Quote Originally Posted by landmine950
THATS THE EXACT REASON THAT I DID THIS POST!

statements like that one!

"the greatness that was Ali"

Its not about respect or lack of it for Ali.
(I'm sure I watched more live televised Ali fights at the time and listened to more commentary than any person here, (I'm 46))
And certainly not an aversion...
Just trying to provide a sense of balance. thats all...
What do you mean by balance? Do you sense people do not see Ali as human, such that pointing out flaws in him as a person is worthwhile?

The mythical proportions the guy has taken on....it's just over the top..
"the greatness that was........ALI"........Geeeesh..
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so, Ali wasn't great? Please let us know which boxer is markedly more deserved of legendary status, or "mythical proportions" to use your phrase, then Ali.