
Originally Posted by
AdamGB
Heavyweights can only be rated relevant to their era, Point?

That was my point.
It wasn't really a dig, more a factual analysis with a sarcastic twist. Im an ali fan but unlike many casual fans i have a true sense of perspective on the man.
Other titbit's:
-Leon spinks was 6-0 as a pro when he fought ali for the title! Imagine if that happened now!!
-Cleveland Williams had been inactive the entire year of 1965 while recovering from gunshot wounds he suffered at the hands of a police officer arising out of a traffic stop. Williams was shot with a .357 Magnum in the abdomen, barely survived, and suffered permanent kidney damage, a loss of over ten feet of his small intestine, and nerve damage from the bullet which affected his left leg above the knee, causing it to atrophy as a result. Can u imagine that now


-Frazier was blind in one eye his entire career too, he would not pass the medical today!!
-Listons true birthdate is unknown, most think he was late 30's at least when he fought ali!
-Fighting a 47 year old archie moore at 20 yrs old was just ridiculous! Sorry but come on....
On the upside though he still is a legend and was an exceptional talent and inspiration.
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