An essay is presented on the boxing title match between American boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which took place in Zaire in 1974. Particular focus is given to the role of the match as an example of a global sports spectacle on television. The influen...
1. A People’s Champion:Finally, the story of Muhammad Ali is that of a man of conviction and faith who was beloved by millions and who in turn loved nothing better in life than connecting with as many of those people as he could. Ali loved people and refused to cut...
Foreman began to wilt visibly in the fourth, when Ali truly took control of the fight, and by the fifth round, Ali was snapping rights and lefts off Foreman's face and winking at his friend, football great Jim Brown, who was commentating on the fight at ringside. Ali kept retreating to...
Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Centur
Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Centur
Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Centur
Muhammad Ali was a charismatic and fearless boxing legend who fascinated the world with his unmatched skills in the ring and unwavering commitment to social justice.
Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Centur
Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Centur
On Sunday, Muhammad Ali's body arrived in Louisville, where there will be a private funeral on Thursday, and a public service Friday; George Foreman was a heavy favorite when he matched up with an older, slower Muhammad Ali in the "Rumble in th