Muhammad Ali had exhibitions vs Pro Wrestlers and Athletes

[Matt60]

Why does Floyd get criticized for debasing himself with exhibition matches while the GOAT Muhammad Ali gets a free pass for fighting wrestlers and athletes in the middle of his career.

Ali fought a Japanese Wrestler named Antonio Inoki in 1976. He fought NFL athlete Lyle Alzado in 1979. He tried to fight Wilt Chamberlain in the 70's. All of this during his career.

[Boxing-1013]

I think the issue is what Floyd's endgame is. If he is doing this to pocket some more cash that he sees as easy money, it's fine. If he has to keep doing this every few years from here on out, because his spending habits are out of control, then it's really sad. And it won't end up well. Eventually the money will run out and he may well end up like Ali in his later years.

[Eff Pandas]

No doubt. Most folks loved Ali when he was cashing in on his name & making extra money so it was fine. Floyd made his name largely from being the bad guy & that's stuck so it's not fine.

[-Kev-]

I’ve shown this before.

I show it to the idiots saying Floyd is ruining boxing with his exhibition fights or that boxing is becoming a mockery because of these events like Tyson-Jones. It’s been happening since before anyone on this forum was born. So it’s amusing to see some fans think it’s something new, invented by Mayweather.

[The Big Dunn]

I’ve shown this before.

I show it to the idiots saying Floyd is ruining boxing with his exhibition fights or that boxing is becoming a mockery because of these events like Tyson-Jones. It’s been happening since before anyone on this forum was born. So it’s amusing to see some fans think it’s something new, invented by Mayweather.

Good point.

Ali got these exhibitions because he was the best and biggest star in his era. Same with Floyd. This pisses Floyd's haters off because they like to claim he is boring and isn't the best of his generation.

[Lomadeaux]

Ali was still fighting all, if not most of these. That’s the difference.

[Lomadeaux]

I’ve shown this before.

I show it to the idiots saying Floyd is ruining boxing with his exhibition fights or that boxing is becoming a mockery because of these events like Tyson-Jones. It’s been happening since before anyone on this forum was born. So it’s amusing to see some fans think it’s something new, invented by Mayweather.

It’s the way he’s going about it that’s annoying.

[Dr. Frank]

No doubt. Most folks loved Ali when he was cashing in on his name & making extra money so it was fine. Floyd made his name largely from being the bad guy & that's stuck so it's not fine.

Good point. Also you can't blame Boxing fans for feeling cheated by Floyd constantly fighting past prime guys and bums his whole career. Ali never did this. Because he was a warrior.

[Dr. Frank]

I’ve shown this before.

I show it to the idiots saying Floyd is ruining boxing with his exhibition fights or that boxing is becoming a mockery because of these events like Tyson-Jones. It’s been happening since before anyone on this forum was born. So it’s amusing to see some fans think it’s something new, invented by Mayweather.

Good point.

Alit got these exhibitions because he was the best and biggest star in his era. Same with Floyd. This pisses Floyd's haters off because they like to claim he is boring and isn't the best of his generation.

Strawman much?

[The Big Dunn]

Strawman much?

I don't get your response.