Ali vs Liston I, Ali Walking with Sugar Ray Robinson and Bundini Brown. Muhammad Ali quotes that are inspirational: " If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it — then I can achieve it ." "A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." "If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.". Muhammad Ali 3. Muhammad Ali styled himself after Sugar Ray Robinson. Why Is Muhammad Ali So Important? Henry Armstrong 4. Muhammad Ali 2. this time involving Sugar Ray Robinson and the Frenchman Marcel Cerdan - had fallen through because Sugar Ray had . Boxing took its . Guglielmo Papaleo Featherweight 230-11. Henry Armstrong 2. "Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time. "I'm afraid, Ray," Ali said. Muhammad Ali's Offer of a Million to "Sugar" Ray Robinson Rejected! 173-19-6 with 108 knockouts. The Top 10 Boxers of All Time Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight 175-19. My friend John McGlothlin can probably dig it up. Ali was more of an unpredictable jog, while Robinson's was a predictable fast walk. Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion whose legacy and style inspired the legend Muhammad Ali died on April 12, 1989. But 56 wins pale in comparison to, say, Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 or Harry Greb's 262. Henry Armstrong 4. GOAT Sugar Ray Robinson is the greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever who experienced tragedy and triumph in the ring, had a 91-fight unbeaten streak, is beloved by Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali . Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion whose legacy and style inspired the legend Muhammad Ali died on April 12, 1989. He's a walking boxing encyclopedia. After boxing, LaMotta . Altogether, he amassed 109 . Boxing magazine The Ring named him number one in a 1998 ranking of greatest heavyweights from all eras. Alexis Arguello 3. Muhammad Ali infuriated the media people because he was so forthright, but I admired that, independent of his boxing. Free bets in favor of Sugar Ray rose up as from 1958 . Muhammad Ali is widely regarded by boxing commentators and historians as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Joe Louis Heavyweight 69-3. Henry Armstrong 2. Recognized as one of the most remarkable boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson is also Muhammad Ali's idol. "I'm afraid, Ray," Ali said. The Top 10 Boxers of All Time Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight 175-19. My approach to Muhammad Ali was to condemn the fight game—after seeing what happened to Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson—but at the same time to admire Ali for his beauty, his bravado, and his forthrightness. The greatest of all-time Sugar Ray Robinson. Hall of Fame fighters Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Roberto Durán and Sugar Ray Leonard have ranked Robinson as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history. Though he refused, Robinson was there to give Ali . Recognized as one of the most remarkable boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson is also Muhammad Ali's idol. It was after Muhammad Ali won the world title in 1964 over then champion Sonny Liston that he announced . He had tears in his eyes. He was in no shape to fight Robinson, LaMotta was half drunk and struggling at the weight while Sugar Ray was filled with beef blood. My approach to Muhammad Ali was to condemn the fight game—after seeing what happened to Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson—but at the same time to admire Ali for his beauty, his bravado, and his forthrightness. . He was in no shape to fight Robinson, LaMotta was half drunk and struggling at the weight while Sugar Ray was filled with beef blood. That was the best fight I ever saw of . "You've got to go," Robinson replied. "Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. Answer (1 of 15): The problem for Robinson in a LB4LB fight with a prime Ali would be that: A. Ali had better footwork than Robinson. My friend John McGlothlin can probably dig it up. Though he refused, Robinson was there to give Ali . "You've got to go," Robinson replied. Amazingly, in over 200 fights, Sugar Ray was never physically knocked out (though he did receive one technical KO). . Sugar Ray's record was 128-1-2 with 84 knockouts at the pinnacle of his career. 1. No less an authority than heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has said, "My idol will always be Sugar Ray Robinson, who was, and remains, one of the best pound-for-pound fighters to have ever . Joe Louis Heavyweight 69-3. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ray Charles Leonard Welterweight 36-3. Best m. Muhammad Ali - The Greatest heavyweight boxer vs Sugar Ray Robinson - The Greatest P4P boxer of all time! He is a huge idol for all black boxers, in particular Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ramos and Meldrick Taylor and ending his career with an incredible professional record, 173 wins 109 by knockout . Two Boxing legends who were "Two of a Kind"! Benny . Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions. Ali will tell you himself the greatest is Robinson. Muhammad Ali 2. "Elijah Muhammad told me that I can't go," Ali said. Muhammad Ali Heavyweight 56-5. While Atlas and Kellerman agreed Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, ESPN.com voters chose Muhammad Ali as "The Greatest." Ali received nearly four times as many first place votes from ESPN.com participants than did runner-up Robinson. What makes a good boxer? By: Ken Hissner. Yes, and This is what Muhammad Ali believed, not to mention Ray Robinson was Muhammad Ali's idol! Jack Dempsey Heavyweight 66-6. Best m. You say stop talking nonsense yet display no knowledge on the subject. B. Ali was the fastest in history regardless of size, so, if Ali became a welte. "Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time. Muhammad Ali compiled a very respectable record of 56 wins and five losses. Muhammad Ali - The Greatest heavyweight boxer vs Sugar Ray Robinson - The Greatest P4P boxer of all time! Boxing took its . Muhammad Ali infuriated the media people because he was so forthright, but I admired that, independent of his boxing. Muhammad Ali quotes that are inspirational: " If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it — then I can achieve it ." "A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." "If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.". Muhammad Ali 3. Muhammad Ali 3. Ali actually ranks Robinson as the greatest pound for pound boxer of all-time (not just "The King"). By: Ken Hissner. You can see the simila. Ali got the message. Two Boxing legends who were "Two of a Kind"! Here are 20 facts you may not know about Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxer Muhammad Ali once called the greatest fighter of all time.. 1. "Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. Hall of Fame fighters Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Roberto Durán and Sugar Ray Leonard have ranked Robinson as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history. It was after Muhammad Ali won the world title in 1964 over then champion Sonny Liston that he announced . Miami Beach, Florida 2/25/1964. The forgotten story of … the Rocky Marciano v Muhammad Ali Super Fight. I straightened out when I saw Muhammad Ali, when I started studying Sugar Ray Robinson." Leonard's reverence for Robinson ran so deep that he eventually took the nickname "Sugar Ray," which stuck. Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Muhammad Ali styled himself after Sugar Ray Robinson. LaMotta retired for good in 1954 with a record of 83 victories, including 30 by knockout, with 19 defeats and four draws. You can see the simila. Muhammad Ali 3. Roberto Duran Lightweight 103-16. Free bets in favor of Sugar Ray rose up as from 1958 . Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Ali vs Liston I, Ali Walking with Sugar Ray Robinson and Bundini Brown. He was born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, but no one is . . While Atlas and Kellerman agreed Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, ESPN.com voters chose Muhammad Ali as "The Greatest." Ali received nearly four times as many first place votes from ESPN.com participants than did runner-up Robinson. By Jason Kim: Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. (40-0, 25 KO's) was in fine form in HBO's Mayweather/Mosley 24/7 episode 2, saying "I think I'm better than Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson . Muhammad Ali did not think he could have beaten a prime Mike Tyson, according to boxing legend George Foreman. Answer (1 of 15): The problem for Robinson in a LB4LB fight with a prime Ali would be that: A. Ali had better footwork than Robinson. Sugar Ray Robinson 1. [79] [83] [84] In 1997, The Ring ranked him as the best pound-for-pound fighter in history, [18] and in 1999 he was named "welterweight of the century", "middleweight of the century", and . Harry Greb 4. He is a huge idol for all black boxers, in particular Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ramos and Meldrick Taylor and ending his career with an incredible professional record, 173 wins 109 by knockout . Roberto Duran Lightweight 103-16. In March 1967, a month before his appearance at the draft board, Ali told his boxing idol, Sugar Ray Robinson, he couldn't join the army. Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Before leaving for the 1960 Olympics, Ali asked Robinson to be his professional manager. What makes a good boxer? In 1999, The Associated Press voted Ali the number one heavyweight of the 20th century. "I'm real afraid.". He was emulating and imitating Sugar Ray Robinson, who was one of his idols . In March 1967, a month before his appearance at the draft board, Ali told his boxing idol, Sugar Ray Robinson, he couldn't join the army. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ray Charles Leonard Welterweight 36-3. B. Ali was the fastest in history regardless of size, so, if Ali became a welte. Answer (1 of 2): Ali's jab was timed electronically and it was faster than Robinson's. I can't remember the exact numbers but you could look it up. Muhammad Ali's Offer of a Million to "Sugar" Ray Robinson Rejected! Here are 20 facts you may not know about Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxer Muhammad Ali once called the greatest fighter of all time.. 1. 1. Sugar Ray Robinson's birth name was Walker Smith Jr. But 56 wins pale in comparison to, say, Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 or Harry Greb's 262. Benny . He's a walking boxing encyclopedia. His career included a 91-fight win streak. Ali was more of an unpredictable jog, while Robinson's was a predictable fast walk. I did not just use footage of Ali, but of Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Louis, Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Robinson - to give Will a sense of living, breathing boxing. Robinson went on to win 175 fights in 199 bouts in his professional career. Yes, and This is what Muhammad Ali believed, not to mention Ray Robinson was Muhammad Ali's idol! He had tears in his eyes. Sugar Ray Robinson The greatest P4P? The legendary Muhammad Ali considered Sugar Ray Robinson among his early idols. Before leaving for the 1960 Olympics, Ali asked Robinson to be his professional manager. Guglielmo Papaleo Featherweight 230-11. Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay ) walks arm-in-arm with Sugar Ray Robinson (L) and Bundini Brown (R) to the weigh-in before the World Heavyweight Title fight versus Sonny Liston at the Cypress Room of the Miami Beach Convention Hall. He became known as Sugar Ray Robinson as an under-aged boxer, after using a fellow boxer's Amateur Athletic Union card to fight in a show. "I'm real afraid.". Muhammad Ali Heavyweight 56-5. History tells us that the legendary boxer held the Welterweight world title for six years (1946-1951). Sugar Ray Robinson The greatest P4P? The legendary Muhammad Ali considered Sugar Ray Robinson among his early idols. "Elijah Muhammad told me that I can't go," Ali said. Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion whose legacy and style inspired the legend Muhammad Ali died on April 12, 1989.Sugar Ray Robinson was one of those boxers who achieved the kind of worldwide fame and recognition that was usually reserved for the Heavyweight champions. He was only once sent to the canvas in 106 fights. History tells us that the legendary boxer held the Welterweight world title for six years (1946-1951). Henry Armstrong 2. . Ali got the message. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions. Harry Greb 4. Jack Dempsey Heavyweight 66-6. Answer (1 of 2): Ali's jab was timed electronically and it was faster than Robinson's. I can't remember the exact numbers but you could look it up. Henry Armstrong 2. Miami Beach, Florida 2/25/1964. He was born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, but no one is . . Alexis Arguello 3. In 1999, Ali was named the second greatest boxer in history, pound for pound, by ESPN . [79] [83] [84] In 1997, The Ring ranked him as the best pound-for-pound fighter in history, [18] and in 1999 he was named "welterweight of the century", "middleweight of the century", and . Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay ) walks arm-in-arm with Sugar Ray Robinson (L) and Bundini Brown (R) to the weigh-in before the World Heavyweight Title fight versus Sonny Liston at the Cypress Room of the Miami Beach Convention Hall.
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