Tag: ‘Rumble In The Jungle

How Heavyweight Boxing Legend, George Foreman, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Big George: All you need to know about the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist   Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle…

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‘Rumble In The Jungle,’ Tale of Ali Vs Foreman Cracker That ‘Brought Kinshasha On World Map’ 

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Role Mobutu Sese Seko played,’ How D.R. Congo commemorated 50th anniversary of the greatest sporting event of the 20th century in Africa watched by millions of viewers worldwide on October 30, 1974.   Judex Tshipanda, 71, sits on a wall outside this Kinshasa’s Tata Raphaël Stadium, recalling the day that has gone down as one of the most memorable in this central African country’s history. On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali fought heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman in an eight-round match — and emerged victorious after he knocked his opponent…

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