62 years ago today Muhammad Ali becomes heavyweight champion of the world

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It was one of the top three best wins of his career along with Foreman and Frazier. A great performance too.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    If Ali were alive today, what if he fought Jake Paul?
     
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  4. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And the rest is history of a very special kind.
     
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  5. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    The Greatest indeed
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    How do you rate the Patterson win?
     
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  7. mr. magoo

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    A good solid win over a top contender and former champion. Maybe one of his top 5 or 6
     
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  8. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    Ali stops Jake Paul with a strong jab similar to how Joyce beat Dubois but in less than 1 rond
     
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  9. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 OFFICIAL THREAD DIDDLER banned Full Member

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    There are alot of "champions" in boxing

    But this one right here, is the "Champ".
     
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  10. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Nikita Tszyu is a gentlemen and a scholar Full Member

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    A legend.
     
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