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Regilio Tuur reflects on legendary fight with Muhammad Ali after 50 years

Regilio Tuur reflects on legendary fight with Muhammad Ali after 50 years
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World October 30, 2024 09:30

johannesburg - Regilio Tuur looks back on the iconic match against Muhammad Ali and shares how it inspired him to become a boxer. Read more on the historical event.

As a 7-year-old former boxer, Regilio Tuur watched with his family the historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. This moment ignited Regilio's passion for boxing, leading to his future as a professional boxer and becoming the only Dutch world champion. The match, known as the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' held significant importance for Zaïre at the time, under President Mobutu's regime.

The event was orchestrated by Don King, a former convict turned boxing promoter, who saw the potential for an epic showdown between Ali and Foreman. With Mobutu's support and a large prize fund, the fight took place in Kinshasa, Africa, symbolizing Ali's fight for reclaiming his world title. Ali's strategic rope-a-dope tactic against the younger and stronger Foreman proved successful, leading to a knockout in the eighth round.

Regilio Tuur, who met Ali three times, acknowledges Ali's positive influence on black youth, despite his later health struggles due to Parkinson's. Reflecting on Ali's legacy, Regilio emphasizes the importance of knowing when to step away from the sport to preserve one's health.

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