“When a man says I cannot, he has made a suggestion to himself. He has weakened his power of accomplishing that which otherwise would have been accomplished.”
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October 30, 1974. Kinshasa, Zaire, in the heart of Africa. One of the greatest boxing matches in history took place, when Muhammad Ali stood in against the baddest man on the planet, George Foreman for the heavyweight championship. Not many believed Ali could beat the invincible Foreman, yet Ali believed. And he made a believer of millions who tuned in.
@rootsoffight just dropped this new zip-up hoody throwing back to one of sport’s greatest, most beloved events — the “Rumble in the Jungle!”.
Ali x ROF | Link in story.
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October 30, 1974. Kinshasa, Zaire, in the heart of Africa. One of the greatest boxing matches in history took place, when Muhammad Ali stood in against the baddest man on the planet, George Foreman for the heavyweight championship. Not many believed Ali could beat the invincible Foreman, yet Ali believed. And he made a believer of millions who tuned in.
@rootsoffight just dropped this new zip-up hoody throwing back to one of sport’s greatest, most beloved events — the “Rumble in the Jungle!”.
Ali x ROF | Link in story.
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots #RumbleInTheJungle
October 30, 1974. Kinshasa, Zaire, in the heart of Africa. One of the greatest boxing matches in history took place, when Muhammad Ali stood in against the baddest man on the planet, George Foreman for the heavyweight championship. Not many believed Ali could beat the invincible Foreman, yet Ali believed. And he made a believer of millions who tuned in.
@rootsoffight just dropped this new zip-up hoody throwing back to one of sport’s greatest, most beloved events — the “Rumble in the Jungle!”.
Ali x ROF | Link in story.
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots #RumbleInTheJungle
🗓On this day in 1973🗓
In their highly anticipated first rematch, Muhammad Ali demonstrated his unmatched resilience by triumphing over Ken Norton in a thrilling 12th round, solidifying his dominance in the ring once again.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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🗓On this day in 1973🗓
In their highly anticipated first rematch, Muhammad Ali demonstrated his unmatched resilience by triumphing over Ken Norton in a thrilling 12th round, solidifying his dominance in the ring once again.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #KenNorton #Boxing #NeilLeifer #Photography #Rematch #Champion
Muhammad Ali during the Freedom Classic between Cal State Long Beach and Grambling College 50 years ago today.
Los Angeles, California.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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“I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.”
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Muhammad Ali taping on the television set of The Tonight Show at NBC TV Studios on this very day in 1973.
Burbank, CA.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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Muhammad Ali taping on the television set of The Tonight Show at NBC TV Studios on this very day in 1973.
Burbank, CA.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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Muhammad Ali entering the arena before his fight versus Joe Bugner at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ali is wearing a robe given to him by Elvis Presley.
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Aerial view of Muhammad Ali and Ernie Terrell with referee Harry Kessler in the center of the ring before their fight at the Houston Astrodome.
February 1967.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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Muhammad Ali while training for his fight vs Ken Norton at the Marriott Hotel.
Los Angeles, 1973.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
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Muhammad Ali wearing a sauna suit while combing his hair and looking in the mirror in his dressing room before his fight vs Joe Bugner at Caesars Palace Hotel.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
February 1973.
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🥊💥On this day in 1978💥🥊
Muhammad Ali made boxing history at the Superdome in New Orleans by defeating Leon Spinks in a unanimous decision, becoming the first boxer to win the world title three times, with a record-breaking indoor attendance of 63,350 spectators.
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“You want me to go somewhere and fight, but you won’t even stand up for me at home.”
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“I know I got it made while the masses of black people are catchin’ hell, but as long as they ain’t free, I ain’t free.”
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On this day in 1976, Muhammad Ali’s match with Belgian boxer Jean Pierre Coopman was seen more as an exhibition than a competitive fight. Following a tough fight with Frazier, Ali sought a less demanding opponent, leading to Coopman’s swift knockout in the fifth round.
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On February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali, at 22, clinched his first world title in a match against Sonny Liston. After enduring Ali’s intense combination of blows in the sixth round, Liston cited a shoulder injury and didn’t return for the seventh, granting Ali a victory by technical knockout.
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
In which round did Muhammad Ali emerge victorious in his second encounter with Ken Norton?
Comment your answer below!
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Today in 1961🗓🥊
Muhammad Ali faced a formidable challenge in light-heavyweight Donnie Fleeman at Miami Beach, Florida. Demonstrating his prowess, Ali ultimately triumphed, securing a victory through a technical knockout in the seventh round.
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
What 3 years did Muhammad Ali become the world heavyweight champion?
Comment your answer below!
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