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50 years ago Ali shocked the world, but not the Feds

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!

    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!! Well-Known Member

    On the anniversary of Ali's stunning win over Liston, the Washington Times reports the FBI suspected the fight was fixed by the mob.

    [urlhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/24/was-rigged-by-mob/][/url]

    No proof, but ...
     
    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Feb 25, 2014
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  2. Gold

    Gold Active Member

    Liston was mob-connected, but if he tanked the fight he would have done it with a lot less punishment. Also, Liston and/or his corner put a substance on his gloves which blinded Ali. I saw the fight tonight and Ali just was too fast and in a lot better condition.

    Now if you want to talk about the second fight....
     
    Gold, Feb 26, 2014
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