Muhammad Ali's Failed Attempt to Make Oscar Bonavena Flinch

In this 1970 footage, boxing legend Muhammad Ali attempts to intimidate his opponent, Oscar Bonavena, by feinting a punch toward his face during a press event. Rather than flinching or reacting with fear, Bonavena remains calm and unfazed, laughing off the gesture. The interaction highlights the intense psychological games often played between fighters leading up to a match. Ali and Bonavena eventually faced each other in the ring in December 1970, a fight that Ali won by technical knockout in the 15th round.

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danielavega98NewcomerSep 24, 2026

Unnecessary music

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ferrari.chiaraNewcomerSep 24, 2026

El grande de Parque Patricios

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eleni84NewcomerSep 24, 2026

It takess some guy to get in his prime Ali to duck defensivly. Ali is and was the goat. But you can hear laughter of both camps. Now that is funny.

lena_31xNewcomerSep 24, 2026

Yet Bonavena still lost the fight.

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realminhNewcomerSep 24, 2026

Sense of humor is important.

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realpriyaNewcomerSep 24, 2026

Downvote for the cancer music

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ivan_ivanovNewcomerSep 24, 2026

The "Bonavena lost" crew are desperate, it's about the whole situation not the outcome of the fight, is about Ali playing the cool guy throwing shadow to Ringo's face, but flinching at his first feint. Go watch the sunset guys.

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tunde_adeyemiNewcomerSep 24, 2026

the fight was hard. Ali could win only by TKO in the very last round after >2 minutes

karim_7xNewcomerSep 24, 2026

Bonavena was and awesome boxer and an awesome guy. We should have seen a Lot more from him..... But sadly the mob killed him.

emma_23xNewcomerSep 24, 2026

someone's so lazy that they can't even find a video that's not re-cropped or low quality. Like, is it really that hard to look for a proper version?