Muhammad Ali vs. Rudie Lubbers explained

Fight Name:Muhammad Ali vs. Rudie Lubbers
Fight Date:October 20, 1973
Location:Gelora Senayan Main Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
Fighter1: Muhammad Ali
Nickname1:"The Greatest"
Hometown1:Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Record1:42–2 (32 KO)
Height1:6 ft 3 in
Weight1:217+1/2 lb
Style1:Orthodox
Recognition1:Former undisputed heavyweight champion
Fighter2: Rudie Lubbers
Hometown2:Heerhugowaard, North Holland, Netherlands
Record2:21–1 (11 KO)
Height2:6 ft 0 in
Weight2:196 lb
Style2:Orthodox
Recognition2:Dutch heavyweight champion
Result:Ali defeated Lubbers via 12th round Unanimous Decision

Muhammad Ali vs. Rudie Lubbers was a professional boxing match contested on October 20, 1973, at Gelora Senayan Main Stadium (now at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium), Jakarta, Indonesia.[1]

Background

Ali was a 4 to 1 betting favourite going into the bout.

The fight

Ali dominated the fight and won the bout through a unanimous decision on points.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The fight is notable for the interview Ali gave to ITV commentator Reg Gutteridge during the interval between rounds, with Gutteridge leaning through the ropes of the ring.[7] [8] [9] This is believed to be the only interview of its kind.[10]

Aftermath

Ali's next bout was a rematch against Joe Frazier.

Undercard

Confirmed bouts:[11]

Broadcasting

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KBS 9
ITV
ABC[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhammad Ali vs. Rudi Lubbers . boxrec.com . BoxRec . 5 June 2024.
  2. News: Muhammad Ali's ring record . ESPN . 19 November 2003. 4 October 2016.
  3. Book: Heavyweight Boxing in the 1970s: The Great Fighters and Rivalries. Joe Ryan . McFarland & Company. 130–1. 2003.
  4. Book: Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times. registration. Thomas Hauser. Simon & Schuster. 254. 1991. 978-0-671-68892-9 .
  5. News: Ali leaves lasting legacy in Indonesia . Jakarta Times . 6 June 2016. 5 October 2016.
  6. News: Ali Batters Lubbers To Win Decision . Sarasota Herald-Tribune . 21 October 1973. 11 October 2016.
  7. News: Reg Gutteridge: Commentator known as ITV's 'Voice of Boxing' . Independent . 26 January 2009. 9 October 2016.
  8. News: Reg Gutteridge . The Guardian . 26 January 2009. 9 October 2016.
  9. News: Reg Gutteridge . The Telegraph . 26 January 2009. 9 October 2016.
  10. News: Farewell the Voice of Boxing . BBC . 26 January 2009. 9 October 2016.
  11. Web site: BoxRec - event.
  12. Web site: Muhammad Ali vs. Rudi Lubbers . imdb.com . Internet Movie Database . 5 June 2024.