Posts tagged Muhammad Ali

siphotos: Muhammad Ali punches Ken Norton during their 1976 fight at Yankee Stadium. The two fought twice in 1973, splitting the fights, before the ‘76 rubber match. Ali slugged his way to a unanimous decision in 15 rounds. Norton’s own coaches believed their fighter had a comfortable lead heading into the 15th and advised Norton to stay away from Ali, which he did, possibly giving the fight away. After the bout, even Ali admitted he thought he had been beaten. (Jerry Cooke/SI) GALLERY: The Best of Muhammad Ali I’ve had the honor to meet Norton in recent years, but never Ali. Both are warriors, but their present conditions are sad reminders of the price that fighters pay.

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Muhammad Ali punches Ken Norton during their 1976 fight at Yankee Stadium. The two fought twice in 1973, splitting the fights, before the ‘76 rubber match. Ali slugged his way to a unanimous decision in 15 rounds. Norton’s own coaches believed their fighter had a comfortable lead heading into the 15th and advised Norton to stay away from Ali, which he did, possibly giving the fight away. After the bout, even Ali admitted he thought he had been beaten. (Jerry Cooke/SI)

GALLERY: The Best of Muhammad Ali

I’ve had the honor to meet Norton in recent years, but never Ali. Both are warriors, but their present conditions are sad reminders of the price that fighters pay.

siphotos: Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton exchange blows during their 1973 fight in San Diego, the first of their three bouts against one another. Ali would wind up losing a 12-round decision after Norton broke his jaw early in the fight. (Neil Leifer/SI)  SI VAULT: Ali looking for revenge after broken jaw against Norton (4.23.73)GALLERY: Tribute to Muhammad Ali | Ali’s Greatest Fights

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Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton exchange blows during their 1973 fight in San Diego, the first of their three bouts against one another. Ali would wind up losing a 12-round decision after Norton broke his jaw early in the fight. (Neil Leifer/SI) 

SI VAULT: Ali looking for revenge after broken jaw against Norton (4.23.73)
GALLERY: Tribute to Muhammad Ali | Ali’s Greatest Fights

Attention collectors: Own a piece of boxing history, provided you’ve got at least $50,000 on hand. SCP Auctions is currently auctioning the iconic red velvet trunks Muhammad Ali wore for his first fight against Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971 in Madison Square Garden. The bout is still considered among the most-anticipated heavyweight clashes of all-time. The trunks originally belong to the estate of Ali’s longtime assistant Drew Bundini and feature in some of the most famous images in boxing history. They are signed by Ali in three places. The opening price was $10,000 but bidding has already crossed $50K. The auction ends Nov. 19. (h/t: ESPN)

Attention collectors: Own a piece of boxing history, provided you’ve got at least $50,000 on hand. SCP Auctions is currently auctioning the iconic red velvet trunks Muhammad Ali wore for his first fight against Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971 in Madison Square Garden. The bout is still considered among the most-anticipated heavyweight clashes of all-time.

The trunks originally belong to the estate of Ali’s longtime assistant Drew Bundini and feature in some of the most famous images in boxing history. They are signed by Ali in three places. The opening price was $10,000 but bidding has already crossed $50K. The auction ends Nov. 19. (h/t: ESPN)

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jwillis: March 8, 1971 - Ali-Frazier I - “The Fight Of The Century”

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March 8, 1971 - Ali-Frazier I - “The Fight Of The Century”

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

- Muhammad Ali (via craigreay)

Malcolm X died 46 years ago today. A reminder of a time when being heavyweight champ meant something to the entire world.

Malcolm X died 46 years ago today. A reminder of a time when being heavyweight champ meant something to the entire world.

dubliner: Muhammad Ali vs. Cleveland WilliamsHouston Astrodome (80ft above the ring)1966 Photo: Neil Leifer This is often regarded as one of the greatest sports photographs of the 20th century and is Leifer’s favourite photograph of his 40 year career.

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Muhammad Ali vs. Cleveland Williams
Houston Astrodome (80ft above the ring)
1966

Photo: Neil Leifer

This is often regarded as one of the greatest sports photographs of the 20th century and is Leifer’s favourite photograph of his 40 year career.