Cassius CLAY vs. Muhammad ALI for the HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF HISTORY!

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  1. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Clay was a LOT busier than Ali though. No need for a rope-a-dope with the stamina of a hungry 22 yr old.
     
    El Cepillo, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. lv lurker

    lv lurker fly on the wall Full Member

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    WE HAVE A WINNER! :happy:happy:happy
     
    lv lurker, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would definitely lean towards Clay.

    If we make it the 1967 version of the man, then no question.

    He toys with the Ali of the Thrilla !
     
    cuchulain, Jun 30, 2009
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  4. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They'd both knockout one another simultaneously.

    But seriously, experience is the key. Ali.
     
    HeavyT, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    I believe the speed difference is the key here.

    Clay's jab lands more often and Clay avoids the Ali jab more often.

    Ali would have to become the stalker, a role he never took on, early or late in his career.
     
    cuchulain, Jun 30, 2009
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  6. Lacyace

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    '64 Clay UD '74 Ali
     
    Lacyace, Jun 30, 2009
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  7. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good point actually spot on. My votes still with Ali though :D
     
    HeavyT, Jun 30, 2009
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  8. Jorodz

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    exactly!:good
     
    Jorodz, Jun 30, 2009
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  9. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    no **** it, the 22 year old wins to
     
    Jorodz, Jun 30, 2009
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  10. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Very close poll
     
    El Cepillo, Jul 1, 2009
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  11. hmm

    hmm damn chairs Full Member

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    hmm says... we'll find out in October who is the greatest for each of the original 8 weight classes when it is announced in Vegas. A new ATG is being created. It's a big event where a good majority of boxing legends and greats that are still alive will attend.. the event will last for 3 days.
     
    hmm, Jul 1, 2009
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  12. daydachamp

    daydachamp Active Member Full Member

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    There is no 1967 Clay. soon as the man put the belt on he said call him Ali. Clay would be overwhelmed by a 67 Ali , he would be tricked by a 74 75 Ali, and would beat into submition any Ali 76 and later
     
    daydachamp, Jul 1, 2009
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  13. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    People are not comparing the 1967 Ali though.

    What I don't get is why his performances in 67 are so much better than in 64. Yes he was a better fighter overall, but not as drastically as some people think. Ali's best performance ever was against Liston in their first fight, which happened in 64 :deal
     
    kosaros, Jul 1, 2009
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  14. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just 2 votes between them.
     
    kosaros, Jul 2, 2009
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  15. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    Not sure but i pick Burton to beat Augustus.
     
    Little Pea, Jul 2, 2009
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