Did Ali respect Foremans Power?

Ali was a hypejob with ABC and Cosells magnificent nuthuggery brainwashing viewers with missed punches

 

Of course he respected Big George's power, but he also knew after 5 Rounds of
'windmilling his punches' George would be gassed.

Remember, Muhammad Ali took Roy 'Big Cat' Williams with him to Zaire for
sparring.

Roy, at 6' 4" and 225 lbs., when given the room, could hit harder than any Heavyweight
out there with his right-hand.

When Muhammad took Roy's punches in sparring (while laying on the ropes), the
'fight plan' was devised.

 

for sure this was the reason for the brilliant gameplan in a nutshell.

 

Of course he did... the whole tactic was based on that.
Ali could take a hell of a punch, but he knew better than to stand and trade with George.

 

Was he really up on the cards ? Quite surprised at that

 

Ali was always up on the cards, also when he wasn't :hey

 

Of course he did. " big" George foreman wasn't known for his boxing ability, but rather known for his power

 

Ali reportedly said to his corner that Geroge's punches "weren't that bad" -- meaning, probably, that they were manageable.