Quote Originally Posted by Puerto Rican Punch
Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker
Quote Originally Posted by Puerto Rican Punch
My thought is, if you are the best the fans are the ones that have to give you that title.
I'd have to argue that the majority of fans are biased and often will not give credit where credit is due if they dislike a guy. A LOT of people dislike Floyd and will be very reluctant to give him his just credit (if any).
Well, Ali was not exactly a quiet man, but I think most of the people recognize him as one of all times greatest and probably among best 3, with many people having him as # 1.
But until he beat Ellis,and Quarry,and Frazier,and Foreman,etc,etc,commentators viewed those proclamations as more humorous then serious