I don't know where this other poster gets off calling Ali a flawed heavyweight..that's ridiculous..Ali was the worst fundamental fighter who ever lived..He did everything wrong in the ring but his skill level was so high that he could get away with throwing right hand leads, ducking instead of slipping punches, holding his hands low, never ever throwing a body punch. He ruined more kids like me who wanted to be fighters during that time beacause we all went to the gym and tried to do waht he did! Anyway..this fight was and is still the most heavily anticipated sporting event of my lifetime..nothing has come close since then, Ali just back 6 months from exile, had 2 fights before this one, looked great at times,,his skill level was apparent (have no idea what bkhislop is talking about)..but he gave away rounds by laying against the ropes and letting Frazier punch him..Ali went into this fight truly believing that this fight would be NO CONTEST as he said often..he got in there and realized Joe was tough as nails..Great action fight..out of the 3 fights they fought, both of thier skill levels were the highest in this fight.
