Salvador Sanchez, an icon who reigned as the pound for pound king during his all too short career. He’s your favorite boxers favorite boxer. A lightning fast tactician who mastered the sweet science, and handed out beat downs to all the sports top contenders. Mexico has produced warriors of incomparable grit and heart. But standing above the pantheon of icons—beyond even the great Julio César Chávez for many—is the “Invincible Eagle,” Salvador Sánchez.
At just 23 years old, Sánchez wasn’t just a champion; he was a phenomenon. With the “Iron Lung” conditioning that allowed him to fight at a relentless pace and a counter-punching IQ that baffled the world’s elite, he seemed destined for immortality. Then, on a lonely highway in 1982, the story stopped.
In this original Bored Film documentary, we examine the life, the masterclasses, and the tragic finality of a man who died a prospect of greatness that had already conquered the world. We dive deep into the technical brilliance of the “Battle of the Little Giants” against Wilfredo Gómez and the heart-stopping final war against Azumah Nelson.
Voice Over Narration By:
Andrew Scott
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Is Salvador Sanchez the greatest Mexican boxer ever? Gone too soon, this video is a long overdue look at the Legend. Hope you enjoy, also we're doing channel memberships now if anyone wants to support the channel that way. Thanks!
Every time Don King shows…. trouble follows.. ha
I’ve said for over 10 years now, Mexico should forget soccer and invest all the money in “futbol” and but in the sweet science 🧪 🥊 🇲🇽….maybe one day of all of Mexico will realize they were made to throw hands not kick a soccer ball ⚽️
Jesus man I was literally tearing up in the beginning I don't even know what to say thanks for an early birthday gift Joe🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is why the Internet is necessary. Never even heard of Sanchez before I saw a video on YouTube. That guy was an absolute monster. I'm talking about your favorite boxers favorite boxer.
One of my favorite fighters now more than ali
Thank you Joe!!! I've been waiting for this video for a while. Your the best at what you do!!! Appreciate you showing Salvador Sanchez to many who don't know who he was!!! To me he could've been the greatest fighter ever if not for his early passing!!! growing up watching JCC Sr. I thought he was the best Mexican fighter but after I saw Salvador Sanchez fights. I saw the greatest fighter of all time in my opinion even though he died young!!! He just looked so natural in the ring as if the Boxing Gods created him!!! R.I.P to a Mexican legend!!!
Tragic
He mastered the bob and weave so early on that you could see how special he was going to be even at the age of 16
GREAT VIDEO THANKS 💢💥💢💥💢💯
Are you Sure!
Was waiting for this channel to make a video about Salvador Sánchez. What a great gone to soon, the what ifs if he was alive. Would've been even greater especially for what he done by age 23
Salvador Sanchez, one of the greatest boxers ever, will always be one of my favourite fighters. Thank you, Joseph, for the amazing video. Nobody does it better, baby
P4p greatest of all time
His style was so beautiful, only 2 fighters I've seen that I never get tired of watching dance around the ring and flow their punches this legend and sugar ray Robinson 🥊🙏
As always, Great job Mr. Vincent! You told his story very well and I'm happy I got to find out about Salvador Sanchez. I remember that clip from Roy but never knew the guy he referenced.
Destroyed legends and at a young age he was an atg until his tragic death. Sanchez is the greatest ever. Just taken to soon but he was a perfect machine of destruction. What a legend
In the pound for pound best ever conversation Sanchez quite possibly would have usurped Sugar Ray if he hadn't croaked so tragically young (23) as he had not yet reached his full potential, he was the best around by his early 20s!
First thing first, i love your work man, i see the reserch. i never heard of Salvador before now, and i follow boxing and these images are simply…priceless. Thanx man, At 23 with a record of 44-1-1, is impossible right now. We can only imagine…R.I.P.
Only a car crash could beat him
This guy was amazing.
Another classic
The Len Bias of boxing
My grandma uncle Cristobal Rosa’s trained Sanchez and Julio Chávez 💪🏽🥊
THANK YOU! 🙏 LOOK OUT FOR “EL PHENOMENO.”⏳
I was a little bato, when I watched his fights. I especially remember the time when he beat Coloradito Lopez for the second time and Lopez put on Sanchez' head, his penacho at the end of the fight as an act of sportsmanship.
Chava donde quiera que estes campeón, tu gente te llora, no te olvida y esta orgullosa de tì. GRACIAS POR HABER NACIDO MEXICANO.
There is a lot of noise about this guy being one of the greatest boxers to ever live. Not even joking!
Hey Joe. Hey JOE. You dont know how happy youve made me, and every other REAL boxing fan for that matter. Still….NOBODY brings it home like Joe Vincent….nobody.
Duúde you guys aren't gonna tell me these guys are Afro-Latinos Jus look at they hair wtf you guys talking bout : stop being racist
Great vid. Did not know much about this fighter. He was much better than Chavez.
Man what a tragic ending😢
❤ DUDE YOU READ OUR MINDS BAZOOKA AND NOW SALVADOR?! ❤ nobody like Joe Vincent 🎉🎉🎉