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I think Ali was a fan of mine, even though he never said it. A lot of fighters thought I was pretty good. Nobody every r
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"I think Ali was a fan of mine, even though he never said it. A lot of fighters thought I was pretty good. Nobody every really spoke different on that. But a lot of fighters thought I was good so"

- Larry Holmes

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Larry Holmes is expressing his belief that even though Muhammad Ali never ever stated it, he was a fan of his. He thinks that numerous fighters thought he was an excellent fighter, which nobody ever spoke in a different way about it. He is proud of the regard he has earned from his peers, and is positive in his own abilities as a fighter. He is likewise humbled by the truth that somebody as great as Muhammad Ali might have been a fan of his. This quote shows Larry Holmes' humbleness and self-confidence in his own abilities, and his respect for the viewpoint of his peers. It also reveals his appreciation for Muhammad Ali, and his belief that Ali was a fan of his.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Larry Holmes somewhere between October 30, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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