16 — THE CITIZEN, Prince George — Tuesday, September 30,1900 .

rRONj ALLERTON 'Little boy' Holm es isn't worrying Ali

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - the moment and that the was overturned by the U.S. of sorts Muhammad Ali called Larry cham pion doesn’t have the kind Supreme Court, and banished Holmes “ a plaything to me” of m otivation need to win. from boxing, not to return until 1970. and chided the heavyweight "H e’s fighting for his house boxing champion for sleeping He failed to regain the title and his little girl,” said Ali. through a Monday news con­ when he was knocked down “ W ell, that ain’t quite enough f e r e n c e . and outpointed by Joe Frazier Ali will win. to make you want to die. “ He’s a little boy,” Ali said on M a r c h 8, 1971. B u t h e g o t The bad thing about making predictions public in this "People love me, really love during an interview in his hotel it b a c k O c t. 30, 1974, w h e n h e business is the risk of being wrong. me. If I lose, people will cry. suite. “ I ’m not the least bit knocked out George Forem an If you are incredibly inept at m aking predictions (sort Some of them will kill them- worried about Holm es.” in the eighth round at of a Jim m y the Greek in reverse), the odds of making sevles. I got m yself thinking Ali will try to become Kinshasa, Zaire. a fool of yourself are greatly increased. that I’m fighting for the heavyweight champion for a He lost it again when he was If Muham m ad Ali insists on predicting he’ll beat Larry oppressed people of the fourth tim e Thursday night outpointed by Leon Spinks and Holmes for the World Boxing Council heavyweight champ­ w o r ld .” when he fights Holmes at then regained the World Box­ ionship Thursday night, who am I to doubt? Caesars Palace for the World While trying to win the title ing Association part of the title Like m any Ali fans, I wish he’d stay retired. Boxing Council title. for a fourth tim e is a big chal­ by outpointing Spinks in his But I’ve been a fan of his since he first won the Olym pic “ I’ll be the athlete with a lenge — “ That’s the only la s t fig h t S e p t. 15, 1978. lig h t - h e a v y w e ig h t c h a m p io n s h ip in 1960 a n d h e ’s c e r t a in ly record that’ll never be reason’ I’m coming back,” The W BC withrew title rec­ provided m any memorable moments. broken,” said the 38-year-old says Ali — it is not considered ognition from Spinks and rec­ Ali needs this fight. A li. by Ali to be one of the m ajor ognized Ken Norton after He m ight not need the money, but he needs the attention “ They say, ‘Records are challenges of his career. Spinks signed for the Ali — his ego feeds on being in the spotlight. m ade to be broken.’ They say, “ W h e n I f ir s t a n n o u n c e d th a t rem atch rather than defend Ali hasn’t fought for two years and his past two fights I was a Black Muslim (after ‘They never come back.’ I against Norton. In Norton’s (against Leon Spinks) weren’t particularly impressive. stopped that saying.” he beat Sonny Liston for his first defence, he lost the title But don’t let that fool you — Ali is a rem arkable athlete first title in 1964), that was the Ali was fairly subdued when to Holmes on June 9, 1978. — and he wouldn’t fight Holmes if he thought he’d lose, greatest challenge. That took he m ade a brief appearance at “ Holmes is too old, really because his pride is as strong as his ego. m ore guts then whipping 50 (Holm es Will be 31 Nov. 31),” Holmes is stronger, eight years young and Ali isn’t a luncheon. But he did chide H o lm e s .” Holm es and, of course, offer a s a id A li. the fighter he was a few years ago. r h y m e . Ali ranked as his second But you’re 38, Ali was But don’t be surprised if the old ring m aster com e slip “ I m a d e h im ,” A l i s a id of h is greatest challenge "not takin’ r e m in d e d . with another “ new” tactic to amaze and delight'boxing one-time sparring partner. th e s te p .” “ I’m not human,” replied fans — to say nothing of Holmes. “ Then, he got so big, so proud, On A pril 28,1967, A li refused Ali. “ There is something about Rem em ber the “ rope-a-dope,” where Ali leaned on the that he don’t show up. to take the traditional step for­ m y magnitude “that no man in ropes and let George Forem an punch him self out, before " H i s b e h in d s h a ll b e m in e b y ward at the ceremony for the world has ever had...other knocking Forem an out. induction into the U.S. Arm y. than Jesus and the prophet Forem an, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston all hit harder round nine.” Ali said Holm es won’t be H e w a s c o n v ic t e d o f d r a f t e v a ­ M u h a m m a d . than Holmes and were tougher opponents. able to handle the pressure of sion, a conviction that later "Bu t no m ortal has had it.” Ali tried a variation of the same rope routine against Spinks in the first fight in February, 1978. Ali thought he could beat Spinks anytim e he wanted to — a thought that has hurt the three-time champion several times — overconfidence — a genuine belief he couldn’t ANOTHER MIRACLE? b e b e a te n . Ali cam e back from his shocking loss to Spinks in Sep­ te m b e r , 1978, to g iv e th e 1976 M o n t r e a l O ly m p ic g o ld m e d a l winner a ring lesson he’ll never forget. Ali m agic working again Holmes isn’t a particularly good heavyweight. H e’s the best around at the moment, but the heavyweight division isn’t currently enjoying vintage times. LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Giachetti, Holmes manager. been fighting too much. He’s Holmes used to be an Ali sparring partner and don’t m agic of Muhammad Ali is At a Monday news confer­ s h o t.” ence, Giachetti presented Ali How about his age? think he won’t rem em ber that when he gets into the ring Houston pitcher J.R. Richard demonstrates his come­ s p in n in g a w e b o v e r th is g a m b ­ with a cartoon caricature. It “ Holmes is too old. That in Las Vegas Thursday night. back from a July 30 stroke by taking the Astros’ lineup ling capital and the high rollers Ali has two things going for him. are beginning to believe the was a picture of an oversized sounds funny because I ’m 38. to umP*re before a game with Cincinnati. As the He is a m aster of the psych job — but more important Comina back man can work another m ira­ pig with A li’s face. It was But he’s an old 30. He’s a big y Houston fans give him a standing ovation, manager Bill — he’ll win because he’ll beat Holmes with "sm arts.” cle. Ali now is a 3-2 underdog labeled Porky. man and he can’t move. He Virdon (right) and general manager Tal Smith watch One thing that has Prince George boxing fans excited for the heavyweight boxing Holmes passed up the news doesn’t pray five times a day from the Astros’ dugout. is the chance to see the fight live. championship fight Thursday conference, preferring to rest like I do. I was so super at 20 For the first time here a sports event is being brought night against Larry Holmes. in his room. Ali seized that as that I’m still faster than him .” Those are rem arkably short more ammunition for himself. in on closed circuit television. Ali has a scenario for Thur­ odds against a guy who’s 38 “ Larry lost the first round Tickets are $20 in the stands and $25 on the arena floor sday night already prepared. years old and hasn’t thrown a when he didn’t show up here for the three-hour program which starts at 6 p.m. at the ""Citizen “ I’m gonna eat him up. I ’ll punch in anger in two years. today,” Ali said. “ I made C o lis e u m . talk tohim during the fight. I ’ll Especially when you consider m yself come. There are expected to be at least four fights on the card, t e ll h im to k e e p d a n c in ’ to s h o w that Holmes is the undefeated “ This is what a real champ with the m ain event starting about 7:30 p.m. the world what kind of cham p­ champion with seven straight d o e s .” Saoul Mam by of New York is scheduled to defend his T h e numbers gam e ion he is. I’ll have him crazy. k n o c k o u ts o v e r th e 24 m o n th s Then Ali started warm ing W BC world super-lightweight championship against I’ve got him already. The next since A li’s last fight. up. “ This will be no contest, Maurice (Terfnite)W atkins of Houston, Texas. morning I’ll be so big, it’ll be “ The first m iracle has been no match. I am totally Lupe Pintor of Mexico is due to defend his W BC world hard to walk the streets. bantamweight title against Johnny (Dancing Machine) perform ed,” said Ali patting superior, totally supreme. I ’ll Pittiburgh 200 001 OOO 1— 4 13 2 Tonight'i Oamot Im agine that, four tim es world his midsection. “ I was 254 be slidin’ and glidin’. He’s a Carter of Philadelphia. - Now York OOO 100 200 2— 5 10 I Baltimore at Boiton c h a m p io n .” Pintor is the fighter who knocked out Welsh boxer Johnny BASEBALL Rhoden, Romo (7), Tekulve Detroit at Toronto pounds. “ Now I am 218. peanut. H e’s got a head like a Owen 12 days ago and Owen has been in a coma in Los (8), Jackion (8-4) (10) and New York at Cleveland Nobody is talking about m y peanut. W e’re gonna shell that It is that target that drives Oakland ot Chicago Angeles since. NATIONAL LtAOUl Pena; Lynch, Jackion (I), Hol­ weight. I must look good. Do peanut and send it to Plains, Ali, says trainer Angelo man (6), Reardon (8-7) (7) and Seattle at Kaniat City There is also reports the Spinks-Bernard Mercado lo tt I look good?” G a . ” Dundee. That and the atten­ W L Pet. OBI Trevino. HMi NY — Young­ Minneioto at Texai heavyweight fight is back on the card. Milwaukee ot California The answer is a Yes. Ali has When A li’s bombast begins, tion, the excitem ent surround­ Montreol 8 7 70 . 554 — blood (8). punished his body to get in it tends to sweep a room . 11 c a r ­ ing his quest for it. Whatever happens in the main event, it will be nice to Philadelphia 86 70 . 551 Vi NATIONAL LtAOUl Wodnotday Oamot se e it liv e , w ith o u t h a v in g to go to V a n c o u v e r o r E d m o n t o n . Pittsburgh 80 77 . 510 7 AM ft H Pet. shape for this fight. The work ries him along as well. He “ A grem lin climbed on his Temp'ton, StL 493 83 160 .325 Oakland at Chicogo If the event draws well here the promoters hope to do Si. louk 72 85 .459 15 Baltimore ot Boiton N has paid off. Fans watching his turns negatives to positives. shoulder and whispered in his New York 65 92 .414 22 Hern'dez, Stl 576 108 186 .323 Detroit at Toronto N workouts at the Caesars How about his two-year the sam e thing if a re-match is arranged between Roberto Chicago 63 93 . 404 23Johnny Owen R oller S kating Trlploti Griffin, Toronto, 15; rem ained extrem ely critical Wilion, Kantai City, 14. Monday at the California hos­ Homo runn Ogilvie, Mil­ pital m edical centre. Owen, I N SPITE OF BOYCOTT Now Back In Red Rock waukee, 38; Thomat, Mil­ knocked out by Lupe Pintor in waukee, 38; Jackion, New York, 37. the 12th round of a World Box­ ing Council title fight at the Bunt battod Int Cooper, Mil­ ROLL-A-DOME waukee, 120; Oglivie, Mil­ Olympic Auditorium on Sept. Olym pic m ovem ent looking good waukee, 113; Oliver, Texai, 113. 19, h a s n o t re g a in e d c o n s c io u s ­ Stolon batoot Henderton, Oakland, 93; Wilton, Kontoi ness since the fight. He had • MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) - The “ R e s p e c t fo r t h e O ly m p ic c h a r t e r w a s u n a v a ilin g ly , to r e p la c e th e I O C a n d v o l­ City, 74. brain surgery to remove a OPEN: new president of the International at the basis of our common struggle and untary sports organizations. Pitching (16 doclth nt)t blood clot shortly after the bout ; Olympic Committee says the Olympic many national Olym pic committees did "There will be further attacks. You Stone, Boltimore, 25-7, .781, and further surgery last Tuesday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • movement gained strength at the Mos- not hesitate to confront the highest may be sure of that, for we unite our 3.29; Dorwin, Texat, 12-4, .750, F r i d a y . authorities in their respective countries, 2.75. , c o w G a m e s d e s p ite th e U .S .- le d b o y c o tt. efforts. Standing alone, in our days, is Strlkooutii Barker, Cleve­ Friday 8 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. Juan Antonio Samaranch, a 60- to ensure that it was respected.” out of date.” lond, 182; Norrit, Ooklond, 174. year-old Spaniard, m ade the statement Some national committees, including The tripartite commission consists of Probable pitcheri, with won- Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. as he opened a twoday meeting of the those of Australia, Britain, France and the president and vice-presidents of the loit recordi, for today't major IOC’s tripartite commission Monday. Italy, defied their governm ents and sent IOC and three representatives each of leogue baieboll . gamei (all Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and timet EDT) It was his first meeting since he suc­ athletes to Moscow. the national Olym pic committees and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ceeded Lord Killanin as president eight the international federations that run NATIONAL LtAOUl w e e k s a g o . • Others, like Canada’, West Germ any Olym pic sports. Pitttburgh (Robinion 6-9) ot New York (Falcone 6-9) 2:05 “ The Olym pic movement has come and Japan, followed the lead of the The purpose ot the meeting was to p.m. Everyone Welcome out stronger and more united than ever United States and boycotted the Gam es plan for next year’s Olympic congress St. louil (Forich • 11-9) ot from one of the most serious trials it following Soviet m ilitary action in Afg­ Montreal, (Gullickton 9-5) 7:35 at Baden-Baden,'West Germ any, where has ever experienced," Sam aranch told h a n is ta n . p.m. important decisions could be made on Chicago (McGlothen 11-13) at the meeting. "The Games of the 22nd . Samaranch called for strong resis­ For More Information *Call the future of the Gam es. Philadelphia (Rutfwen 16-10) Olympiad took place as planned. tance to political interference in the 7:35 p.m. "In the nam e of the IO C I should like fu tu re . Also on the agenda was a proposal to San Diego (Curtit 9-8) at Cin­ to extend to the organizations which you “ Governments know the strength of nominate experts to work with the cinnati (Price 6-3) 8:05 p.m. Red Rock Roll-a-Dome Atlanta (Alexander 14-9) ot our m ovem ent but also its weaknesses,” represent, and to all the athletes, m y organizing com m ittee of Los Angeles on Houiton (Ryan 10-9) 8:35 p.m. 330-4227 or 330-4239 warmest congratulations. he said. “ Some have tried, fortunately plans for the 1984 Sum m er Gam es. Lot Angelel (Reuti 17-6) at San Froncitco (Griffin 4-1) 10:35 p.m.

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