![]() ![]() The biopic Big George Foreman recounts the fascinating life story of boxing legend George Foreman, including his bout with Muhammad Ali, and it's important to get the actor who plays the latter right. ![]() ![]() His prompt comeback included defeating bitter rival Joe Frazier to regain his heavyweight belt in his previous ring outing before the historic match-up.įoreman's explosive finishing carried him through his illustrious boxing career and earned him the status as a young, live favourite against the ageing Ali.īut what followed would be an all-time classic with Ali stopping the huge-hitter in the eighth round after taking a brutal beating, by introducing his infamous rope-a-dope tactic to launch his own offences.Īli was notorious for his slick movement and world-class technique that helped him produce one of the most spectacular boxing displays in front of a record audience. Muhammad Ali is one of the most influential characters in the boxing life of George Foreman, so it was important to get the casting right. The rivalry promised to be huge with Ali coming in as more than a fighter after facing suspension from the sport due to his refusal to draft for the US Army in 1970. Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was known for taunting opponents with colorful, rhyming trash talk before fights. It truly was one of the greatest sporting events all-time with a projected record-breaking audience of 1 billion tuning in to watch the fight, including 50-million people via pay-per-view screenings in theatres.Īli came in as a four to one underdog against Foreman who was a powerful hitter and reigned undefeated at the time. ![]()
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