Who was about during the rumble n the jungle?

fg2227 · 11-15-2007, 08:44 AM

Just wondered if use guys remember the build up and your predictions?

Leading up to the fight i thought Ali looked really good Frazier 2 and Norton 2.

ChrisPontius · 11-15-2007, 09:28 AM

Ali was holding on all the time against Frazier and only beat Norton (who wasn't supposed to be any trouble on paper, anyway) by 1 or 2 rounds. Both close victories, Foreman destroyed both in 2 rounds. Ali was considered to be good but aging badly and not given much chance against Foreman. A bit harsh judgement in hindsight but given what was known at the time, no more than a logical conclusion.

11-15-2007, 08:44 AM	#1
fg2227 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,462 vCash: 1000	Who was about during the rumble n the jungle? Just wondered if use guys remember the build up and your predictions? Leading up to the fight i thought Ali looked really good Frazier 2 and Norton 2.
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11-15-2007, 09:28 AM	#2
ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 11,749 vCash: 238	Re: Who was about during the rumble n the jungle? Ali was holding on all the time against Frazier and only beat Norton (who wasn't supposed to be any trouble on paper, anyway) by 1 or 2 rounds. Both close victories, Foreman destroyed both in 2 rounds. Ali was considered to be good but aging badly and not given much chance against Foreman. A bit harsh judgement in hindsight but given what was known at the time, no more than a logical conclusion.
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