90 Million Viewers? Wow. No doubt to this day, the most watched Boxing Match of all time almost 45 years later.

No 650 million people watched the fight just checked in google

All that so true. Past his prime...we were glued to him. I know a lot of people will disagree but, I think his 2nd Spinks' fight was one of his best efforts ever. You watch him...no stare down...no mouth...just Ali reaching into himself.

Ali is versetile geneous for everever & all time.

u also watched 45 years agoo

Ali was a treat to watch if you like grabbing and holding his opponents behind their necks every few seconds of every round.

What a come back by the Super Muhammed Ali.

@@user-ef2lw9ll1f Comeback all he did was grab and hold Spinks every few seconds of every round throughout the entire fight. This fight should have been called holdgate.

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u watched this live inside the stadium

So beautifully said.

Once in 10 lifetimes more likely

relax

@@4EyedAnimation you got a hate boner for ali?🤣

@@xavierharvey4961 no you are

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He wasn't robbed, he had a choice.

I agree. So far so true.

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Wen Ali said he was the greatest he wasnt bragging he was stating a fact just as i did when i said markeith was an asshole🤣

The perfect time for Muhammad to retired was after joe Frazier in 1975 but he definitely should retire after this fight

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Yeah that was so cool. He did a good job!

Joe Frazier seemed like a great guy!!!

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Yea u definitely can see that. he was a little bit off with his punches

His speech had certainly already deteriorated significantly.

He was "punch drunk" but they called it Parkinsonism to be nice

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I agree with most of what you said 100%. But I have read some medical test revealed serious problems with Ali and were covered up. Also many in Ali's camp noticed he was not "right". During sparring sessions he would sit in his corner and fall asleep. Some said he would fall asleep while having lunch. Part of that may have been due to being misdiagnosed with hypothyroidism. The doctor prescribed medication for this. I heard that they told Ali it was just vitamins. This medication is part of the reason for the amazing weight loss he had before the Holmes fight. The weight loss helped form an illusion that he was in the best shape since the Foreman fight. But it was a complete illusion. Anyone with half a brain knew it took all he had to beat Spinks in the rematch. Holmes was probably at his absolute peak in 1980 and would have destroyed that 1978 Spinks very much like he did when they did fight later. Holmes was/is an all time great and at his peak. Ali's true peak was 1966. However even early 70's Ali was still great. Like you said Manila took everything left and no doubt Shavers did him no favors either. Add to this the fact he had not fought in 2 years. I mean no warm ups against a nobody and then perhaps a top ten to see if you are ready. Leonard did this too but Leonard was still great before his retirement and had not taken the beatings Ali took. I can never convince myself that Dundee really believed his man could win this. I think Dundee just saw another payday. This could be said by many in Ali's camp. Pacheco had quit after Shavers because he knew Ali was finished and taking too much punishment. I think Ali's managers basically took must of the money and a divorce hit him hard. No doubt Don Kings hands were dirty as well. I don't know how broke he was but it was said he did need money. Originally he was going to come back for John Tate's title. But Weaver scored a late knockout and took the title from Tate. So it was decided to let him fight Holmes instead. I didn't think the Ali of the Holmes fight would have beaten any top ten heavyweight but Holmes was just crazy. Dundee should have stopped that fight after round 6 if we are being honest. Ali did perform a little better against Berbick. He was off the thyroid medication. But he was still old and washed up. But he was competitive at least. Ali's last good fight was in Manila. His last super great fight was against Foley in April of 1967. That Ali would have beaten Holmes in my opinion. I will not get into that argument though.. I almost forgot. I agree that we can not blame Holmes for this. He had super respect for Ali and it was said he cried after the fight.

@@bobbywise2313 , Yea he was having some issues but he hadn't been diagnosed with Parkinson's at that time. I don't think Angelo went along with it for the money I think it was more if your going to do this I'll be with you but I really don't agree with it. I mean it was Ali and Ali was gonna do what he wanted to do. Don King would put a man into a fight who just came out of a coma if he could make a Buck off of it. The fight should have never happened but like Holmes said if I beat him he was an old man and if i lose to him i never was nothing. Plus if he hadn't sign to fight him he would have been accused of ducking him. The Ali fans didn't respect Holmes and believed he would beat Holmes but Holmes proved them wrong.

@@curtismcneil8695 Absolutely. Holmes was in a bad situation and couldn't win either way. Holmes never escaped the shadow of Ali and that I feel upset Larry later in his career. People say Holmes is underrated or doesn't get the respect he deserves. I think that is true in general but not amongst real fight fans. I know Larry for what he was and do feel he is one of the all time greats. This was probably the only payday fight at the time as well. I think Cooney ($$$$) was a year later. And I feel he was a little rushed. He probably needed one more year to be ready for such a fight. I am not saying he would have won but I think he would have been in a better position for a possible win. Beating Holmes from 1979 till around 1983 would have been extremely difficult. By 1983 I think he was slowing slightly and over the next couple of years it was even more obvious.

@@bobbywise2313 , Yea Cooney should have went after Mike Weaver first because Weaver was a notorious slow starter and I honestly think Cooney could have won that fight. Larry's fight with Cobb didn't help him either as it was such a mismatch. Larry started looking old in the Witherspoon fight. He got down to his normal fighting weight but he wasn't as strong. He had trouble keeping Witherspoon off. He started fighting a little heavier after that fight and picking his fights a little more conservative.

@@curtismcneil8695 Agree with everything you said. It's rare to see people who really know boxing on the threads. See you on another KZfaq boxing thread I hope.

For sure, Ali was not in control, his handlers were using him for paydays at that point.

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Not the greatest. Liston fights were thrown and he ducked Foreman. Reduced boxing to WWE levels. In short he destroyed pro boxing

What was it like that day of the fight? Can you explain? I imagine 75% of the people who were there are gone. Would love to hear your experience

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Did you notice a young Mr T amongst Leon's entourage?

@@tlig Yes

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When the champ died I cried like a baby and still get teary eyes when I watch his fights.

Mine too

@lanzacash Spinks would beat a lot of todays top HW's including Wilder.

@lanzacash It proved that Ali, even with his health already in deterioration, could rise to the moment one last time. Meanwhile, you're some guinea whose never done anything in their life except insult people on KZfaq. Go eat some pasta you fucking clown.

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Are you out of your mind? Ali should have been disqualified for persistent and excessive holding. Every few seconds of every round for 15 rounds. Ali’s glove or gloves behind Spinks neck pulling Spinks forward and down. Move punch jab and grab. Total control for 15 rounds. The referee did take away the 5th round from Ali for excessive holding. He could have done that in every round of he fight.

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Stop trying to punch holes in this greatest boxer ever lived, legacy .

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Few get a redemption arc, but Ali was able to get one and he made the most of it.

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Hey strove to be a good man.

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Tyson is the most famous boxer of all time.

Can you give me the time of when Mr. T was on?

​@@tari8134 Ali is more famous

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@@christiancharles2866 He's not but you can think what you want.

You just commented dumbass

Does anybody notice Mr T is Spinks bodyguard

That's right, between Mr. T and his brother Michael, they'll kick the butt of any chump that tries something funny!

joe frazier counted him out hahaha

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Churchill302 tell us more stories about Ali please!

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Sorry fellas, not much else to say. My dad and a few of his pals, all Louisiana State Police, went to see the fight. They offered to help when they noticed that his security could use some extra hands.

@@Churchill302 your dad or any of those guys still alive?

Bull Shit

Ali has Howard in his pocket

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Which means you didn't get his autograph.

@@tlig Actually I now recall he scribbed something on a piece of paper but I thought there was no way to prove it, not that it matters either way.

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Sorry he covering for the lost years when he was banned

Yes And Joe Frazier Also. R.I.P.

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I Loved the HeavyWeight division When Ali Came on-to the Boxing Scene!! I was a young Girl at that Time !! This was a Good Fight !!

So true

I agree with You. Ali was Mr.Excitement in and out of the Boxing Ring!! I was very Young when Ali came on the Boxing Scene. Even at the End of His Career You had to still Love Him. "MUHAMAD ALI" THE GREATEST BOXER THAT EVER LIVED, that's how I feel about this !!BEAUTIFUL MAN!!

Do heavyweight bouts still go on?

Ezekiel of Judah Wilder? Fury? Ring any bells?

@@kidsfromthenorth3191 Nope. My point exactly.

Trained hard. But many could of beat him. Despite his shape he looks like a shot fighter. Zero accuracy by this point

@@taejon4370you are right and no power. He was on a steep decline, sad to see.

Well, since Spinks was only 13 at that time I would consider that a great achievement of Spinks 😅😅🤣🤣😁😁

A 1966 Ali could beat anybody in the history of the sport in any time period. 1966 Ali vs 1988 Mike Tyson, easy decision for Ali. 1966 Ali vs Rocky Marciano, easy decision for Ali

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