Lots of boxing legends are going to support Many - much to the dismay of Floyd who is a racist and as such is perplexed when he doesn't have the blacks supporting him. While lots of it has to do with the fact that Floyd has a personality of a rectal exam, there is an underlying tone of jealousy in it too. He is like a spoiled kid that capitalizes on the effort of greats before him, without giving them recognition - TBE is a pretty painful thing to hear to the likes of Ali, Tyson, Holyfield etc.
Truly... how does any one know what Ali says or thinks? Truthfully... Ali wasn't a nice guy and he was a philanderer. He was fierce in the ring and talented...
TBF Ali never said he thought Manny would win, just that he was supporting Manny. In truth a lot of people think Floyd will win but they're supporting Manny. Floyd marketed himself as the villain and he cashed in big time but I wonder how he handles the constant reminder that he's perceived as the bad guy in a fight that will get world wide recognition. I know he's gonna make a ton of money but I wouldnt be surprised if stuff like that way heavily on his mind.
It's a common theme that old school fighters and greats are going with Manny. I'm sure they all know that Floyds more than capable of winning. .....but they want Pac to win as they have a different level of respect for Pacquiao.
Ali rooting for Pac won't help Pac in the ring. It just motivates Pac's fans to say something bad about Floyd lol. Just keep on reading you'll see!