Reply #6: I'm not certain I'd agree with that comparison...

[IrateCitizen]

The primary difference being that Moss plays a team sport and Johnson participated in an individual sport. Moss's flamboyance isn't a problem -- hell, Terrell Owens is one of the most flamboyant players in football as well, and he's highly regarded by coaches and peers around the league. Moss's problem is that he demonstrates a complete lack of team concept on a regular basis (like walking off the field prior to a field goal try in the Vikings last regular-season game).

Furthermore, the downfall of Johnson wasn't from what he did in the ring -- there, he was unbeatable. His downfall was due to what he did OUTSIDE the ring, and how he pretty much spat in the face of the racist social mores of the time, living his life to the fullest without a care of what other people thought of him.