Muhammad's fight against Holmes was atrocious. Of course, his age was a major factor - and the fact that he was shot. But in addition, his health was affected by a prescribed drug that Herbet Muhammad's doctor (Dr. Charles Williams) had given Ali. He prescribed a drug called Thyrolar, which was to help Ali's 'hyperthyroid' condition, which was diagnosed by Williams. The side effects of the drug included speeding up the metabolism of the body, and failing the cooling mechanisms within body. This meant that Ali was constantly losing weight, and always feeling sluggish and fatigued.
So by fight time, Ali could barely throw a punch, let alone dance and clown like he used to. He had a sparring session with a guy called Marty Monroe, who was a cruiserweight - just before the fight. Ali always lost in sparring - working on his weaknesses. But this time it was different, he was trying his absolute best, and Monroe beat the living **** out of him, which proves his appalling health condition. How Muhammad was allowed to fight is totally beyond me. A trusted physician said there is no way Ali should fight, the day before the fight. He was falling asleep all the time, couldn't even do roadwork.
Dr Williams was full of ****, he didn't even conduct tests to make his diagnosis, he just assumed that's what it was. If it weren't for him, the fight may have been a little better. Ali may have won a couple of rounds. But the fight was a shut out, he looked like a 60 year old man. His chin and heart kept him going, and if it weren't for his corner throwing in the towel, he may not even be alive today.
The Berbick fight on the other hand, was a bit more competitive. Ali was still shot, but didn't have the same health problems from the Holmes fight. Berbick was the aggressor, and landed to the body alot. But still, Berbick won comfortably.
The Holmes fight is extremely depressing for me to watch. It is my biggest idol getting destroyed by an opponent he most likely would have beaten in his prime.
I was upset for Tszyu losing to Hatton, my idol getting crushed. I was upset for Morales losing to Pacquiao, another idol tasting the canvas for the first time, but went out on his shield. But Holmes-Ali was far, far worse. Ali was a warrior, but could do nothing. Couldn't fight back. Sad fight.
So by fight time, Ali could barely throw a punch, let alone dance and clown like he used to. He had a sparring session with a guy called Marty Monroe, who was a cruiserweight - just before the fight. Ali always lost in sparring - working on his weaknesses. But this time it was different, he was trying his absolute best, and Monroe beat the living **** out of him, which proves his appalling health condition. How Muhammad was allowed to fight is totally beyond me. A trusted physician said there is no way Ali should fight, the day before the fight. He was falling asleep all the time, couldn't even do roadwork.
Dr Williams was full of ****, he didn't even conduct tests to make his diagnosis, he just assumed that's what it was. If it weren't for him, the fight may have been a little better. Ali may have won a couple of rounds. But the fight was a shut out, he looked like a 60 year old man. His chin and heart kept him going, and if it weren't for his corner throwing in the towel, he may not even be alive today.
The Berbick fight on the other hand, was a bit more competitive. Ali was still shot, but didn't have the same health problems from the Holmes fight. Berbick was the aggressor, and landed to the body alot. But still, Berbick won comfortably.
The Holmes fight is extremely depressing for me to watch. It is my biggest idol getting destroyed by an opponent he most likely would have beaten in his prime.
I was upset for Tszyu losing to Hatton, my idol getting crushed. I was upset for Morales losing to Pacquiao, another idol tasting the canvas for the first time, but went out on his shield. But Holmes-Ali was far, far worse. Ali was a warrior, but could do nothing. Couldn't fight back. Sad fight.
Holmes even claims to have felt sorry for his idol Ali as he was pummeling him.
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