Remembering Yesteryear: 39 years ago on October 30, 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” -Muhammad Ali and George Foreman

Remembering Yesteryear: “Rumble in the Jungle” – On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time

On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the eighth round of the “Rumble in the Jungle,” a match in Kinshasa, Zaire. Seven years before, Ali had lost his title when the government accused him of draft-dodging and the boxing commission took away his license. His victory in Zaire made him only the second dethroned champ in history to regain his belt.

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Video: Muhammad Ali Powerful Speech at Kinshasa Zaire

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Video: Muhammad Ali Training at Kinshasa, Zaire

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Video: Muhammad Ali- The Rumble In The Jungle(Interview)

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Video: George Foreman Hitting Heavy Bag

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Video: James Brown’s set at the pre-fight concert for “The Rumble In The Jungle”. Filmed live in Zaire in 1974

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo