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How Much Did Ali copy from Sugar Ray Robinson?
Posted: 06 Jun 2007, 10:13
by Crease
How much did Ali copy from Sugar Ray Robinson's style?
Rocky Marciano commented:
"I never thought I'd see a heavyweight Sugar Ray Robinson. But hey, this kids close"...
Posted: 06 Jun 2007, 10:32
by KOJOE90
The young Ali spent many hours in Dundees Miami gym watching Luis Manuel Rodriguez train and spar etc. Both Dundee and Ali stated Luis Manuel Rodriguez was a big influence on him.
Posted: 07 Jun 2007, 15:12
by I Feel Fine
Willie Pastrano also, apparently.
I'm not sure what he specifically borrowed from Robinson. He seemed impressed by Robinson's ability to use speed and movement rather than fighting toe to toe. I think that was the basic thing he was impressed by. He had much of that as an amateur, before he met Pastrano and Rodriguez, though they would also have an impact on him.
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 18:12
by Cap
Certainly didn't copy Robinson's defence.
Cap
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 19:41
by I Feel Fine
They were different fighters but Ali always cited Robinson as a big influence. I would assume his emphasis on speed over power and on movement came from Robinson.