Muhammad Ali is one of the very best to ever do it, but despite this, a boxing promoter once drew comparisons between the icon and a world title challenger.
In his incredible career, the American carved out a remarkable legacy, dazzling fans with his sublime footwork and tremendous shot selection.
Ali brutally finished Alvin ‘Blue’ Lewis, who reportedly dropped him in sparring, and had thrilling victories over George Foreman and Joe Frazier.
Therefore, the idea of coming up with similarities between ‘The Greatest’ and pretty much any other fighter is enough to capture the attention of the fans.
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Mick Hennessy said he saw ‘shades of Muhammad Ali’ in Hughie Fury
On September 23, 2018, Joseph Parker successfully defended his WBO heavyweight world title against Hughie Fury at the Manchester Arena, UK.
The fight was close throughout, with the New Zealander landing the heavier shots on the front foot, while the Brit aimed to land the classier blows off the ropes.
At the end of the bout, Parker received a majority decision verdict, and it rendered Fury’s promoter, Mick Hennessy, furious.
He thought that his man had performed magnificently, even going as far as to suggest the Englishman’s movements were akin to the great Muhammad Ali.
In a video uploaded to YouTube by IFL TV, the businessman said: “The footwork, how lightly he glided around that ring, hitting him with jabs at will, touching him, explosive with it. There were shades of Ali in the way he was moving. Why can’t that be appreciated?”
The quote drew a mixed reaction from fans, with some enjoying the comment while others believed that the judges got the decision correct.
In the comment section, one individual wrote: “This is a timeless masterpiece,” while another added: “Parker won, simple as that. Hughie is a good boxer and mover, but didn’t do enough. Close, but correct decision for me.”
Hughie Fury defeated a legendary former heavyweight world champion
While Fury was devastated to lose to Parker, it wasn’t long before he was back inside the squared circle with another man who’d scaled the boxing mountain.
This showdown gave the talented fighter an opportunity to beat an icon of the fight game.
However, the bout didn’t go as either man would’ve liked.
In a bizarre contest, Fury defeated a former world heavyweight champion.