It was purely the two knockdowns that ensured that Wilder remained champion on that night.
I also have Muhammad a healthy distance ahead,albeit a hard fought one,on points at time of stoppage.
Just how I see it,Fergy.
How would one of Germany's best have done against two of Britain's best heavies?
I reckon we should be grateful that Ali stopped Oscar Bonavena in the closing minutes of their bout. It was indeed a very competitive fight and...
A great warrior who like,his great nemesis,Ali simply did n't know the meaning of the word "Quit" In my top 10 all time heavyweight list...
And Don McLean has been quite lenient in not taking action against him!
Jersey Joe is far better all round than Cleveland whose only advantage is punch power. Walcott takes a clear decision.
Muhammad Ali did a passable rendition of Stand By Me. Sonny Liston has also dabbled with singing,apparently.
I like to think that during his more logical moments George realises that he was talking and thinking nonsense. We can but hope,Richard! Nice...
Sure does.
And it would be a very good battle I think.
Over here in England I recall watching the fight live on television and one of next day's newspapers had the backpage headline "It's Ali....but...
That was the fight that,after a reporter questioned Jerry about Bodell's awkwardness,Quarry replied "Well,he sure FELL awkwardly"
Muhammad mentioned that Karl was one of his toughest opponents of his first career.
