The “Thrilla in Manila” marked the ultimate and third encounter between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Ali clinched victory, earning the title of world heavyweight champion.
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“To be able to give away riches is mandatory if you wish to possess them. This is the only way that you will be truly rich.”
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Muhammad Ali posing while getting his picture taken by a Miami Herald photographer.
Miami Beach, Florida.
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Muhammad Ali in action vs George Hill during an exhibition fight in Atlanta, Georgia.
September, 1970.
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Muhammad Ali in action vs George Hill during an exhibition fight in Atlanta, Georgia.
September, 1970.
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What if?
One was the greatest heavyweight champion during boxing’s Golden Era. The other was a legend of the silver screen, a Wing Chun expert, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. Both inspired generations with their ability to fight while captivating the world’s imagination as larger-than-life personalities. What if Muhammad Ali, the most celebrated sporting figure of the 20th century, went up against Bruce Lee, the godfather of modern martial arts?
It’s the greatest “what if” in combat sports. @rootsoffight rolled out the Ali vs Lee capsule a few years back and now they’re introducing the design on this new vintage black sleeveless tee.
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What if?
One was the greatest heavyweight champion during boxing’s Golden Era. The other was a legend of the silver screen, a Wing Chun expert, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. Both inspired generations with their ability to fight while captivating the world’s imagination as larger-than-life personalities. What if Muhammad Ali, the most celebrated sporting figure of the 20th century, went up against Bruce Lee, the godfather of modern martial arts?
It’s the greatest “what if” in combat sports. @rootsoffight rolled out the Ali vs Lee capsule a few years back and now they’re introducing the design on this new vintage black sleeveless tee.
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#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
“I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.”
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I’ve wrestled with alligators, I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning and throw thunder in jail. I’m so mean I make medicine sick.”
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“He’s too big! You can’t fight a guy like that. No way. He’s too big.” – Muhammad Ali, upon meeting Andre the Giant.
March 25, 1976. New York City. That was the day that the “Greatest” of all time, Muhammad Ali, met the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant. As the greatest improvisational maestro the fight game has ever known, Ali compared hand sizes with Andre and dropped his jaw. With Andre the Giant standing 7-foot-4 and weighing 520 pounds, all Ali could say was “he’s too big!”
Throwing back to that special encounter between two of the world’s most beloved icons with this new @rootsoffight drop.
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“He’s too big! You can’t fight a guy like that. No way. He’s too big.” – Muhammad Ali, upon meeting Andre the Giant.
March 25, 1976. New York City. That was the day that the “Greatest” of all time, Muhammad Ali, met the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant. As the greatest improvisational maestro the fight game has ever known, Ali compared hand sizes with Andre and dropped his jaw. With Andre the Giant standing 7-foot-4 and weighing 520 pounds, all Ali could say was “he’s too big!”
Throwing back to that special encounter between two of the world’s most beloved icons with this new @rootsoffight drop.
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#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
The ‘Thrilla In Manila’
New Arrivals by @rootsoffight.
Forty-eight years ago, on Oct. 1 1975, they clashed one last time in the Philippines. Muhammad Ali. Smokin’ Joe Frazier. The trilogy of all trilogies, known forever as the “Thrilla in Manila.” That singular crossroads lives on through the ages, not just because it was the rubber match that became a pivot point to establish the greatest of all time, or even because it’s become the gold standard by which every boxer compares himself, but because each dropped the other off at the doorstep of death. And each came out a legend.
The @rootsoffight 2023 “Thrilla” collection celebrates boxing’s most electrifying bout of all time – available now.
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The ‘Thrilla In Manila’
New Arrivals by @rootsoffight.
Forty-eight years ago, on Oct. 1 1975, they clashed one last time in the Philippines. Muhammad Ali. Smokin’ Joe Frazier. The trilogy of all trilogies, known forever as the “Thrilla in Manila.” That singular crossroads lives on through the ages, not just because it was the rubber match that became a pivot point to establish the greatest of all time, or even because it’s become the gold standard by which every boxer compares himself, but because each dropped the other off at the doorstep of death. And each came out a legend.
The @rootsoffight 2023 “Thrilla” collection celebrates boxing’s most electrifying bout of all time – available now.
Link in story!
The ‘Thrilla In Manila’
New Arrivals by @rootsoffight.
Forty-eight years ago, on Oct. 1 1975, they clashed one last time in the Philippines. Muhammad Ali. Smokin’ Joe Frazier. The trilogy of all trilogies, known forever as the “Thrilla in Manila.” That singular crossroads lives on through the ages, not just because it was the rubber match that became a pivot point to establish the greatest of all time, or even because it’s become the gold standard by which every boxer compares himself, but because each dropped the other off at the doorstep of death. And each came out a legend.
The @rootsoffight 2023 “Thrilla” collection celebrates boxing’s most electrifying bout of all time – available now.
Link in story!
The ‘Thrilla In Manila’
New Arrivals by @rootsoffight.
Forty-eight years ago, on Oct. 1 1975, they clashed one last time in the Philippines. Muhammad Ali. Smokin’ Joe Frazier. The trilogy of all trilogies, known forever as the “Thrilla in Manila.” That singular crossroads lives on through the ages, not just because it was the rubber match that became a pivot point to establish the greatest of all time, or even because it’s become the gold standard by which every boxer compares himself, but because each dropped the other off at the doorstep of death. And each came out a legend.
The @rootsoffight 2023 “Thrilla” collection celebrates boxing’s most electrifying bout of all time – available now.
Link in story!
💥⚡️On this day in 1972⚡️💥
In their long-awaited rematch, Muhammad Ali faced Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden for the National American Boxing Federation title. The fight was stopped by the referee in the 7th round after Ali caused a significant cut above Patterson’s left eye, resulting in the eye swelling shut.
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Muhammad Ali emerged victorious over Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975, during a momentous bout famously known as the “Thrilla in Manila.”
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The nickname “Thrilla in Manila” came about from Muhammad Ali’s playful prediction, where he boldly said the fight would be “a killa and a thrilla and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila.”
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🥊🏟On this day in 1976🏟🥊
At the iconic Yankee Stadium, Muhammad Ali boxed in his third match against Ken Norton, which proved to be intensely competitive. With the scorecards tied going into the last round, Ali ultimately emerged as victorious.
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
What year was Muhammad Ali born?
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
What nickname did Muhammad Ali earn as a result of his penchant for engaging in verbal taunting with his opponents?
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
How many Olympic medals did Muhammad Ali win?
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London’s hottest new immersive show, Rumble In The Jungle Rematch, is taking the city by storm!
★★★★★ “An all-enveloping affair” – Theatre News
★★★★ “A knockout” – The Times
★★★★ “Thoroughly entertaining” – The Telegraph
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Travel back to 1974 and witness Muhammad Ali’s historic fight.
Limited run at Dock X, Canada Water. Tickets from £29.50 ➡️ www.rumblerematch.com
Exactly 46 years ago today, Muhammad Ali beat Earnie Shavers in the 15th round.
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