Was this an embarrassment.
November 17, 1971
A pathetic display from a supposed World Class Boxer.
Muhammad Ali in his 2nd Comeback bout after getting his 'ass skidded' by Lil' Joe Frazier which was 8-Months earlier.
Muhammad {Age; 29 years, 10 months} was said to be in his 'Prime' and ready to challenge 'Smokin Joe' again.
Muhammad Ali
"I'm using Buster as a tune-up. I want Joe for my 30th Birthday {January 17, 1972}. That would be a wonderful
Birthday Present, Joe Frazier wrapped up in a big bow and on the canvas."
"I got rid of Jimmy Ellis for Joe {July 25, 1971}. Now he has nowhere to go, except Europe with that pathetic Musical Revue.
Joe can't sing or dance. And I hear that only 50 people show up to his shows. He can't draw flies, and they even give tickets
away for free. I can draw more people on a street corner at Midnight."
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