Will we ever seen an Ali-like MMA fighter?

[SinisterSpider]

Originally Posted by bhendo

Chael Sonnen has the charisma, wit, and gift of gab but he's not as great in competition.

My question is will we see an English-speaking (it's the most universal language) MMA fighter with all (or most) of the intangible qualities that made Ali a great public persona as well as the skills to back it up? Also take into account Ali's good looks and ability to market himself.

I only ask because an Ali-like figure can take MMA to new heights as far as mainstream acceptance and interest.

This is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

Do you the % of the world that has english as its first language?

[bhendo]

Originally Posted by SinisterSpider

This is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

Do you the % of the world that has english as its first language?

Calm down. It's a universal language in that more people know how to use and understand it than any other language. Even you can't dispute this fact. Unless you are a troll and have no intention on discussing the matter at hand but rather pointing out minute things about my question.

Not to mention certain words in the English lexicon is a part of culture itself and is the most widely recognized form of modern language. Honestly, this thread has attracted some really slow Brazilians. Where the smart ones at? XD

[JayElectra]

Originally Posted by p4p1

I agree 100% that is why SRR is the best of all time some of the guy that people in days gone past fought regularly regardless of weight because they needed the money put the list that pac and mayweather have to shame even though those guys are head and shoulders above their competition.

edit: look at someone like Langford a fighter that embodies the meaning of p4p fought and beat top 10 rated fighters (and sometimes champs in non title fights.) at 135,147,160,175 and HW though because he was black was never given a title shot that is more impressive than anything Pac or Mayweather have done regardless of how many World titles either has won

The achievements of a Langford (the most overlooked Canadian athlete, without a doubt), a Greb, a Fitzsimmons or a Barbados Joe Walcott simply will never be equaled again because the nature of boxing has changed so much. It really boggles the mind just how active someone like Harry Greb was against incredible competition over so many weight classes.