& for the record: Ali is a lot to blame.

One didn't have to be charismatic to be a champ. He changed that. to a fault IMO.

Joe Louis was the antithesis: quiet, humble & the nation loved him. Since then Aliitis has fucked with the PBF's, Broners & Khans of the world.

Ray Leonard succeeded him & captivated us to the point we gave him forgiveness on fights he got his ass whooped in. SRL vs Hearns for 12 rounds...and a draw the 2nd time? That was Aliitis in those judges there.