And to further backup X's points; the end of his career made him seem even more human, as there was a real emotional attachment, that perhaps has not been seen in boxing since, to them last few fights, even the tragic ones...
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Re: Ali's legacy had he retired after beating Foreman
And to further backup X's points; the end of his career made him seem even more human, as there was a real emotional attachment, that perhaps has not been seen in boxing since, to them last few fights, even the tragic ones...
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Re: Ali's legacy had he retired after beating Foreman
Yeah.... the perfect time would've been after the Thrilla in Manila. Closed the cycle on Joe, with a payback victory in what is now regarded one of the best HW championship fights of all time.
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Re: Ali's legacy had he retired after beating Foreman
Ali also beat Spinks so became the first champion to win the title 3 times which I know in not great in the gran scheme of things.
Ali fought on because he felt obliged to all his hanger ons when they should have looked after him and told him to stop.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
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