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Ali vs Foreman - Rope A Dope Explained

The Modern Martial Artist
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Technique Books: https://bit.ly/3SlULce Mortal Weapons the Fight Comic: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/m... The Rumble in the Jungle is one of the most iconic and exiting fights of all time, and it ended with arguably the greatest knockout ever captured on film. After 8 brutal rounds, Ali came off the ropes and hit Foreman with a lightning fast combination that sent him tumbling towards the ground. Instead of throwing follow up punches, Ali stared Foreman down as he seemed to fall in slow motion towards the floor. No one at the time had given Ali much of a chance, despite all of his talent and experience. This was mainly because of Foreman’s immense power. Big George had walked through almost every competitor he had ever faced, with his longest fight being an epic slugfest with Ron Lyle that lasted just five rounds. Ali knew he couldn’t outmuscle Foreman. If he wanted to win, he had to outsmart him. ...more
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Ali vs Foreman - Rope A Dope Explained
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2017Aug 11
Technique Books: https://bit.ly/3SlULce Mortal Weapons the Fight Comic: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/m... The Rumble in the Jungle is one of the most iconic and exiting fights of all time, and it ended with arguably the greatest knockout ever captured on film. After 8 brutal rounds, Ali came off the ropes and hit Foreman with a lightning fast combination that sent him tumbling towards the ground. Instead of throwing follow up punches, Ali stared Foreman down as he seemed to fall in slow motion towards the floor. No one at the time had given Ali much of a chance, despite all of his talent and experience. This was mainly because of Foreman’s immense power. Big George had walked through almost every competitor he had ever faced, with his longest fight being an epic slugfest with Ron Lyle that lasted just five rounds. Ali knew he couldn’t outmuscle Foreman. If he wanted to win, he had to outsmart him.

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