Hitting Ali in the body or on the arms was like hitting a piece of cement.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Muhammad Ali's body and arms were extremely strong and solid, just like cement. It was very difficult for Ken Norton, another athlete, to hit or punch Ali's body or arms because they were so firm and unyielding, almost like hitting a block of concrete. The quote suggests that Ali had an exceptionally strong and durable physique that made it challenging for his opponents to land effective blows on him.
About Ken Norton
Ken Norton was a famous American heavyweight boxer who held the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978. He is best known for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali, winning the first one by split decision. Norton also had a close fight with Larry Holmes for the title in 1978, narrowly losing by split decision.
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