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Same

 

Agreed.

As Howard Cosell and others predicted, the only person who would defeat Mike Tyson @ his prime would be the man himself, when he was focused, he was something else.

Although I do like to think the same of Ali @ his prime when he was focused, for example, no force would have overcome him that night in Zaire in 1974.

Speaking of which, WHO is this man wearing a 'Rumble In The Jungle' t-shirt today?
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I'm guessing Sugar Ray Leonard!😊

 

Poor quality picture I am sorry, but how cool is this pic I found online of AJ and his fallen opponents.
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Everyone knew what what was coming yet there was still no stopping it.

 

Very Cool shirt Joe. I agree with you on Ali. He can respectfully claim he is "the greatest"!

 

It's yours truly, Ray wishes he had this shirt!

I have it because in 1974 I was in Africa and we listened intently to the Rumble in the Jungle on our Sanyo transistor radio! Because the fight was in Zaire, the commentary was in French, but it was just as exciting. We could actually hear the crowd chanting "Ali Boma Ye" (Ali Kill Him). When the announcer screamed "Foreman est tombé!" (Forman has fallen!) I can tell you there was sheer joy & jubilation in the streets where we were. That's when I knew how much Ali was loved and what he meant to so many people.

It was a night I will never forget, so the shirt actually means something to me.

Agreed! I remember the look in Michael Spinks eyes, one of pure unadulterated fear, mercifully for him, a few moments later it was over.

Agreed, Ali was the Greatest of All Times, but to me for more reasons than just his prowess in the ring.

I also listened to the Thrilla in Manilla in the fall of 1975 live on the radio, so I've got one of those t-shirts too, here I am sporting it with a friend of yours who visited recently.
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You both are COOL DUDES!!!!!!

 

Great pic Joe, you're looking good man.

 

For those interested, Terence Crawford and Gervonta Davis are fighting tomorrow.

Davis defending his IBF Jr Lightweight title over in the UK.

Crawford is defending his WBC, WBO, The Ring, and lineal light welterweight titles at Madison Square Garden.

Both are exciting fighters, especially Crawford. He is very very good and worth a watch.
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Dirrell fight, wtf? a little acting at the end there, followed by the manager sucker punching the other fighter, wtf.

 

Wow, never heard about this one.

Here is the fight from 10 seconds before the KO. Maybe the last punch was a little late, just!

I think he was already committed into throwing that combo so I assume it would have been hard to pull back some of that power.

Definitely some acting by Dirrell, he sat straight up after being hit and seemed like he might have got up before the 10 second count.

Maybe his corner were the guys telling him to sit down and he then lay down after what seemed someone in the crowd/corner told him to.

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The Crawford v Diaz fight was lame too

Not a good night for boxing.

Sick of the Mayweather v Connor fight dance. Not even interested if it does happen. **** or get off the pot.

 

Crawford is Awesome! I'd love to see him at 147. I just hope he doesn't fight Pacquiao. I think he'd destroy Pac. Thurman fight would be a good one.

The fight to watch is Spence vs Brook for the 147 title. They are talking a BRIGHT future for Spence. I think he is great. Let's see if he could get passed Brook.

 

He was so good, I got bored early. When Diaz's face started to swell, and Crawford looked fresh, I knew that the fight would probably stop early.

 

Fight was average because Crawford was too good.

I know what you're saying man. He is just too darn good!

And he didn't even switch it up like he normally does.

Every fight I have watched of his over the last 3-4 years, he has started orthodox and then switches to southpaw on and off through the fight.

Very very talented and a very dangerous fighter when he does that. I have seen him give boxing lessons over the last few fights.

This fight against Diaz was not as exciting as his previous fights, but I expect the next big fights coming his way will be.

He is awesome man! And he is such a humble guy! VERY humble actually. Reminds me a lot of AJ and vice versa.

Spence Jr this weekend coming! That is also going to be a cracker of a fight and I think Spence Jr will beat Brook and take his title.

I also just told a friend last night who is a very big Spence Jr fan that I am surprised that after 21 undefeated fights that he hasn't won as much as a 'silver' or 'international' belt before fighting for the full title.

My mate said he is actually very feared in his division and other fighters have been avoiding him for some time now.

But he now has a chance to win the IBF Welterweight title and I am sure there will be many big fights to come for this young man over the next few years.

 

I shouldn't have this quoted, But I kinda would like to see Kell Brook to win.

 

Lol, no worries mate.

 

Looking forward to Brook/Spence this weekend. Anyone have a favorite?

 

Me too, should be a good fight.

Spence Jr is the favorite by the bookies.

And I predict he will beat Kell Brook also.

 

I don't want to take the limelight away from the big fight this weekend, but check this lad out!

Daniel Dubois. 6'5" and 235 lbs.

I had never heard of him until today. He is British, he is 19 years old, is built like a brick sh*thouse and he just turned professional 3 fights ago.

He just KO'd his latest opponent over in the UK a few days ago.

Dubois record stands at 3-0 with 3-KO's. All were first round knockouts.

He also sparred AJ and dropped AJ in sparring apparently!

What a time to be alive if you're a fan of British boxing!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-4526164/Anthony-Joshua-emerging-rival-Daniel-Dubois.html

Check out Dubois latest fight, video from 4 days ago.

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Dubois seems like a good kid and it would be great to see him and AJ clash in a few years time.

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Thank you, It's always fun to watch up and coming prospects. He sure looks like a big boy. And to drop a Champion during sparring, That ain't easy!

 

I like Brook for this one. Both are big hitters though so I predict sudden-death at all times. Spence has not fought anyone this experienced/good yet.

 

I wouldn't like my chances dropping AJ, that's for sure.

You might be right there mate. Should be an excellent fight.