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Article: Muhammad Ali Enterprises Marks 35th Anniversary of 'The Rumble In the Jungle' with Online Events.
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- Entertainment Newsweekly
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- November 13, 2009
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"The Rumble in the Jungle," was more than just a boxing match.
The epic 1974 battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire's jungle heat was one of the most anticipated championship fights of all time. Younger than Ali and the reigning heavyweight champ, Foreman was the heavy favorite. Yet Ali's surprising "rope-a-dope" strategy provided him a stunning upset victory over the then indomitable Foreman.
But beyond the remarkable athleticism and cunning gamesmanship that Ali displayed, it was the personal rapport he developed with his African and international fan base that helped establish him as a unique global icon.
Muhammad Ali ...