Nuxfanabroad Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 So it's the 40 yr anny..interested what memories old posters may dredge up, on this topic. These 2 men fighting transcended sport, with their 3 bouts. It's hard to describe the impact this had on 1970's culture/society. Of course, it's been depicted in many movies as well, set back in the 70's. As a young boy, I was a big Ali fan. He sure was a larger-than-life character. Remember my Mom buying me the 45 single 'The Black Superman'. They went 14 rounds, 'til Frazier couldn't continue. Apparently the brutality, combined with the Manila heat/humidity, damn near killed both fighters. Highest point for the sport. Boxing's never had that impact since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nucklehead Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Pretty sure I was doin it with my gf that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Pretty sure I was doin it with my gf that day... Did she call you "Bigga, the condom filler?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Did she call you "Bigga, the condom filler?" he's got the pack of rough riders in the back of the pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ali was one of a kind. Sadly boxing was killed off by greedy, shady promoters. It's such a good sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I was one of the very few who was hoping for Frazier. I always thought Ali was a loudmouth. I don't care if the rest of the world thinks he's some kind of saint, the only time I cheered for him was when he beat Spinks in the rematch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 There will never be another mega star like Ali. A man that would pay a price for his principles, would talk the talk and damn straight walk the walk. could somebody post his " I've got no fight with the yellow man" comments. Back when he told his government to get stuffed, he was not going to go kill people. Now try to imagine any of todays mega rich athletes doing the same. Me, I don't see any of them having those types of ethics. One of the few famous people I'd like to have met, and maybe got a handshake from. A true man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 There will never be another mega star like Ali. A man that would pay a price for his principles, would talk the talk and damn straight walk the walk. could somebody post his " I've got no fight with the yellow man" comments. Back when he told his government to get stuffed, he was not going to go kill people. Now try to imagine any of todays mega rich athletes doing the same. Me, I don't see any of them having those types of ethics. One of the few famous people I'd like to have met, and maybe got a handshake from. A true man.Easily the most important American athlete ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Easily the most important American athlete ever. Jesse Owens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 @gurn...Yeah, so true. We'll never again see someone so rich/famous challenge the established order, to such a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ali for his part looked up to Jack Jackson, the first Black heavyweight, who was in some ways more outspoken and daring that he was, and quite possibly more socially relevant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ali for his part looked up to Jack Jackson, the first Black heavyweight, who was in some ways more outspoken and daring that he was, and quite possibly more socially relevant as well. Jack Johnston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 @gurn...Yeah, so true. We'll never again see someone so rich/famous challenge the established order, to such a degree. His speech at that university (brown if I recall correctly) was a beaut. Talking about why he wouldn't go to Vietnam. And about how they don't call him a ni**** over there and they didnt rape his mama over there so why would he go kill them? Then he said something along the lines of "why should I go stick up for your rights over there when you won't even stick up for mine at home" truely the greatest sports figure of all time and maybe one of the best humanitarians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Jack Johnston. Third time's the charm; Jack Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFirstLine Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 More outspoken and daring then Ali and you couldn't even get his name right ... Cmonn man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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