It is hard to think of a sports figure who had more worldwide impact than Muhammed Ali.   A rare man. As I look at the frail man he is today I can't help but feel great sadness and yet he still continues to inspire. I know many who don't feel as I do and I don't argue because they never will see him in the same way that I do.

As a boxer, at his peak......well at his peak he wasn't allowed to fight...........but let's say at his near-peak, his skills were second to no one before or since. He had great ring sense and was never afraid to change his plan to suit the need. But being a boxer was the least of it.......

It is hard to find words to describe my feelings toward Ali. I guess I'm just glad we walked this earth at the same time.

Spaw