Did Bruce Lee say Ali could beat him?

More so, Bruce Lee certainly didn't ever think that he could beat Muhammad Ali if the two actually ever fought in real life.
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What did Bruce Lee think of Muhammad Ali?

"Ali was world heavyweight champion at the time and Bruce saw him as the greatest fighter of them all. "The documentary showed Ali in several of his fights. Bruce set up a wide full-length mirror to reflect Ali's image from the screen.
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Is Muhammad Ali stronger than Bruce Lee?

Most experts say Ali would crush Lee. But in a street fight with no rules, where you're allowed to damage your opponent in any way you can? Lee could use his kicking and grappling skills to devastating effect. If he could keep Ali from reaching him with his hands, Lee would stand a chance.
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Who did Muhammad Ali say was the hardest puncher?

Earnie Shavers is the man Ali has called the strongest puncher he ever faced. Ali beat him by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring 9-6 twice and 9-5 once. Shavers kept coming hard for Ali through the late rounds, wining 13 and 14 on most cards. Ali came out hard and closed out the fight in the 15th.
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Who is the most feared boxer of all time?

The Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History: Charles 'Sonny' Liston remembered - The Ring.
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What fight messed up Ali?

Muhammad Ali upsets Sonny Liston in first fight

Many doubted his ability in the ring while his infamous trash talking had rubbed many the wrong way. The overwhelming belief was that he was in over his head as he was seen as an inexperienced young fighter that is going up against one of the best boxers at the time.
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Was Bruce Lee afraid of Ali?

Many people have said throughout the years that Bruce Lee had a lot of respect for Muhammad Ali. One of those people was the director of Lee's most famous film, Enter the Dragon, Robert Clouse.
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Who is stronger Bruce Lee or Mike Tyson?

The question has been asked, would Mike Tyson or Bruce Lee win in a fight, and Mike Tyson has responded, respectfully, that he himself would win because he is the heavier fighter. This has probably outraged many Bruce Lee fans who have no doubt that physical size does not matter.
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Has Bruce Lee ever met Muhammad Ali?

They never met, but Bruce mentioned he was an admirer of Ali's technique.
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Did Tyson respect Bruce Lee?

Share: JAKARTA - Mike Tyson expressed his admiration for Bruce Lee. He said the martial arts legend enjoyed real combat. Lee, who died at the age of 32, was best known for his acting despite his success in martial arts.
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What does Tyson think of Bruce Lee?

And Iron Mike has opened up on his admiration for Lee, who died when Tyson was still a child. Tyson said: “Bruce Lee was a martial artist, but Bruce Lee was a street fighter. He likes to fight for real. Ain't no drama, he likes to do it for real.
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Who is the best fighter of all time?

Top 10 Fighters of All Time
  • #8: Manny Pacquiao. ...
  • #7: Georges St-Pierre. ...
  • #6: Mike Tyson. ...
  • #5: Muhammad Ali. ...
  • #4: Joe Louis. ...
  • #3: Bruce Lee. ...
  • #2: Anderson Silva. ...
  • #1: Sugar Ray Robinson. Cited by many as history's greatest boxer, Robinson is the man for whom the pound-for-pound rankings were created.
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What was Muhammad Ali's last words?

He spent his life successfully living up to his self-proclaimed title as "The Greatest." But to Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Muhammad Ali was more than just a world-famous boxer, he was a close friend.
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What did Muhammad Ali say to George Foreman during the fight?

When asked what Ali said during their fight by a fan, Foreman wrote on Twitter : He said 'George you a kid in high school when I fought Liston you don't belong in here'. I wanted to laugh cause I never went to high school."
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Who beat Muhammad Ali the last time?

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the final fight of Muhammad Ali's professional career, his 10-round decision defeat against Trevor Berbick in what was incongruously called “The Drama in the Bahamas.” Although the event was enveloped by sadness and dreariness, the impact of Ali's legacy remained unaffected, for not ...
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What was Muhammad Ali's most famous quote?

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see.
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What did Ali say to Tyson before the Holmes fight?

Before the fight, Ali went up to Tyson and reminded the champion of his promise. "Remember what you said - get him for me," Ali told a young Mike Tyson. Making good on his word, Mike Tyson absolutely demolished Larry Holmes throughout the fight.
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Why did Ali stop talking?

Muhammad Ali barely able to speak, can't leave house due to Parkinson's disease. MUHAMMAD Ali's battle with Parkinson's disease has reached the point at which he can barely speak, his brother has revealed.
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Who is the Brokest boxer?

  • Riddick Bowe.
  • Dariusz Michalczewski. ...
  • Thomas Hearns. ...
  • Iran Barkley. ...
  • Joe Louis. ...
  • Leon Spinks. ...
  • Wilfred Benitez. Record and Accolades : 53-8-1 (31 KOs); Youngest world champion in boxing history. ...
  • Rocky Lockridge. Record and Accolades : 44-9-0 (36 KOs); Former WBA Super featherweight champion. ...
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Who has the strongest punch in the world?

Ngannou himself holds the current record for the hardest punch in the world, having clocked a striking power of 129,161 units on a PowerKube, which measures the power of a punch based on a variety of different factors, including force, speed and accuracy.
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How many pushups a day did Bruce Lee do?

It is believed that Bruce was able to do 1,500 push-ups without breaking on two hands, 400 push-ups with one hand and 200 with two fingers. He's even been captured on film doing the workout with one thumb.
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Who was Bruce Lee's best friend?

Taky Kimura, Bruce Lee's best friend and senior-most instructor, has been lovingly safeguarding Lee's memory and legacy in Seattle for almost five decades.
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Did Bruce Lee really fight Chuck Norris?

Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris never fought in real life. They trained martial arts together as friends but never fought each other in a formal contest. Bruce Lee would likely prevail if they were to fight in a street fight, but Chuck Norris would likely win in a structured contest.
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Who was better Ip Man or Bruce Lee?

Who Would Win in a Fight – Ip Man or Bruce Lee? This is a question that has perhaps added to the mystique of both Ip Man and Bruce Lee. The idea alone is enough for some to view it as a clash of two Wing Chun titans. In this case, however, Ip Man would win, and even Bruce Lee would attest to that.
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