Ali Video Captures The Greatest At His Best

However, to say Mayweather is a pound-for-pound better than Muhammad Ali is simply not the case.  Ali fought during one of the greatest eras of the heavy weight division, and he took on all comers, never dodging anyone (something Mayweather critics love to point out).   Furthermore, Ali gave up three years of his prime from 1967-70 while he took on the federal government regarding his draft status.

The stunning video linked below captures Ali’s remarkable skills as well as any.  The tape goes a long way in illustrating why so many feel that Ali was the greatest fighter in the history of the sport.
For those who want to argue for Floyd, you can certainly make the case for Floyd being better in the latter stages of their respective careers.  Ali stayed in boxing too long, and in the end, was merely a shell of himself.   Ali finished his career 56-5, losing three of his final four fights to Leon Spinks, Larry Holmes (his former sparring partner) and Trevor Berbick in 1981, at the age of 39.

In his prime, it is safe to say Ali would’ve beaten all three, including Holmes, who was an outstanding champion.

However, not even his sad ending can take away from Muhammad Ali’s magnificent career, in which he took on the world inside, and out of the ring.  And, for those who think of the Ali we see today, check out the young gladiator at his very best.