Prime Sonny Liston vs Muhammad Ali (1967)

Yes.

 

Nope.

 

I don't think theres anyone in the world who would agree with that statement.

 

Oh, I think anyone who reads it carefully will agree.

 

I read it very carefully, as I couldn't believe what you wrote the 1st time. Even noticed the word 'shade'. Still doesn't make much sense. I would put it in the same ballpark as "Audley Harrison is only a shade behind Oliver McCall in terms of his chin".

 

So you think a prime Liston was much slower than the Ali who beat Leon Spinks?

 

The thread matches a prime Liston vs a prime Ali. The Ali who beat Leon Spinks in 1978 wasn't prime. Was he? He was over 10 years past his best.

 

Ali was in his prime when he faced Spinks. Though less hasty and agile, he was much more experienced than the '60s version.

 

You're doing quite well at this. Another laughable statement that no one else in the world, apart from you would agree with.

Ali in 1978 was nowhere near his prime. Most people would agree Ali was in his prime 1966-67. There is a very small minority of people who say Ali post exile (no later than 1975) was better due to greater experience and developing better power. I don't know anyone who says Ali from 1978 was prime. You are unique in this respect, please don't take that as a compliment.

 

No, Robinson was different. He had far more fights.

P.S. - Ali didn't even fight in '67.

 

You have a painting of Ali in your avatar, so I think we can safely say your opinion doesn't count.

 

Oh ofcourse, I have a painting of Ali in my avatar. This must mean I have absolutley no idea when Ali was in his prime. Great reasoning.:good

 

You can't spell either so I think that confirms my reasoning.

 

Yes, my spelling leaves a lot to be desired but so does your poor argument.

 

I'm right and you know it. Ali was just a little boy in the '60s, whereas by '77 he was mature and experienced.