Interesting that Elijah Muhammad disassociated himself and the Nation of Islam from the young Cassius Clay in the lead up to the first Sonny...
I think Muhammad was eyeing up Liz Taylor who was at ringside.
There were a few who were sincere. Howard Bingham for one,and Dundee had Ali's interests at heart but did n't believe in forcing his views across.
Nobody forced Ali to do anything he did n't want to do. He marched to the sound of his own drum and it was he who decided to fight on way beyond...
Pager takes a clear UD in a dull fight. I always liked Greg. He just had that bit more athleticism and fluidity than Buster.
Cheers mate!
One of the top 10 heavyweight greats in my opinion,Fergy. And one of the very best swarmers. He would struggle against some of the best big...
The title winning Mills v the incarnation of Andries who beat Jeff Harding in their second fight. Let the mayhem commence. Winner to fight John...
Young Cassius would regroup in wins over Zora Foley and Doug Jones rematch - the inevitable rematch with Cooper would ensue as I doubt that Jim...
Ezzard would have had a very good shot had he been ten years younger and came to prominence after Rocky Marciano hung them up. He and Floyd...
Thanks Fergy. I forgot I did this one.
Ditto
Yes. Sometimes truth is indeed stranger than fiction,is n't it?
I agree with you on both counts. Cooper too big for Froch and hits too hard. And I find it hard to believe that anyone could put on thirty two...
I recall 'The Hardest Game' Loved it.
