Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis explained

Fight Name:Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis
Fight Date:19 July 1972
Location:Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
Fighter1: Muhammad Ali
Nickname1:"The Greatest"
Hometown1:Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Record1:37–1 (26 KO)
Height1:6 ft 3 in
Weight1:218 lb
Style1:Orthodox
Recognition1:Former undisputed heavyweight champion
Fighter2: Alvin Lewis
Nickname2:"Blue"
Hometown2:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Record2:26–4 (16 KO)
Height2:6 ft 3 in
Weight2:224 lb
Style2:Orthodox
Result:Ali won via 11th round TKO

Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested on 19 July 1972.[1]

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 documentary called When Ali Came to Ireland presents the story of Ali's visit.

Undercard

Confirmed bouts:[12]

Broadcasting

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Telesistema Mexicano
ABS-CBN
BBC

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis . boxrec.com . BoxRec . 1 July 2024.
  2. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/michael-moynihan/new-years-treat-as-alis-dublin-date-relived-on-the-box-217226.html New year's treat as Ali's Dublin date relived on the box
  3. News: Muhammad Ali's ring record . ESPN . 19 November 2003. 5 October 2016.
  4. Book: Muhammad Ali:His Life and Times. Thomas Hauser. Simon & Schuster. 242–3. 1991.
  5. Book: Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years. Felix Dennis . Don Atyeo . miramax books. 192. 2003.
  6. News: When Ali thrilled Ireland: How 'the Greatest' shook up Dublin . BBC . 6 June 2016. 6 October 2016.
  7. News: Legend of Ali-Lewis fight in Dublin grows with each year . ESPN . 17 June 2008. 6 October 2016.
  8. Book: Heavyweight Boxing in the 1970s:The Great Fighters and Rivalries. Joe Ryan . McFarland & Company. 103–4. 2013.
  9. News: Ali at 70: the night 'The Greatest' togged off in Croke Park . TheJournal.ie . 17 January 2012. 6 October 2016.
  10. News: Muhammad Ali in Ireland: Croker bout, hurling, and the wee Corkman . Irish Examiner . 6 June 2016. 6 October 2016.
  11. Book: The Big Fight: Muhammad Ali v. Al Blue Lewis. Dave Hannigan . Random House UK. 2002.
  12. Web site: BoxRec - event.