Rumble in the Jungle

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This historic boxing match was between former heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali and the current undefeated world heavyweight champion, George Foreman. Muhammad Ali won by a knockout towards the end of the eighth round. It was during this fight that Muhammad Ali revealed his rope-a-dope tactic. This fight took place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).

October 30, 1974

Title

Rumble in the Jungle

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10/30/1974

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This historic boxing match was between former heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali and the current undefeated world heavyweight champion, George Foreman. Muhammad Ali won by a knockout towards the end of the eighth round. It was during this fight that Muhammad Ali revealed his rope-a-dope tactic. This fight took place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).

October 30, 1974

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Rumble in the Jungle (1974)

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