Muhammad Ali Denies Picking Manny Pacquiao To Win

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  1. a beast

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    The Ali family issued a statement Thursday through its official spokesman, Bob Gunnell. He said Ali wishes both fighters luck but that he doesn’t have a favorite.

    A recent quote by Ali’s daughter, Rasheda Ali, went viral on the internet when she allegedly told TMZ that “My dad really likes Manny. He’s a huge fan of his. He is Team Pacquiao.”

    The family statement said that - “Muhammad never offered to anyone his prediction — and information that was published earlier this week and picked up by other media — is either a misquote or someone else’s personal opinion. The stories saying that Muhammad Ali has chosen a favorite in the fight are false.”

    The statement added - “Muhammad has the utmost respect for both fighters who will undoubtedly give boxing fans an incredible match. He believes the significance of this fight will rival other historic matches. Muhammad Ali will join the rest of the world on May 2 to watch this match-up.”
     
    a beast, Apr 2, 2015
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  2. Cinderella Man

    Cinderella Man Deleebr 'eem into mahands Full Member

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    Always good to hear some news about Ali, no matter how small and mundane they may be. A true living legend from an era of the sport where the word "Champion" had a completely different meaning.
     
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  3. DoubleEdge

    DoubleEdge The king of Kings banned

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    That's because he can't remember picking manny
     
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  4. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    You believe he said all that?
     
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  5. Cinderella Man

    Cinderella Man Deleebr 'eem into mahands Full Member

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    Classy.
     
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  6. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    hate to clear the air but ali wouldn't have the slightest clue who he wanted to pick if he even wanted to make a pick subconsciously
     
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  7. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Youre one sick puppy that's for sure
    Talking of memory Floyd swears he didn't say " Yes Manny Pacquaio you're next" even after they showed him the tape:patsch
     
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  8. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    You clowns dissing Ali are a sample of whats wrong in boxing. You try to insult the greatest boxer ever. Ali is The Greatest both in & Out of the ring.
    If you idiots had a clue about boxing you would appreciate him the way I do
     
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  9. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    like ali even knows who he is, let alone floyd or pac.
     
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  10. The General

    The General Boxing Addict Full Member

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    even in his current state his more articulate than broner:D
     
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  11. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    The guys a total *****. It's exactly the type of comment I'd expect him to make.

    How he's not permabanned is beyond me.
     
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  12. gqsneezer

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    According to the scene Rasheda Ali stands by her statement that Muhammad Ali is cheering for Pacquaio (the article never said Ali thinks Pac will win). Apparently Ali's wife is trying to avoid any feelings getting hurt that's why their lawyers sent out a statement saying that he was neutral. I wouldn't be surprised if there are those out there that expect Ali to cheer for Floyd because he's 1. black and 2. american and might feel offended he on Manny's side. At the end of the day it doesn't really matter who cheers for who because there will only be 2 men in the ring and I just hope we get a great match that is worthy of its hype
     
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  13. BlizzyBlizz

    BlizzyBlizz Loyal Member Full Member

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    Imagine if Ali said he was rooting for Floyd. You think that what Plank and Double said was harsh. Believe me, a lot worse would be said about Ali. But life tends to turn full circle on those types of individuals.
     
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  14. pacman24

    pacman24 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol::rofl:good
     
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  15. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i don't think he is capable of having an opinion at this point in his life. he clearly has severe brain damage.
     
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