Thad Spencer vs Muhammad Ali, Both in 1967, 15 rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Thad Spencer vs Muhammad Ali, Both in 1967, 15 rounds.
     
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  2. BlackCloud

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    Could be anyone v 67 Ali , they all lose.
     
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  3. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali narrowly......avoids killing him.
     
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  4. VVMM

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    Thad Spencer? I prefer Bud Spencer.
     
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  5. Mendoza

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    Spencer without going overboard did match up reasonably well vs boxer types. For example he beat and floored Terrell in 1967, and before that Doug Jones. I think he could make Ali work, but beating him in 1967, not a chance. He didn't hit hard enough or take a good enough of a punch.
     
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