Muhammad Ali Latest News | World Boxing News Boxing News, results and exclusive interviews Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:07:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-WBN-Favicon-2023-32x32.png Muhammad Ali Latest News | World Boxing News 32 32 Floyd Mayweather compares career to ‘hated’ Muhammad Ali https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/09/floyd-mayweather-compares-career-hated-muhammad-ali/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:07:08 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129330 Floyd Mayweather compared his career to that of boxing legend Muhammad Ali ahead of his exhibition against John Gotti later this month. The five-weight world champion faces Gotti in a rematch on August 24 in Mexico and recently participated in a press conference to discuss the event. Asked by a member of the media about… Floyd Mayweather compares career to ‘hated’ Muhammad Ali

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]]> Muhammad Ali to join Mike Tyson in WWE Hall of Fame https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/03/11/muhammad-ali-join-mike-tyson-wwe-hall-of-fame/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:23:30 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=119870 Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 following fellow heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, WWE has confirmed. Ali joins following his appearances at Wrestlemania I and previous fight with WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki, “The Greatest” gets the same honor bestowed on Tyson in 2012. WWE said: “One… Muhammad Ali to join Mike Tyson in WWE Hall of Fame

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]]> Exclusive: Biaggio Ali Walsh talks boxing bloodline, MMA run https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/08/23/exclusive-boxing-bloodline-biaggi-ali-walsh-mma/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:18:30 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=109933 World Boxing News caught up with Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of the great Muhammad Ali, ahead of the MMA star’s next fight. Ali Walsh is set to face Ed Davis in the Professional Fighters League on Wednesday night. The lightweight clash will be broadcast on ESPN. The 24-year-old aims to put a fifth victory… Exclusive: Biaggio Ali Walsh talks boxing bloodline, MMA run

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]]> Rocky Marciano vs Muhammad Ali: A lawsuit and an AI Super Fight https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/07/12/rocky-marciano-muhammad-ali-super-fight/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:37:17 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=71352 Boxing legend Rocky Marciano fought The Greatest Muhammad Ali in the first-ever Artificial intelligence fight of its kind, taking place 53 years ago. In the 2006 movie Rocky Balboa, the sixth installment in the Rocky series and the sequel to the 1990 film Rocky V, ESPN broadcast a computer-simulated fight between Rocky Balboa and Mason… Rocky Marciano vs Muhammad Ali: A lawsuit and an AI Super Fight

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]]> Muhammad Ali’s grandson stunned, fails to win for the first time https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/05/21/muhammad-alis-grandson-stunned-mgm-grand/ Sun, 21 May 2023 11:38:07 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=106950 Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh had to settle for a draw after previously winning his first eight professional boxing bouts. Danny Rosenberger held Ali at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on the undercard of Devn Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko. Ali Walsh moves to 8-0-1 with five KOs but will be bitterly disappointed to falter… Muhammad Ali’s grandson stunned, fails to win for the first time

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]]> George Foreman spills on what Ali said seconds before 1974 fight https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/03/03/george-foreman-muhammad-ali-1974-words/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:01:34 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=73149 George Foreman always had a place in his heart for Muhammad Ali despite their infamous bout ending in a knockout for the big man. The former two-time heavyweight champion of the world revealed what Ali muttered to him moments before their 1974 super-fight years later. Foreman and Ali met in the world-famous ‘Rumble in the… George Foreman spills on what Ali said seconds before 1974 fight

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]]> ‘Don’t do it champ!’ – George Foreman urged Ali not to fight Holmes https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/02/06/george-foreman-muhammad-ali-larry-holmes/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:56:57 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=73435 When Muhammad Ali fought for far too long, George Foreman tried to protect his friend at the back end of his career. Foreman has revealed he asked his former opponent not to fight Larry Holmes before their fateful meeting in 1980. Holmes beat down an aged Ali, winning every round at Caesars Palace in Las… ‘Don’t do it champ!’ – George Foreman urged Ali not to fight Holmes

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]]> Bronze sculpture casts of Muhammad Ali’s hands on sale for charity https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/01/13/muhammad-ali-bronze-hand-sculptures-sale/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:06:55 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=102796 The magically talented hands of three-time heavyweight Muhammad Ali continue to help charities through his giving legacy. In 1998, Ali asked artist Elliott Arkin to produce a set of life casts of his iconic and legendary hands. The resulting plaster originals are the only complete three-dimensional replica and historical documents of Ali’s monumental hands in… Bronze sculpture casts of Muhammad Ali’s hands on sale for charity

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]]> Without Muhammad Ali, there would be no ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/01/11/mike-tyson-without-muhammad-ali/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:33:59 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=73649 Mike Tyson entered the boxing world after a chance meeting with the greatest ever sportsman ever to grace the ring. Without three-time champion Muhammad Ali, there would never have been an ‘Iron’ Mike. The sport would undoubtedly have a different landscape than the one today without the young Tyson bulldozing onto the scene in the… Without Muhammad Ali, there would be no ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson

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]]> George Foreman misses Muhammad Ali, but not his right hand https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2023/01/07/george-foreman-misses-muhammad-ali-right-hand/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 07:55:15 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=102511 George Foreman continues to honor his great friend and rival years after his death by sharing his memories of “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali. ‘Big George’ gets bombarded with questions from fans about that fateful night in Kinshasa, Zaire, when the pair famously traded blows. However, the always gracious Foreman doesn’t shy away from discussing the… George Foreman misses Muhammad Ali, but not his right hand

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]]> George Foreman regrets Ali fight, admits avoiding Bowe and Lewis https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/11/11/muhammad-number-george-foreman/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:46:44 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/shocker-if-i-could-go-back-i-wouldn-t-fight-muhammad-ali-he-had-my-number-george-foreman/ Former world heavyweight champion ‘Big’ George Foreman admitted he wished he’d avoided a fight with Muhammad Ali. Ali wouldn’t be on his resume if he could go back and have his glorious career all over again. Foreman also stated he stayed away from the more dangerous opponents during his second career. The retired veteran was… George Foreman regrets Ali fight, admits avoiding Bowe and Lewis

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]]> Muhammad Ali’s agent set to auction hundreds of memorabilia items https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/11/01/muhammad-alis-agent-set-to-auction-hundreds-of-memorabilia-items/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:54:51 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=100059 Harlan J. Werner, longtime sports agent of the late Muhammad Ali, today announced he has decided to part ways with his entire personal collection of incredible Ali memorabilia. The impressive collection will be available through his new venture, The Memorabilia Network, currently for auction at www.tmnauctions.com. In addition to Werner’s collection, also included will be… Muhammad Ali’s agent set to auction hundreds of memorabilia items

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]]> Top 35 Pay Per View Boxing Events of All Time https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/10/01/pay-per-view-boxing-all-time-top-sellers/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:04:06 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=98805 World Boxing News counts down the Top 35 revenue-generating Pay Per View boxing events of all time featuring the best names in the sport. The list considers inflation and has altered since the last time WBN named the Top 30 back in 2020. Since then, Mike Tyson’s boxing exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. has… Top 35 Pay Per View Boxing Events of All Time

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]]> “Martians used George Foreman’s body” during Muhammad Ali KO https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/09/23/george-foreman-muhammad-ali-aliens/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:13:12 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=75132 George Foreman is usually honest as the day is long regarding his painful KO defeat to Muhammad Ali. He’s enjoyed a joke once or twice too. The former heavyweight champion of the world is never one to shy away from giving his fans interaction on social media. ‘Big George’ is a regular on Twitter and… “Martians used George Foreman’s body” during Muhammad Ali KO

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]]> Five of the most brutal but entertaining knockout wins ever https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/08/03/five-brutal-sickening-knockout-wins/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:45:52 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=76586 Featuring four heavyweights and a cruiserweight, World Boxing News provides five of the most brutal and sickening knockout victories in the history of the sport. The most spectacular scenes in a fight are when both boxers are on edge. One hook decides the destiny of the match and their careers in general. Spectacular Knockout wins… Five of the most brutal but entertaining knockout wins ever

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]]> Mike Tyson to Sonny Liston – Boxing’s Most Memorable Knockouts https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/07/30/mike-tyson-sonny-liston-memorable-knockouts/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:51:51 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=76491 World Boxing News provides a selection of the most significant knockouts in the sport’s history, including Mike Tyson and Sonny Liston. Some of those victories include Roberto Duran and Muhammad Ali’s famous triumph as a youngster. We all know pugilism is one of the most exciting sports in the world. Boxing’s Most Memorable Knockouts One… Mike Tyson to Sonny Liston – Boxing’s Most Memorable Knockouts

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]]> ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali: A legacy like no other https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2019/08/07/muhammad-ali-greatest-legacy/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:52:46 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=66713 The question has been raised on many occasions as Muhammad Ali continues to be recognized as the ‘Greatest of all Times’ by the sport of boxing. Here are just a few arguments as to why Ali was so revered. Was Muhammad Ali really the greatest boxer ever?   The question of which boxer is the best… ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali: A legacy like no other

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]]> Louisville Airport to be renamed after the late, great Muhammad Ali https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2019/01/17/muhammad-ali-louisville-airport/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:48:31 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=60611 Former three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is set to be honored by his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. On what would have been Ali’s 77th birthday, the late legend is to have Louisville Airport named after him. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer discussed the move this week as a way of keeping Ali’s name on everybody’s lips.… Louisville Airport to be renamed after the late, great Muhammad Ali

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]]> Ali’s daughter Laila advises Mayweather against MMA move https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018/03/13/muhammad-ali-daughter-laila-gives-mayweather-mma/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:41:34 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/muhammad-ali-s-daughter-and-former-champ-laila-gives-floyd-mayweather-advice-about-mma-move/ Floyd Mayweather should stay away from a fight in the UFC octagon, according to former undisputed women’s champion Laila Ali. Ali, daughter of ‘The Greatest’ and three-time heavyweight ruler Muhammad, believes Mayweather donning the smaller, fingerless gloves would be a wrong move. Mayweather is said to be training under the guidance of UFC welterweight title… Ali’s daughter Laila advises Mayweather against MMA move

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