Greeting the first day of spring with the same vigor and brightness that Ali brought to the ring!
#MuhammadAli #Icon #Champion #GOAT #Boxing #Spring #FirstdayofSpring
The Birth Of Boxing’s Greatest Rivalry.
Ali v Frazier | FOTC | New Arrival.
“It was more than just a fight; it was an event, one that captured the imagination not just of the fight crowd, but of the entire world.” –Bert Sugar
March 8, 1971. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came together in the heart of Manhattan in a moment of truth. Given the dimensions of the day, both heavyweights represented much more than their own flesh and blood. The undefeated Ali, who at 25 years old had been stripped of his heavyweight title for refusing to register in the draft, was back at the doorstep of greatness after a three-year suspension. The undefeated Frazier, who was cast by many as a villain in the lead-up, the indestructible force that had pulled up residence in his absence.
This was champion versus champion, but also a crucible of the times. It was called the “Fight of the Century.”
@rootsoffight throws back to boxing’s most iconic event with this new ivory FOTC hoody!
Ali x FOTC – By @rootsoffight | Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
The Birth Of Boxing’s Greatest Rivalry.
Ali v Frazier | FOTC | New Arrival.
“It was more than just a fight; it was an event, one that captured the imagination not just of the fight crowd, but of the entire world.” –Bert Sugar
March 8, 1971. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came together in the heart of Manhattan in a moment of truth. Given the dimensions of the day, both heavyweights represented much more than their own flesh and blood. The undefeated Ali, who at 25 years old had been stripped of his heavyweight title for refusing to register in the draft, was back at the doorstep of greatness after a three-year suspension. The undefeated Frazier, who was cast by many as a villain in the lead-up, the indestructible force that had pulled up residence in his absence.
This was champion versus champion, but also a crucible of the times. It was called the “Fight of the Century.”
@rootsoffight throws back to boxing’s most iconic event with this new ivory FOTC hoody!
Ali x FOTC – By @rootsoffight | Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
The Birth Of Boxing’s Greatest Rivalry.
Ali v Frazier | FOTC | New Arrival.
“It was more than just a fight; it was an event, one that captured the imagination not just of the fight crowd, but of the entire world.” –Bert Sugar
March 8, 1971. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came together in the heart of Manhattan in a moment of truth. Given the dimensions of the day, both heavyweights represented much more than their own flesh and blood. The undefeated Ali, who at 25 years old had been stripped of his heavyweight title for refusing to register in the draft, was back at the doorstep of greatness after a three-year suspension. The undefeated Frazier, who was cast by many as a villain in the lead-up, the indestructible force that had pulled up residence in his absence.
This was champion versus champion, but also a crucible of the times. It was called the “Fight of the Century.”
@rootsoffight throws back to boxing’s most iconic event with this new ivory FOTC hoody!
Ali x FOTC – By @rootsoffight | Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
Muhammad Ali in action vs Zora Folley during a fight at Madison Square Garden. This was Ali’s last fight until 1970.
New York, NY.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #ZoraFolley #MadisonSquareGarden #NeilLeiferPhotography #BoxingHistory #LegendaryFight #TheGreatest
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…”
The most iconic words in boxing.
@rootsoffight x Ali | Link in story
#MuhammadAli #KnowYourRoots #RootsofFight
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…”
The most iconic words in boxing.
@rootsoffight x Ali | Link in story
#MuhammadAli #KnowYourRoots #RootsofFight
A closeup of Muhammad Ali after his fight vs Doug Jones at Madison Square Garden.
New York, NY.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #PostFight #DougJones #MadisonSquareGarden #1971 #NeilLeiferPhotography #BoxingLegend #IconicAli
A closeup portrait of Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot at his training camp cabin on 58 Sculps Hill Road.
Deer Lake, PA.
March 1975.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #Portrait #TrainingCamp #DeerLake #NeilLeiferPhotography #BoxingIcon #TheGreatest
A closeup portrait of Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot while training for his fight vs Jimmy Ellis at Astrohall.
Houston, TX.
July 15, 1971.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #Astrohall #TrainingDay #BoxingGreats #NeilLeifer #Photography
“They’re all afraid of me because I speak the truth that can set men free.”
#MuhammadAli #Icon #TruthSpeaker #Freedom #ChampionMindset #Quote
“During lunch hours and times like that, l’d imagine I could hear my name over the loudspeaker announced as the Champion of the World.” 🌍🎙️
#MuhammadAli #Icon #ChampionDreams #WorldChampion #Inspiration #Quote
A closeup of Muhammad Ali talking to the media before his fight vs Zora Folley.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #MediaTalk #PreFight #ZoraFolley #NeilLeiferPhotography #BoxingLegend #PressConference #IconicAli
Muhammad Ali icing down his broken jaw injury in his dressing room after his fight vs Ken Norton.
📸: @neilleiferphotography
#MuhammadAli #Icon #KenNorton #Injury #PostFight #1973 #BrokenJaw #NeilLeiferPhotography #BoxingResilience #ChampionSpirit
“GET USED TO ME”
They called him the Louisville Lip. The People’s Champion. Boxing’s Poet Laureate. He stood atop the field through boxing’s Golden Era, the heavyweight champion of all champions. He created the greatest rivalry in sports with Joe Frazier. He gave the world color, verve, and rhythm. He was conviction personified. Vilified for his beliefs. Crucified for his actions. Galvanizing because of his name.
When all was said and done, he was quite simply, “The Greatest.”
And as part of the @rootsoffight Black History Tribute, this new shirt throws back to the one name that still gives the world goosebumps — Muhammad Ali.
#RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots #TheGreatest
“GET USED TO ME”
They called him the Louisville Lip. The People’s Champion. Boxing’s Poet Laureate. He stood atop the field through boxing’s Golden Era, the heavyweight champion of all champions. He created the greatest rivalry in sports with Joe Frazier. He gave the world color, verve, and rhythm. He was conviction personified. Vilified for his beliefs. Crucified for his actions. Galvanizing because of his name.
When all was said and done, he was quite simply, “The Greatest.”
And as part of the @rootsoffight Black History Tribute, this new shirt throws back to the one name that still gives the world goosebumps — Muhammad Ali.
#RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots #TheGreatest
“GET USED TO ME”
They called him the Louisville Lip. The People’s Champion. Boxing’s Poet Laureate. He stood atop the field through boxing’s Golden Era, the heavyweight champion of all champions. He created the greatest rivalry in sports with Joe Frazier. He gave the world color, verve, and rhythm. He was conviction personified. Vilified for his beliefs. Crucified for his actions. Galvanizing because of his name.
When all was said and done, he was quite simply, “The Greatest.”
And as part of the @rootsoffight Black History Tribute, this new shirt throws back to the one name that still gives the world goosebumps — Muhammad Ali.
#RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots #TheGreatest
On this day in 1967🥇
Ali showcased his prowess against Zara Folley, securing victory with his formidable right in the seventh round.
#MuhammadAli #Icon #Champion #GOAT #Boxing #Victory #AlivsFolley
March 24, 1975: Muhammad Ali vs Chuck Wepner – a fight of unexpected turns. Ali knocked down in the 8th round, rallied back with determination, and came through with a TKO victory in the 15th round.
#MuhammadAli #Icon #GOAT #Champion #Victory #Boxing #Fight #AlivsWepner
Revisiting ‘The Fight of the Century’: Frazier handed Ali his first professional loss, a momentous event in both Muhammad’s life as well as boxing history.
#MuhammadAli #Icon #JoeFrazier #FightOfTheCentury #BoxingHistory #UnanimousDecision #NeilLeiferPhotography #HistoricFight
March 31, 1973:
In a grueling battle against Ken Norton, Ali faced one of his rare defeats and a broken jaw.
#MuhammadAli #Icon #KenNorton #Defeat #BoxingBattle #NeilLeiferPhotography #HistoricMatch #BoxingChampion
On this day in 1966 🥊
Ali retained his title against the indomitable George Chuvalo, in a match that tested both the fighters’ endurance.
#MuhammadAli #Icon #Champion #Victory #Boxing #Fight #GeorgeChuvalo #AlivsChuvalo
On this day in 1972:
Muhammad Ali secured a victory against Mac Foster in Tokyo, marking the first bout in Asia between two top-10 heavyweights, ending in a points win for Ali. 🥊
#MuhammadAli #Icon #AliVsFoster #BoxingHistory #HeavyweightChampion #OnThisDay #FightNight
Ali Trivia Time💥🥊
Muhammad Ali was known for his unique fighting style, which he described with a famous phrase. What was this phrase?
Comment your answer below! ⬇️
#MuhammadAli #Icon #BoxingLegend #Trivia
