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04-20-2009, 08:40 AM
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Re: Thrilla In Manila documentary: Why is Muhammed Ali so highly regarded?
good film, if you have the time. said neither one of these guys were the same after that brutal thriller. and good morning giggity
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04-20-2009, 11:24 AM
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Re: Thrilla In Manila documentary: Why is Muhammed Ali so highly regarded?
Ali had the ultimate media personality. Then when he refused to serve his country, his charisma took on the added glow of the political martyr. Howard Cosell and Jim McKay (and a dozen other writers) were now head over heels in love.
The way Joe Frazier was treated is, of course, a tragedy. He was the real street guy, while Ali was the one clowning and posing for the man. You hear some regret from these people now, but at the time they were more than glad to go along for the ride.
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04-20-2009, 05:40 PM
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Re: Thrilla In Manila documentary: Why is Muhammed Ali so highly regarded?
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