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“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” - Muhammad Ali

Almost 50 years ago, still being a kid, my father woke me up at 3 AM midnight to watch Mohammed Ali. We were his fans and we were mesmerized by his style, his speed and his astonishing confidence. Now 50 years later, I watch this even in color! and I have got tears in my eyes. He really was The Greatest.

I'm watching it now with my elderly dad. He has been sick for some years and can't leave his bed. He didn't see the fight at the time and he is so happy to see it now ❤

The fact that Ali could absorb so many body punches and not even flinch is underrated, Ali was physically gifted!

"the fact that he didn't hit me when I was going down makes him the greatest in my mind" _ George foreman

2024 and I am still watching this. RIP THE GREAT MAN ❤

I don't think we will ever see another boxer with the skill,style and showmanship of Muhammad Ali! Truly unique!👌 Absolute Legend/God of the boxing world! Such a pleasure to watch,I'd have been 2 years old,at the time of this fight!

I love how Ali holds his last punch as foreman was going down. A true champion.

About 50 years later and this is still one of the biggest fights to ever happen

Both absolute legends....we don't have guys like this anymore....sadly.

Man, the interview even more epic than the actual fight

Well, Ali said he will drop Foreman in 8 and he did it. Foreman is still all praise for Ali saying that Ali could have punched him when he was falling but did not. Ali never hurt anyone more than he should and in several occasion signalled to referees to stop a fight so he does not have to keep beating anyone. Ali was a sportsman, not a slugger. We may not see another heavyweight like him for ages to come.

When you see George's other fights,and watch the power that he hit people with shows you just how great Ali truly was

50 years next year....... and I've yet to ever see a fight that has surpassed the Rumble in the Jungle... This was on an entirely different level!

*The fact that Ali can talk so much before, during, and even after the fight against a 40-0 hard hitting heavy weight champ, shows that he has a hell of top notch stamina.*

An hour or two after this fight, one of the biggest victories in the history of sport, Ali simply disappeared. His entourage spent like 30 minutes asking questions of the locals and looking for Ali. They finally found Ali in a back alley, performing magic tricks for a bunch of little African kids. I mean, he’s arguably the most famous person in the world, and in his finest moment, he wanders off to hang with local kids. He was one in a billion. There will never be another. It upsets me that I never got to meet him, or hug him. But I’m so happy to have lived when he lived.

Way he stopped his last punch was just respectful...Legend never dies...❤️

I listened to this fight live on the radio with my father when I was 10 years old. We couldn't afford television coverage. One of the best memories I have with him was his excited yelling when Ali won. He was the biggest Muhammad Ali fan an Irish man could be. He passed away yesterday.

Muhammad Ali was so ahead of his time, he was a true boxing legend❤

I was a Japanese senior high school student at that time, and none of my classmates including me believed Ali`s victory. Because of his victory, I learn that a miracle could happen, and he taught me that "Never give up, and continue making efforts to the last ditch." Later, George Foreman regained the Championship at the age of 45. Great George also did a miracle. Ali and Foreman are my greatest heroes.

I was in the UK when this fight took place. I had grown up watching Ali, from when he first fought Henry Cooper ( as Clay then). He became my absolute hero, and revolutionised what a heavy weight boxer could be. When Ali fought Fireman I genuinely feared for him. Because of the time difference I woke in the morning fearfully listening to the news on the BBC expecting to hear that Ali had been destroyed. The sheer joy I felt when the result was broadcast, was mixed with amazement. I am now over 70, but this victory still stands out as the greatest sporting victory in my life. I still watch it, and still get goosebumps with a smile on my face.

The best is his interview...He knew he was writting history !

I could watch Round 8 every night for the rest of my life and it would never get old.

I love Foreman’s later interview when he spoke about Ali’s trash talk. Foreman said after landing a big shot on Ali, he looked at George and said “I thought you could punch George. Is that as hard as you can hit?”. Foreman said he thought to himself “Yep. That’s just about it.” Ali is the greatest.

Fight took place almost 50 years ago and I still get butterflies watching it. Fighters like Ali & Foreman , never see the likes of them ever again ❤

Those last 6 punches from Ali happened so fast you have to put it in slow motion to see what happened. 😂😂 GOAT

And jus to think throughout this whole fight Ali’s trainers kept telling him to “stay off the ropes” and he kept saying “shut up, i know what I’m doing” purely GOATED🐐🔥🔥

“Muhammad Ali has won, Muhammed Ali has won by a knockdown by a knockdown the the thing they say was impossible he’s done” goosebump moment 💯

the fact that this fight has 90 million views already speaks volumes about how great these people were. while the fight was 48 years ago

Me... l was there in 1974 to watch it live. WOW. The greatest sporting event l have seen.

Even in 200 years people will watch this and think damnn I wish I had lived in his time. RIP legend you never die. ❤️

"The punch he did not hit me while I was going down made him the greatest person in my eyes" George Foreman

Man, I feel like I watch this fight once a year

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The only fight in Ali's career that I would have bet the house that he had NO chance to win. I was wrong. Foreman (for you youngsters who don't remember) was the 70's version of Mike Tyson. NO ONE lasted more than a couple of rounds with the Monster, George Foreman. He was a terrifying man in the ring who had destroyed everyone that Ali had lost to. Besides the Tyson-Douglas and Clay-Liston fights, this was an upset of epic proportions. God Bless you Muhammad, you will be loved and missed.

That last 20 to 30 seconds of round 5 was one of the best I've seen. Ali just came out with all his strength and shocked us all. And the face that he made at Jim Brown was classic

At age 15 it was my first boxing event,we were allowed to watch while living at a boarding school,very special for the time,so I’ll never forget about 😅 but I can’t remember it was in color TV 📺 it’s always a pleasure to watch again, THANKS ❤ I LOVE the glass water 💧 bottle, no damned plastic 👍😎👍

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I remember watching this fight when I was 10 years old. I'm 57 now. Where has the time gone ?

"The best punch in the fight was the one he didn't give me when I was falling down" George Foreman

The fight is great and the commentary is great. I watched a lot of boxing but that fight is amazing. The venue, the time period, David Frost, Mohammed Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier...how can that be topped ever? It's like Queen at Live Aid. Unbeatable.

I’ve seen this fight soooo many times but it’s weird to compare it to todays “super fights” that generate the worlds attention. This is a true super fight that competes with any of the big ones!

The greatest knockout in the history of boxing. The most beautiful and artistic to look at by one of the most beautiful people that ever lived. Pure physical perfection and demonstration of heart, not muscles. RIP GOAT and God bless Big George Foreman.

„I hated every minute of training. But I said:’Don’t quit.- Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a Champion.’ ” Muhammad Ali

I viewed this fighting many times! The “Rumble in the Jungle” was continued for ever! May Allah Grant you Highest Paradise! Jannatul ferdus! Legend never dies! Big respect for Big George Foreman!

The year is 2023 and this was and still is Platinum ❤🎉

March 2023 & I'm still watching. The power this man's energy had. Years later. Rest easy Ali ❤

Almost 50 years later this is still one of the best boxing matches ever recorded and will probably not be beaten in a long time

Ali is a great fighter, he just keeps letting George uses all his strength... great sense of fight ❤

Muhammad Ali was Something Else ! To my eternal pleasure..as a small boy in Manchester....I was blessed to look into his eyes and hold his hand ! How Very Beautiful a Man !

To me, Foreman had the sheer power to rule the division for years. Ali needed pretty much a flawless execution of his game plan to succeed, and because he was Ali, he somehow did it. Greatest sporting event of all time.

48 yrs later, still the greatest of all time!!!

Nobody understood Ali as a boxer It was more of a spiritual thing for Ali, he gave his and he died for it. Thats why he's the G.O.A.T

I watched this fight live through my neighbour's TV.. I was waiting 1 hour in front of TV before the fight took place . I even followed the activities of these 2 boxers 1 month before the fight.. This was the best fight ever, and none other fight can match it.. Only the fights involved Ali were causing all cities in the world became pause including Moscow and everyone stayed in front of TV..

I’ve watched thousands of fights, Boxing; MMA; Muay Thai and even grappling matches in BJJ and wrestling, this is the only fight that has ever brought tears to my eyes. This happened 10 years before I was born, and I always wished I had been born earlier to see it. Ali is the greatest!

I used to wake up in the middle of night , as a child, my father woke me up, to some of the big fights with Ali. And this one we saw together.He ever never woke me up for anything else my entire childhood. These fights were bigger than life back on those days.

Notes & timestamps of whole fight ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Timestamps and notes created on 22/11/2023, edited o 09/03/2024 Note:This fight is in Zaheer Africa, it is tremendously hot (almost a whopping 80 degrees according to David Frost [boxing commentator ] stated on round 4 of the fight) 1:30 List of commentators on the fight, Muhammad Ali (White trunks) fighting George Foreman (Red trunks) 8:20 George Foreman makes his way to the ring 17:00 Joe Frazier interview on the mic before the fight 20:15 Fighters last warm up 21:10 Fight finally begins (Round 1, Muhammad Ali takes a beating) 24:10 Round 2 (Muhammad Ali slips punches and lands left jabs to Foreman’s face) 29:05 Round 3 (Muhammad Ali gets great combinations at the end of the round and George Foreman gets good body shots on Ali ) 32:20 Slow motion of Muhammad Ali combination on round 3 33:05 Round 4, George Foreman staggered by the dancing master at the start of the round, both fighters moving slower and looking more and more tired (probably because of the overwhelming heat) and Foreman clipping Ali’s face at the end of the round 36:15 John Daily’s speech on round 4/replay of round 4 in slow motion 37:00 Round 5, Ali gets an amazing combination on Foreman at the end of the round 40:05 Jim Browns comments on round 5/ Muhammad Ali winked at commentators corner while doing his combination punches in slow motion 41:05 Round 6, Muhammad Ali consistently jabbing at George Foreman’s face throughout the round, (might be his best round) 44:05 Comments on Muhammad Ali’s form/technique on the ropes, Joe Frazier getting tired etc 45:00 Round 7 Muhammad Ali giving several Jabs to the face of George Foreman, George Foreman gives clean uppercut to Muhammad, both fighters looking very tired especially George Foreman 48:10 Jim brown comments on the control Muhammad has on the fight 49:00 Round 8 Muhammad Ali lands multiples jabs to Foreman’s face a the start of the round, Ali gets a combination of punches knocking down George Foreman, George Foreman loses the fight for not getting up before the count ended 52:00 Muhammad Ali celebrating his victory and the ring going wild 53:00 Replay of knockdown of George Foreman 53:35 Cut to police (hard hats) protecting Muhammad Ali 54:15 Commentators commenting on Angelo Dundee predicting the knock down and how Muhammad Ali was winking and waving at Jim brown after every round because Jim Brwpn predicted Muhammad would get knocked out 54:55 Close up of George Foreman’s face post fight in the crowd 56:00 Close up of Muhammad Ali in the crowd cheering & George Foreman leaving the auditorium (sad exit of “a beaten champion” 57:00 Cut to Muhammad Ali again, police fighting of a press journalist rushing to Muhammad 58:00 Replay of knockdown of George Foreman with commentator comments 58:40 Dressing room of Muhammad Ali the Muhammad Ali being interviewed, Thanking Allah and telling everyone to visit the mosque

Listen to Ali in the victory speech. Wow did he ever have inside human and spiritual confidence. His face was hardly touched. George’s face was badly swollen. Really Ali was just getting warmed up in this fight…..Yup he was the Greatest.

I originally watched this fight live on tv, I was 14, I'd seen Foreman absolutely destroy both Frazier and Norton. Even as a huge Ali fan I just couldn't see him beating Foreman, just about every sports writer had Foreman winning by early knockout. I was elated that he won, but felt guilty about doubting him. Watching the fight now, I can see that it was a relatively easy win for Ali, he won practically every round, George is almost dead on his feet after round 3, and obviously we now know that Ali had probably the strongest chin in heavyweight boxing. It all looks so simple now, but at the time everyone thought Ali's tactics were wrong, until he proved he was right.

1:03:51.... I love the way Ali jumps into character. He was calm one second, and then he creates this iconic promo the next. He was so great

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I've seen this fight countless times and it never gets old. Liston I, Cleveland Williams and this fight is Ali at his best.

Who watching this in 2020? Muhammad Ali the legend

The energy of the crowd is just amazing. It makes it even more epic. This is a masterpiece.

WATCHING THE GREAT ALI IN 2024!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!🤟🥰

39:11 This 40seconds of Ali seemingly turning the 5th round & fight around on its head still gives me goosebumps! No doubt that that was his strategy, & the reaction from the crowd, the roars & ooooohs & aaaahs all made for a timeless 40 seconds of witnessing sheer genius before your very eyes!!!

Can’t stop watching this masterpiece

Why am I discovering the greatness of Muhammad Ali in 2021? I ve known about him for all my life... But only now am actually learning what a great man he was

The best fight of all time. When boxing could be watched by the masses. When the heavy weight championship meant something. ❤

I'm watching in 2024 . I watched all his fights live !

The last flurry of punches by Ali get all the press...but Ali softened him up the whole fight with shot after shot to the head starting from the first seconds of round one. His hands were just too quick. And he took those body shots from Foreman that would have felled anybody else. Amazing fighter. Muhammad Ali. Gotta love him. 😊❤❤😊 And Big George came back to redeem himself a few years later...so all is well after all. Boxing's two greatest heavyweights ...right here. ( shout out to Mike Tyson...Rocky Marciano... Klitschko and others...but these two are the Best of the Best! )

1:03:34 for one of Ali's best quotes ever... Didn't I tell y'all? I'm gonna float like a butterfly Sting Like a bee His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see Miss you Champ.

Man, Foreman was 40-0 with 37 KOs at this point, and in such a contentious era. He even made short work of Frazier, and then Ali did this to him. Incredible. Goes to show how great Ali was, but also how different styles/strategies bounce off each other. Boxing is like chess, except you're trying to bash each other's face in. lol

A once in a lifetime fight, just one fight was needed no rematch no nothing

I was born in 81 I never actually seen this live but damn I miss old boxing 🥊 they just don’t have Matches like this anymore

Masterful by Ali. He showed intelligence, heart and discipline. This fight was special and he showed once again why he is the greatest.

"Is that all you got, George?" Seems like it was. One of the most astute display's of boxing IQ and tactics ever seen in the ring.

"The most joyous scene in the history of boxing". AlhamdulillAH.May ALLAH Grant brother Mohammed Ali the Highest Station in Paradise. Aameen

Both were amazing, as they overcame losses and adversity to become the champion lose it and gain it again. Ali winning with an arthritic right hand and Foreman winning again at 40, both legends deserving of respect.

People today have absolutely no idea how great George Forman was ,he obliterated every boxer he came up against and Ali was given no chance in this fight and there was calls for the fight to be binned for the sake of Ali’s health . This was his greatest triumph and cemented him as the greatest heavy weight boxer of all time .

First round starts at 21:10 However, this video is an incredible piece of history and highly recommend that it be watched from start to finish.

WHEN THE WHOLE FIGHT IS THE HIGHLIGHTS 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Unbelievable that next year it will be 50 years since this fight took place. In my opinion THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY R. I. P. MUHAMMAD ALI ♥️♥️♥️ THE GREATEST. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT FOR ME.

Ali was 32 and George was 24, Ali not in his prime then, they made him loose weight for endurance. These fights could go long. Strategy and training from Ali was always the best. Let the person tire, don’t waste energy on body shots like Foreman and Frazier did and then later go for the head and he would cut you or knock you down. Ali’s punches are so incredibly fast. Like he said I am the Greatest. A lot of people didn’t like his bragging. But he proved it and he certainly the Greatest!

Years later and this fight still gives me chills

I watched the fight live on TV in the middle of the night in the UK. I was by turns mystified and terrified by Ali's strategy, but he knew exactly what he was doing. He was a great champion and more importantly, a great man. It was a privilege to witness him fight, in the ring and outside of it.

What a fight, two great fighters but Ali is in a league of his own.

DAVID FROST IS SUCH A GENTLEMAN TO MOHAMMED THE GOAT SO WELL RECORDED BY BBC LOVELY PERSON - COMMENTING WITH JIM - BRILLANT - SUCH A PLEASURE TO WATCH IN 2023 R I P TO ALL !

Today 49 years ago, the man gained his heavyweight title for the second time. This man is truly The Greatest of all time, Rest In Peace Champ!

Nearly 50 years ago yet it still send shivers down my back !!!!!

No One can ever come up with Mohammed Ali. Regretful that I did not see him at his time, since we dont have communication like this now, my fullest love and admiration to the legend boxer ever in his time and now.

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51:44, an unforgettable moment in boxing history.

I watched this LIVE when I was a little girl. It gave me CHILLS . It still gives me chills.

I wish they would remaster this in 4k put it in imax or something.

I met him once in an elevator 😮😮😮😊😊😊my chin dropped, being in front of the greatest omg 😊such a beautiful experience 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I've seen this fight a thousand times and it still makes me anxious and nervous ...August 8. 2020

39:20 The magic starts here. The way he goes from defensive to offensive over a period of seconds. Love you champ Muhammad Ali. May you rest in peace. The greatest of all time.

Top 3 fight of all time.....3:00 am and decided to watch this from beginning to end. People always say he took a beaten from Foreman when Ali won almost every round.

50 years ago our family sat around the console tv and watched this heavy weight fight.