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Displaying articles 1 to 10.THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
By late 1963, Clay had become the top contender for Sonny Liston's world heavyweight title. Their title fight was scheduled on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida. Liston had a terrifying character, a dominating fighter
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 8 - MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY TURNS PROFESSIONAL
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Cassius Clay fought his professional debut on October 29, 1960, winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker. From his first fight until the end of 1963, Clay was undefeated with a record of 19–0 with 15 wins b
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., who himself was named after the 19th-century Republican politician and dedica
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 6 - ALI KNOCKS FOREMAN OUT IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
George Foreman arrived in Zaire at the peak of his boxing greatness. He won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics then turned professional and won his first 37 fights. Foreman had stopped
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
Fri, 30 May 2025
Before 'Thrilla in Manila', 'Rumble in the Jungle' was the most significant heavyweight championship boxing match. Held on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Co
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II
Mon, 26 May 2025
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier was called "Super Fight II", fought on January 28, 1974, for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) heavyweight title. It was the second of the three Ali–Frazier bouts, and took place at Mad
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 - FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
Thu, 22 May 2025
In March 1971, both Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were undefeated heavyweight champions. Ali was a former world champion. Both fighters legally claimed the title of "World Heavyweight Champion." Ali had won
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 2 - FIRST ALI-FRAZIER FIGHT, THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
Wed, 21 May 2025
The "Thrilla in Manila" is almost widely regarded as one of the best and most barbaric fights in the history of boxing, and was the climax of a three-bout rivalry between the two legends Muhammad Ali and Joe
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 - MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS
Tue, 20 May 2025
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III was called the Thrilla in Manila, and it was the third and final professional boxing match between undisputed champion heavyweight Muhammad Ali and former heavyweight world cham
SPORTS RECORDS 8: OSCAR DE LA HOYA, GOLDEN BOY OF BOXING, WORLD NO. 1 POUND-FOR-POUND FIGHTER IN 1987-1988
Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Oscar De La Hoya won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes. He was nicknamed "The Golden Boy of Boxing" by sports scribes when he won the gold medal in the lightweight divis
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