Ali was the best of all time, even here in 1976. Nobody could outsmart him in the ring. He had fun and toyed with opponents. I'm a huge fan, because he was like Jaco, and knew at an early age that he was the best that ever lived. Both of these great men said "I'm the best there is, and I'm better than any that came before me" and it was true.
After more thought and study I think Ali fought a lot of qualified boxers. There are only so many out there. It is good sportsmanship of him to offer them a shot at him as well.
As a proud Yorkshireman myself I think Richard Dunn gave his all in the fight, he didn't quit like so many did and continue to do today and that is something to be celebrated, especially as the iconic, but space age looking Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford is about to be demolished(though a Dunn connection will be put in its place) . Ali was fair in the post match interviews and over the years Mr Dunn has spoken very fondly of "The Greatest" and realises whilst not the outcome he wanted, was his finest hour. I would have liked to see the arrogant pre fight American reporter eat his words about Dunns performance though as his comments were disparaging, and grossly unfair on a hard working, intelligent, former Serviceman, and fair minded Yorkshire Lad. To balance matters out, similarly to the Cooper fight to say Mr Ali wasn't hit at any point by Dunn is a gross exaggeration. Well done Richard 44 yrs ago. Ben Marshall, West Yorkshire. England.
Richard Dunn - one of the bravest souls ever to get into the ring; if today's pretenders - at all weights - had Richard Dunn's courage along with their skills we would have many World champs. Maybe Richard was not quite up to the class of some of his opponents, but - as with Jack Bodell who was a similar and equally brave soul - you knew that unless they got KO'd they would give it 100% and finish absolutely exhausted for their efforts. When I recall fighters of this ilk I become much less concerned about being old and more grateful to have seen and cheered them on.
Full respect to Dunn. from a scaffolder to serving in the Second World War and then going on to fight the best boxing may ever see. Gave all he could until he physically couldn’t no more.
Dunn got his chance and he took it, the credit he got for his effort at the time rubbed Bugner the wrong way which was the main reason we saw a fired up performance from him when he demolished Dunn in his next fight
Why did you skip the 4th round? That was one of the most exciting rounds in the fight! I am old enough that I remember watching this fight live on TV in 1976 and as it would turn out, this was the last knockout Ali would score in his career. But what an exciting one! Richard Dunn fought as hard as he could and he was tough, but he couldn't stand up to the hand speed and power of The Greatest Muhammad Ali!
I just find it fascinating. During every classic fight you hear the same annoying guy saying hey, hey, hey; now realize it is always in the same verbiage. I have found it fascinating as an aficionado of classic bouts. It's also used in video games movies Etc if I am not mistaken..... I found it and find it interesting.
"LETS GO CHAMP! LETS GO CHAMP!" 😊 announcer says "...cleanest fighter ever..." 30 seconds later Ali uses the open left hand laces disguised as 3 hooks to try to open a cut on Blondie. ha ha people see what they want to see. Ali said in interviews, may have been to Cosell, "....they r in there trying to take my head off"..... as entertaining as the CHAMP was, that was real.
الملاكمه ماتت بعد اعتزال محمد علي كلاي رحمه الله عليه لم ولن تنجب حلبه الملاكمه مثيل له يكفي شعبيته وحب الناس له علي مستوي الكون اعطي النكهة هو وحده لهذه اللعبه الله يرحمك ويرحم امه محمد اجميين
Thank you for the upload. Much appreciated. I believe Ali is the greatest although Larry Holmes is my favorite. I am responding to this fight mainly because there are many Ali fans who keep blaming Larry Holmes for the Holmes vs. Ali fiasco in 1980. You have some misinformed and emotional fans who have wished death on Holmes and lived their revenge through Tyson who defeated Holmes. In reality, the Holmes vs. Ali fight could have been prevented had Ali defended his title on this date against Larry Holmes instead of Dunn. Holmes was undefeated at this point with about 21 fights. Thank you for your time.
Holmes is underrated and deserves more recognition….however. He was not a likable soul and full of sour grapes….he knew Ali wasn’t himself in 1980 but took that fight for purely selfish reasons and at end of the day even though he won he came out even less likable due to his poor attitude and disposition. Bottom line, Holmes wasn’t the greatest….as he always claimed
@@truemanmontfort8031 So true 👍! Holmes was so envious he couldn't wait to hurt a sick Ali as soon as the fight started. When he got knocked out by Tyson some said Holmes was 38 yrs old. Ali too was 38 yrs old. The difference is Ali had Parkinson, Holmes didn't.
Ali always had a vicious straight lead right,which he used throughout his career,and has never gotten proper credit for.Like the right that crushed Liston 2 and Foreman and this Putz
This was after Ali's poor performance against Jimmy Young. In that fight he came in at a career high of 230 lbs. and in my opinion put up his worst championship performance, to that point. Here he was a trim and fit 220 lbs. Dunn was the last guy Ali put on the canvas.
Ali could have knocked Dunn out in 1 round, easily. Bugner said that and Dunn was offended...which is why Bugner fought Dunn ..knocking him out in under 1 round..to prove that Ali could have done so, easily.
This fight was Ali's last best being healthy. Dunn was a wortthy strong opponent. After this fight Ali suffered blot clots in his legs at an exhibition ovetseas and it moved through his body. His deterioration started before the Norton 3 fight in September. His speech coordination and ring skills were gone at this point.
I respect that he did cos that proves to me he had time for the underdog give them a little taste of fighting at the top..may not of meant that much to him but it meant the world to them...
Ali just impersonate his role in boxing history as a windmill, most of the time it's wind and some hits with his blade till your opponent gets tired .......I'm not sure I like this style
Wenn man die alten Boxkämpfe des Muhammad Ali,sieht doch wie Feige er doch im Grunde war,Heute würde er mit dem Boxstiel keine Chance mehr haben, Irgenwie hatten seine Gegner mehr Respekt als alles andere.Mit boxen hat das nichts mehr zu tun
