Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman very rare fight Souvenir heavy medallion from Kinshasa, Zaire, Africa. 30th October 1974, 20th of May Stadium.

The front of the medallion has an image of Muhammad Ali with the words "The Champion who Saved Boxing". The reverse is imprinted with a map of Africa with "Best Wishes Muhammad Ali, Zaire" written within the map. Also written around the edge is "Souvenir of The First Heavyweight Championshipship Fight in Africa".

Measures 1 1/2" in diameter

Condition excellent

The fight became known as "The Rope-a-Dope" Ali's game plan of lying on the ropes and allowing the brutal punching Foreman to hammer away at him appeared suicidal. Finally in the 8th round, after surviving a final fling from the exhausted Foreman, Ali cut loose with lefts and rights and a chopping right hand completed the execution. At the age of 32 Ali became only the 2nd heavyweight in history to regain the world title.

Price: £95

Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. 17th January 1942. Ali said he was “The Greatest” and to most he was. He was the first man in history to win the Heavyweight championship 3 times. In 1964 he demolished Liston to become Heavyweight champion and in the return fight, knocked out Liston in the first round. He was stripped of the title in 1967 for refusing to join the U.S Army. Following the first defeat of his career to Joe Frazier he regained his title with an incredible win over Foreman in Zaire. He defended his title 10 times before losing it to Leon Spinks whom he outpointed in the return match winning the title for the historic third time. It was arguably the greatest heavyweight boxing career of all time.