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...second round began much the same as the first with Holmes methodically attending to his business and Ali satisfied with simply skirting the champion's blows. Midway though the round, Drew Brown Bundini, Ali's spiritual mentor, began to shout, "You got to get off on him, champ...
...this round that Holmes began to throw an overhand right, the same type which Kenny Norton employed so effectively in this three fights against the former champ. Holmes hammered away repeatedly, and though he never stunned Ali, he continued to pile up points...
...fourth round, Holmes charged to the center of the ring, and let loose a flurry of punches, most of which Ali blocked with his gloves and arms. A solid Ali jab brought the crowd to its feet, as the former champ began to move on his toes and throw more punches. It was one of the few times the bout looked like a fight...
...middle rounds will go to Holmes, as Ali rests up and lets the champ do all the work. Against the ropes, Ali will continue to throw punches and thus force Holmes to earn each round. By the 10th round the fight will be about even...
Near midnight tonight, the Greatest will once again be champ. Where he'll go from there is hard to predict. I know I'll go off and celebrate...