Is Ali the most beloved boxer of all time?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by newby johnson, Mar 4, 2011.


  1. Check_Hook

    Check_Hook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali was one of the G.O.A.T.

    But facts are, he was a Racist, He **** on his friends.
     
  2. port64 jr

    port64 jr Active Member Full Member

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    u got a link 2 the vid

    never seen it b4
     
  3. link2296

    link2296 Boxing Addict banned

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    Most of America couldn't stand Ali...a lot of American's thought he was a draft dodger.
     
  4. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson > Oscar in terms of PPV sales.
     
  5. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it was the other way around. He was famous but he was not universally loved. He sure knew how to stir emotions. His rants made plenty of people mad.
     
  6. T.S.

    T.S. T.Stout Full Member

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    Ali is the biggest star the sport of boxing has ever produced.
     
  7. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What's the story there?
     
  8. the_baller

    the_baller Guest

    I love him because he always gave the finger to the whiteman and made them respect him on HIS terms.
     
  9. JIM KELLY

    JIM KELLY Bullshyt Mr Han Man! Full Member

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    :good:happy
     
  10. kelics

    kelics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes I agree ali is a big name everywhere. but how about tyson? i know who was tyson even when i didnt give a dam **** about boxing. I would say tyson or ali is the most famour boxing ever been, note maybe not the greaters but the most famous for sure
     
  11. the_baller

    the_baller Guest


    He was not a racist. Oh because he don't trust white people that makes him a racist? I think most people would call that smart.

    (Or racist if your white.:yep)
     
  12. J.E.Cash

    J.E.Cash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Here's an example:

    Frazier was actually friends with Ali. When Ali was in trouble for dodging the draft, Frazier gave him money and helped him get his license back. The way Ali treated him after was disgraceful. Frazier was really hurt and upset with the way Ali acted towards him and completely hates him to this day because of it.
     
  13. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Maybe, but Floyd Patterson was the most likeable. But, people love the story of the once bad guy turned good guy so Ali, Tyson, Foreman, guys like that will always be more beloved, but not always in the truest sense. Nice guys always do finish last, but I think the kind of admiration that people have for guys like Patterson or Moore is more genuine even if there are less people.
     
  14. the_baller

    the_baller Guest

    I never though Ali was bad. When was he bad?:think
     
  15. igotJUIC3

    igotJUIC3 Boxing Junkie banned

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    close one between Tyson and Ali i think.