Muhammad Ali 'I Can't Beat Ken Norton Alone'

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  1. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think the best weapon Ali had left by this point was his aura, and this influenced many, including opponents, judges, media, fans...
     
    FastHands(beeb), Sep 17, 2012
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  2. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    Good point :good
     
    Kid Bacon, Sep 17, 2012
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  3. I am Legion

    I am Legion Active Member Full Member

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    This is not a genuine Ali interview, the language is all wrong; it is not how Ali speaks at all. I suspect Pepe knows this, he may even have written it himself.

    Pepe is it not possible for you to actually contribute an opinion? Any fool can cut and paste stuff from the internet.

    :smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke
     
    I am Legion, Sep 17, 2012
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  4. Senor Pepe'

    Senor Pepe' Boxing Junkie banned

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    Excellent point,,,,,,,,,,and very well-stated.

    By all accounts, the scoring officials were frightened to score an
    'Even Round' when Muhammad Ali defended his Championship, in
    fear of being ridiculed by the Champion.

    Mark Grogin a sportswriter, who contributed to Sports Illustrated tried
    to get Muhammad to state that, but he wouldn't.
     
    Senor Pepe', Sep 17, 2012
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  5. ron u.k.

    ron u.k. Boxing Addict banned

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    Oh believe me he's a hater. His whole agenda on here is anti Ali even when Ali isn't even mentioned in his posts! However I must admit they're entertaining!
     
    ron u.k., Sep 17, 2012
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  6. Senor Pepe'

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    More of Muhammad Ali with Mark Grogin,

    "Kenny didn't really surprise me with anything. I knew he would be
    strong, but I was surprised that his speed wasn't there. He wasn't
    as quick with the jab as he was when we first fought. I saw it coming,
    and I thought I did a good job of avoiding it. People forget, that even
    though I'm older, Kenny is older too. You know, this wasn't the 1973
    Ken Norton I was fighting, this was a guy 3-years older and 15 lbs.
    heavier.'

    'Alot of people don't even know that Kenny is 33 years-old. There's alot
    of age in his legs, and he can't spring around like he did before.'

    This content is protected
     
    Senor Pepe', Sep 17, 2012
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  7. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All BS. No chance this is a real Ali interview. Pepe does not know what he is talking about. I was at one time an Ali hater but grew up. Pepe should try to grow up also.
     
    HOUDINI, Sep 17, 2012
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  8. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali fans fuming lol

    Great thread senor pepe
     
    jdempsey85, Sep 17, 2012
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  9. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A great thread of made up information?
     
    HOUDINI, Sep 17, 2012
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  10. Senor Pepe'

    Senor Pepe' Boxing Junkie banned

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    The 'truth' hurts, doesn't it.

    Muhammad Ali, 'Ken Norton deserves a rematch, now get me Lorenzo Zanon, and pass the pasta.'
     
    Senor Pepe', Sep 17, 2012
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  11. Jacquot

    Jacquot Cruiserweight Paper Champ Full Member

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    Since the question has been asked 10 times with no answer, it would appear to not be real. Good fiction writing for the anti-Ali crowd though.
     
    Jacquot, Sep 17, 2012
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  12. Sister Sledge

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    This is fascinating stuff how Pepe can get so many peoples goat.
     
    Sister Sledge, Sep 17, 2012
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  13. Danmann

    Danmann Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Norton got robbed in second and third fights. I think Ali is most overrated athlete in history, not just boxing. That being, I still think source for quotes, or at least some idea of who Mark Grogin is, should be posted. If this is from a Sports Illustrated article, don't dick people around, say it, and tell which issue.
     
    Danmann, Sep 18, 2012
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  14. punchy

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    Agreed no way Ali talks like this.
     
    punchy, Sep 18, 2012
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  15. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ha do u know him personally
     
    jdempsey85, Sep 18, 2012
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