A wonderful tribute.

That fifteenth round that night was one for the ages. My Dad and I were on our feet shouting at the TV (rooting for Ali to drop Leon).

One can only wonder if Leon might have stayed more in ring focused had he been brought along more slowly. Might he have stayed away from the booze and drugs and women?

I was also struck by Leon asking God to help him beat Ali and "he can have all the other ones." What's the Oscar Wilde saying? When God wishes to punish you He answers your prayers?

The guy is a cautionary tale isn't he?