Why do people automatically assume that Muhammad Ali was past his peak after he was stripped of his title by the government at age 25? It doesn't seem fair to Ali to pass such a judgment. Ali was still only 28 when he came back and fought Jerry Quarry in 1970. 28/29 is peak years for any athlete. Maybe Ali wasn't quite as fast, but he was still rusty since he hadn't boxed in 3 1/2 years due to his forced layoff.
I dunno, it doesn't seem fair to say Ali's prime ended when he was only 25 years of age. I say he still was at his peak for a few years afterwards (1970-1971, maybe up until the Foreman bout) Maybe he wasn't quite as fast, but he was also bigger and stronger and had more muscle to carry. His defence was alot better as well.
2007-02-05
12:57:38
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Tom S
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