Published 14:28 IST, January 17th 2020
Remembering when Muhammad Ali proved he was the King Of Boxing, on his birth anniversary
Muhammad Ali is undoubtedly the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He inspired millions with his words and actions. Take a look at his best moments.
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"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," when Muhamm Ali said those words, entire world doubted his abilities and willpower. Everyone thought that George Foreman would take over Ali at ‘ Rumble in Jungle’. doubt, Foreman was one of most dominant heavyweights at that time. His kckout power was scary for entire boxing community.
However, Muhamm Ali proved all his critics wrong by kcking out ‘ Big George’ in front of whole world. On his 78th birth anniversary, let us take a look at those moments where Muhamm Ali proved that he is ultimate King of Boxing.
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(Muhamm Ali record: Total fights: 61, Wins: 56, Loss: 5)
Muhamm Ali vs George Foreman (1974)
‘ Rumble in Jungle’ is a historic event in boxing history. It took place on October 30, 1974. Two of best heavyweight boxers of all time faced each or in one of biggest fights of ir career. wonder, result of fight stunned everyone.
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George Foreman, who was literally beating up Muhamm Ali for first five rounds, felt a change in momentum as fight progressed. In eighth round, Ali me a massive statement by kcking out George Foreman with a final blow. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, George can’t hit what his eyes can’t see,” that’s what Muhamm Ali said before facing George Foreman. Take a look at fight that me Muhamm Ali, greatest of all time.
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Muhamm Ali (Cassius Clay) vs Sonny Liston (1964)
“I shook up world” - that’s what Muhamm Ali said after beating Sonny Liston in ir original fight in 1964. Liston was one of most intimidating heavyweight champions at that point of time. That did t help him overcome Muhamm Ali’s massive energy inside ring.
Ali started to control fight from start as he threw some massive combinations over Sonny Liston. wonder, Liston lost his boxing rhythm before losing fight against Muhamm Ali.
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Muhamm Ali vs Joe Frazier II (1974)
Joe Frazier stunned entire world by handing Muhamm Ali his first-ever loss of boxing career in ir original fight in 1971. However, Muhamm Ali bounced back like a king in ir re-match on 1974. mega-fight took place at MGM Grand and it was a war of 15 rounds. Ali dominated entire fight and outboxed Joe Frazier before avenging his loss against him.
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(Im courtesy: Official Instagram of Muhamm Ali)
14:28 IST, January 17th 2020