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PUBLISHER´S MESSAGE

In my native country, Cuba, boxing is one of the most
popular sports on the island. When I was young I re-
member there was a rumor that filled the streets. There
was speculation about a possible fight between Cuban
amateur boxer and an American professional boxer.

I refer to Teofilo Stevenson known Olympic champion and
the great Muhammad Ali. If this fight ever happened in the
times of the Cold War, the fight would have been far beyond
the sport connotations. you imagine? surrounded by a large
political advertising by both sides and where each fighter re-
presents their political government.

I do not know whether for good or bad, but the fight never ha-

ppened. Any analysis of the result is not important now. The
only truth is that both were great in the ring and defended
their causes and beliefs no matter how much they sacrificed
along the way.

In this article I summarize phrases, anecdotes, important mo-
ments of both and my personal tribute to both of these great
fighters, who from opposite ends, they agreed deeply to love
what they did and today their legacy is an inspiration to many
inside and outside the ring .

Henry Binerfa | Publisher/CEO
Martial Science Publications, LLC

Martial Science Magazine, Volume 16, ISBN-13: 978-153520733 , is Published Bi-monthly, (February, April, June, August, October,
and December) by Martial Science Publications LLC., Phone: (702)439-9071 Email: admartialscience@gmail.com

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