August 26, 1975 ~ 'Press Conference' ~ Ali Tries To Make Gorilla Out Of Joe Frazier

[Bill Paxtom]

Tuesday ~ August 26, 1975

Now that Smokin' Joe stood up, there was a concern that he would grab 'The Scum Bag' and
break his coward neck.

But Smokin' Joe just smiled.

Muhammad Ai, realizing he was safe, then started to send out flicking left-jabs aimed at
Smokin' Joe's forehead, and missing by a 1/2" inch.

Smokin' Joe again, never flinched.

Finally, Muhammad realized that he couldn't intimidate Smokin' Joe, so he put out his left-hand
and made a fist. He gently placed it on Smokin' Joe's forehead.

Smokin' Joe then started laughing while saying >
"Don't you fella's see how scared I am."

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[C.J.Rock]

Tuesday ~ August 26, 1975

Now that Smokin' Joe stood up, there was a concern that he would grab 'The Scum Bag' and
break his coward neck.

But Smokin' Joe just smiled.

Muhammad Ai, realizing he was safe, then started to send out flicking left-jabs aimed at
Smokin' Joe's forehead, and missing by a 1/2" inch.

Smokin' Joe again, never flinched.

Finally, Muhammad realized that he couldn't intimidate Smokin' Joe, so he put out his left-hand
and made a fist. He gently placed it on Smokin' Joe's forehead.

Smokin' Joe then started laughing while saying >
"Don't you fella's see how scared I am."

Notice how EVERYONE in the pic is smiling even Joe
They know its just fun to hype the fight Your obsesses lol

[Bill Paxtom]

After 10-minutes of Muhammad Ali acting like an 'Ass-Hole'.

Smokin' finally stood up, and raised his hands. With his palms facing outward
and his finger pointing upwards.

Smokin' Joe bellowed .............. "I give up. Please don't hurt me Clay."

Smokin Joe' added ................... "See. I'm shaking."

The Press Room erupted in laughs now.

Muhammad Ali then backed away, and paid no attention to Smokin' Joe and his remarks.

Muhammad then started 'gabbing' to the Press Corps, and continued with his 'Gorilla' remarks.

But now, Muhammad was not funny. He was now getting nowhere with his 'Third-Rate' act.

He became downright pathetic, as now, no one was laughing.

[Master]

Bill, please get a life.

[Bill Paxtom]

Bill, please get a life.

Have you talked to the Mrs. lately. .........

You have to wait to see where this is going.

As you can see, Smokin' Joe was 'not' initially upset about the 'Gorilla' references.

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Muhammad Ali Brings Stuffed Gorilla To Press Conference ~

The World Heavyweight Champion - Muhammad Ali brought along a large stuffed
Gorilla to the Press Conference at the 'Four Seasons' restaurant.

'The Scum Bag' had a small sign hanging around the Gorilla's neck. Written on the
sign was 'Joe Frazier'.

Muhammad Ali >
"I spar with the Gorilla. He doesn't punch back though. And he doesn't talk much
either. He's just a big stupid smelly Ape."

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Muhammad Ali Brings Stuffed Gorilla To Press Conference ~

The World Heavyweight Champion - Muhammad Ali brought along a large stuffed
Gorilla to the Press Conference at the 'Four Seasons' restaurant.

'The Scum Bag' had a small sign hanging around the Gorilla's neck. Written on the
sign was 'Joe Frazier'.

Muhammad Ali >
"I spar with the Gorilla. He doesn't punch back though. And he doesn't talk much
either. He's just a big stupid smelly Ape."

After a while. Muhammad Ali's 'schtick' was wearing thin, and the Press started to turn
away from his foolish behavior.

Now Smokin' Joe started to talk, and the Press turned their ears toward him.

This made 'The Scum Bag' mad, as nobody was listening to him.

Smokin' Joe was talking and behaving like a 'true' Sportsman to the Press.

Suddenly, Muhammad Ali made a straight 'Bee-Line' towards Joe Frazier, and walked through
the News people. Muhammad walked up close to Smokin' Joe and put his hands on Joe's
shoulders.

Then he pushed Joe backwards.

Not hard, but easy.

The Press was waiting for an 'all-out' brawl.