Muhammad Ali vs Michael Spinks.

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  1. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both at their primes, would Spinks have the style to trouble Ali or would the GOAT dance rings around him and gain a comfortable win?
     
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  2. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Please clarify....'67 Ali...or '75 Ali?
    Spinks at LtHvy, or at Hvy?
     
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  3. JohnThomas1

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    Ali would stop him if he really wanted to.
     
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  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Similar to Bob Foster fight?
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

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    Spinks is more canny and elusive than Bob and not as reliant on power and a great jab. I think he'd be harder to get ot of there but i also think Ali and his insane speed would be able to turn the trick. I don't think Spinks took the best punch at heavyweight tbh.
     
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  6. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I give Spinks a good chance
     
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  7. Rope-a-Dope

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    I'd take 67 Ali over anyone. If anyone could beat 67 Ali, it wouldn't be Spinks. Spinks beats post-75 Ali though.
     
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  8. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime Ali definitely beats M Spinks. Spinks could be pesky for a few rounds, but Ali Eventually gets to him for the ko.
     
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  9. GOAT Primo Carnera

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    The Spinks that beat Holmes would give Ali the most difficult fight pre jail.
     
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