Ali was like a matador in a bullfight - controlled his opponent until he tired him out, then struck the final blow. Iconic.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it; much respect for the ref of this fight. He was a big man, not afraid to get in the middle of these two champions. Fine job, sir.

Ali makes me cry. Great memories of me and my father watching all these fights.

I must say thanks to you tube for these moments of greatness of yesteryears

Everybody thought that Big George was invincible but Ali won this match with KO on Big George. Ali's punches were good controlled and fast. Ali was smart and had always a strategy. Foreman was like an uncontrolled bulldozer. But, Ali controlled the match like a good programmed tactical weapon and finally won this match. Ali was The Greatest Boxer of all Time. Foreman was also a great boxer, no doubt, with it's typical Big George powerfull punches. Thanks to the two legends for this unforgettable excellent match.! We will never forget you champ, Muhammad Ali.!

I could watch this fight a thousand times. No one in that era could have actually used Foreman’s bullying tactics against him but Ali, just a masterpiece.

This match is the biggest and most exciting fight in the history of boxing, which was held between the biggest heavyweights of professional boxing in the world. It is impossible to see a match at this level ever again

I was a teenager when that happened. Most in my school thought Foreman would win. I was an Ali fan, and was afraid George would hurt Ali. I was wrong of course, and very happy Ali won. I have much respect for Foreman, enjoyed his later career, a better boxer as an older person. George is a class act today and a good person.

it's been 50 years, still M.A is a legend

Muhammad Ali's defense, hand speed and tactics were incredible against the bigger and more powerful George Foreman. Most of his punches found the target on George's face while George found it very difficult to land clean punches on Ali's face, hence he directed most of his punches to Ali's torso. These body punches might have finally worn off Ali had the fight progressed beyond Round-8. Ali's extensive experience proved too much for George's reliance on his physical superiority.

As a little boy growing up, boxing is one of my favourite shows. I love watching it.

Greatest of All Times ...undefeated is not a requirement

Im a boxer and I have been doing it for 3 years now. I just wanna say this man is the greatest of all time and he lived to be a true inspiration in my life. This man is why I box today. I got to talk with his grandson who recently turned pro about a year ago in boxing Nico Ali Walsh. I thought I was in his grandfather's presence because he just looked so much like him in a way and it was just a legendary experience. This fight has inspired me so much because Ali lost to Joe Frazier and Ken Norton and every one thought he was finished. But he came back stronger than ever and beat Joe and then whooped Ken Norton who had just got knocked out by George Foreman his last fight. They all said this fight was the end for Muhammad Ali, but he came through and proved everyone wrong. Knocking George out in the 8th round with like 25 seconds to go before the bell rang. My favorite quote is "Hard times create champions. Easy times create weak champions." Now I don't know who said that quote but I heard it once and it has always stuck with me. The point is Ali had to go through all sorts of shit after he lost those two fights, but he didn't let it phase him. He came back stronger showed what a champion is. Thank you Muhammad Ali. Praise be to you and god. Rest In Peace Legend.

And all the power punchers of the 90s never knocked Foreman down as an old guy. Ali, who wasn't the hardest puncher, scores the win by knocking down Foreman Unbelievable.

Ali, absolutely fantastic....the greatest of all time. No one, I mean, no one can even come close to his magnitude.

The end of the 5th round, thanks to George’s iron chin we got to see the baddest man showing what made him the baddest man to ever live. The lightning speed, pinpoint accuracy and brute power on full display. It’s absolutely beautiful.

I can't believe that I actually have tears In my eyes after watching this man's courage. "of all times...of all times"

I’m really excited about this fight. I need George Foreman from here. Dammit little fryer I’m 64 grew up on Miami Beach so I knew Ali too young to watch fight, but I love KZfaq and that I can experience watching this fight in my own home years later, because the Muhammad Ali was great. George Foreman scaring me right now. Let me go back now.

George had incredibly poor endurance. That was his Achilles heel and Ali knew it and took advantage. George fought a guy named Peralta in 1971. Peralta used the rope a dope and George almost lost because of endurance. Ali must have seen it. Ali being smart as well as fast got the job done. Ali had excellent endurance and could take it. This fight should have been Ali's last fight. He didn't need to take anymore punishment. That caused his punchy condition . It worsened his parkinson' disease. Know when to walk away. He might still be around. R.I.P A true GOAT.

Watched this fight many times over yet same thrill remains. Was deeply moved by the fact that Ali could have easily pulled a final devastating blow while George was already spinning down the floor but Ali stayed off rather than deliver that final shot. Ali was all for the win and not to hurt. Such a great display of what good heart has this man . Much respect for this all time great boxer.

Imagine fighting in that heat, most boxers today wouldn’t be able to deal with it. Ali was the master of tying boxers up.

Thanks KZfaq. I was very young at the time and there was no television yet in my country, so everyone was suspended by the ear to their radio transistors, either individually or in clusters with the sacred instrument of broadcasting placed in the centre of a yard for all to hear. The evening felt heavier and hotter than usual. We, youngsters, were playing football, satelliting around the adults to gauge their mood. We sensed that the issue of the match will determine any future happiness or grumpiness for weeks. It seemed like an eternity...we felt ignored by the adults, without fully comprehending how 2 perfect strangers, in a foreign (albeit neighbouring country) could summon the attention of a whole nation. Then the ROOOAAAAR. Like an earthquake. " Ali has beaten Foreman ". People screaming, crying of joy, kneeling in thankful prayers, scooping us lil'ones up to their shoulders, aw how many of us became Alis!❤❤ Never forgot that moment as a tiny little girl. And now, to be able to see the images, accompagnied by those mysterious voices that reached us through a radio, my emotion is at its peak. It is heavenly. So thankful. ❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

What an era!! That was the era of real warriors! Can't return back

It amazes me how quickly Ali can transform from the fastest man alive, dodging 21 punches in a matter of seconds, to standing still, taking blows, and remaining up like he’s grown goddamn roots into the earth It’s akin to a brick wall; yeah he isn’t moving but your hits aren’t doing shit!

The last 25 seconds of round five was the best of Ali’s career, simply amazing

I still get chills when I see this fight. This is why Ali will be a legend, great boxer and his incredible personality and showmanship.

I have watched this thousands times and its always big thriller.

Forman never bad mouthed ALI, a class act and , a decent man. Never have seen anyone hit so hard

The GREATEST Fight, of the GREATEST 🤛🏼👊🏼✊🏾 very, very clever🧠 I saw it at the age of Eleven years, so I check it much later, how GREAT AND GENIAL 👍🏾

Ali is without doubt the greatest boxer I ever saw.

Ali proved that boxing is not a brutal sport. He was always there to win not hurt his oponent. He hesitsted throwing additional punches after his last one that knocked out Foreman, even though there was still time. "Is that all you got, George?; and "that was about all i got", said George Foreman. All young boxers should watch this fight.

"He did the Rope a Dope, and I was the Dope" George Foreman

Doesn’t matter how many times you watch this, pure genius and the best boxer of all time.

This is crazy! Ali is allowing Foreman to control the ring all while maintaining dominance over him.

I remember this just like yesterday 😮😮😮 And that was 47 years ago We love u 💕 Muhammad ALI💕 And Big love for George Foreman 💞too God&bless both💚💚💚

I am so glad watching this video from years ago and it is still in KZfaq i wish I could see Muhammad Ali inshallah I will see him in jannah

Everyone gives all the glory to Ali which he definitely deserves but Big George Foreman was one of the greats as well. Many boxing peers acknowledged George as having one of the hardest hits they ever faced and the old man won a championship at the age of 45 years old and retired at 48! Nothing but flowers for both Ali and Foreman!

Watching the fight July 26, 2023...with my husband, my brother and sister, been a long time since we watched the greatest again...beautiful❤

I love how accurate the movie with Will Smith is. Man, whenever anyone wants to make a Biopic they must watch that film. Brillinat Masterpiece

The Greatest of all time , My father drove him during his movie premiere at same time star was came out , he jumped out of the car in Greenwich village movie theater and took everyone off the long lines of star wars and brought them to his movie in the middle of traffic , just so special human being, he gave my father a bunch of negatives and I believe it was of his wife family and a young Layla Ali I believe, i would love to give her her family pictures back , i just want to keep the auto graph he wrote to me , God Bless You All , Very Respectfully Navy J

What a privilege to be able to watch this fight. Thank you.

Cara . Não sabia que tinha uma luta inteira desse grande campeão no KZfaq. Show 😊❤

Aly the greatest boxer ever, thanks for showing/sharing

Today's boxers like Joshua, Wilder looks so big but there are so rigid on their feet and styles. They only rely on punch power....but boxing is so much more than just blind punching....Ali was so nimble on his feet and his jabs were lightning fast. No matter how many times you watch this fight....it's like a boxing Bible for all. How he used his body weight on Foreman just to tire him out in those humid conditions.

Greatest fight ever recorded.. Ali was absolutely a legend

Melhor box que pude ver de Muhammad Ali, espero ver outros no mesmo nível que Muhammad Ali ele é um ícone.

Ali was just a work of art 😢

The best boxer we,ll ever see in our lifetime, and Tyson will agree to this❤

Que grande, este Sr. Ali, que ídolo 💓. Como nos entregó esas jornadas llenas de valentia, sapiencia, inteligencia y frialdad, que suerte haberlo podido disfrutar. gloria y paz, a este gran Ser, donde quiera.

Ali a true sportsman, much wiser than his opponents knew full well how to carry out his strategy with clinical accuracy. He never looked out of control. To those who were watching he appeared to be training a junior. Fully confident, full of energy. Super human. That was a century of great boxing legends, Joe frazier, George foreman and Muhammed Ali.

A super star and a great human being for all this he is considered the greatest of all time in and out of the ring

None of heavyweight boxer like Muhammad Ali. He was strong, brave most skilled boxer ever. Love from Pakistan (RIP)

I loved Ali. He was smart, funny n confident. An amazing athlete n humanitarian. They’ll never be another. ❤

More than 10 times I watch this fight, and now I don't get bored of watching this fight

George threw some absolutely heavy and deadly punches...Too powerful from Big George 🔥🔥🔥

The way Ali fought Foreman was masterful, his best defense was his offense, he didn't run, and he wasn't intimidated by Foreman.

محمد علي وجورج فورمان افضل من لعب الملاكمة .. عملاقان لن يتكررا في التاريخ القريب ولاحتى البعيد وهذا النزال التاريخي سيظل محفور في ذاكرة التاريخ ويمثل القتال النبيل .

Muhammad Ali seni dalam bertinju, cara, gaya dan taktik untuk mengalahkan lawan mumpuni. Ali tidak memiliki naluri membunuh, tetapi baik dan bermoral. Ali tipe petinju luar biasa menganggapnya bahwa tinju adalah jenis olah raga bukan saling membunuh mengalahkan orang dengan penuh strategi, memiliki tehnik yang tinggi dan hebat yang sampai sekarang tidak dimiliki oleh petinju lainnya..I love Ali.

I must say Mohammad Ali had amazing tactics… not only was he a better athlete but his mind games were much more killer

Çok güçlü ve hırslı olmak yetmiyor, akıllı ve sabırlı olmak en büyük güç.

dóis grande lutador meus parabéns show de bola aqui de São Paulo capital abraço grande

we are the first day in 2023..i'm watching this match for thousands times since 1974..!! what a match.ali you still the greatest !! and you will be for many others years..

I was not born by then guys this was 1974 Iam born late 76 thanks for KZfaq from Africa now in USA I must visit Ali grave to pay my respect, to George I will always mention his name with respect.

Einfach nur supergeil!👍

Tem pessoas que nascem pra fazer determinada coisa, tipo Pelé para o futebol, Alexandre para a guerra , o Ali para o boxe, impressionante, claro que existe toda a dedicação, mas acontece que milhares se dedicam, mas apenas alguns se tornam lendas, e são esses os nascidos para isso.

Mohammad Ali is the real scholar of boxing, the legend of all time

George never wanted to admit that he was angry and frustrated that Ali had too much style and charisma and was a much harder puncher than people said he was. He did take his dance away but but the fight was also mental. Ali tormented him, live on t.v, upfront, and in Africa. 😂❤😊 Remember in Africa warrior mentality is to never give up and to fight to the death. If not you stamd to lose yoir family and assets as well ve ousted. 💯 "ALI BOOMBAYE"

رحمك الله يا محمد علي .

Quando a gente vê esse vídeo e assisti os vídeos das lutas de Mike Tyson, se vê que vídeos das lutas de Mike Tyson era outro nível .

These guys just go for it back in the day. Just non-stop throwing punches. You wont see anyone doing that these days

Joe Frazier, as one of the fight commentators must have been watching a different fight. Rest in peace, Joe & Muhammad.❤

Ali absorbed punches for about 23 minutes leaning back on the ropes and tiring Foreman, and just 8 seconds were enough to close the match 51:45 first right 51:53 last right

The greatest fight. Ali deflated Foreman for 8 rounds. What Forman needed was two well placed hits. And he got them .That was his end!

This was Ali's biggest and most iconic win. But the feud wit him and Joe Fraizer was just different. Those were pure classics.

Yerin cennet olsun ali dünyanın 1numarası boksörü senin yerini kimse dolduramaz

Lol I watched this fight idk how many times but here I am bout to watch it again without skipping it

Muhammed Ali: The World Ever Greatest Boxer And Fighter!!! 🙏👍👏

Indeed he's the Greatest of all time

And this is why Ali was the most brilliant fighter in history not to mention he took some of the most brutal punches ever to pull this off.a true ledgend.

What a great man was Ali. We still enjoy to see him in his peak career. May Allah bless him. Ghulam Muhammad Islamabad Pakistan

Last 40 seconds of round 5 was Ali at his Zenith. Incomparable!

The whole Aura of this fight and moment in time is just legendary at its highest💯✨

Ali may have been very cocky, but when Foreman was wobbling and tired and was barely swinging Ali didn’t do much to him. I respect him for that, he went to the corner and did swing and hit him a bit but he could’ve knocked him out with one swing. Ali was a hell of a fighter and he didn’t play dirty. that’s a great combination

Ali, "the scholar of boxing!" Also (probably) the most charismatic, personable and colorful athlete of the 20th century!

I just watched the video of him trying to pump up his team, then I watched this.. legendary

George Foreman had hair?! I seriously never thought to look at past photos and video, such as this memorable classic, to realize.

Im not a boxing fanatic but i can conceptualize how scary George foreman is in the ring. And for Muhammad ali to defeat him.... really shows how great ali is. I love Ali for walking out if this a hero

His fight, and his speech I don't know is this man is angel or human 😇🥊❤️

Watching from Brampton, Ontario, Canada 🍁

محمد علي اسطورة الملاكمة عالميا....🎉

18:52 look speed of Ali During warm-up.

Ali took them body shots from Foreman like nothing. Haven't ever seen any fighter in any weight class take consistently hard body shots like Ali did. And that is why he is the GOAT.

On that fateful day of the Rumble in the Jungle, Oct 30,1974, Muhammad Ali showed the world who's the GOAT, in boxing, by beating the heavily favored & undefeated World heavyweight champion, George Foreman, in a,stunning 8round knock out.

La République démocratique du Congo, anciennement Zaïre, mon pays !! Je me rappelle de ce combat du siècle. J'avais 8 ans et le résultat on l'a connu le lendemain matin car la seule chaîne de télévision dont disposait le pays arrêtait ses programmes à minuit !!

Brilliant fight by the greatest boxer in history. Obviously the conditions were odd: high humidity and heat. Ali coming off a big loss and Forman coming off a big win.

رحمك الله يا بطل واسكنك فسيح جنانه

52.29 Angelo dundee action is outstanding

Miss dady my Muhammad Ali clay .he was my favorite boxer for my dad & he named himself his name .he used to fight like him rest in peace to dady

نسأل له الله العافية والحنة الاسطورة التي تبقى ذاكرة رجال .

That's what being the greatest is all about. Ali was an all round boxer.