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Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis
Muhammad Ali boxing match in 1972 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested in Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland on 19 July 1972.[1]
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Background
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
Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Aftermath
A 2012 Irish television documentary called When Ali Came to Ireland presented the story of Ali's visit to Ireland.
Undercard
Confirmed bouts:[12]
Broadcasting
References
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