Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis

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Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis
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Date19 July 1972
VenueCroke Park, Dublin, Ireland
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Muhammad Ali United States Alvin Lewis
Nickname "The Greatest" "Blue"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Pre-fight record 37–1 (26 KO) 26–4 (16 KO)
Age 30 years, 6 months 29 years, 8 months
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg) 224 lb (102 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition Former undisputed heavyweight champion
Result
Ali won by an 11th round TKO

Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested in Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland on 19 July 1972.[1]

Background

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Killorglin-born circus strongman and publican, Michael "Butty" Sugrue, put up £300,000 to persuade Ali to face his former sparring partner Alvin Lewis at Croke Park.[2]

The fight

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Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Aftermath

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A 2012 Irish television documentary called When Ali Came to Ireland presented the story of Ali's visit to Ireland.

Undercard

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Confirmed bouts:[12]

Broadcasting

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Country Broadcaster
File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico Telesistema Mexicano
File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines ABS-CBN
United Kingdom BBC

References

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