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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

George Foreman, The Rumble in the Jungle and the stray elbow that nearly KO’d boxing’s most famous fight

It was not the only time an accidental elbow threatened or ruined a major fight

The Independent UK

Boxing dreams live on in Congo's grassroots clubs 50 years after the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

A punch crunches into the side of Daniella Muleketsi’s face

The Independent UK

Rumble In The Jungle Remembered After 50 Years

Alfred Mamba was just 12 when boxing great Muhammad Ali descended on Kinshasa, at that time the capital of Zaire, in October 1974 in a bid to regain his heavyweight title.

International Business Times

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Rumble in the Jungle: 50 years since the most famous fight in boxing history

The encounter between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali took place on October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa.

The Independent UK

50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling

Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as Congo

The Independent UK

‘I didn’t really plan it’: what Ali told me when we rewatched The Rumble in the Jungle

Fifty years on from the famous fight in Zaire no athletic contest in history has inspired as much global joy as Muhammad Ali’s win over George Foreman

The Guardian - US

Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on: how Ali danced rings around apartheid

King of the world was revered across South Africa’s racial divide when we heard the words ‘Foreman is down!’

The Guardian - UK

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“BB King’s performance alongside James Brown and more set the tone for one of the most iconic sporting events of all time”: Gibson unveils the BB King Rumble In The Jungle 1974 ES-355, and it’s a heavyweight knockout

This limited edition semi-hollow is a Murphy Lab replica of the Walnut 355 that King used when playing at the legendary Muhammed Ali and George Foreman showdown in 1974

MusicRadar

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Teenage heavyweight boxing sensation Alex Leapai Jr sent his opponent through the ropes with a devastating three-punch knockout combination in Auckland.

AAP

Chevrolet dealership’s The Office-inspired TikTok series goes viral

Led by a gen Z employee, weekly series shows skits like leaving ducks around the office to promote the business

The Guardian - US

Best BBQ brands to get you grilling this summer

Welcome to the hall of flame

Evening Standard

Muhammad Ali: A Legacy Of Resilience And Greatness

Explore the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer known for his resilience, determination, and advocacy for social justice. Discover how his i...

Top News

Forget your morals, enjoy the fight: big-time boxing’s evil genius strikes again

Oleksandr Usyk’s scrap with Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia showcased heavyweight boxing’s time-honoured tradition of sportswashing

The Guardian - UK

Fury v Usyk clash a reminder of the epic days in heavyweight boxing

The first undisputed world championship fight in the division this century recalls the simple yet majestic years in the ring

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Exploring The Top 10 Sports Spectacles In Athletic History

Explore iconic sports moments like Miracle on Ice, The Shot, and The Black Power Salute.

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Muhammad Ali: A Champion's Resilience And Legacy

Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and advocate for civil rights, continues to inspire with his legacy of courage and resilience.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Nikki Haley is holding on because she may be able to beat Donald Trump by default

Nevertheless, as the saying goes, she persisted. Today, Nikki Haley will almost certainly be trounced by Donald Trump in the Michigan primary for the Republican party presidential nomination, where she trails him in opinion polls by more than 50 per cent.

The Guardian - US

The fighters who showed you don’t need to be sculpted to be a contender

Tyson Fury is svelte compared to four other men who fought for (and in two instances, won) the world heavyweight title

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International Business Times

8 Best Boxers Of All Time: A Look At Ring Royalty

Explore the legacies of boxing icons like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, and more in this captivating overview.

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The Battle of the Ages: Holyfield vs Foreman Remembered

Relive the historic Battle of the Ages as Evander Holyfield shares a throwback picture from the ring, recounting the intense Round 7 that made boxing histo...

Texas Observer

Kelly Siegler: Trading Favors

Two men convicted by Kelly Siegler uncovered the dark secret to her success. From the Intercept's Jordan Smith and Liliana Segura.

Evening Standard

These Amazon Boxing Day sale deals will help you make the most of your Prime account

‘Tis the season - to bag a great deal in the Boxing Day sale

Cinemablend

The Best SNL Sketches Involving Professional Athletes

These pro athletes became champions of comedy in these great SNL sketches.

The Guardian - UK

The Joy of Six: outlandish crossover boxing fights

Saturday’s fight between Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is the latest in the history of bizarre bouts

The Guardian - US

‘I still don’t know what hit me’: a brief history of one-punch knockouts

Every fighter with a modicum of power has a chance of victory, even when they’re struggling in the ring. Here are a few highlights from boxing history

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