Hey guys

[Alifanforlive]

I just wanted to say that I am brand new to this forum but have become a big boxing fan in the last few years. I hope to be able to learn alot from you guys, and have greatly enjoyed reading many of your posts so far.

Alan

[Chrismart]

Hey mate, welcome to the forum.

[Alifanforlive]

Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it.

Alan

[BKM-]

Hello Alan, welcome to the forum.

Can I ask, is that you and Ali on your avater?

[Alifanforlive]

Hey Yaman, yea that is him and I. I met him in 91 and was able to take a picture with him. Didn't know who he was at the time, my mom called me down at the hotel (We were in Vegas for the Victor Awards) and told me to meet him, get an autograph and picture. I thought he was just some older guy. He was great, signged a few things, allowed me to throw some punches at his hands and took a picture. Only when I got older (28 now) did I really begin to appreciate that momento and Ali in general.

Alan

[Chrismart]

Hey Yaman, yea that is him and I. I met him in 91 and was able to take a picture with him. Didn't know who he was at the time, my mom called me down at the hotel (We were in Vegas for the Victor Awards) and told me to meet him, get an autograph and picture. I thought he was just some older guy. He was great, signged a few things, allowed me to throw some punches at his hands and took a picture. Only when I got older (28 now) did I really begin to appreciate that momento and Ali in general.

Alan

Thats a great story mate.

[Alifanforlive]

Thanks Chris, yea its one I will always treasure. Another story. I was working at a coffee shop about 5 years ago and I use to carry the picutre of Ali and I in my wallet. Well, in comes Laila Ali and ofcourse I told her what a huge fan I was. She was like "Yea Yea, everyone says that", so I show her the picture and she was like "Oh wow, you really are a fan" and then told me a few stories I hadn't hear before. Everytime she came in, we would talk. It was awsome.

Alan