Muhammad Ali Appreciation thread.

[Bill Paxtom]

Cassius Clay

Came along at the right time, when Boxing needed some injection of life.

I appreciated his entertainment skills, despite stealing his act from 'Gorgeous George'.

[Gandalf]

I love watching Ali's classic fights. He was a great fighter. When young he dazzled and when older he adapted. Ali had a great boxing brain along with great tools. My only criticism is how he is held on a pedestal by the media when morally he wasn't all that. The media is quick to point out Tyson's flaws at any moment, but with Ali it all seems to be airbrushed.

[generalbulldog]

I love watching Ali's classic fights. He was a great fighter. When young he dazzled and when older he adapted. Ali had a great boxing brain along with great tools. My only criticism is how he is held on a pedestal by the media when morally he wasn't all that. The media is quick to point out Tyson's flaws at any moment, but with Ali it all seems to be airbrushed.

Totally agree. As a fighter the man was amazing, as a human being he was very flawed just like the rest of us, but it's been sanitized and airbrushed. As flawed as someone like Tyson was, I don't think he ever stoop to the sad level that Ali did to Frazier as a man. You know what they say, "With friends like these, who needs enemies?"

Awesome documentary by HBO

[Dia bando]

We cant debate the facts about Ali calling Joe a uncle tom, after Joe had help Ali out
when he was down on his luck.
Ali was no saint all show men get carried away, he said some other things that hurt Joe,
you don't kick someone in the ballocks, when they have helped you out.!
But for giving Boxing a lift Ali was the man, remember we can all make mistakes but people
like Ali and others entertained us they paid with there health.
This sport is unforgiving but remember Billy Boy , you or I weren't taking them punches off
Larry, Ali was,!!!!!! it's easy passing comment Billy Boy how long would you or I been in that
ring with Larry 5 or 6 seconds before we cured out.
I have watched boxing for years Billy Boy, TV, live fights, amateur, pro, you have to admire fighters
weather they are shit bags or nice guys, but Billy Boy you no best or DO YOU.

[Bill Paxtom]

Cassius Clay

Talented Boxer and Great Entertainer.

But he far from did it by himself. He had a lot of help on the way up.

[Dia bando]

Cassius Clayi

Talented Boxer and Great Entertainer.

But he far from did it by himself. The boy had a lot of help on the way up.

Bill I am taken aback by your comments, that's the nicest thing you have said here

[imp]

Cassius Clayi

Talented Boxer and Great Entertainer.

But he far from did it by himself. The boy had a lot of help on the way up.

Bill I am taken aback by your comments, that's the nicest thing you have said here

Its not really that nice.

He used his slave name.

[brocktonblockbust]

Purple haze

[ykdadamaja]

... and let's not forget how we were robbed of 5 years of Ali in his prime due to his draft dodging.... between 67 to 72 Ali did not have one fight, could not get a boxing license, and still remained a figure against the Vietnam War.

Iconic man.

[Dark Lord Al]

Clay did have a big heart for sure.

[SlimTrae]

Cassius Clay

Came along at the right time, when Boxing needed some injection of life.

I appreciated his entertainment skills, despite stealing his act from 'Gorgeous George'.

True.

[Master]

Gorgeous George probably stole it from Jack Johnson, he never invented it.