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How Many Of Muhammad Ali's Fights Were Legitimate?

As opposed to illegitimate? I would say all of them. I am not sure what you are referencing exactly. The only 2 fights I have ever heard called into question was Liston II and Spinks I. If Liston pussed out and took a dive then there is nothing he could do about that, and I don't think the outcome would have changed anyways.

And I find it very hard to believe that Ali lost to Spinks the first time on purpose simply to be a 3 time champion. That is beyond silly.

Given what we know about boxing - it would be NO surprise at all if a couple were dodgy, and it shouldn't comes as a shock either!

jimglen wrote:Given what we know about boxing - it would be NO surprise at all if a couple were dodgy, and it shouldn't comes as a shock either!

People are watching "you" Cee

jrc26 wrote:As opposed to illegitimate? I would say all of them. I am not sure what you are referencing exactly. The only 2 fights I have ever heard called into question was Liston II and Spinks I. If Liston pussed out and took a dive then there is nothing he could do about that, and I don't think the outcome would have changed anyways.

And I find it very hard to believe that Ali lost to Spinks the first time on purpose simply to be a 3 time champion. That is beyond silly.

I thought he was getting at the wins over Norton and Young

jimglen wrote:People are watching "you" Cee

Jimbo, have you ever thought of becoming a moderator? You have all the attributes for that position.

Jimmy Ellis was a setup. It was just a payday for both who grew up together and were both trained by Angelo Dundee.....Angelo worked Ellis' corner for this fight.