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...watched fights instead and became a boxing fan, or more specifically, a Muhammad Ali fan. And not just any Ali fan--but one who got genuinely excited about his bouts with the likes of Al "Blue" Lewis and Jean Pierre Coopman (surely you remember the Lion of Flanders). For me Ali always symbolized the best in boxing--the dexterity, grace and mental toughness it takes to be a great fighter. Ali also took a punch better than anyone in the history of the sport (unless you count George Chuvalo, who nobody does...
...racquetmen, by defeating Penn 7-2 at Hemenway on Saturday, moved within one victory of Barnaby's 20th national and 21st Ivy championship, and only Yale remains between the Crimson and these titles (not to mention an unbeaten record), which is like saying that Jean-Pierre Coopman posed a serious threat...
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