Ali's Training after 1974

Once again. The official weigh in was 4 days prior to the fight.

As such the weights were not correct come fight time.

Ali and Frazier were still working out and training down as they usually did the last few days before a fight.

Norton at ringside made mention that BOTH men were lighter than their official weights.

Any mention of either fighters weight as a reason why they were not in great shape is complete faulty logic. Both fighters were to top shape for this fight.

 

Yes in recent years it's been said that Muhammad did n't train that hard for the Manila bout but it's obvious that he was in great shape no matter how heavy his weight. Joe Frazier at 215 lbs was also ten pounds heavier than he was for the FOTC but he too was in fine condition.