The Greatest Infighter of All Time

What was it about his style that earned Armstrong his legendary reputation and earned him so much admiration among his peers?

First and foremost, Armstrong was a master at controlling his opponents posture, balance, and positioning. I talk a lot about how fighters use footwork to maneuver themselves into superior angles, but an equally important element to fighting is the ability to maneuver the opponent in inferior angles. In other words, Armstrong didn’t so much move himself into a good position as move his opponents into a bad one.

[BenThuAlot]

"Henji Armstrong told Ray Robinson, if you was my friend and you admire me then you would fight me, you know I need money " -Mike Tyson

[godmelanin]

Man because of videos like this I'm far from the casual fight fan I used to be. Your work is appreciated my friend.

[Mr.Deko]

A complete genius. Armstrong had a deep understanding on how the body functions. He stuck to his plan all the way through. It looks as if he fought by touch rather than vision. Another great video. Thank you brother.

[AraAra-zceb]

Armstrong: Hippity hoppity, your personal space is now my property.

[TheCheesecake-yd]

There's a reason why the fighters of old are often held in higher regard compared to the fighers of today. Without a doubt, Henry Armstrong is a significant reason why we believe that. Amazing breakdown.

[cerromeceo]

He did all this stuff with his head and not a single headbutt. Incredible

[centpushups]

At first it looked messy but the slow mo at the end. Really opened at how technical and precise each move i

[TheMiist]

God this would be the most frustrating guy to fight ever

[brandonblair]

Its awesome when you can look back at historic boxers and see where certain modern fighters modeled there style

[The-Contractor]

True Fighter, ruthlessly aggressive and always on the hunt.

[RockyStJohns]

That head movement. That lead hook. Bending at the waist.
I’m reminded of Joe Frazier..

[mider-spanman]

He literally had a larger heart than most boxers and most people they found out later. you just know that Joe Frazier got most of his style from Henry Armstrong. Nonstop constant pressure.

[jameshampton]

Armstrong my his soul rest in peace..My favorite fighter of all time...I believe he was the best inside fighter pound for pound ever..He would stay inside his opponents chest and wear them down..Making them miss shots ....Not only was he the best in fighter of time in my top ten of best fighter pound for pound of all time there will never be another like him

[hermenutic]

As a kid in the 1960s I read about Armstrong in the boxing magazines and was amazed at what I read. I never imagined I'd get to see him. Thank you.
Joe Frazier's style came to mind as I watched. Armstrong.

[alfjones]

Thank you for posting this beautodul compendious insight on One of my all time favorites. Homicide Hank there is a reason why many p4p all list have him as #2 behind Sugar Ray Robinson . Too many casuals here asking for you to upload pacman and overlook a true legend who created a style still relevant in pressure fighters today.

[ogreking]

It also helps that Armstrong had a larger heart than normal humans... This gave him a extreme advantage in cardio

[AbdullahC-]

ive watched this video 10x an i still learn something new every time.
Henry Armstrong stands as a testament as to how wonderful the science of boxing is.

[Broken_Orbital]

Please, do a breakdown of Emanuel Augustus!! He was by far one of the most entertaining, yet underrated boxers.

[lefthooklarry]

Hammer hank. One of the best pressure and inside fighters pound for pound. He often does not get enough respect for he did. THE MOTHERFUCKING TRIPLE 🏆

[innovativeprogramschool]

Thank You so much for doing this breakdown. I believe Henry is the Greatest. To hold 3 World Championships at a time that didn't have a bunch of titles floating around is an impossible achievement.