‘Like Watching an Autopsy on a Man Who’s Still Alive’: Sylvester Stallone Was Shaking After Watching a Disturbing Event Unfold Before His Eyes
Follow Us
It was almost 4 years since Sylvester Stallone had released the first Rocky movie in the Rocky franchise. In fact, Rocky II was also released and Rocky III was on the way. On the 2nd of October, Muhammad Ali, in his second last fight, stepped in the ring with ‘The Easton Assassin’ Larry Holmes.
With the WBC World heavyweight title on the line, Holmes and Ali went at it for 10 long rounds. The bout was originally scheduled for 15 rounds. However, Holmes put a halt to Ali within 10.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story – Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua Trilogy & Other Potential Opponents for Andy Ruiz Jr. Following Magnificent Victory Over Luiz Ortiz
Larry Holmes dominated Muhammad Ali. At the time of the fight, Holmes was 30 and in his prime. However, Ali had slightly aged and was 38 years old as he walked in the ring. Holmes won via RTD in the 10th round. Actor Sylvester Stallone witnessed the fight. Ali endured a painful journey on the night of the Holmes fight. Here is how Stallone described Ali’s pain.
Sylvester Stallone compared the pain of Muhammad Ali to the autopsy of a living man
After Holmes, Muhammad Ali fought Trevor Berbick in 1981 and retired from the sport. Muhammad Ali was no more the same in the ring. The following is how Sylvester Stallone described Muhammad Ali’s pain. According to Stallone, watching Ali getting hit in the Larry Holmes fight was “Like watching an autopsy on a man who’s still alive.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Prior to fighting Ali, Larry Holmes trained with Ali. Ali taught him valuable lessons in boxing. Later Holms told, “There were so many great fights, and we are all tempted to go on for too long, but early on, I learned so much working as Muhammad Ali’s sparring partner for four, five years. I borrowed it all from Ali.”
Trending
Ryan Garcia Leaks His DMs With Bobbi Althoff in Recent Social Media Rampage
April 14, 2024 01:20 PM EDT
Heavyweight Boxer Fighting for His Life, Falls Into Coma After First-Round Knockout Loss
April 10, 2024 03:12 AM EDT
“You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up”: Ryan Garcia Threatens to Expose Jailyne Ojeda in Ugly Back and Forth
April 17, 2024 11:00 PM EDT
Gervonta Davis Shuts Down Shakur Stevenson With the Ultimate Disrespect as Verbal Exchange Heats Up
April 18, 2024 06:45 AM EDT
Ryan Garcia Net Worth in 2024: How Much Does He Get Paid Per Fight?
April 16, 2024 11:39 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
However, did Larry Holmes enjoy fighting Muhammad Ali? What were his thoughts? Holmes replied by saying, “He taught me so much, and then he came back to fight me in the ring. I took no pleasure in beating Ali.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What did you think about Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali?
Edited by:
Ajinkya Aswale