In all fairness,Lyle was all over the place when the fight was stopped.
I concur. As I've already said,I think Ken edged it but it was n't the robbery some make it out to be.
If Eddie Futch had still been in Ken's corner,he'd have without a doubt urged him to come out hurling everything but the kitchen sink at Muhammad...
Have n't read his book but I'll definitely check it out.
Thanks Richard. Your posts are pretty good too.
I recall reading somewhere that before he became an iconic figure,Jack was unpopular in some quarters for being a "World War 1 draft dodger"
Muhammad definitely displayed cojones in not going to Vietnam.
It's a "Naw" from me. Funnily enough I used to work with a guy who swore blind that Muhammad won the first bout and that Joe won the second !...
Ken definitely deservedthe verdict in the first fight by around 7 - 4 - 1. And,like your good self,I'm a massive Ali fan. Interesting that Norton...
Excellent post,Richard. And as I think that I am the "talented poster" you're referring to,thank you very much for the complimment !
Ali was celebrating what was at that time,the greatest moment of his career. If anyone in that Miami ring displayed any disrespect to Louis,it...
I tend to agree with your verdict going on my thoughts whenever I've watched this one - Norton edges Ali out. Ken had maintained his form from...
Watched the second fight again last night. I still give it to Muhammad by one round.
I always did have the feeling that there was a huge mutual respect linking Muhammad and Joe.
Very good match up,Kamikaze. I'll have to think about this a bit.
