Barney Felix (3rd Man the Ring; Liston vs. Clay)

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  1. frankenfrank

    frankenfrank Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    not sure myself if liston decided / was ordered 2 throw d fight since its beginning but supposing that he did/was , it shows that old liston didn't need 2 try hard 2 hurt d supposedly durable prime Clay . Remember Doug Jones hurt him so well in their 1st rd that only d ropes kept Ali up . That rd was and is a 10-8 rd 4 Jones .
     
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  2. Senor Pepe'

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    If history has tought us anything,,,,,,,,,,,,,,'its follow the money.'

    After that Miami Bout, 48 out of 50 Boxing Commisions yanked Sonny Liston's
    license.
     
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  3. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think its generally agreed by pro and anti Clay/Ali that he was durable. I mean, wheres the evidence to suggest otherwise? Frankly, its ludicrous to question his chin and/or heart IMO
     
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  4. Legend X

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    People can argue that "Liston was trying to win" ... but only up to the point where he clearly wasn't.
     
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  5. Senor Pepe'

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    Legend X,,,,,,

    That short statement,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,says so much....:good

    Nothing liking hitting the nail on the head..
     
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