Was Ali in his prime the first time he fought frazier?

[Elie]

I think he was. Frazier would beat any version of Ali.

[WesleySnipes]

but you know that there was a Ali Frazier 2 & 3? so how Frazier would beat any version of Ali? also Ali was definatly not even near his prime in the first Frazier...his prime was in the 60s...

[Paclan]

No, he lost a little something during his draft suspension

Pre-draft ali was his most perfect form

[Barn]

No, he lost a little something during his draft suspension

Pre-draft ali was his most perfect form

This basically.

He lost his speed and reflexes but, was able to compensate due to his clever boxing and sheer toughness and grit we never knew he had.

[Larry the boss]

he was coming off of a 3year layoff man.not the same fighter he was before......watch his fights and you answer your own question

[Larry the boss]

pre draft Ali was so damn quick and his reflexes were a beautiful thing to watch..post draft he was more flat footed and got hit alot more