The greatest icon not only in boxing but in sport in general turn 70 today. What are your view on "The Greatest" and his impact on boxing, sport and the world? Super fast hands and just as fast on his feet, entertained, great chin and great ability to absorb punches to the body, and super reflexes. Became the youngest ever world champ at the time when he the beast that was Sonny Liston, dominated him for 8 rounds. And then at the height of his powers, he was stripped on his world title and exile from boxing for the next 4 years. He would regain his title with the epic "Rumble in the Jungle" against the wrecking machine that was Big George Foreman, who had destroyed the likes of Frazier and Norton. His rivalry with Smokin Joe who gave Ali his toughest fights, that lasted long after they hung up their gloves. Ali would then go on to beat Spinks to become the first man to win the Heavyweight world title 3 times. He was blighted by parkinsons after he hung them up but still remains the biggest icons in sport. Happy Birthday Ali!!
The greatest. "I am the greatest the world's ever seen, the heavyweight champion who came back again."
Yes I can. Like it's more illustrious bedfellow, wrestling, it is all stage managed and a con. Ali was a clown in the middle of it all.
