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LA Feb 72’. Muhammad Ali, heavyweight champion, issued shocking challenge: “Bring Bruce Lee to me. Let him hit me with best shot. I will stand still, not block, not move. Let us see if kung fu is real or just dancing.” Challenge spread through media. 3 wks negotiations. Bruce accepted: “He stands still. I strike once. Then finished.” Feb 12th, 300 witnesses packed Downtown Sports Arena. Ali entered ring white shorts red gloves, grinning, shouting “I am the greatest!” Then Bruce climbed in. Contrast shocking: Ali 6’3”, Bruce 5’7”. Ali 210, Bruce 135. Size difference absurd. Ali stood center, arms spread wide, guard dropped. “Your best shot.” Bruce stood 3’ away, hands relaxed. 3 secs nothing happened. Crowd uncomfortable. Was Bruce afraid? Then Bruce moved. 1 step forward. Now 2 ft from Ali. Still hands not moving. Looking into Ali’s eyes. Something passed between them. Ali’s grin faded. He saw absolute focus in Bruce
