10 Most Ferocious Boxing Rivalries

6. Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman

Talking of documentaries, the magnificent When We Were Kings showcased the much-anticipated heavyweight battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman (yes, the bloke who sells those awesome grills). The fight between the two took place in Kinshasa, Zaire and was named 'The Rumble in the Jungle' - and what a rumble it turned out to be. Leading up to the bout, Ali was at his verbal best, tongue-lashing Foreman throughout the build-up, infuriating his heavy-hitting opponent. Foreman made him pay for it, lighting up Ali during the early stages of the bout. However, despite being battered and bruised by Foreman's ridiculously large fists, Ali was able to absorb the punishment and tire him out before turning it on in the later rounds and finishing him in the eighth round. It was incredible scene and one those in attendance and listening via the radio will never forget. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUHYUpmTFs
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