Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems including 'Will they ever have another fighter who writes poems, predicts rounds, beats everybody, makes people laugh, makes people cry, and is as tall and extra pretty as me?'
Michael Parkinson, the most famous chat show host in the UK had Muhammad Ali on his show four times. It must not have been shown in the USA because I remember and have found several things that have never been attributed to Ali, or at least have never been quoted on the internet... here's one
He once said to Parkinson
I like your show and I like your style. but your pay's so bad I won't be back for a while
Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems
Ali also tended to handle the truth carelessly, like in this interview
Listen out for Ali claiming he wrote this poem which is in fact by Helen Steiner Rice
Friendship is a priceless gift That can't be bought or sold, But its value is far greater Than a mountain made of gold.
For gold is cold and lifeless, It cannot see nor hear, And in your times of trouble, It is powerless to cheer.
It has no ears to listen, No heart to understand. It cannot bring you comfort Or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift, Be thankful that he sends, Not diamonds, pearls, or riches, But the love of a real, true friend.
Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems
He also said in this same interview that
"Oxford University, your biggest seat of learning, offered me a professorship in philosophy and poetry to come in and teach"
I'm not saying they didn't but try googling it.
Nobody knew then, as Ali ranted at Parkinson, that he would later, sadly, contract Parkinson's Disease. What follows is not the definitive list of Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems but the ones I have selected
Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems
Me — wheee!
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Now you see me, now you don't. George thinks he will, but I know he won't
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It will be a Killer, And a chiller, And a thrilla. When I get the gorilla in Manila
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My face is so pretty; you don't see a scar, Which proves I'm the king of the ring by far.
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This is the legend of Cassius Clay, The most beautiful fighter in the world today. He talks a great deal, and brags indeed-y, Of a muscular punch that's incredibly speed-y. The fistic world was dull and weary, but with a champ like Liston, things had to be dreary. Then someone with color and someone with dash, brought fight fans are runnin' with Cash. This brash young boxer is something to see and the heavyweight championship is his destiny. This kid's got a left, this kid's got a right, if he hit you once, you're asleep for the night.
This is the legend of Muhammad Ali, The greatest fighter that ever will be. He talks a great deal and brags, indeed. Of a powerful punch and blinding speed. Ali fights great, he's got speed and endurance. If you sign to fight him, increase your insurance. Ali's got a left, Ali's got a right; If he hits you once, you're asleep for the night
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Clay comes out to meet Liston and Liston starts to retreat, if Liston goes back an inch farther he'll end up in a ringside seat. Clay swings with his left, Clay swings with his right, Look at young Cassius carry the fight Liston keeps backing, but there's not enough room, It's a matter of time till Clay lowers the boom. Now Clay lands with a right, What a beautiful swing, and the punch raises the Bear clean out of the ring. Liston is still rising and the ref wears a frown, For he can't start counting till Sonny goes down. Now Liston is disappearing from view, The crowd is going frantic, But radar stations have picked him up, Somewhere over the Atlantic. Who would have thought when they came to the fight? That they'd witness the launching of a human satellite. Yes the crowd did not dream, when they put up the money, That they would see a total eclipse of the Sonny.
Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems
Ding! Ali comes out to meet Frazier But Frazier starts to retreat If Frazier goes back any further He'll wind up in a ringside seat
Ali swings to the left Ali swings to the right Look at the kid Carry the fight
Frazier keeps backing But there's not enough room It's a matter of time Then Ali lowers the boom
Now Ali lands to the right What a beautiful swing! And deposits Frazier Clean out of the ring
Frazier's still rising But the referee wears a frown For he can't start counting Till Frazier comes down
Now Frazier disappears from view The crowd is getting frantic But our radar stations have picked him up He's somewhere over the Atlantic
Who would have thought that When they came to the fight That they would have witnessed The launching of a coloured satellite!
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A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.
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If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.
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It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.
Muhammad Ali Quotes Poems
Let's finish with his most famous quote
I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Here's Black Superman Muhammad Ali by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band
This here's the story of Cassius Clay Who changed his name to Muhammad Ali He knows how to talk and he knows how to fight And all the contenders were beat out of sight
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee Mohammed, the black superman Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
Now all you fight fans, you've got to agree There ain't no flies on Muhammad Ali He fills the arena wherever he goes And everyone gets what they paid for
Muhammad, was known to have said You watch me shuffle and I'll jab off your head He moves like the black superman And calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
He says I'm the greatest the worlds ever seen The heavyweight champion who came back again My face is so pretty you don't see a scar Which proves I'm the king of the ring by far
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee Mohammed, the black superman Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee Muhammad, the black superman Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can
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