by Fox Doucette October 4, 1977, CIA Headquarters, Langley, Virginia Sometimes old scores get settled in new ways. A week previous, on September 29, Muhammad Ali went the 15-round distance with Earnie Shavers, which in turn meant that Ali had gone 45 rounds in the space of a year, his power quite possibly left in the jungles of Manila two years prior. Sure, Ali had knocked … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali is Team Pacquiao
As the long anticipated mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao approaches, celebrities within and outside the boxing world have begun to weigh-in on which fighter they will support come May. There are few opinions on the matter more valued than the legend himself, Muhammad Ali. Known for his own monumental bouts throughout his illustrious career, Ali joins the … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 17: Echoes And Lessons
Welcome to another episode of What If's Excellent Heavyweight Adventure, where only two shall remain. We're almost to the finish line: Previously, on What If: Three of our four combatants are, in the grand scheme of things, not terribly surprising entrants in the semifinals. Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali were pre-tournament favorites. Ezzard Charles, once he figured out that he … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 16: Vuja De
Welcome to another episode of What If's Excellent Heavyweight Adventure, where eight men enter...and four men leave. From here out, I'm assuming you're familiar with the series; if not, punch “What If” into the Tribune's search function---the archive's all there. Previously, on What If: There are two rematches on tap in this week's edition. In the very first fight of the … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 15: Strategy Not Included
Welcome to another episode of What If's Excellent Heavyweight Adventure, where the time has finally arrived---every fight from here on out is win or it's into the time machine with you for a trip back to your own era. From here out, I'm assuming you're familiar with the series; if not, punch “What If” into the Tribune's search function---the archive's all there. Previously, on … [Read more...]