It is impossible to predict what would happen in regards to Ali fighting anyone, because he was so unorthodox and difficult for fighters to figure out.
He fought moving backwards better than anyone in history. His jab was one of the best ever, his chin was good, and his endurance top-notch. He was a royal pain-in-the-ass to fight, because you would be behind in points literally from the get-go, and forced to get overly aggressive.
Aside from Pep, Floyd, or Locce, there is no one more frustrating to deal with than Ali.
I've always said Tyson in his prime was the best ever at heavyweight, but him against Ali, when Ali was in his prime? Who knows how that would have turned out?
He fought moving backwards better than anyone in history. His jab was one of the best ever, his chin was good, and his endurance top-notch. He was a royal pain-in-the-ass to fight, because you would be behind in points literally from the get-go, and forced to get overly aggressive.
Aside from Pep, Floyd, or Locce, there is no one more frustrating to deal with than Ali.
I've always said Tyson in his prime was the best ever at heavyweight, but him against Ali, when Ali was in his prime? Who knows how that would have turned out?
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