Rope-A-Dope

On October 30th 1974, the world was treated to a boxing spectacle for the ages in Kinshasa. The legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle ’ saw Muhammad Ali turn the strengths of the formidable George Foreman back against the reigning champion. You see, Ali leant back into the ropes of the ring to absorb his stronger opponent’s blows to tire him out before going on the offensive himself. As Ali approached the moment in which he delivered the coup de grâce, ... Read more...