It's crazy how Ali moved and dodged punches w/ his upper body while remaining relatively stationary. And when he'd circle an opponent and jab while still moving . . . Truly a thing of beauty.
Not trying to bring Floyd into this at all Just saying that him/Ali are literally two of the most gifted boxers I've ever seen. That's all.
Great speed but cut the ring by 3/4 (like a bar fight) would not do as well without room,prefer aggressive fighters.if you like that style watch the amateurs.
Actually later he developed a way to nulify this problem as he lost speed, it was the rope a dope so he did do well even at times when he had little room.