04-20-2009, 05:40 PM
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Re: Thrilla In Manila documentary: Why is Muhammed Ali so highly regarded?
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Originally Posted by 70Chip
Ali had the ultimate media personality. Then when he refused to serve his country, his charisma took on the added glow of the political martyr. Howard Cosell and Jim McKay (and a dozen other writers) were now head over heels in love.
The way Joe Frazier was treated is, of course, a tragedy. He was the real street guy, while Ali was the one clowning and posing for the man. You hear some regret from these people now, but at the time they were more than glad to go along for the ride.
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Lol, that reminds me. #117 Political Prisoners « Stuff White People Like
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