What fighter in history gives prime Ali the most trouble?

Agreed.

People need to stop bringing up the Cooper fight as if it were relevent.

It wasn't...

 

I don't think its the opponents size that would bother Ali he had the footwork and speed to counter or offset anyone. Norton to his credit was awkward as hell in his prime and Ali really would of done much better to try and stop or knock him out.

The Holmes jab, Foster jab, Louis jab, Bowe jab, Holy jab, Lewis, and Wlad jab would of been nightmares for him, but I think he finishes early Wlad like he did Liston and the rest with rock solid chins and speedy jabs he'd have to counter more with his lead right which was just as quick or quicker than his jab. They wouldnt see it coming. I think a prime Holy gives him the most problems. Bowe in his short prime could of beaten any HW including Lewis should've never ducked LL.

 

i realize only boxing dumb asses bring that up because they dont know ****, but its nice to know that everyone on here isnt stupid....

as you know during his first title reign, Ali at some point had to build up his opponents during the promotion rather than put them down because he was so much better than them.

 

Joe Louis, leaden feet and all, would seriously trouble Ali, his de luxe combination punching and hand speed would really test the fabled Ali chin, I can't see Lennox being too much of a problem.