Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis

Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested in Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland on 19 July 1972.

Background

-born circus strongman and publican, Michael "Butty" Sugrue, put up £300,000 to persuade Ali to face his former sparring partner Alvin Lewis at Croke Park.

The fight

Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round.

Aftermath

A 2012 Irish television documentary called When Ali Came to Ireland presented the story of Ali's visit to Ireland.

Undercard

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Broadcasting