The Octopus was Ernie Terrell, the Peanut (ole' Peanut head) was Larry Holmes. I don't recall the Pussycat.
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The Octopus was Ernie Terrell, the Peanut (ole' Peanut head) was Larry Holmes. I don't recall the Pussycat.
Was it Jimmy Young?Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Correct. One left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
The only 'Cat' Ali fought was Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, so he must be the Pussycat.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedCorrect. One left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Clay even made a name up for himself - Ali
Was Jean-Pierre Coopman The Pussycat?
Nope, he did fight a tiger.....Sorry I meant a lion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axThe only 'Cat' Ali fought was Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, so he must be the Pussycat.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedCorrect. One left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
The "Pussycat" was Jean-Pierre Coopman, a Belgian.
Coopman's promoters called him, "The Lion of Flanders" because the Belgian flag sports a lion.
Coopman was a big fan of Ali and would greet him at pressers in the European style, with a hug and a kiss to both cheeks. So Ali started calling him "Pussycat". Coopman was also a pussycat in the ring.
So I was right? C'mon, you didn't call me 'the man'. Why would I answer if not for props? ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by beenKOed
Sorry sir, I missed your post. You were right and you are the man. Still!Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Thanks, I now feel like a good dog, who has had his head ruffled for bringing back the stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedSorry sir, I missed your post. You were right and you are the man. Still!Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn