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RIMuhammad Ali did not never put his guard up, but he was famous for fighting with his hands down, particularly early in his career, as a deliberate and highly risky strategy. This was part of his unorthodox style, which he called "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
His exceptional speed, reflexes, and footwork allowed him to evade punches by leaning back and swaying his head, rather than relying on a traditional high guard to block them. This tactic was used to bait opponents into overcommitting to their punches, leaving them open for his fast counter-punches. It was a risky, yet effective method that capitalized on his unique physical gifts. As he aged and his speed diminished, he began to use a more conventional blocking style out of necessity.
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