Ali Uncharacteristically Aggressive Against Mac Foster.

The claim was made by Ferdie P in The Fight Dr Book.

 

I am willing to bet it will be “Greek” to him.

 

Not a good source. Ferdie P comes off as a clown in interviews. The guy was beyond loyal to Ali, and I think said this to excuse Norton badly beating him.

 

Then why would people close to him say it, surely the wife would have heard? Answer best given, they wouldn't!

 

If it was one hour before the fight and Ali wasn't there everybody would have known. The promoter, the tv people, the commission, they'd all be upset. There is no way that Ali was driven to the fight, had a pre fight physical, had his hands wrapped etc. in less than an hour. That story doesn't even work as an excuse because Ali did about as well in that fight with Norton as he did in the other two.

 

It's not often Ali went toe to toe with opponents, so it's interesting to see the instances he did. Even at close quarters he looks so relaxed. Smooth in his movements and doesn't waste any unnecessary juice. This is of course a lot because of his sheer natural ability, but I think he also practiced it a fair bit more in sparring than he used it in fights.

The fight against Lewis is another where he's the aggressor for large parts. Also love how he walks Quarry down in the final rounds of their rematch.

 

Also, don't let Mendoza troll this thread. Let's stay on point instead.

 

That's a fair take.

 

Then why would people close to him say it, surely the wife would have heard? Answer best given, they wouldn't!

I asked a question, why would people Ali trust say such a thing while he married?

SILENCE from you on that question!

Its a bogus source, I don't forward any primary source with no evidence attached to it, you do.

A primary source would be the loser of most decisions, when asked do you think you won it. See how silly you are to use such bunk?

Ali lost that fight badly, and if he was with a hooker an hour before the fight, he must have checked in to the dressing room, showered, changed out of street clothes, put on his boxing gear, got the instructions from the ref, warmed up, and had someone fro the other camp signing off he was clean in record time!

 

Obviously. But McVey doesn't follow logic. He likes to regurgitated quotes from others on fighters he likes. Like you said if Ali was missing, they would have known. The real story if the fight is Noton broke Ali's jaw and won it cleanly.