IF ever a man looked like a fighter it was Brian London. who shared his experience facing The Greatest fighter of all time. On that August 6 night in 1966, at Earls Court in London, the Blackpool star went into the ring feeling something he had never felt before in all his years as a fighter. He knew that he could not win. “He was far too good for me,” London, now 81. London was outclassed as Ali raided with astonishing speed and accuracy, yet the challenger’s collapse in the third round, despite it coming after almost 20 unanswered punches, angered many observers and media. “The criticism I received from some people after the fight was justified and it did hurt my feelings and my pride because I didn’t try and I should have done,” London says. “At least I should have had a go and I do regret not going after him more but he was so damn good. I said after ‘I knew he was fast but I didn’t know he was greased lightning’ and that was true, I’d seen some of his fights but never, ever, did I think he was fast like he was. His speed was like a welterweight or a middleweight rather than a heavyweight. “I wish I could go back and try again.”
Ali was one in a million he revitalized the sport He really does deserve the title !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE GREATEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ali was one of the fastest heavyweights. Sometimes I wish I could stand in front of one of those guys as they shadowboxed, just to see what it looks like to the fighter. On the outside with a camera I think sometimes it doesn't do the speed justice.
Ive always said that Ali with his speed compared to that of the guys in his weightclass was a heavyweight Roy Jones Jr .
This reminds me of an article I saw where they interviewed Don ****ell after the Rocky Marciano fight. Don said " I didn't realize how short Marciano's legs were when he bent forward my only target was top of his head" Interviewre said" If you realized that before do you think you could have beaten him"? Don laughed & said " No way he was too bloody good for me" :good:hi:
