Ali rocked in comeback bout

(Berkeley, California) A small cluster of dedicated fans stood outside the Berkeley Convention Center Sunday, hoping to catch a glimpse of the man known simply as "The Greatest". But instead of making a grand appearance before his adoring fans, Muhammed Ali greeted well-wishers with groans and gaping head wounds while sprawled out upon a stretcher.

The event marked the end of a very dissappointing day for the former champ and the end of a 6-month journey back into the professional boxing ring.

In February, Ali hinted at the possibility of a comeback fight with fellow former heavyweight champion George Foreman. For weeks, the notion was nothing more than a tabloid rumor but was given added weight by reported sightings of the "Great One" working areobically outside his Michigan estate.

In the same month, Foreman reportedly ate an increased number of meals prepared by his personal assistant using the commerical food grill which bears his name. Foreman claimed he was simply trying to "cut out the fat", but boxing fans alluded that he was preparing for a possible bout with Ali.

In May, executives at the Fox Sports Network worked to solidify a fight between the two champs, but Foreman promptly withdrew.

Enter William Hung, international super-star and pop icon, whose pathetic showing on Fox's 'American Idol' landed him a lucrative and controversial record deal.

The deal was salvaged when Hung's booking agent secretly entered into negotiations with Fox, scheduling a special "celebrity cage match" between the two unlikely opponants.

Ali's agent, assuming the bout would be against Foreman, signed off on the event. Ali only became aware Saturday night that he was fighting Hung the next day. According to his handlers, "he was furious".

Ali entered the fight as the strong favorite against the pint-sized 'idol', but was quickly pummelled by a few repetitive jabs by Hung, eirily similar to the flailing arm torrents seen in his music video remake of Ricky Martin's smash hit "She Bangs".

"Obviously, Muhammed Ali is very upset with his performance," said Kylee Flak, Ali's scheduling assistant, "He sincerely believed he was good for one more fight. Unfortunately he underestimated his opponant."

Despite his loss, Flak says Ali harbors no ill will towards Hung. "Muhammed Ali recognizes and respects talent when he sees it... He repsects William as a person and as an artist."