Why don't boxing fans talk about the Ali-Norton Trilogy like they do the Ali-Frazier one?

Whenever the great boxing rivalries of history are the topic of conversation, the Ali-Frazier triology is always at the top of the list for discussion. This is understandable because Ali called Frazier such derogatory names as "Gorilla" and "Uncle Tom", and all three of their fights were classic wars that pitted the boxer against the slugger. Frazier is the only one to ever floor Ali, and, to this day, does not have any use for him.

But, why isn't the Ali-Norton triology ever given the same consideration. Norton broke his jaw in their first fight, and many of the experts think he actually won their other two encounters. Norton went the distance against Ali in all three of their battles, and was the only one who could match him in both intelligence and stragety. Where the Ali-Frazier triology goes down as the most bitter feud in boxing history, the Ali-Norton triology rarely even gets mentioned. Any of you boxing fans have any ideas why that may be?

Well, think one of the reasons is because when Ali and Frazier met for the first time in Madison Square Garden, both were undefeated and Ali was coming off his 3 year exile from boxing, so there was a big debate on who people viewed as the real champion. And the fight was one of the best fights in history with Frazier knocking Ali down and winning the fight.Their second fight, while a good fight, there was no title at stake so that fight is not really mentioned as a great fight. But their third battle, The Thrilla in Manilla, was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Heavyweight championship fight ever. Both men fought their heart's out and Ali even said it was the closest thing to death after he TKO'd Frazier in the 14th round. These bouts were history making fights.

The Ali-Norton trilogy were all good, close fights but never were up to the level of Ali-Frazier in my opinion. Norton had sort of an awkward style that wasn't a thrilling, crowd-pleasing style like Frazier, but it gave Ali fits. Ali and Norton never really had that life and death struggle that Ali and Frazier had. But they were good, tough fights. But they didn't the historical impact on the sport like Ali-Frazier did.

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Uganda And Rwanda Primate And Wildlife Safaris

Welcome to the heart of Africa - Rwanda and Uganda! A realm of sleeping volcanoes, mist-covered mountains, seemingly impenetrable equatorial forests, glittering lakes and the last stronghold of that most magical of the great apes - the gorilla.

Nowhere is this scenery more spectacular than the Parc National Des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park). Here, on the heavily jungled slopes of the Virunga volcanoes are some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas. It is the opportunity to encounter these contemplative creatures, which were studied by the legendary Dian Fossey, that continues to draw visitors to Rwanda.

The Ugandans refer to their country as the "Pearl of Africa". Sandwiched between Kenya, Rwanda, Congo, Sudan and Tanzania, Uganda's parks and reserves are ideal retreats for the discerning eco-tourist, being untouched by mass tourism. As a result, safari experiences in this part of the world are vastly different to anywhere else in Africa - there are no tarmac roads in the parks and each foray into the wild depends on patience and the tracking skills of your guide. Which is as it should be, because Africa is truly wild at heart!

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You will probably never be more humbled than you are in the presence of a mountain gorilla. So prepare for the ultimate in humility as you trek through dense forests in Uganda and Rwanda in search of these greatest of apes and the absolute privilege of a gorilla encounter.

Mountain gorillas are the largest of all primates and the rarest of the three subspecies of gorilla. The eastern and western lowland gorillas are both smaller in size and bigger in population than their mountain cousins. Adult silverback gorillas (the males have huge, broad backs covered in soft, silver hair) can weigh up to 250kg and are selected by the females for their size and dominance.

Mainly ground dwellers, the mountain gorilla prefers open canopy rainforest where there is light all the way to the forest floor and loves feeding in pockets of bamboo.
Their intelligence is as legendary as their size and they have no fear of humans, which has sadly helped to hasten their demise.

Gorilla groups vary in size from a handful up to 20. Sadly, there has been massive strain on the remaining populations in recent years. Political strife, habitat loss and the bush meat trade have decimated the last remaining pockets of these magnificent creatures. Add to this the superstitious value of gorilla hands to local culture, and you have a species on the brink of extinction - there are fewer than 700 of these critically endangered primates alive in the wild today.

Tourism is the only real hope of saving this species. And empowering the people who are dedicating their lives to their protection. Both Rwanda and Uganda's tourism industries are growing thanks to the marvelous opportunity tourists have to spend time observing and marvelling at this most iconic of African mammals.
And with tourism growth comes an increased chance of saving the gorilla - our most precious "cousin".

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There's more to the heart of Africa than magical mountain gorillas. Rwanda's Lake Kivu, is home to inland beaches and its capital, Kigali, is sophisticated, and safe! Uganda is the home of the famed Murchison Falls and the headwaters of the Nile.

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