Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fights: The Fight Against Brian London

The great ones battles on Mohammed Ali: The match withrest Brian London

How, at only 24 years old, the American boxer could already dominate with ease

Muhammad Ali's early boxing bouts are a must-see if you love the beautiful and technical game that leads to inevitable success. Ali has been more than impressive in his early years in the professional ring and has quickly racked up win after win, which can't help but impress the fans and the Louisville boxer is quickly becoming a favorite among the most serious fans of combat sports.

In the following lines, we will take a trip back in time to recall one of Ali's best matches. A match that pitted the American boxer against Brian London, considered one of the best athletes in Great Britain. Only 24 years old, Muhammad Ali is undefeated in his professional career - 24 matches in which he is invariably the winner. The matches of the 32-year-old Briton, who managed to win 35 of them, but conceded defeat in 13, are exactly twice as many. Taller by as much as 8 centimeters and heavier by 4 kilograms, the American seems to have an advantage that could bring him the victory. However, wouldn't the experience prove to be more valuable?

The match is played on the territory of London, namely in the "Earls Court Arena" in the English capital, and this time the fans cannot be on the side of Muhammad Ali. It is clear that the American has also taken a risk to fight outside his homeland, which could cost him success if it comes to a decision. Still, Ali doesn't let that happen.

In the first two rounds, the Louisville native's superior movement was immediately apparent and he forced his opponent to chase him around the ring. A strategy to lead to fatigue and a fatal blow to end the battle. Midway though, London lands a nice left straight to Ali's jaw, but it's his first and last punch that will rock his opponent.

The second part is not much different. Ali avoids every heavy blow of the Briton and finds the best moments to attack. In the third part, the hesitation is already visible in the presentation of London, who is not decisive in the moments when he should push a little more. Ali immediately senses this and launches aggressive attacks, pressing his opponent. After a combination of 12 punches in just 3 seconds, a performance that showcased the youngster's speed and athleticism, his opponent was on the ground. There remains slight doubt as to whether Ali is holding his opponent between the ninth and tenth shots, but even if that is the case, there is nothing to save London from a heavy defeat.

After the match, the Brit said in an interview that he had boxed against a big and fast boxer who could punch well. “I don't think I even hit him, but at least I got paid well. That's exactly why I fought," are some of Brian London's words. An opponent who is definitely among the easy opponents for Ali and can raise the confidence of the American boxer. A match that shows us that an era of heavyweight greatness is upon us.

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