I remember I was 5 years old and this fight was on network television in our house. I remember my family being shocked when I started crying when Ali lost. I didn’t even know anything about the greatest fighter of all time; but I think somehow I must have known I was seeing the end of something great. I just remember feeling so sad that he had worked so hard and still lost. Watching this final round again 45 years later, I can see why I felt that way.
![Muhammad Ali vs Leon Spinks REMATCH | September 15, 1978 | Highlights HD [60fps]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ITtITaac16U/mqdefault.jpg)
![Muhammad Ali vs Leon Spinks REMATCH | September 15, 1978 | Highlights HD [60fps]](/img/tr.png)
I remember I was 5 years old and this fight was on network television in our house. I remember my family being shocked when I started crying when Ali lost. I didn’t even know anything about the greatest fighter of all time; but I think somehow I must have known I was seeing the end of something great. I just remember feeling so sad that he had worked so hard and still lost. Watching this final round again 45 years later, I can see why I felt that way.
A great champ
man that round seemed interminable! more shots landed than your average entire fight these days....
The greatest last round in boxing history.
What a great Man a great champ.🥊
Respect for both men!
Ali with that final tap on Spink's back... gracious loser.
Good
Ali knew he lost