Thrilla in Manila documentary tonight on More-4 channel 22.30 hours

[Bomp]

It does seem rather sad that he lives just above his gym and still puts on the wraps and the robe (though that may have been just for the documentary). Only two guys ever beat him, George had his number but over three fights with Ali he was pretty much on a par, yet the difference in adulation is ridicilously huge. It was pretty unforgivable what Joe's son had to endure due to all the uncle Tom comments, they said afterwards it was just for promotion but it was said with real venom, and Ali (before and after the first fight especially) genuinely believed he had the high ground even though Joe had done absolutely nothing to diminish his own race.

[Fenster]

Glad i taped this - it was excellent.

The anecdotes from Frazier's son and Butch Lewis were particularly amusing/affecting.

Even though Frazier's bitterness towards Ali today seems a bit sad it's clearly understandable.

[Bomp]

Glad i taped this - it was excellent.

The anecdotes from Frazier's son and Butch Lewis were particularly amusing/affecting.

Even though Frazier's bitterness towards Ali today seems a bit sad it's clearly understandable.

I watched it and taped it on the later showing, very good documentary on stuff that were simply brushed over previously.

Butch Lewis seemed a bit crazy

[Drago]

oh man i have recorded it but cant watch it as on my virgin media boX & my wife & the kids are watching mama mia at gthe moment

i am so looking forward to wartchin it(thrilla in manilla doc not mama mia)

[Drago]

how would everyone compare this against 'when we were kings'?
my personal favourite.

[irons]

how would everyone compare this against 'when we were kings'?
my personal favourite.

I'd say it's at least on a par with it, probably better.
It's more boxing orientated than When We Were Kings (never could be bothered with the stuff about the music festival). This is far more insightful, with anecdotes by many who were there in Manilla, even Amelia Marcos is interviewed.

[smashup]

Great Documentary..really enjoyed it and the soundtrack id top drawer without the boring festival bits of When we were kings.
Must see.
Fraziers left hand is absolutely deformed too

[Fenster]

Glad i taped this - it was excellent.

The anecdotes from Frazier's son and Butch Lewis were particularly amusing/affecting.

Even though Frazier's bitterness towards Ali today seems a bit sad it's clearly understandable.

I watched it and taped it on the later showing, very good documentary on stuff that were simply brushed over previously.

Butch Lewis seemed a bit crazy

He cracked me up - especially when recounting the dressing room stuff of the first fight, how he was gonna pass out