BOXING social media is quite a frightening landscape these days.
Imagine if X - or Twitter as it was known - was around when George Foreman got cut in 1974, just eight days before the original date for the Rumble in the Jungle with Muhammad Ali.
The conspiracy theorists would have been first with claims it wasn't real and Foreman had staged it.
Then, when shown the evidence, they'd have turned into experts of lacerations and healing time.
Others will have been informing Foreman that the headgear he was wearing for the sparring session, which saw him take an elbow to the eye, was not good enough protection..
Their university degrees in sporting equipment technology would have been laid on the table.
This story is from the February 10, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 10, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
STONES: START ME UP
City ace out to prove point to Pep
COLE AS A CUCUMBER
Noni: Sky's limit for laid-back pal Palmer
7 AND HELL
Agony as Alisson sits out key run of games
ROOT MASTER
Ton-derful Joe tops charts as England's greatest ever
PRIZE GUY
Coach of year Peters sets sights on OT
...AND IN THE WED CORNER
Jack aims to be lord of rings
TURNER PRIZE
Hayley on plum Ces ride
SIT IS TECH'S FAULT
Posture problems
RACCOONS INVASION!
A WOMAN was left terrified when 100 angry raccoons tried to invade her home looking for food.
ALASTAIR: WIFE'S CARING FOR ME
NEWSMAN Alastair Stewart has opened up about his \"demeaning\" battle with dementia.