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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by BobFinn*, Sep 25, 2006.

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  1. BobFinn*

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    ...turn on ESPN Classic NOW.

    Ali vs Foreman----- 1974
     
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    this fight always comes on classics

    and it never gets old...
     
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    Here is Foreman vs Norton (all 2 rounds of it)

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    and this thread would not be complete without the greatest fight in Boxing history:

    Ali vs Frazier 1971 Rounds 10-12

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    Rounds 12-14:

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    And Round 15:

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    Is there any reason why they never/rarely show the Ali vs Norton fight where Ali loses? Anyone know if its anywhere online?
     
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    It's pretty boring from what I recall. Norton breaks his jaw early and Ali is game and finishes the fight but Norton is clearly superior, but without a lot of fireworks. Not sure where its available online but I rented the video like 15 years ago.
     
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    Foreman vs Frazier 2 - 1976

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    Gerry Cooney knocks out Ken Norton in 54 seconds

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    Another Norton fight where he gets knocked out in first round. This time he tries the "Rope A Dope" against Ernie Shavers:

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    Shavers-Norton is another good one from youtube.

    Shavers might have been the hardest hitter of all time.
     
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    Ernie Shavers vs Ali 1977

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    Shavers - Ali Rounds 14-15

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