CaptainChorizo 1,985 Posted April 9, 2014 Here is a pic taken over the weekend from a TMZ article yesterday. Looks like he is physically frailer then he was earlier in the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 9, 2014 True. This guy's like the black version of John Paul II or something, isn't he? No matter how incredibly frail and immobile he is they all still see him as a god and desperately want to be photographed with him before he croaks. Or maybe he's just the best thing they got since Michael Jackson died, I dunno.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,620 Posted April 9, 2014 True. This guy's like the black version of John Paul II or something, isn't he? No matter how incredibly frail and immobile he is they all still see him as a god and desperately want to be photographed with him before he croaks. Or maybe he's just the best thing they got since Michael Jackson died, I dunno.... More like a black version of Nelson Mandela. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 9, 2014 Hah... well yeah I guess maybe I was trying to say he's like a Nelson Mandela for Americans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted September 29, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-2773374/Muhammad-Ali-honours-NFL-great-Jim-Brown-lifetime-humanitarian-achievement-award.html -Ali looks even frailer in these pictures taken recently. His legs look hollow and he doesn`t look like he knows where he is. Reminds me a bit of the pictures of Mandela several months before he died. I wonder whether the glasses are because of sight problems as well? I think we should put him on next years list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted September 29, 2014 Hard to believe he will last much longer looking as frail as that. Moves him into a "on-till-he's-gone" position on all my lists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted September 29, 2014 Surprised Muhammad Ali has lasted this long to be honest, it will be a sad day when he finally does, but he is certainly frailer and he has lost a lot of weight. Ali is as tough as old boots so he might surprise us and stick around longer than any of us expected but if he is still with us in another 2 or 3 years i would be surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,108 Posted September 29, 2014 Surprised Muhammad Ali has lasted this long to be honest, it will be a sad day when he finally does, but he is certainly frailer and he has lost a lot of weight. Ali is as tough as old boots so he might surprise us and stick around longer than any of us expected but if he is still with us in another 2 or 3 years i would be surprised. Having said that, he'll be dead tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted October 11, 2014 So ill he can barely speak *looks at DDP team* Hope he hangs on for at least another three months or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted October 11, 2014 So ill he can barely speak *looks at DDP team* Hope he hangs on for at least another three months or so. I thought he had been unable to speak for some time now, however it is obvious he is getting frailer and he is coming towards the end. I think it is more telling that he was unable to attend the Movie Premier about his life 'I am Ali' surely that is one event he would be desperate to attend, the fact he didn't could be telling. I think he might well make it to 2015, however i'm not sure he will still be with us in 2016, a must for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 19, 2014 BREAKING NEWS....Muhammad Ali close to death according to close family members http://deadline.com/2014/10/misty-upham-dead-frozen-river-august-osage-county-missing-police-853408/. .this is gonna be a big one ! This is the correct link to the sad news about Muhammad Ali http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-10-18/news/55172931_1_muhammad-ali-maryum-oscar-bonavena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted October 19, 2014 BREAKING NEWS....Muhammad Ali close to death according to close family members http://deadline.com/...police-853408/. .this is gonna be a big one ! This is the correct link to the sad news about Muhammad Ali http://articles.econ...-oscar-bonavena Saw the Frank Warren quotes the other day.He may have some inside knowledge from those close to Ali, but it is unlikely he will know the severity of his illness only Ali's close family and doctors will know that. I don't think he has at death's door yet as other members of his family have denied the quotes from his Brother, Ali is obviously declining as you can tell from recent photo's he is loosing weight fast and he looks ill. I think his close family are not telling the public the full extent of his decline as it is obvious to everyone he is not fine like they say. I still personally think he will see out the year, i think he probably has months left to live, i will be surprised if he is still alive for his 75th Birthday in just over 2 years time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted October 19, 2014 I think he will go next year.I think he needs to go in the top 10 next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted October 19, 2014 Could DL be about to have its "greatest" miss? Ah but nevermind, we've still got Javier Perez de Wine Cellar.... Christ, if only Angelo Dundee had been at the DL committee meeting last year with a handful of his trademark smelling salts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kettley 49 Posted October 19, 2014 Could DL be about to have its "greatest" miss? An but nevermind, we've still got Javier Perez de Wine Cellar.... Christ, if only Angelo Dundee had been at the DL committee meeting last year with a handful of his trademark smelling salts. Point of order - corpses not encouraged to attend committee meetings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted October 19, 2014 BREAKING NEWS....Muhammad Ali close to death according to close family members http://deadline.com/...police-853408/. .this is gonna be a big one ! This is the correct link to the sad news about Muhammad Ali http://articles.econ...-oscar-bonavena Saw the Frank Warren quotes the other day.He may have some inside knowledge from those close to Ali, but it is unlikely he will know the severity of his illness only Ali's close family and doctors will know that. I don't think he has at death's door yet as other members of his family have denied the quotes from his Brother, Ali is obviously declining as you can tell from recent photo's he is loosing weight fast and he looks ill. I think his close family are not telling the public the full extent of his decline as it is obvious to everyone he is not fine like they say. I still personally think he will see out the year, i think he probably has months left to live, i will be surprised if he is still alive for his 75th Birthday in just over 2 years time. Yeah, totally agree. His brother has attention grabbing form in this area. Hope the final days don't degenerate into the same unseamly land grab we saw with Nelson Mandela's nearest and dearest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted October 20, 2014 I think the Mandela comparison is relevant!Nelson Mandela was pictured by his family in the several months before his death!He looked like shit but carried on for nearly a year!I think Ali will do the same.In his recent "selfie " he appeared very frail but had good colour and recognised the camera as did Mandela.I would put him down for September 19th 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted October 20, 2014 I have no doubt this is an exaggeration. The reports of his demise are false. How about outliving 53 opponents .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted October 20, 2014 Another interesting snippit in Frank Warren's article is the recent heart attack suffered by Joe Bugner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted October 20, 2014 Could DL be about to have its "greatest" miss? An but nevermind, we've still got Javier Perez de Wine Cellar.... Christ, if only Angelo Dundee had been at the DL committee meeting last year with a handful of his trademark smelling salts. Point of order - corpses not encouraged to attend committee meetings. But if they enforced that rule there'd be no committee at all! (I had a think about whether to hold back on making that remark because it's really taking committee-bashing to a whole new level. Especially since I just changed my avatar to a picture of a character who got in trouble because he wouldn't stop bad-mouthing a powerful elder. Then I remembered he just managed to get away with it through good fortune.) Anyway if any committee members are offended by that remark maybe this amusing picture will placate/calm you somewhat: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 2, 2014 His doctor says he's doing ok http://www.bbc.co.uk...boxing/29870140 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted November 2, 2014 Ok is probably an overstatement. What I read from it was that he is very frail but not in the final stages of Parkinson's yet but he is getting close. His illness is clearly slow so it won`t be a quick demise but like the DR said he could suddenly get life threatening complications such as pneumonia. Does everyone think he is worth a shot on next years list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted November 2, 2014 Another interesting snippit in Frank Warren's article is the recent heart attack suffered by Joe Bugner. And the ongoing health issues of Leon Spinks, Ali has already outlived the vast majority of those he fought, including some - like Trevor Berbick - who were younger than him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted November 2, 2014 Ok is probably an overstatement. What I read from it was that he is very frail but not in the final stages of Parkinson's yet but he is getting close. His illness is clearly slow so it won`t be a quick demise but like the DR said he could suddenly get life threatening complications such as pneumonia. Does everyone think he is worth a shot on next years list? Yes think he should be on the list for next year, he is too big a name to miss off and it is obvious despite the denials he is getting closer to the end. It may well happen next year, he could decline quite quickly if he carries on declining, the weight is dropping off him which is never a good sign. I agree he probably isn't at the end stages yet but if you look at photos of him from beginning of last year till now there is a dramatic difference and he is getting older, i think both his parents died in there mid 70's as well, though Ali will have the best medicine and treatment money can buy so that might slow things down a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted November 2, 2014 How could the committee not include the most famous sports person of all time when he is at his most frail condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
