33. FLOORED IN SPARRING

Weeks before his 1970 return against Jerry Quarry, he sparred fringe contender Alvin Lewis and was floored, much to everyone’s surprise. “Yes, he knocked the wind out of me,” said Ali. “I did not have my muscles properly tensed because I am out of practice.”

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