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I would say Ali was more well known than either Pele or Maradona
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I would say Ali was more well known than either Pele or Maradona
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I'm not saying they are for definite. But anyone who follows the sport would know those two. Wouldn't disagree it's possible he transcends them. But when you have countries like India and Bangladesh that support Brazil and Argentina as their international teams I reckon it would be close.
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Oh without question.
I have no idea who Maradona is. I barely know who Pele is.
Michael Jordan would be number #2.
I think you would be hard pressed to find someone who doesnt know who Jordan is.
I could ask people through out my neighborhood and 60% would think Pele is a clothing brand.
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Still though, people who haven't even watched one second of boxing knows about Ali but I doubt there are many people who could name Pele and Maradona without ever having seen a football game.
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R.I.P The Greatest
He truly transcended the sport of boxing. Greatest HW of all time. With his condition being as it was, we can all breathe easy knowing he's not suffering anymore.
He truly transcended the sport of boxing. Greatest HW of all time. With his condition being as it was, we can all breathe easy knowing he's not suffering anymore.
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Football is far more popular than basketball, Ali outshines them all.
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I don't want to keep this thread of on a tangent and I think it is disrespectful arguing if other sports people are as popular just after he dies, but to think Jordan is more popular than Pele is just laughable, in the US of course he is, but globally it isn't even close. Ask your average non basketball fan outside of North America what position did Jordan play and I am sure most could not answer you, ask them what era they won;t have a clue, heck some probably think he was just some dude worked for Nike like George Foreman is the dude that made that grill.
Back to main reason for this thread, Ali was a legend that transcended sport, complete global icon.
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I don't know what to say. I'm speechless. This has ruined my day.
Always knew this day was coming but damn.
The world is a worse off place now.
I hope he is finally at peace.
Always knew this day was coming but damn.
The world is a worse off place now.
I hope he is finally at peace.
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Fought heavyweight boxing best era IMO fought and beat the best. ..... maybe lost a fight or so but fought everyone. Stood up for himself without waiver, he'll even punch drunk most of the last 30 years he had a incredible impact. One of if not the great est sports icon in American History not just Boxing.
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R.I.P
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RIP Champ. I have the Champs movie poster plaqued and on my wall since 1990. Sad to look at that now and realize only Foreman and Holmes are the only ones left.
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I think 2 people who fought last year would recognised.
It isn't remotely disrespectful to discuss it. It's not like some of the trash people posted.
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Like others have mentioned, celebrity deaths don't affect me much..
I mean I was bummed when macho man, ultimate warrior and some of my other childhood heroes passed...
But this death has rocked me to my core....truly the greatest...
An inspiration ...
Rip
I mean I was bummed when macho man, ultimate warrior and some of my other childhood heroes passed...
But this death has rocked me to my core....truly the greatest...
An inspiration ...
Rip
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The guy is an idiot. He extrapolates that what's popular on his ghetto ass street must be the most popular across the globe.
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I don't know the exact year, but I would have been 12 in the summer of 1990 and that is pretty close. My mom worked at Folsom Prison in the Warden's office as a clerical position. Local boxers often came to the prison to speak to and inspire inmates. At that time, Tony Lopez and Loreto Garza were Sacramento boxers who won world championships in the lighter weights, so quite often my mom would bring home a signed photo or some memorabilia from one of them.
She called me at home in the morning (summer break) and said there was going to be a famous boxer at the prison. I said, "Tony Lopez" and she said, "Guess again" and I sarcastically said, "Muhammad Ali". She said, "Yes I'm coming home to pick you up!
He and his entourage came to the conference room in the warden's office and of course the warden and all the deputy wardens, etc were pretty excited. I was the only person there not directly involved in his visit.
He walked, but bumped into the door jamb and a handler had to pivot and redirect him. When his shoe was untied, a handler tied it. After the meeting (which just discussed the logistics of his visit), everyone took pictures in the hallway. I was the only kid there and so I got some very serious quality time with him. I don't idolize celebrities, but clearly there was a special spark in his eye that I would have seen even if I hadn't known who he was. He evoked eloquence from every bit of him. He didn't have a lot of motor control, but he did put a fist up toward me. His whole face was beaming/smiling. I was truly honored. I never did get the pictures from the event, but it didn't matter too much to me, as the experience itself was invaluable.
I know plenty of superlative things, good and bad, are said about the man, but my brief encounter left me feeling that he was truly a special human with a good soul.
She called me at home in the morning (summer break) and said there was going to be a famous boxer at the prison. I said, "Tony Lopez" and she said, "Guess again" and I sarcastically said, "Muhammad Ali". She said, "Yes I'm coming home to pick you up!
He and his entourage came to the conference room in the warden's office and of course the warden and all the deputy wardens, etc were pretty excited. I was the only person there not directly involved in his visit.
He walked, but bumped into the door jamb and a handler had to pivot and redirect him. When his shoe was untied, a handler tied it. After the meeting (which just discussed the logistics of his visit), everyone took pictures in the hallway. I was the only kid there and so I got some very serious quality time with him. I don't idolize celebrities, but clearly there was a special spark in his eye that I would have seen even if I hadn't known who he was. He evoked eloquence from every bit of him. He didn't have a lot of motor control, but he did put a fist up toward me. His whole face was beaming/smiling. I was truly honored. I never did get the pictures from the event, but it didn't matter too much to me, as the experience itself was invaluable.
I know plenty of superlative things, good and bad, are said about the man, but my brief encounter left me feeling that he was truly a special human with a good soul.
