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

[beenKOed]

What is overlooked here is that Ali's insults were mostly childish, prank-like. Countless fighters since then, and nowadays, say much worse things. But we conveniently forget because we're too busy attacking Ali, who has long since become something of an elder statesman, loved and respected by many.

What about Margarito and Rios making fun of Roach's Parkinson's disease. I think this is ten times worse than waving a toy gorilla at Frazier. What about Tyson telling Lewis he was going to eat his children? What about everything that comes out of Broner's mouth?

I think we've lost a little perspective here.

Seems like it started with Ali, doesn't it. Another strike against the disrespectful prick.

The perspective of a hater is always going to be a little skewed with respect to reality. But hey.... you're entitled to your opinion, no matter how skewed. After all......


"Look, I am going to make this simple for you. I respect Ali for being a great fighter, because he was! I also have a deep and abiding dislike for Ali, because he was a disrespect prick, especially to other black fighters! There are many boxing fans who think Ali does not need any forgiveness and there are many who have forgiven him. I am not one of those and I never will be. I cannot make it any plainer."



You've made it simple and cannot make it any plainer..... so all of us unenlightened ones can understand.

Thanks for that endorsement, I didn't think I was making any headway at all!