What would a press conference between Ali and Baer look like?

Ali would try not to let Baer get a word in. I think unfortunately he’d make this a big race thing. If not for that it’d be bloody hilarious.

 

I’ve thought about this too. If Ali is light-hearted in mood, it would be endlessly hysterical. But he could be mean too when he wanted to, & eschew class. Baer’s reliable fun, it would really just depend which Ali showed up.

 

Ringo bonavena vs Ali 2

 

Quite lively and entertaining.

 

"The sun rises when I wake and sets when I sleep, you tussle with me and I'll make you sow what you reap."
"I'm no farmer."

 

To paint a better picture of what that conference would have looked like, here are few clips of Baer being a humorous character:

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detai...ring-suits-joke-around-news-footage/583889742

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detai...aring-robe-and-a-towel-news-footage/583867408

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detai...-bodybuilders-canada-news-footage/mr_00025057

 

Worth pay per view.

 

Ali: "I already fought a bear, and he had an ugly glare. This one's named Max, and I'll say what he lacks. Max is tough and packs a good punch. But his defense is horrible, he'll eat jabs for lunch. The way he swings, you'd think he was a baseball player. When I land the KO blow, he'll be as flat as an alligator".

Baer: "Well you see Mr. Ali, a baseball swing may be wild but it packs a lot of power. You're gonna go down like a Jenga tower".

Ali: "That wasn't so bad, Max. But you ain't gonna win the war of words".

Baer: "Don't count me out...! I've done acting and had to learn lots of words".

Ali: "Oh yeah...? Well how about these words: Baer claims to be good with words, but can't spell his name right. When he's down 10 rounds to zero, he'll get stage fright. I'll be stickn' and movin', hitting him with lefts and rights. I guarantee a win for tomorrow's fight...!".

Baer: "And I can guarantee, ladies and gentlemen, you'll be in for a shock. When Ali goes down, he'll be a laughing stock! Get your tickets now, because the "bear" is gonna maul the butterfly, and that's no lie!".


Ali then steps away from his podium nostrils flaring with an exxagerated angry expression. The crowd is in awe that Baer is not only responding to Ali (an unusual sight) but is coming up with some witty lines as well. Ali begins to shuffle and throw jabs while Baer winds up his right hand like a sailor and points to his chin. The crowd gives them a thunderous applause and the event is sold out.