Ali vs Weaver & Ali versus Tate 1982

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  1. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Biggest troll thread ever?

    That said Tate was damaged goods and beating him after 1980 would not be considered a path to a title fight.
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I have heard that there was discussion for a comeback fight against Frank Bruno in 83 or 84. That would have been a fascinating fight, one which Ali well could have won, vaulting him back into contention.
     
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  3. steve21

    steve21 Well-Known Member

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    Nevermind Bruno - Marvis was a legit contender by 83. Imagine the buildup for an Ali-Frazier Jr matchup:

    Ali: “Gonna whup you like I whupped your daddy!”

    Joe: “Avenge me, son! Avenge me!”

    And by 85, Leon’s brother Michael was campaigning as a heavyweight too.

    Ali: “I’ll whup Michael AND Leon on the same night!”
     
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  4. GoldenHulk

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    He had Parkinson's you Irish $not $hithead!
     
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  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ....medications he was taking? he had Brain damage!
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Every boxer has brain damage.

    He was taking heavy doses of Thyrolar to drop a lot of weight, and went from 260 to his fighting weight of 217 in a matter of weeks. It backfired and left him lethargic and weak. His effort against Holmes was not indicative of his abilities at that time.
     
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  7. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Right, and you're the Pus that bled all the time!:rosstheboss
     
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  8. Fergy

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    Cmon Seamus, I know Big Frank had his limitations, but do you honestly think Ali could have beaten him at that point in time?
     
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  9. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali was too far gone to make an impact at that time.
     
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  10. Mandela2039

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    People are seriously taking this thread seriously?
     
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  11. jeevacation

    jeevacation My fav active fighter is Ebonie Cotton. banned Full Member

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    He aged normally.Those other guys were exceptions.
     
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  12. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hmmmn... the sacrifices an artist makes for his art.
     
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  13. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    He does look sharp for a 40 year old with Parkinson's tbf, being that competitive with Berbick speaks to Ali's level.
     
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