"If you have no enemies, find a way to make them"

- Robert Greene

"Rivalry isn't hate, its a partnership in disguise, if you want to give it all and be your best,you need a rival."

ALI VS FRAZIER

Rivalry?

Ali background

• Greatest heavyweight boxer
• Won (WHC) at age 22
• Was put in jail, due to refused to go to war.
• Famous for his "Thrash-Talk"

"Joe Frazier is so ugly, that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down back his head".
(Muhammad Ali)

Joe Frazier

• Known as "Smokin' Joe"
• Also (WHC)
• Famous for his left hook

"I want to hit him, step away and watch him hurt. I want his heart"
(Joe Frazier)

"Fight of The Century"

Main Point 1

• Ali just got out from jail after 4 years
• Frazier won, prove to his critics
• Ali's first loss in his professional career

Main Point 2

• The 2nd meet
• Wasn't the best fight from both
• Both don't hold any title at the moment
• Ali won

SCORE
ALI(1) vs FRAZIER(1)

The 3rd Meet up

Untitled Slide

"Thrilla in Manilla"

• Title was from Ali's quote.
• Ali's right handed smash frazier's shield gum out of his mouth.
• Frazier's made Ali exhausted.
• Frazier's eyes swollen from Ali's punch

Cont.

• Frazier's trainer asked ref to stop the fight.
• Ali won the series.
• Both thankful to their rivalry, force each other to become one of the best.

Conclusion

• "3" Fight, known as the greatest rivalries in sport.
• What can we learn?
• How to apply?