Did Muhammad Ali knock out George Foreman?

On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the eighth round of the “Rumble in the Jungle,” a match in Kinshasa, Zaire.

Who knocked down George Foreman?

24 —George Foreman, beginning serious pursuit of the heavyweight championship he lost to Muhammad Ali 15 months ago, knocked out Ron Lyle in the fifth round today in wild‐swinging brawl that resembled an old Hollywood movie. Foreman was knocked down twice and Lyle once in a furious fourth round.

How did Ali knock out Foreman?

When it came to boxing IQ, none was higher than Ali’s. In 1974, against the menacing George Foreman, Ali used a tactic called the “rope-a-dope.” He stayed on the ropes, covering up, letting Foreman punch himself out. Then Ali struck quickly, knocked out Foreman and became champion a second time.

Why did Ali not rematch Foreman?

Ali was 32 and some thought he was past his prime. Foreman was still just 25 and it seemed that nobody could match up with him. He was simply too strong, too indestructible to be beaten. The fight was originally scheduled for September 1974 and both men trained for months in Zaire to get used to the climate.

How did Muhammad Ali knock out George Foreman?

During his rein as “The Greatest,” Ali famously knocked out Foreman in 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire, in a match that seemed like the end for Ali. Foreman was unstoppable, but Ali pulled the rope-a-dope and waited for the big man to tire himself out before knocking him out in the eighth round.

How many knockouts did George Foreman have in his career?

And that includes Charles “Sonny” Liston, whom Ali defeated twice in the 1960s. Like Ali, Foreman was an Olympic gold medalist. He was undefeated in 40 fights, scoring 37 knockouts. Foreman was a human wrecking ball.

Did Ali know Foreman would get tired during the fight?

Ali, the 32-year-old former champion, was a prohibitive underdog. But during the fight, an odd pattern developed. For large portions of time, Ali leaned back on the ropes and allowed Foreman to punch away at him. While he was clearly giving away the rounds, Ali knew Foreman would get tired.

Who is George Foreman?

What you need to know about the “greatest” heavyweight boxing champion. — — Earlier this week, HBO’s “The Fight Game” spoke with George Foreman for a tribute to the late, great Muhammad Ali. The Champ died almost two weeks ago at the age of 74 after a 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.