Jerry,,,,,,,,,,mismanaged badly. He should have by-passed Joe Frazier in 1968, and went right after a re-match with Jimmy Ellis in 1969.
Michael Dokes Yet guys like George Chuvalo,,,,,,sharp-minded. Of course managers are to blame, they know when their fighter is done.
October 1972 'After Meeting With Blacks, Ali Cancels South Africa Bout' Bobbing and weaving under heavy pressure from concerned Blacks in...
Stevie,,,,,,, Howard Sackler, playwright,,,,,,,It is a 'fictional' story about Jack Johnson. So, in a 'fictional story' you have to make a...
Floyd had an offer to fight Jim Richards in South Africa. But turned it down. Then he wanted a fast tune-up in July (Pedro Agosto), before...
Just good reading material... Muhammad Ali didn't go to South Africa, not because of his decision, but from pressures from Black Concern....
Fight purses,,,,,,,,,, Who was the fighter that Angelo Dundee wanted Muhammad Ali to fight, next, before taking on Joe Frazier for the title.
Floyd Patterson, was asked to go, but he wouldn't. Muhammad Ali criticized Floyd for even discussing the bout. Than, Muhammad accepts a deal...
It was the damn Kidney Pie, that dropped the young Cassius,,,,, Poisoned, by some Bobbie.
Gregory Simms, former writer for Jet Magazine has alot of information on Jimmy. From his amateur days and Philly gym history. Also, Richie...
Stevie G, Al Jones 'The Goulds Terror' from Miami, Florida. Al was 6' 6" 245 lb. (32 year-old) southpaw heavyweight, with a record of 30-2-0...
October 1972 'Former Champ, Muhammad Ali to Fight in South Africa' Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is scheduled to fight Al Jones, a...
And Muhammad Ali criticized Kenny for taking that role in 'Mandingo', saying he was un-dressing for the 'white man'. Exposing his skin, and...
Eric 'Slowhand' Clapton Slow INGO,,,,,,,said 'Sonny Liston is even slower than me'
That lady with the hat,,,,,,,,,,,,,sure taking a good look at Kenny. Heard she got good odds, 3 to 1 on Kenny, as an underdog versus 'Big George'.