morning.
People with no rhythm problem hit the dislike button. Lol
Is that dude a chameleon or something? Some clips he's black and some he looks mexican. What is this wizardry?
Lol
Black ppl get darker in summer lighter in winter most ppl dont notice because it happens so slowy
So advanced he's shape shifting.
@@raheem8086 Bruh..how did you learn of our secret? Lol
LOLOL!!!!
His “loss” to Courtney Burton was one of the worst robberies ever. He had a point deducted for spinning out of an attempted clinch. Really?!
Tbh he was robbed so many times. Go see his record. I saw a video of his last ever fight and he was robbed. He wasnt even dancing in that fight. (Judges hated him cause he danced )
@@APAMVs judges and also many boxers hated him because he did everything so effortlessly even in Mayweather fight he cornerd him
I've seen a ref warn another fighter to not do a 360
I would like your comment but it's on 420 and I don't want to ruin it 👌😎
@Simon Hawkins Do it....DO IT!
That one uppercut is still the most perfect punch I think ever thrown. He steps into the one position that lets him angle his body a little and land an uppercut that you can hear just snap into him.
But I was also gonna remark that the real core power of the style to me is that he would start an exchange, throw a combination, and then duck his opponent's response perfectly. You could charge the guy down, but you couldn't counter him
It's ashamed fighters like that go unnoticed, & never got the recognition he deserves. Good job beinging us this footage of this skilled fighter🥊
He had 34 losses lol
@@beastmode1980434 The topic WASN'T about his record, it was about his amazing movement. So you just took an L for that stupid reply🥊
@@dre7370 His movement wasn't too great if he lost that many times. Highlights don't show you the whole story.
@@beastmode1980434 If you would STOP🛑 hating & pay attention the guy telling the story mentioned that his tactics DON'T always work, but his movements was masterful when it did🥊
@@dre7370 No hate, I just tell it like it is
UPDATE: I've been notified via email that Emanuel still trains every day and that he's seen the video multiple times now. In other words, he's doing okay. His instagram: instagram.com/emanuelaugustus.drunkenmaster?igshid=qrahpulqidm4
ORIGINAL COMMENT: Didn't want to mention this in the vid, but he got shot for no fucking reason at all and has some heath issues. I was looking for some way to donate or help him out, but didn't find anything. Comment below if you guys know of anything legitimate.
Thanks! Most recent article I could find the reporter mentioned that he randomly shook and got dizzy, but that he had little to no money but still wanted to fight. Good to know he's doing well enough to train and hold mitts.
His boxing record assuredly does not reflect his boxing skills. This article came out shortly after he had been shot (unsolved) and says he is not in the best of shape.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_a2ed3fa7-4c0f-5998-a029-e97d22842604.amp.html
Diminished physically and woefully under compensated during his career he's most definitely in dire straits. The article did mention that his pride wouldn't allow him to look for handouts. Though I'm sure he could use some help. Maybe if someone can get a hold of Floyd he could do something to help out I know he's helped the Diego Corrales and Genero Hernandez (and perhaps Gatti) families after they passed.
In this world it will take fighers and fight enthusiast like us to at the very least find a way to keep these men in a gym as trainers instructors maybe georege foreman teddy atlas could head a fundraiser to build a facility for boxers to give back when they feel they have nuthin my boxing gym has helped me in such a way
Even just them being able to be present A figure in other young fighters life
Augustus is doing ok! He's training kids at a boxing gym in Baton Rouge and this is his instagram
instagram.com/emanuelaugustus.drunkenmaster?igshid=qrahpulqidm4
This is a great example of the final stage of the Japanese concept Shu Ha Ri. Shu is the focus on fundamentals and techniques, once this is mastered the practitioner moves on to Ri which is integrating improvisation and innovations. In the final stage, Ri, the practitioner transcends form. Movements become fluid, instinctive, and natural.
Basically he achieved Ultra Instinct irl.
I can dig it.
Nice 😊
Actually there is nothing special about this. All fighters reach a point in which their muscle memory has been trained enough to not have to consciously think about it and delay themselves. This allows personality and creativity to show because you no longer have to focus on being consistent or adjusting to unknowns. They also won’t hesitate when the brain experiences something “new”. In boxing, everything can be broke down to two movements really. Once someone understands the fundamentals nothing will “surprise him”. This is why Mayweather is so hard to beat.
Or muscle memory
My man Augusta putting that pineal and melanin to work.
Hey brother, I just wanted to let you know that you are absolutely brilliant at what you do. Well edited and presented, always interesting, and so very highly informative. You have helped me gain insight into the striking arts even after 30 plus years as a nak muay, eskrimador, and student of JKD Concepts.. I intend most certainly buying your books.😊 Peace
If augustus was a boxer in today’s climate he wouldn’t have been robbed as much
Traveling Bum fuck no he'd be a crowd pleaser with that war dance. kids would be doing all types of Stupid shit on the streets trying to copy this guys flow.
He probably would have given Mayweather his only lost.
Mogul DaMongrel lmao
@@moguldamongrel3054 for real man, this guy was an entertainer ahead of his time that they could've supported to mayweather levels of fights. Hed probably even have a fortnite dance by now 🤣.
Boxing would be popular again
i remember watching his fights back in the day, he was amazing. i remember refs would deduct points from him cause they thought he was clowning around too much.if he's still alive it would be awesome to see him train a new generation of fighters in this style.
Man, that's b/s about the point deductions
I’m pretty darn sure he’s still alive, here he is in 2019:
ruclips.net/video/hhV8nQ6w6HU/видео.html
@@notisac3149 dude still got it..
@@alvinsarthouse2919 Yeah but he was shot, he suffers a lot nowadays from the injury. God bless him it breaks my heart
This is not the true drunken style, just a click bait, those ppl actually drink a lot do álcool before doing it
Imagine having the balls to walk into your gym and starting to throw hands in that style 😂
It would be far worse to be on the receiving end of that style
Imagine fighting him. It would the most annoying and frustrating fights
They wouldn't even allow you at most gyms unless you pulled it out in sparring you'd be admonished
@@MisterVolts ... well that depends on how well it's executed. Some idiot (i.e. me) trying that out would get knocked out in seconds, ducking into a punch.
🤣🤣🤣
How I've never heard of this cat is beyond me! He's the fighter you think you are in your imagination.
Dude is like a drunken master
I first saw him on Friday Night Fights when I was a kid. Didn't know his name but remembered the style and how the ref kept interrupting his flow whenever he tried to pull a dance move. Found out his name on Facebook about 7 years ago and glad he's getting some recognition.
I really wish there was a guy like him somewhere in today's boxing era.
Tyson fury dances around all the time when he fights but his footwork isnt as good because hes a hw
Ufc Tony ferguson
Jameson Martino Fury dances but it’s not even comparable to Emanuel Augustus though. He’s a heavyweight, I know, but Augusts’ movement is unparalleled
Stylebender
GunJahKiD Adesanya is a brilliant fighter and a fantastic mover but I still think Emanuel Augustus was better at pure movement
His style made his opponents constantly off balance. Pretty slick if you ask me.
@King Savage Sure boxing expert 😂😂
@@GoofyCombat He was 38 and 34. He was an absolute mediocre fighter.
@King Savage Being hated by judges, doesn't make you trash, his punches landed were always very high, also his head movement was crazy never being knocked out. But you don't actually care if he's trash or not, it's all about that trolling art. 👍
King Savage you sound bout dumb aab😂, the judges didn’t like his style so he got robbed😂, because they thought it was a joke, but ok sure your the boxing expert💀
@@vonleee5637 dont waste your breath on casuals
I used to watch Augustus live. He backed down from nobody and was always underrated. His record is deceptive. He was on the losing end of a lot of extremely bad decisions against protected up and coming prospects in fights he actually won.
I couldn't wait for his fights to come on ESPN on Friday nights. He was a real trip to watch. He's had a hard life. They should make a bio pic about him.
Or a movie!
Even with explanation, I just can't understand his movement! It's so unnatural yet so smooth. It looks like he is actually playing with the opponent's mind like Akashi from Kuruko's basket, just making him do whatever he wants just with his gesturing. Seriously the guys are just swinging in the air miles away from his body sometimes it's crazy how he is able to completely confuse his enemies
I was a little girl when he and Aaron Pryor were doing this “drunken master” style of boxing. Both were robbed of victories numerous times. Sports commentators and boxing judges punished him for allegedly making a “mockery” of boxing. Mayweather’s shoulder-roll, Naseem’s bowing and twirling, Lomachenko’s and Chocolatito’s footwork are singular examples of all that he and Pryor did in the ring.
"Both were robbed of victories numerous times".....Bro Aaron Pryor lost 1 fight🤔
@C Matt Emanuel Augustus had 78 fights and 38 losses. True, Aaron Pryor had 40 fights and 1 loss. “Both” is cumulative, as intended, with the majority being Emanuel Augustus’ losses and him being the subject of the video. I will speak with further clarity, if the opportunity presents itself. By the way, I’m not a “bro,” as I am female. 🤗👍🏽
@@i.s.paccara9313 holy heavens,i like your conversation.Your messed with statistics?Your flatly analytical.Its good sister ,este bruh ?ah whatever
@Alexandrito3 Panchu Thanks, Alexandrito! I have always enjoyed boxing and the history of pugilistic sports.
I.s paccara just dominating this comment section, c Matt 🤫
He's fighting exactly how I imagined myself as a professional boxer when I was a kid 😂
Lmao
Sugar Ray Robinson, Juan Manuel Marquez and Emanuel Burton Augustus ... "these are a few of my favourite things." Thanks David!
Never heard of this guy. I can appreciate the fact that it's his actual style of fighting and not just trying to showboat. Interesting
Shout out to Emanuel Augustus Baton Rouge, Louisiana's finest. They gave this man 34 Losses, he never got knocked out (to my knowledge.. Correct me if I'm wrong) they just hated on his style of fighting.
Mr stank If its retarded and it works then its not retarded 🤷🏼♂️
He has been knocked out
5 times
Thats exactly what happened. No one else has demonstrated this level of natural movement in any fight or sport whatsoever. Pure legend. Who can win a fight with his unique style?
@Mr stank No. He was unique and made most opponents look like pure fools. Thats LEGENDARY.
I wouldn't even call him the drunken master. I would almost say he's the master at not overthinking and just flowing with the moment around him.
-A master of flow.-
Not drunk, just loose and confident.
Looks more like a dip of Capoeira to me
I guess if you’re gonna be literal about it
That's kinda the point. Wild, drunken even, but nonetheless having guidance and direction to the flow of chaos.
You don't actually need to be drunk to be a drunken master
It a artstyle that use unpredictable movement like dancing and falling to distract enemy into a opening
Emanuel was absolutely fantastic. Best head movement, switching to southpaw, and body movement ever seen. Should have much more notoriety than he currently has. 🥊 🏆
Me: "Mom i'm taking dance classes"
Mom: "Why?"
Me: "There's a kid bullying me in class"
Mom: "...."
LMFAO FR FR!!!
Fantastic joke.
So basically Arya Stark
lol
Sad Child
Me: Mom I'm have to take drinking lessons.
Mom: Why
I am being bullied in class....
7:20 I'm sorry, but human beings just don't move this fast. This is like a freaking mongoose.
Move like a mongoose, strive like a viper.
Augustus had the moves!
His moves are so unpredictable he actually took boxing into another level with that footwork and upper body movements all he needed was a martial trainer to show him how to put more power in those punches because a lot of them was very fast and accurate absolutely amazing!
5:20 punches at the speed of light here
And he could take a shot too. I've seen him get nailed hard. And come straight back dancing. Smiling. Lol. Too much this guy. One of the greatest absolutely
Used to watch him all the time on ESPN. First thought he was a showboater, but quickly realized he was just at another level. His fight with Mickey Ward was epic.
What's crazy is most fighters show tension and annoyance at his style. Ward just kind of soldiered through it and although Ward likely was gifted the win he did drop Augustus right?
@@deadarmd Made him take a knee in the ninth after a head/body combo.
I've never seen anyone throw a legitimate double punch..mad respect lol
Lmao. Imagine fighting him. Laughing and angry as fuck at the same time, in the beginning rounds. Then just confused and angry after. 😂 😂 😂
This guy looks like he was an absolute nightmare to fight. Personally never saw anything like him👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This guy is a cross breed of every character on street fighter mortal kombat tekken and killer instinct
For some boxers sure but any who learned how to really brawl would turn him into hamburger meat
Mayweather said Augustus is one of the hardest fighters he fought. Mayweather couldn't read Augustus, because his movement was unpredictable.
Dead or alive 3 is the only game ive played where there is a fighter that uses drunken fist.
Mentally Chill he can read well enough to make hundreds of millions
This dude's fighting style is absolutely beautiful art.
The style really is genius because it makes a fighter almost completely unreadable. Nobody knew how to take him he was uncontainable. When you’re a one out of thousands if not tens of thousands nobody is gonna put in the time to crack your code and study you to mirror you. One of those times where being a rare and unorthodox fighter is going to make you stand out. Legend of the Drunken Master was always one of my favorite movies .
This is the first time i've seen someone like Augustus use *both* of his gloves at the same time. already 11/10 there for me, anyway.
Some street fighter shit. That was crazy
I think they rule it as a illegal punch now and he is probably why. I just saw a fight and a guy did something similar and the ref stopped the fight
I think pacman tried something like that vs floyd and the ref said no . August us punches were straights vs mannys were more like hooks .
@@mauriceallen5167 It is illegal now and thats bs.
@@CarlosMartinez-tp3zlpac did it was against Joshua clottey. The punch is actually legal.
Unrecognized top 5 boxers all time! He only lost bc his style was frowned upon by judges
But he got tko alot.
Top 5? Lol
Yes my top 5 easy. No one has a style like his and be effective. The only reason he lost many of his fights that he CLEARLY WON is bc of his style.
@pitbullfiend5 prince naseem had good defense. But no one has incorporated a martial art style like Emmanuel. Defense and offense. This dude used to hit people with a double punch!!!! Lol no one fought like this
And that's why boxing is a failing sport.
Mayweather was working hard that fight. Even senior said that was jrs toughest fight. Respect to the drunken master. One of the greats in my book
Robbed more times anyone can count. Most underrated boxer in history.
Party on drunken master!
Mayweather toughest fight was against maidana, he loss that fight but the judges were on his side
Took 9 rounds to end imagine if he tko'd mayweather
@@lautaromontanana402 stop it beat him both times I was there
Footage starting at 6:30 onward is just amazing. Somebody please find this man and lets make him a legend again.
I'm so happy to see this guy get some love
He was ripped off in most of his fights because of his playfulness. It's too bad he didn't have devestating power. We'd be talking about one of the legendary greats if he did.
Fernando 💯💯💯
I think you hit the nail on the head there - this guy obviously has amazing technique but what matters in a fight is whether you can put your opponent away and actually secure the win. A lot of people here aren't going to like me for saying it, but Augustus clearly didn't have the stopping power to be a great. It's what made Tyson such a force in boxing and even Dana White (idiot that he is) agrees with the sentiment - you have to be able to do damage in order to truly call yourself the victor, just being a better technician doesn't cut it.
@@CopiousDoinksLLC I mean guys like Mayweather and Pernell Whitaker did it, Muhammad Ali even
@@RizzlerTwo Cus they played good with points and still had abit of knockout power to bring to the table. Augustus has good instinct and knows how to play his opponents to his advantage, but because of his lack of knockout power and "stick up their arse" judges, it doesnt help.
@@jacklegends2799 every boxer can hit hard in their own ways some are just stronger than others, the judges are the only factor between the two that made Emmanuel lose fights
IN an alternate world, August is praised as the most talented and unorthodox boxers of our times! Sadly this aint that world. Shame, thank you Modern Martial Artist for giving the spotlight to a man who was cheated most of his career!
@Archie Macdonald well said gator crock, as i said above, he should have joined up with Ward and Gatti, after all the buzz, and maybe their management team could have taken him in and made some big dollar bouts for him.. he deserved batter.. I'm sure he had Wards respect, and they would have gladly taken him along for the ride .. he's an exciting fighter to watch and a humble , decent man out of the ring (had his troubles but they don't define him)..
explain his record of 38-34 if he is praised. The guy's record is the worst record I have ever Wikied.
@@madspacepoet4840 Judges didn't like his fighting style so they'd score it lower automatically.
Super Dope
In an alternate world. Mike Tyson was raised up in a nice neighbourhood with rich parents and went on to become a doctor.
I don't get tired of watching this video, it constantly gets recommended to me over and over and I always watch it
Why did I never hear of this guy? This is awesome!
You either young.... or not a real boxing fan....... do yourself a favor.....go watch Buton vs Ward one of the best fights in history...... also he changed his name from Emmanuel to Burton so that throw ppl off too
mont brink shut the fuck up
The fucks up your knickers
Because stupid media didn't like the way he fights
Me either
Wow. The balance that this requires alone let alone the endurance to stay constantly moving like this is insane. This is some animal like instincts . It's so awesome to see people entirely unique at their craft that evolved something like fighting to a completely unique and non imitated form that works so impressively against the norm.
I'm not sure if you realize how poetic your writing was here. Check out your prose.
The balance - that this - requires alone
let alone - the endurance
to stay constantly - moving - like this
is insane
This is - some animal-like instinct
It's so awesome
to see people
entirely unique
at their craft
that evolved
something - like fighting
to a completely - unique
and non-imitated form
that works - so impressively
against the norm
Gentlemen.. I salute you. Nicely done.
Buh tuh huh buh tuh
Its interesting, because it doesn't come off as show boating, but an actual technique, freestyle though it may be.
Thisisnotmyrealname8 It didn't belong in boxing, even fighters like Leonard showboated very little!
If you get punched while showboating you get knocked down. If your "showboating" allows you to avoid all attacks, it's technique, and an astonishing one at that. Pity he wasn't properly recognized.
@@mrknarf4438 My point is that it doesn't look like showboating, even though it can look like dancing. To me, he's trying to find that comfort zone, and it just is what it is.
@@Thisisnotmyrealname8 Yeah. I've seen showboating and this isn't it. Reminds me of Joe Frazier and how he'd try out different weaves until he found the right rhythm. Always loved Augustus. Wish he'd gotten more recognition. When even a purist curmudgeon like Teddy Atlas recognizes your skills you'd think it'd be enough for judges to get over themselves but I guess that's asking too much from people.
Ultra Instinct!
As a guy who studies drunken(not just the forms and those crap), he ironically is doing drunken without learning drunken. One of the key senses a drunken user must always keep in mind is to never face the opponent straight on, but always coming from the side. This is incredibly hard to do consistently even in training for normal fighters because we all started with fighting face to face in the centerline. And his side jabs has a drunken taste to it too. I wouldn't be surprised if he met some dude and told him a few drunken theories.
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I remember him he should have been Champ but was robbed in a lot of decisions cause the judge's didn't understand what they were seeing
Oh they new damn good and well what they were seeing! They were just corrupt peices of shit and its absolutely sickening!!
@@Phillmagroin knew*
He missed most of his punches which most judges don't like.
The guy had 38 wins 34 losses and 6 draws. He's not that good.
@@truth135 He gets robbed a lot,were you not paying attention?
i never heard of emanuel augustus. thanks for posting this. and thanks to everyone that requested this and got the ball rolling.
Lyle W search for Emanuel Burton as well to see all of his fights. He changed his last name
@@Mandarintoenail1 cool. thanks
Lyle W your welcome, been begging MMA since the start of his channel
This guy is a really talented entertainer. He sees fighting as an art rather than a brutal sport.
What the hell? This guy's a UFO! I can't believe I never heard of him, it's insane! He clearly masters the fundamentals to a point his toying with them. Thanks so much for this
His thinking is on a different plane to everyone else. If Floyd Mayweather says he was his most difficult opponent who am I to argue.
Real talk, this style would be hard for anyone to try to mimic. Your footwork needs to be on point for a style as this! Very unorthodox but effective for Augustus.
It was uniquely his own.
@@CephlonMayngrum yep he was one of a kind. Like RZA said about ODB the same applies to Augustus, 'there is no father to his style'.
Awesome. My all time favorite boxer gets a technique breakdown by my all time favorite technique breakdowner.
I am 61, boxed golden gloves in my teens, martial arts training later on in life. I have to say this was my first time seeing this guy and why I never heard of him is sad. The missed punches caused by his movements are OUSTANDING! This was AWESOME!!!!🤜
Emanuel Augustus is a Crafty Fighter. Way ahead of his time, his style would've been dope in modern day boxing.
He truly understood the dynamics and nomenclature of the " sweet science ". If he only had power he would have been devastating.
@Phil Ill exactly. That's what Floyd relies on to win
A boxer with Augustus' style and Tyson's power would be damn near unbeatable.
When you're supposed to be a dancer but ended up being a boxer.
F.B.I I see you on every fucking video I swear
F.B.I Boxers can be good dancers, but dancers usually aren’t good boxers.
When you're supposed to go into law enforcement, but you end up being a Female Body Inspector.
Emanuel Agustus should've been a world champion! Or has he? I loved to watch him fight on Friday night fights
LOL GOOD
There'll never be a fighter like this again.
That double fist blow was crazy.
Wow Augustus is a genius. Pushing his limits on different positions and doing so during an event. Different punches and different shifts. Imagine a perfected drunken master. Would be nice.
0:33
"He ko'd him!
How?
With his fist man.
Yeah, but which one?
BOTH MAN. BOTH!"
*He is like the Ol' Dirty Bastard of boxing*
I agree
Real shit! Rip ODB.
😂😂😂👍🏾💪🏾✊🏾💯
Lmao…I was thinking the same thing. He reminds me of Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennet.
Charles Bennet is the Ol' Dirty Bastard of MMA. I would love to see those 2 in the ring together.
*Wu Tang strikes again!*
I've watched this video a few times and If you showed me the clips back to back and didn't tell me it was the same fighter I would have guessed it was 3 or 4 different people. His appearance seems to change drastically throughout his career.
Absolutely amazing. As an unorthodox fighter myself with speed but lacking heavy handed power I love this dude. RESPECT
After watching this video I now know who Naseem Hamed based his style on... He even wore the same leopard print shorts!
So impressive.. Amazing skills!
I don't think prince naseem took any notes from Augustus, naseem used his dancing as taunts or showboating, he also wasn't much of an infighter and had different but even crazier head movement. Also naseem punched like a Mack truck.
@The middle ground yeah but, I know you might not like this, I think that fight was a fluke. Obviously Barrera was a high level opponent but Naseem was overweight and had to cut massive amounts of water to make Featherweight. It was not Naseem's best night. I think if Naseem was in top condition, the fight would be at least competitive.
@@rayhanakram9912 exactly, also how many people do you know box with broken hands?
@@idonoteatfingers9649 why?
@@rayhanakram9912 because naseem fought barrera with broken hands
Bro I almost jumped out of my seat when I saw the thumbnail
wwoorrdd
same!!
@@vidguru0062 my guy
Why?
@@mider-spanman5577 wdu mean why? 🤷♀️
this is my brother Emanuel Augustus previously know as Emanuel Burton during those years we both and any other fighters that came out of n.14th boxing gym have to pay homage to late and great Frank James the best coach the world has ever seen till this day but very good video dude keep up the great work
If you are, who you say you are. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
...sure
Brother I hope ur the truth The man was Rob ,shot ,and abuse by boxing so I hope you are his brother and giving him love and support
always will be supported and always will be the best