Real Message Behind Muhammad Ali’s Shocking “Cut My Gloves off, I’m Done” Statement Revealed by UFC Legend

Muhammad Ali has one of the most iconic legacies in combat sports history. Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, he was also one of the most influential sports personalities of all time. Ali’s greatness is exemplified by how many athletes have tried to mimic him and his legacy. The late great legend is also the yardstick of greatness for many athletes. His greatness transcends the boundaries of boxing. Recently, MMA icon and three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen took a look back at Ali’s career as he complimented the all-time great.

In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Chael Sonnen discussed the legacy of Muhammad Ali. In the latest episode of ‘Beyond The Fight’ ‘the Gangster’ took a look back at the career of the former champion. Sonnen also discussed an important aspect of boxing during Ali’s time and how it pushed him to his limits.

Chael Sonnen discusses Muhammad Ali

Chael Sonnen went down memory lane recollecting facts about Muhammad Ali after he saw the recent Geroge Formena movie. He said, “I was getting reminded of the rope-a-dope. I was getting reminded of ‘The Thrilla in Manilla’ Bring in Smokin’ Joe into this. It was a very special era.”

He said Foreman was capable of taking big shots. Comparing him to Ali, the 46-year-old said, “And, Muhammad Ali could take those shots too. Muhammad Ali could move. He could trick you. He was very well-conditioned.”

The ex-UFC star then pointed out a glaring difference between boxing during Ali’s time and modern boxing. Sonnen explained, “It was 15 rounds back then as opposed to 12. [Do] you know the fight where Muhammad Ali quit on the stool? He pulled his corner and said, ‘Cut my gloves off I’m done. Cut them off.'”

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He continued, “And they argued with him and he was not joking. This wasn’t to be funny. And they didn’t do it. And the opponent quit. The next round never happened. Muhammad Ali said get these gloves off I’m done. But his opponent did the same thing and his corner listened to him.”

Sonnen used this anecdote to explain how 15 rounds of boxing could push even the consensus greatest of all time to quit on the stool.

Are you familiar with Sonnen’s story? Do you think Ali was the greatest boxer of all time? If not, who is it in your opinion?

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