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In which match did Ali famously knock out George Foreman?
Answer
Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali defeated an undefeated George Foreman by knockout in the 8th round at the 'Rumble in the Jungle' in Zaire (now Congo).
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Ali was a 4-to-1 underdog against Foreman but used his 'rope-a-dope' strategy to wear him down.
Other options people guess
- Fight of the Century
- Thrilla in Manila
- War in the Ring
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- Historic Matches
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