"fraser Vs Ali"

Smoking Joe Fraser, no sting as a bee…
That knack resides with Mohammed Ali!
   Though killer in Manila…
   Very persistent fellow,
Smoked the rope a dope folly, by golly!   

For: Limerick Contest
In honor of Linda-Marie, (S.H. Of P.S
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 5:20 PM
well, I did like Ali quite a principled man! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Muzzey Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful second place win with this great Limerick. Caryl
Dietrich Avatar
October 13, 2010 at 8:28 PM
YOurs was really nice, john. Congratuations to you! Luv, Andrea
White Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM
That's clever- I love that fight. Big Congrats to you John
Johnson Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Great job. Congratulations on your high placement. Love, Joyce
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 1:13 PM
This was great.You did a terrific job with this one John.Teresa
Devonshire Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Big congratulations on your win, John! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your win John in Linda-Marie's contest "Let's Limerick". Love, Carol
Cwiak Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Nice write, John. Whatever happened to that guy that sells the BBQ grills? Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C
Richards Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Loved that last line especially!!! great work, John!! ~ Congratulations on your win! ~ Carrie
Mehta Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Congrats on win... Luv/Best wishes Hitendra Mehta
Mehta Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, john
Roberts Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 11:19 PM
good entry, congrats on your win in the contest
Anderson Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Hey John, just wanted to say thnx for leaving comments on my, "Love is Pain". Appreciate it very much. Good luck in the contest!
Mannan Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Many congratulations for this win.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Congrats Moses on your success in my Limerick contest with this awesome entry luv.. appreciate your continued support with luv..
A   Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 7:42 PM
enjoyed John, good luck in the contest,..p.d.
Keogh Jr. Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 5:15 PM
God, I remember those three fights. King Kong Versus Godzilla. Even when each of them won, they looked like they had been a car crash. That was when boxing was all out and given every bit in the ring, not today, John. I can't watch that sport today. They have destroyed it. God, there were fighters back then, weren't there? Regards Gerard
La France Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 6:44 AM
I remember poor Mohammed Ali, brain damage from boxing or was it some other health problem that ended his career?? anyways you captured the sport perfectly~~
Brown Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 5:07 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us John. Wishing you a day filled with inspiration and the best in the contest. Love, Carol
R Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 4:15 AM
A very good limerick, john! Don't know very much about boxing, but even I have heard of Mohammed Ali:) Good luck in the contest! Emilia
Devonshire Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Very cool, John! Ali surely had some sting in the boxing rink. I don't know the premise of this contest, but I love the limerick! I'm in Charlotte tonight. Drove 550+ miles today. Miss you guys, but am very tired and two more long days of driving ahead of me. Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 6:02 PM
enjoyed reading..witty!
Flach Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM
You know, boxing has never been the same since these pugalists donned the gloves. I used to love this sport - now I never watch them. In fact, as a kid, I used to listen to the boxing matches on the radio. I loved Ali and his antics and will never forget the Thriller in Manila. Thanks for the memories in this terrific write. Joe
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 4:31 AM
Good luck in the contest with this one..My daddy liked boxing and wrestling so I experienced watching some of these fights growing up but I still don't have the slightest idea what you are talking about...Sara
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