One was the undisputed heavyweight king during the golden age of boxing, while the other was a cinema icon, a master of Wing Chun, and the creator of Jeet Kune Do. Yes, you are right! We are talking about the legendary Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee. Both left an indelible impact on generations through their fighting prowess and mesmerized the global audience with their charismatic personas.

But what would have happened if Muhammad Ali, the most iconic sports figure of the 1900s, faced off against Bruce Lee, the pioneer of contemporary martial arts? The narrative dials back to 1987, as the book “The Making of Enter the Dragon” provides the source of the story. Coming back to the present day, a recent post comparing the icons has agitated fans.

What caused the hypothetical matchup between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee?

In the 1970s, people debated a potential fight between Bruce Lee and Muhammad Ali. Moreover, Bruce Lee took this idea seriously. He practiced by watching an Ali documentary and using a mirror to copy Ali’s moves. Lee synced his movements with Ali’s, analyzing each punch, step, and tactic. Bruce Lee concluded he couldn’t beat Muhammad Ali because of their physical differences.

Moreover, he mentioned his “little Chinese hand” couldn’t match Ali’s strength. Bruce Lee stood at 5-foot-7 and weighed 145 pounds. Muhammad Ali was 6-foot-3 and over 200 pounds at his peak. Lee didn’t just focus on physical traits; he also respected Ali’s skills. He called Ali “the greatest fighter of them all.” Despite these differences, people still debate a Lee vs. Ali fight more than 40 years later. However, in a recent post making circles on the internet, fans have been triggered by yet another comparison.

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Heralding the discussion, a fan opined, “Stop comparing them. They are two beloved legends and for your information everyone here who says about destroying or anything learn that Ali turned down the offer to star in the game of death in 1978 because he saw that it was disrespectful to Bruce. He admired Bruce and Bruce admired him. We the true fans admire the both.”

Then, another fan added a historical fact related to their bout. The fan said, “I mean Bruce himself said he respected Cassius (Bruce referred to him as that) and he said that Ali would most likely be the victor.”

Echoing the same emotions, a user wrote, “Bruce himself said that if this fight happen Ali would have killed him.”

However, a follower highlighted that people often “underestimate” Lee. The follower said, “Apparently Lee taking the victory is an unpopular opinion here..? People underestimate Bruce Lee it seems.”

A user, meanwhile, added in some stats to make their point. They wrote, “Muhammad Ali was 100lbs heavier and 8 inches taller and the heavyweight champion of the world. Being realistic, it’s a huge advantage.”

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Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee are both legends in their own right, captivating the world with their skills and charisma. Fans continue to debate the outcome, but both Ali and Lee admired each other’s talents. The consensus leans towards Ali having the upper hand due to his size and skill, but the true victory lies in their mutual respect and enduring legacies.

So, what are your views about this matchup? Tell us in the comment section below!

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