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  1. 4 days ago · On October 30, 1974, Ali challenged George Foreman, who had dethroned Frazier in 1973 to become heavyweight champion of the world. The bout (which Ali referred to as the “ Rumble in the Jungle ”) took place in the unlikely location of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo ).

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  2. 5 days ago · Years later however, after Ali has now died even, Foreman has finally admitted that Muhammad Ali did not in fact hurt him at all at the time of the stoppage.

  3. 2 days ago · To many, The Rumble in the Jungle is the greatest sporting event of the 20th century. On October 30, 1974, undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman defended his title against Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo).

  4. 1 day ago · He’s not top 10… he’s number 1. — Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) April 4, 2023. After winning gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Ali turned professional and beat the likes of George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers in a 61-fight campaign. The undisputed heavyweight champion known to many as ‘The Greatest ...

  5. 5 days ago · At an online auction of Foreman’s 51 remaining cars, the most expensive eight – including a Ford GT, a BMW Z8, a Foreman-rebuilt 1959 Chevrolet Impala, a Ferrari Spider and Testarossa and a ...

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    2 days ago · Rope-a-dope : Used by Muhammad Ali in his 1974 "the Rumble in the Jungle" bout against George Foreman, the rope-a-dope method involves lying back against the ropes, covering up defensively as much as possible and allowing the opponent to attempt numerous punches. The back-leaning posture, which does not cause the defending boxer to become as ...

  7. 6 days ago · Biggest fights and their achievements. A second-round knockout of unbeaten Joe Frazier in 1973 gave Foreman the World Heavyweight title during a career highlighted by several memorable bouts. He would defend the title twice before losing it in 1974 during Muhammad Ali's famous "Rumble in the Jungle."