Champions Forever question

I have the dvd, from what I remember Frazier starts taking his jacket off and so does Ali. It was light hearted but could have kicked off. I'm sure Holmes broke it up while laughing.

 

I think I read it in the Sports Illustrated article about how Frazier was still angry at Ali after so many years; the gist of it was during a party after the Champions Forever premiere, Joe had too much to drink, was making angry eyes at Ali and looked ready to rumble. Ali was distracted and had no clue Joe was upset. Holmes caught wind of it and steered Frazier away for a while, then Foreman took over until Frazier cooled down. About all I heard of it, I don't know if any of the parties involved ever confirmed it, or expanded on it.

 

I had heard about this incident - not sure if it happened at the dinner or somewhere else, but wherever it was, Joe apparently still had an axe to grind with Ali. I heard that Joe went over to a heavy bag and started punching it, punctuating each punch with a loud "HAH!" The story goes that he asked Ali if he could do that, to which in typical Ali fashion, he stood next to the bag, shouted out "HAH!" followed by "wanna see it again, Joe?" And I also heard that first Holmes, and then Foreman, stood in between Joe and Ali to make sure things did not get out of control.

 

I read that, too. They all traveled together to promote the documentary, appearing on a number of talk shows. And Frazier got upset with Ali on several occasions during the televised shows and afterward. Foreman was usually the one to get between them and kept the peace.

 

Yes I had this on VHS back in the early 90 s. There was that bit at the end just before the credits rolled, I think it was play drunk acting, Joe was trying to get Ali and they had to hold him back.
Preety sure it was messing around but who knows with Joe!

 

This is the bit I remember.

 

I've watched Champions Forever several times and the incident mentioned seemed like light hearted banter in my opinion. All five looked like they were having the time of their lives making it.
Always enjoyed that vid. I've often wished that they'd have done a follow up. This time featuring Duran,Hagler,Hearns & Leonard. Obviously with Marvin's sad passing,it could n't be done in quite the same way now.

 

Get Holyfield, Tyson, Bowe and Lewis instead. Maybe throw Golata in there as well as the Norton of the group since he like Norton was a common opponent of 3 of the group and never won a title in the ring either. Definitely be good to watch.

 

It also looked more playful to me than anything, but I've also heard what the posters above mentioned. At least nothing happened, if true.

Like you said, a similar video featuring the Fab 4 would have been awesome to watch.

 

It's an absolute brilliant vid in my opinion Stevie.
Must have watched it a dozen times over the years.
Glad they all got together all that time ago, now of course only George and Larry remain.

 

Riddick bowe would obviously start a fight with Lewis, holyfield roar in to separate them but he accidentally headbutt Tyson on his way in, who gets flashback of the second Holyfield fight. Mike hit Holyfield with a hook and from then on, a war between the 2 would have ensued.
Golota , fearing the 4 brawling fighters would at one point turn at him and beat him up, panic and hit them all with low blows from behind.

 

Good idea. I reckon that there would still be an air of tension between Bowe and Lewis.

 

The DVD edit has more of the dinner in it.

 

Really?
I'm glad they put that in as well, rather than just being interviewed in studio etc. Shows them letting their hair down a little. Think a few drinks were probably put away that day Stevie. Lol.