In the Champions Forever film,Ken said "The second fight could have gone either way. But the third fight,the one in Yankee Stadium,I thought I won"
I consistently have it as 6-5-1 to Muhammad. My favourite bout of their trilogy.
I agree that Michael's superior skillset claims a second victory over Nigel. Benn may well last the distance this time,though.
Supposing that in the rematch between Michael Watson and Chris Eubank that tragic ending never happens. In this alternate timeline,Chris gets up...
Definitely,Fergy. I also read that President Ronald Reagan phoned Gerry to wish him luck beforehand. The champion did n't receive a call.
I remember that for some weird reason Larry Holmes as champion got announced first prior to his bout with Gerry Cooney.
I remember Muhammad being interviewed just before the second bout. I think it was in his dressing room - he was asked if he'd had any advice for...
A third Ali-Patterson bout in 1978 was something we were all mercifully spared. While it was true that Muhammad had declined drastically since...
I agree with all your points. A lovely man.
Excellent post.
And a golden era kicked off on this day. Liston just did n't know what to do with Cassius/Muhammad.
I remember that too. Rather sad,eh ? Floyd made himself look pretty stupid saying that.
I agree,Fergy. It's good that a world champion travels the world defending his crown. More and more people have an opportunity to meet him for a...
A harsh learning curve for Joe but,My God,learn he did. A lot of critics at the time thought that Louis would never be the same and they were...
"Fooled you sucker.....!"
