TAFKAG 70 Posted September 19, 2008 Ali's been out and about at the Ryder Cup. Although he doesn't do public speaking anymore he seems in reasonable shape, all things considered. If I was Paul Azinger, I'd certainly have picked him ahead of JB Holmes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drpepper 0 Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Muhammad Ali. Any thoughts? Edited January 26, 2009 by Lady Grendel Moved to existing thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 26, 2009 Yeah, he still has thoughts, it's the putting them into words and actions that defeats him these days. Incidentally, I think there's an Ali thread up and running and already well posted upon hereabouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 5, 2009 If you've got five thousand pounds to spare, why not ask him about his health in person? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted August 26, 2009 Saw this video of him today. Doesn't look too great but he is still able to walk with some help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 15, 2011 Muhammad Ali pictured at Frazier's funeral looking - well - f***in' terrible if the truth be told. Gaunt, stooped and stumbling. A sad state for one once so magnificent. He's 70 in January, likely to see that but he's not got too long to go now, surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted December 2, 2011 The ever unreliable Radar Online have a pretty poor "exclusive" on Ali, who was recently hospitalised after passing out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 17, 2012 Ali turns 70: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/16596770 Also, Bill Clinton's looking his age.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 17, 2012 Re Ali's birthday; one of those rare ocassions when you could lie a guy on the floor and he could give himself the bumps! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 17, 2012 Today's been just a dry run run for his death, hasn't it? He'd better leave it a little while before going... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 17, 2012 Yeah. Given that they've made such a big fuss over this birthday, I can't help but think it may be because it's probably his last. There's no other reason to do it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted January 17, 2012 It's at least his last big birthday. He won't make it to 80. I'd give him 4 years at the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted January 18, 2012 It's at least his last big birthday. He won't make it to 80. I'd give him 4 years at the most. Given he is on this years list, I would like to give him less than 1 year at most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted July 28, 2012 I was interested to see what role "The Greatest" was to have, after it was known he was in town. Ali looked quite unwell and I for one hope he found it solice to be asked to appear in the London Games opening ceremony. Just to touch in Olympic flag was a ordeal for him and his wife, so the rest of his life must be very troublesome. Never-the-less quite a happy moment during a sad long illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted July 28, 2012 I thought having him appear seemed unnecessarily cruel when it appears that he can't even stand unaided. If he pulls through this year he should be kept on for 2013, doesn't look like he has long to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted July 28, 2012 Last night's 'flag touching' moment was disturbing - the poor soul looked like Mister Ed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted July 28, 2012 a bigger ordeal was for him to listen to Paul McCartney shouting "Hey Jude!" at the top of his fucking voice 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted July 28, 2012 I agree I thought it was just so sad , like they wheeled him out . His wife or whoever it was , was shouting at him to wave . I think he is angry inside but can't show it . Definitely shouldn't of been apart of the show . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted July 28, 2012 I don't know that he's near death, but I would venture that's the last public appearance he should be at. I hope they don't keep wheeling him out. I know why they do, but it just makes him some kind of sideshow freak and nulls the amazement factor of him being there. The cruel thing about Parkinson's is often that you get progressively worse but you often need something else to actually kill you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 28, 2012 Definitely shouldn't of* been apart of the show . * Have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest droosy Posted July 28, 2012 one short yet intense right-hook on the head is said to kill at least 1000 brain cells.......I wonder how many of them are left in Ali´s head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,606 Posted July 29, 2012 I don't know that he's near death, but I would venture that's the last public appearance he should be at. Are you talking Ali or McCartney? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted July 29, 2012 I don't know that he's near death, but I would venture that's the last public appearance he should be at. Are you talking Ali or McCartney? Yes. regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted July 30, 2012 What's the consensus on his health. I'm wondering weather or not to change his colour coding to red (very close) on my long list for 2013 or not...??? How long do you think he can or can't keep going? I'm not really too familiar with Parkinson's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
