This video is a wonderful primer on the careers of the five fighters who made the 1970s the "golden age" of heavyweight boxing. Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Holes, and Norton. These men were locked in a circuitous round robin that lasted from 1971 through 1980, when Holmes beat a dissapated Muhammad Ali. With the exception of Ken Norton -- who gave Ali fits in all three of their fights -- each of the above were true "lineal" champions. The video Champions Forever commemorates their careers and allows the viewers some keen insight into the egos needed to allow an athelete to vie for the heavyweight crown. This special edition includes a 25-minute "dinner with the champs" hosted by another great ego, Reggie Jackson. Keen observations are made by George Foreman, who serves himself much better on this tape than on many of the HBO telecasts he has appeared in. He actually answers questions seriously, avoiding the now-lame "cheeseburger routine" that has becoe tiresome for many. Larry Holmes is as always a wonderful pop-psyche study. He truly believes that he could have beaten virtually every other fighter. This belief in one's ability permeates the comments of each of the fighters. The video profiles will allow you to reach your own conmclusions. The video also contains some now-classic footage -- much of it in better quality than is normally found. Fight clips and vintage interviews are included for each of the champ's profiles. Indeed, the entire tape is fairly well recorded in sp mode thaks! -- and thestereo sound is crisp. The tape is available at most video chains and is a definite must for a cocise overview of the careers of these men -- men who remain champions forever. A final note -- beware the cheapo versions of this tape that are circulating. They don't contain the "dinner with champs" and are inferior recordings. Plunk down your $20 and add this to your permanent collection
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