Ali vs Weaver & Ali versus Tate 1982

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.

 

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.

 

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!”

 

He had Parkinson's you Irish $not $hithead!

 

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

 

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.

 

Right, and you're the Pus that bled all the time!

 

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

 

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

 

People are seriously taking this thread seriously?

 

He aged normally.Those other guys were exceptions.

 

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

 

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