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  • The Raging Bull
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    A Letter To Ali

    I am in the process of writing a letter that will be sent to Muhammad Ali. I feel startstruck just writing it and have no clue what to put in it.

    I assume that some of you guys have written to boxers/famous people before.

    Please could you guys help me along with it so I don't sound like an idiot.

    All help appreciated.
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    #2
    Originally posted by The Raging Bull
    I am in the process of writing a letter that will be sent to Muhammad Ali. I feel startstruck just writing it and have no clue what to put in it.

    I assume that some of you guys have written to boxers/famous people before.

    Please could you guys help me along with it so I don't sound like an idiot.

    All help appreciated.
    i dunno mate, ive sent a few emails to Peter Manfredo jr and got a few replys of him, but aint wrote any letters, but while we are on the subject of Ali, have you read his new book "The Soul of a Butterfly" ? im in the process of reading it, i aint a book person but im really enjoying reading it.

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    • The Raging Bull
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      #3
      Originally posted by Manfredo Jr
      i dunno mate, ive sent a few emails to Peter Manfredo jr and got a few replys of him, but aint wrote any letters, but while we are on the subject of Ali, have you read his new book "The Soul of a Butterfly" ? im in the process of reading it, i aint a book person but im really enjoying reading it.
      Not yet, I got it for christmas, but I've been reading a book about Marciano so I'm a bit tied up

      I've heard that it's just about his mindset on life and religion etc. and not about him. Is that true?

      EDIT: And what's Manfredo's email? I'm collecting autographs now so I may aswell ask for one.

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      • SABBATH
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        #4
        Originally posted by The Raging Bull
        I am in the process of writing a letter that will be sent to Muhammad Ali. I feel startstruck just writing it and have no clue what to put in it.
        If you want to feel starstruck, try meeting Ali like I did!

        I'm not sure what your opinion of Ali is and what your purpose of writing to him is.

        You have to remember that Ali has been asked a million times over about his fights. Also keep in mind Ali's boxing career highlights were half a lifetime away and to him a chapter in his life that is long ago closed.

        Assuming you are a fan of Ali I would just let him know what he means/meant to you and verbalize your respect for him both inside and outside of the ring. Ali takes much pride in his actions outside of boxing and takes his role as a goodwill ambassador seriously. Make a point of wishing him and his family (wife Lonnie and kids) well.

        Here's a couple pictures I took when I was with Ali. I'm in the process of scanning all of them.
        [IMG]http://i134.***********.com/albums/q88/SABBATH_05/irene_005.jpg[/IMG]

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        • The Raging Bull
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          #5
          Originally posted by SABBATH
          If you want to feel starstruck, try meeting Ali like I did!

          I'm not sure what your opinion of Ali is and what your purpose of writing to him is.

          You have to remember that Ali has been asked a million times over about his fights. Also keep in mind Ali's boxing career highlights were half a lifetime away and to him a chapter in his life that is long ago closed.

          Assuming you are a fan of Ali I would just let him know what he means/meant to you and verbalize your respect for him both inside and outside of the ring. Ali takes much pride in his actions outside of boxing and takes his role as a goodwill ambassador seriously. Make a point of wishing him and his family (wife Lonnie and kids) well.

          Here's a couple pictures I took when I was with Ali. I'm in the process of scanning all of them.
          [IMG]http://i134.***********.com/albums/q88/SABBATH_05/irene_005.jpg[/IMG]
          I love Ali and he is my idol!

          Being truthful, the main purpose of me writing to him is to get an autograph, but I also want show him how much the youth of today respect him and idolise him. You are truly lucky getting to meet him.

          Thanks for the points Sabbath. I'll keep them in mind.

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          • Manfredo Jr
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            #6
            Originally posted by The Raging Bull
            Not yet, I got it for christmas, but I've been reading a book about Marciano so I'm a bit tied up

            I've heard that it's just about his mindset on life and religion etc. and not about him. Is that true?

            EDIT: And what's Manfredo's email? I'm collecting autographs now so I may aswell ask for one.
            ill get you it some time, i cant be assed to hunt it out 2nyt mate lol (dont let me forget) nah alis books about him and his thoughs and beleifs (spellings **** i know) i got it for christmas aswell, its a god book so far

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            • butterfly1964
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              #7
              Originally posted by SABBATH
              If you want to feel starstruck, try meeting Ali like I did!

              I'm not sure what your opinion of Ali is and what your purpose of writing to him is.

              You have to remember that Ali has been asked a million times over about his fights. Also keep in mind Ali's boxing career highlights were half a lifetime away and to him a chapter in his life that is long ago closed.

              Assuming you are a fan of Ali I would just let him know what he means/meant to you and verbalize your respect for him both inside and outside of the ring. Ali takes much pride in his actions outside of boxing and takes his role as a goodwill ambassador seriously. Make a point of wishing him and his family (wife Lonnie and kids) well.

              Here's a couple pictures I took when I was with Ali. I'm in the process of scanning all of them.
              [IMG]http://i134.***********.com/albums/q88/SABBATH_05/irene_005.jpg[/IMG]
              When was that picture taken?

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              • butterfly1964
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                #8
                Originally posted by Manfredo Jr
                i dunno mate, ive sent a few emails to Peter Manfredo jr and got a few replys of him, but aint wrote any letters, but while we are on the subject of Ali, have you read his new book "The Soul of a Butterfly" ? im in the process of reading it, i aint a book person but im really enjoying reading it.
                I read "Soul of a Butterfly"!

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                • Phantasm
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                  #9
                  I have over a hundred boxers autographs I've gotten thru the mail. If you are looking to write for an autograph, PM me and I'll give you some pointers. But it helps that you are a fan of his; all my autographs are of fighters that I like or met. I try not to BS them, I tell them the truth and being a genuine fan, it sounds sincere.

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                  • Phantasm
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                    Ali used to be pretty hard to get and I think as his diseases has progressed, I think it might be harder now. I know he used to send and hand out signed pamphlets on the ****** faith. I ended up just buying my autographed photo, as I never got a reply on the one letter I sent him.

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