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Here's a picture of Muhammad Ali and my Dad (far right) circa 1970. I was lucky to have both of them in my life.

Jim Emmerling

@jemmer.bsky.social

23 July 2025

Had Ali been cleared to fight Frazier yet when that pic was taken?

Mark Ricks (he/him)

@markricks.com

23 July 2025

I'll ask my Mom and get back to you on this. But I believe so. Before my Dad passed away he said this picture was taken before a charity event.

Thanks. Great pic!

@jemmer.bsky.social Okay so my Mom said this was taken in 1971. Aaaaaaand Ali vs Frazier #1 named "Fight of the Century" was in March of 1971 at MSG. Sooooo you got some good eyes, this was no doubt before the fight. Weeks, days--who knows?

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Jim Emmerling

@jemmer.bsky.social

23 July 2025

I was just short of my 16th Bday when they fought. We used to watch boxing on local TV from the Olympic Auditorium in LA, so I was looking forward to this one. I listened to it on the radio live and saw the replay of the fight the following weekend. Incredible!