B. Ali was the fastest in history regardless of size, so, if Ali became a welte. Muhammad Ali was secretly scared of prime Mike Tyson ... 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 . Recognized as one of the most remarkable boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson is also Muhammad Ali's idol. Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Muhammad Ali - New Politics He had tears in his eyes. 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. "Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. 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 . Sugar Ray Robinson 1. My friend John McGlothlin can probably dig it up. 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.". He was emulating and imitating Sugar Ray Robinson, who was one of his idols . Henry Armstrong 4. Joe Louis Heavyweight 69-3. Ali vs Liston I, Ali Walking with Sugar Ray Robinson and Bundini Brown. Yes, and This is what Muhammad Ali believed, not to mention Ray Robinson was Muhammad Ali's idol! His career included a 91-fight win streak. History tells us that the legendary boxer held the Welterweight world title for six years (1946-1951). It was after Muhammad Ali won the world title in 1964 over then champion Sonny Liston that he announced . 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. Henry Armstrong 2. Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Harry Greb 4. 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. Alexis Arguello 3. Two Boxing legends who were "Two of a Kind"! Alexis Arguello 3. You can see the simila. The Top 10 Boxers of All Time Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight 175-19. [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 . He was only once sent to the canvas in 106 fights. 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. Recognized as one of the most remarkable boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson is also Muhammad Ali's idol. By: Ken Hissner. He's a walking boxing encyclopedia. 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. 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. Boxing magazine The Ring named him number one in a 1998 ranking of greatest heavyweights from all eras. Ali got the message. You can see the simila. "I'm real afraid.". Henry Armstrong 2. Muhammad Ali's Offer of a Million to "Sugar" Ray Robinson Rejected! Boxing took its . B. Ali was the fastest in history regardless of size, so, if Ali became a welte. Before leaving for the 1960 Olympics, Ali asked Robinson to be his professional manager. He was born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, but no one is . The greatest of all-time Sugar Ray Robinson. . 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. Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Amazingly, in over 200 fights, Sugar Ray was never physically knocked out (though he did receive one technical KO). "I'm real afraid.". this time involving Sugar Ray Robinson and the Frenchman Marcel Cerdan - had fallen through because Sugar Ray had . Benny . History tells us that the legendary boxer held the Welterweight world title for six years (1946-1951). It was after Muhammad Ali won the world title in 1964 over then champion Sonny Liston that he announced . Muhammad Ali 2. . Guglielmo Papaleo Featherweight 230-11. Henry Armstrong 2. 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. "Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. 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. Robinson went on to win 175 fights in 199 bouts in his professional career. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions. "You've got to go," Robinson replied. "Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time. Ali was more of an unpredictable jog, while Robinson's was a predictable fast walk. "Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time. Muhammad Ali's Offer of a Million to "Sugar" Ray Robinson Rejected! Miami Beach, Florida 2/25/1964. 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 . That was the best fight I ever saw of . Roberto Duran Lightweight 103-16. After boxing, LaMotta . 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. 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. Benny . Ali will tell you himself the greatest is Robinson. Ali was more of an unpredictable jog, while Robinson's was a predictable fast walk. 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. 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. In 1999, Ali was named the second greatest boxer in history, pound for pound, by ESPN . LaMotta retired for good in 1954 with a record of 83 victories, including 30 by knockout, with 19 defeats and four draws. 173-19-6 with 108 knockouts. "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. Muhammad Ali 3. Free bets in favor of Sugar Ray rose up as from 1958 . What makes a good boxer? "I'm afraid, Ray," Ali said. Sugar Ray Robinson The greatest P4P? Boxing took its . Muhammad Ali Heavyweight 56-5. But 56 wins pale in comparison to, say, Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 or Harry Greb's 262. 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. Henry Armstrong 4. Roberto Duran Lightweight 103-16. In 1999, The Associated Press voted Ali the number one heavyweight of the 20th century. Altogether, he amassed 109 . Sugar Ray Robinson 1. Muhammad Ali infuriated the media people because he was so forthright, but I admired that, independent of his boxing. "Elijah Muhammad told me that I can't go," Ali said. Jack Dempsey Heavyweight 66-6. Ali vs Liston I, Ali Walking with Sugar Ray Robinson and Bundini Brown. 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. He's a walking boxing encyclopedia. Henry Armstrong 2. Muhammad Ali is widely regarded by boxing commentators and historians as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion whose legacy and style inspired the legend Muhammad Ali died on April 12, 1989. He had tears in his eyes. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ray Charles Leonard Welterweight 36-3. The forgotten story of … the Rocky Marciano v Muhammad Ali Super Fight. 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. Best m. Joe Louis Heavyweight 69-3. Miami Beach, Florida 2/25/1964. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions. 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. Muhammad Ali 3. Two Boxing legends who were "Two of a Kind"! [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 . Yes, and This is what Muhammad Ali believed, not to mention Ray Robinson was Muhammad Ali's idol! Muhammad Ali styled himself after Sugar Ray Robinson. The Top 10 Boxers of All Time Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight 175-19. 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. Muhammad Ali - The Greatest heavyweight boxer vs Sugar Ray Robinson - The Greatest P4P boxer of all time! You say stop talking nonsense yet display no knowledge on the subject. What makes a good boxer? My friend John McGlothlin can probably dig it up. 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. 1. Free bets in favor of Sugar Ray rose up as from 1958 . Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ray Charles Leonard Welterweight 36-3. By: Ken Hissner. Muhammad Ali 3. 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. The legendary Muhammad Ali considered Sugar Ray Robinson among his early idols. Ali actually ranks Robinson as the greatest pound for pound boxer of all-time (not just "The King"). Muhammad Ali compiled a very respectable record of 56 wins and five losses. "I'm afraid, Ray," Ali said. But 56 wins pale in comparison to, say, Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 or Harry Greb's 262. Jack Dempsey Heavyweight 66-6. "You've got to go," Robinson replied. Ali got the message. Muhammad Ali infuriated the media people because he was so forthright, but I admired that, independent of his boxing. The legendary Muhammad Ali considered Sugar Ray Robinson among his early idols. 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. Though he refused, Robinson was there to give Ali . Muhammad Ali Heavyweight 56-5. Muhammad Ali styled himself after Sugar Ray Robinson.
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