Muhammad Ali vs Teofilo Stevenson

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  1. boxingmemories

    boxingmemories Member Full Member

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    In 1976 American fight promoters offered Stevenson the amount of five million dollars to challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in his first professional bout. Teofilo refused, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"

    Any prediction on this fantazy fight?
     
    boxingmemories, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali was able to edge Norton in 1976.

    Teo had never fought beyond 3 rounds.

    Ali by TKO in 10 rds over Stevenson.
     
    Longhhorn71, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    this proposition gets much more interesting in 2 or 3 years time.
     
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  4. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If i remember rightly the reason that it didn't happens was Stevenson insisted on it only being a 5 rounder.
     
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  5. Liechhardt

    Liechhardt Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali pts if it was over 5, Ko 7 if over 15.
     
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  6. sirhenrycooper6

    sirhenrycooper6 Guest

    Stevenson by KO , imo .
     
    sirhenrycooper6, Mar 29, 2011
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  7. easyLivin'

    easyLivin' Member Full Member

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    Ali would win it on points or Stevenson would retire.
    Stevenson looked great in his amature fights but it's nothing like pro boxing. I don't believe that Stevenson could handle 15 rounds distanse and Ali is a kind of boxer that nobody could knock out quicky.
     
    easyLivin', Mar 30, 2011
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  8. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    clay on late tko....
     
    heerko koois, Mar 30, 2011
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  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    "What is five million dollars, compared to the eight million punches I will have to take to earn it"?:good
     
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  10. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    :lol: Who doesn't KO Ali in your mind, coop?
     
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  11. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Mighty fine signature you have there, Dude. :lol: Gave me an idea about my own, I must say. :hey
     
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  12. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Obviously you are jesting,Enery :lol: Stevenson was a great AMATEUR ! Ali would stop him before the alloted distance limit.
     
    Stevie G, Mar 30, 2011
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  13. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It is what it is, a top amateur v a top pro, in fact more than a top pro, an undisputed heavyweight champ. Murder picture with calls for boxing to be banned in the aftermath
     
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  14. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali would stop Stevenson in 5 to 6 rounds.Teofilo couldn't handle Igor Vysotsky, and now he wanted to go against Muhammad.Not happening.
     
    Titan1, Mar 30, 2011
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  15. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Stevenson was a great amateur boxer, not a great fighter.

    Amateurs rarely peak that young, and its impossible to master the craft at a 12-15 round level fighting 3 rounds. It becomes its own sport.

    Teofilo is one of the best ever at Amateur boxing, but he doesn't have even the whiff of a shot against a true great prizefighting champion. He never learned how to box pro.

    Ali by what he wants any time after the 4th round.
     
    MagnaNasakki, Mar 30, 2011
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