Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, we want to introduce...
the star of the show, the young man we are looking forward to.
So let's welcome together his appearance on stage.
Introducing... Sam Cooke?
Before I start, I want to say hello how are you there?
- Is everything okay? - Yes!
How are you?
- Are you all right? - Yes!
- Are you two okay? - Yes!
I ask again. How are you?
Oh, yeah
I said, Oo Yeeah
Oh, yeah!
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah!
I believe we will be happy together tonight It's fun for those who have a partner You can dance together tonight
Now
Oh, yes, of course
I say it's more fun when you are with your partner to dance with on tonight
- God is Forgiving. - What are you chasing, kid?
We can get a call.
# Don't fight the feelin ' # Don t fight the feelin'
#Got to feel the feelin 'now #Got to feel the feelin'
# 'Cause it make you groove right when you feel the feelin'
# Oh, make me want you now
#Got to feel the feelin '
# 'Cause it make you groove right when you feel the feelin'
#Make me want yes when I got the feelin; baby
#So don't fight it
#No, don't fight it
#Baby, just feel it
I'll teach you.
Threatens you like what your father has done.
#I said I'm beginning to feel alright now
#I feel can tell you about my baby right now
#I said I feel you're in the mood right now
#I said I feel you're in the mood
#Sometimes me and my baby we fuss and fight
#And my baby leave home 'cause things aren't right
To those of you who today are thinking of coming here...
to hear our speech like the Negro leader did...
it's time for to change towards better...
that we will rule one day...
I said, you came to the wrong place.
Because you cannot change your destiny unless you change your own destiny.
They think you came here to hear our lecture...
about "giving your cheek" for the brutality of white people...
and system injustice that applies here in America...
those of you who think come here and hear our lecture...
to get out and beg for their lunch place...
once again, I said you came to the wrong place.
We don't teach you to give cheeks to the south.
And we don't teach you to give your cheeks north.
Dear Elijah Muhammad who taught you to obey the law...
to put yourself in a respectful place...
in pride as black Americans.
But we also teach you...
that anyone molested yourself...
brothers, you have to try so that they don't do it to others...
again.
Done.
Very good.
Don't jump in one place. Bad for your heart.
Forward, backward, sideways.
That's the most important thing.
I am usually called Bundini.
Similar to Houdini. He is also a Jew.
Some people call me Fast Black. Some people call me Daddy Mac.
I worked with Sugar Ray Robinson for 7 years.
My Voodoo. My magic.
Now Shorty sent me here to work with you.
- Who is Shorty? - I call him Shorty.
Call him Shorty because he's circumcised like them.
Man of choice. Like Moses. And I'm a baby in the basket too.
Born in front of the door with on my chest there is writing...
"Do the best you can for him, the world."
I want to be your inspiration.
Motivator in your ring corner.
Can I stand by your side, young man?
Done!
#Got to tell you how I feel right now
#This song is gonna tell you howl feel
#I know you have gone away for along time, but listen
#Baby, if you ever
#Change your mind
#Know that leaving
#Leaving me behind
#Bring it tome
#Bring that good lovin; baby
#Bring it on home to me
#Yeah, yeah
#Listen, I got to be a man to tell you this, honey, look
# I'll give you jewelry
# I'll give you some of that money too
#But listen That's not all
#That isn't all Sam will do for you
# you got to do is bring it tome
#Bring that good lovin baby
Disappear as soon as you swing.
Make personal problems.
#This is important Listen tome
# Don't you know that I'll always
# I'll always be your slave
#Till I'm buried
#Buried in my grave
#While I'm livin '
#Bring it tome Bring that good lovin; baby
#Bring it on home to me
#One more thing I gotta tell you
#Listen to me right now
#You know that I try
#To treat you right What did you do
#You stayed up
#You stayed up late at night
#I don't care who you was with
#Bring it tome
#Bring all that good lovin; baby
#Bring it on Everybody's with me
Everyone is here
Again says yeah
#Yeah, oh, yeah
Sonny Liston, you're not a champion! You are a fool!
Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Oh! Let's fight.
Do you want to lose all your money? Then place your bet on Sonny.
He knows I'm the greatest. He will fall in 8 rounds.
Come here, big bear is ugly. I'll whip now too.
210 and half. 210 and half!
The challenger, Cassius Clay, 210.5 pounds.
- You're not wrong? - That is indeed your weight.
An ugly old bear come here. Come on.
You made these people deceived. I'm not afraid of you!
218. 218.
Sonny Liston, world champion.
218 pounds.
- What Pound? - Piles of ugliness.
That person is so ugly, when he sweats...
His sweat flows over his forehead To avoid his face.
Come here, big ugly bear! I will roll you on the carpet!
Keep talking. I will silence you.
If you ban me...
I will crawl out of the ring towards the airport and fly abroad.
- That's a promise, Mr. Clay? - You will be consumed by your words.
- Cassius, you are not seeded 7-1. - Liston said he said his fist.
- What do you think? - Are you afraid of him?
I'll give Sonny Liston a lesson to talk about...
boxing lessons and lessons on defeat.
Cassius, are you a Black Muslim? Pat Putnam wrote in the Miami Herald--
A person's religion is his business. What kind of question is that?
- Angelo, tell me-- - Malcolm X in this city, then he left.
Will he not embarrass you?
- Yes, Howard? - Liston doesn't like you.
You really can't be understood. He said he wanted to kill you.
Howard Cosell, you're nothing more than an agitator.
- How much are you paid for? - Cassius, now you are being rude.
If for good, that's me.
You're next. As soon as I finish with Sonny Liston, I fight with Howard Cosell.
You write it now too.
Already fast?
Do you want to check?
Hey, man, when are you back?
I just arrived. I'm in the front row, seat 7.
I will sit down with my mom and dad.
You should stay there. No one will hide when they are with me.
There's nothing wrong with being modest, brother.
She's right.
-... and the challenger, Cassius Clay. - Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
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Again the big boxing match will start soon.
A few minutes ago, Cassius Marcellus Clay from Louisville...
will face terrible punch force...
from the heavyweight world champion, Charles "Sonny" Liston.
... as the defending champion of world heavyweight boxing.
Introduce, on my right side--
Now is the time.
Challenger and champion are in the ring.
Heavyweight world class takes place immediately.
If you can skip the first round, there will definitely be a surprise.
Sonny Liston is wrapped in Tery's towel clothes that...
covering his head from Swami Fashion...
Looks bad and is very scary as usual.
But this person is a professional boxer.
No doubt.
I want a clean match.
When I say stop, stops hitting and retreating.
Is there a question, champion?
Any questions, challengers?
Alright. Shaking hands, gentlemen. Happy competing.
Good night, sports fans all over the world.
Liston wears white pants with black stripes.
Clay, 1.5 inches higher with white pants with red stripes--
And Cassius Clay steps to the side of the ring.
Good. Keep moving.
And we can see the champion is the attacker.
A punch under the heart.
Cassius Clay evades. And now Clay with a left punch.
Left again. A straight jab.
Looks like the punch stung him. And the bell rings.
They are still struggling after the bell rings. And they are still boxing.
This round is over.
Separate, Sit.
There is no feeling of pity between 2 fighters right now.
Cassius returns to the corner. An amazing round.
You can beat that guy.
I haven't lost yet.
And Sonny Liston isn't sitting on the bench.
He can't wait to fight again.
Hit the body. Beat her body, then her head.
This is a very different battle from what Liston expected...
and everyone in the arena will tell you.
Blow away from the left. Clay's eyes are now wide open.
- Come on, Cass! Dodge! - Back off.
- Come on, Cassius! - Come on, Chi-Chi!
I don't predict anything...
but he can survive until now...
Cass, hit him!
Stop.
Release him.
Sonny Liston was injured. His temples bleed.
He was opposed to experts before this.
We have to see this man and says he hates the champion.
He's not comparable to me. and he knows that.
This is the proof.
Let me use that, John.
And now they are getting ready.
You will hit him down.
It will take a long time, but you can do it.
Release him. Do your job, sit.
Separate them. Do your job, sit.
Good.
Come on, sit.
Stop.
- That's it. - Clay circled and dodged.
Leaning on a ring strap. Right above me right now.
Too tight. Get out of there.
My eyes. There is something in my eyes. I don't see anything.
Come on.
- Why are you? - Not.
The person hit when the bell rang. Just pay attention to that. We're okay.
I can't see anything. Say to Spy stop the match, Angie.
No. You just can't box if without boxing gloves.
Be cool. Get up. Try and do it. Come on
I can't see, man.
- Come on, Cass! - Dance!
Liston looked down, hit his body.
It looks like his eyes are flickering, like he can't see Liston.
Sit, you have to do your job.
Hold.
Get away from him, Clay. Get away from him.
The champion, like you see, is on the wind.
-Hit him, Cass! - Come on, Cass!
- Drop him! - Clay looks exhausted.
Hold him!
- Stop it. Stop. Stop. - Hit him.
Fight him. Fight him.
- Now you can see it. - Beat him now.
Clay lands a left punch, but Liston dodges...
and about the front of his head.
Clay continues to storm.
And Liston sings.
And all predictions will be broken...
like the helpless Liston.
And the bell rings.
We look forward to round 7.
Wait a minute!
Liston doesn't continue.
The winner and the new world champion Heavyweight boxing Cassius Clay.
Eating boast of you! Eating boast of you!
Les, I'll go up to the ring. Step back.
I'm the greatest boxer.
Cassius. Cassius.
I shake the world!
Hustle and bustle happens in the ring!
I'm the greatest. I'm great. I shake the world!
He hurt you?
I'm only 22 years old. My face won't get hurt.
- I'm the greatest. - And you are beautiful.
I'm the greatest.
Wait. Hold on for a while. There is Sam Cooke there.
- Come here, Sam Cooke. - Let Sam Cooke come here.
Greatest rock and roll singer, and I'm the greatest boxer.
Hello, Sam.
The mummy will catch him, baby.
- That mummy won't scare him. - Yes, right.
She's not afraid of mummies. Mummi the way is slow it won't be able to catch anyone.
- How are you, Sam? - Good news Cassius?
Don't trust TV coverage. Do not listen to him.
- Congratulations, Clay. - Thank you, Jim.
- Great fight. - You're next. You're next.
- Enter and eat, bro. - Cassius Clay against Jim Brown.
The biggest battle in history.
- The mother only has one eye. - One eye and limp.
He is 643 years old.
He can't catch anyone. Look at him.
Mummi can only catch you if you fall.
It's time to go, champ!
- Yes you are the greatest. - Thank you, bro. thanks.
- See you in the next match. - Will you see the next one?
- Oh, yes. - You better come early.
You better come early because the man will fall.
If he talks a little, I drop him in round 5.
He talks again, I dropped him in round 4.
If you want more fun, do it in round 1.
Oh, yes. Wait. I will sing.
People really admire you. Are you planning to become a champion like Joe Louis?
Yes, I will become a community idol.
It's not like Joe Louis. You know, it won't be the same.
My name is not Clay.
Clay is the name of my ancestors...
and I don't want to be called again with the name of the slave.
- I'm Cassius X. - Lecturer Bliss.
How about the division in the Islamic Society?
It's time for the champion. I'm here as a friend who supports this victory...
so I don't answer your questions.
I will definitely become a community idol...
but I don't want to be a champion like you want.
I will be the champion in my own way.
... there is no immune house from termites...
no matter the thickness of the wall new building or rehab.
- Hey man. - I go.
I see your lights are on. What are you doing at this time, champion?
Oh, I saw a TV program about termites.
And those annoying little animals eat people's houses until they collapse.
Look at it.
I was invited to lecture at Ibadan University in Nigeria.
- Do you want to accompany me? - Hey, look.
There can be 6 million termites in your house and you don't even know it...
when you are hungry and look at the floor and you will know.
- What did you say? Where? - Africa. Have you been there?
Africa.
Alright. Let's go.
What's wrong?
Have you ever thought you lost something?
I mean, how did you lose it?
When I was little, I ripped a photo of Emmett Till.
They put barbed wire around his neck...
and tie it with 75 cotton separator fan weighing 75 pounds.
And they gouged out one eye because he saw a white woman.
I can't bear to see it, can never forget it.
When I heard that...
4 little girls who were hit by a bomb in the Birmingham church...
ban from the noble Elijah Muhammad prevented me...
to say what's on my mind.
Because Birmingham is a part of the struggle for human rights.
You know, begging for our place on a white table.
But the death of children remains death.
So the anger I feel I have to hold.
I hold it...
my muscles are stuck.
I lost control over the right side of my body.
My legs are out.
My right hand is out. I think, "I have a stroke".
But I have to take it because that's all I want--
My brother, all I want is to find something and solve it.
Separate... Separate from each part of this system...
because you were moved in your heart...
and your soul as a human...
on the deaths of these children.
And I can't...
do nothing.
Everyone knows I don't do anything...
again.
So Elijah Muhammad suspended me as an ambassador for an Islamic association.
Friend...
You can fix it.
I don't know.
I'll try it when we come back.
Take a break, champion.
Alright, brother.
Please sit down.
Know, only through service and high decency...
from the founder and advisory associate Afro-American citizens...
who has the right to give a real name.
But you are special.
A world champion.
So there is a gift that I want to give.
From today onwards...
you will be known as as Muhammad Ali.
- What? - Right.
Who are you?
What's wrong with our name? My name?
We... we created you.
Nobody created me.
There isn't a single person with an Arabic accent tie with butterflies that will change it.
There is no one in the ring besides me. I made myself like now.
You forgot where you came from.
I know who I was. I don't drink.
I did not return to my wife and I certainly did not pray to...
Jesus is blond, blue eyes.
Blue-eyed painting, blonde hair Jesus is the one who feeds you.
- Steak and vegetables at the table. - Time to eat!
Please.
Hello?
For you, father.
Thank you, honey.
- Yes? - Brother Malcolm.
His Majesty Elijah Muhammad has given Muslim name Muhammad Ali...
to Cassius X.
Herbert Muhammad has been included in the coaching team.
He won't travel to Africa with you.
He also asked me to inform you... that your suspension is extended to unlimited time.
Brother Cassius won't go to Africa.
Not with me.
Don't delay.
We're okay.
I will do it.
I bought a small doll for Atallah.
Really?
Yes, beautiful dolls.
I brought a lot of to show my daughter when I got home.
- I took a few photos. - Yes?
Yes, I have a lot of things I want to show you.
Do you eat?
You don't cook, so--
- What's wrong? Something? - It is okay.
He is on the phone, talking to his wife.
He has trouble sleeping, the baby is always kicking...
what name will they give to the baby.
I just woke up a few times at night, but it didn't matter.
Do you want to sit in the cabin?
Of course, thank you.
What did you do with the real pilot?
I'm the pilot. He is the co-pilot.
Please sit down, Mr. Clay.
Oh.
In Louisville, at my place, they don't allow black people to drive buses.
Muhammad!
Hi, brother. How are you?
- What are you doing here? - I want to go to the airport.
We just arrived. So where are you going?
Liberia.
Introduce Maya Angelou there and ambassador Huang Hua.
And that's Taher Kaid. He is an ambassador from Algeria.
Oh, friend. Where should I go? I want to visit all places.
Go to Algeria. Visit Ben Bella.
then visit Mecca and Medina. I just got there.
Play the Kaaba 7 times.
I pray since the sun rises. 2 million pilgrims come from all over the world.
Dress together. High or low the same.
Muslims with blond, blue eyes, Arabic, African, Indonesian.
Brothers like us, pray together, it's beautiful.
I drink water from the Zam Zam well.
I pray in the ancient city of Mina. Pray on Mount Arafah.
You shouldn't fight with Elijah Muhammad.
Going hand in hand.
We are all together.
You should not fight with the noble Elijah Muhammad.
What?
You shouldn't fight with Elijah Muhammad.
Hey, brother Muhammad, listen.
Brother Muhammad!
I'm sorry makes you wait.
#Into each life...
#a little rain must fall.
#And, you know, every day cannot be sunny.
#Every smile is not a smile of happiness.
#And every tear that is shed--
Sonji, Sonji, Sonji.
- Why are you calling my name? - Because I like it dear.
-How long have you been working for Herbert? -About a year.
Selling the words of the prophet Muhammad by telephone.
- What kind of name is that? - My father named me Sonja Henie.
What is your father's job?
A poker player when I was 2 years old, so he was unemployed.
And my mother died when I was 11 years old.
- Who raised you? - My adoptive parents.
But I have been independent for a long time.
What are your activities tomorrow? Want to take a walk with me tomorrow.
- Oh, no, I don't have to work. - I will ask permission from Herbert.
- Herbert says you have met the Beatles. - Oh, yes, yes.
Only one of them is smart, really. The one with the eyes.
Oh, my favorite.
Yes, people screamed and fainted.
I said, "Man, is this how to behave when you become famous?"
- What did he say? - He said, "Champion...
the more real you get, the more unclear what will happen."
Wow.
#Your
#Precious love
#Love
#Means more tome
#More, more
#Than any love
#Can ever bring me
#Never came true
#Oh, and I
#I wanted you
#Let me tell ya I was so lonely
#So lonely, lonely So lonely and so blue
#Good God All mighty
# That's what love will do
#Do
Come on.
Yes.
Where do you live?
I'll take you there.
#And you know I got a man somewhere out there that I don't mind crawling to.
#Sometimes I wake up in the midnight hour, tears rolling down my face.
#And if I look around for my man and I can't find him...
#I follow the Lord, look a little higher.
#Kind of pray to the Lord.
#Because I always believed that the Lord could help me if nobody else could.
#But sometime I think he doesn't even hear me.
#So I have to fall a little lower on my knees, look a little higher.
#Kind of raise my voice a little higher.
#And this is what I say when I call on my man.
#I especially want you to listen to to me 'cause maybe you can try this.
#It might help you every once in a while.
#This is what you say when you call on your man.
#Get in tune to--
#Darlin '
#Darlin; don't you know
#That I love you so much, yeah
#Fall down on my knees
#Beg my baby, please
#I got to tell the man that I love him, yes, I will
#For your precious love
# There nothings nothing s nothing, nothing
#In this whole wide world I wouldn t do for you, darling
# I'll walk all night out in the rain
#Lord, I got to see my baby again
#I got to tell the man that I love him
Again, yes.
Are you not Muslim?
Cover my hair, without makeup and wear long clothes?
Just like that baby.
Are you still a virgin?
male? What do you say?
Well, just lost, in the brief beauty.
It's not, I'm no virgin.
But I can be that great.
I'm not kidding.
I always know when I know.
Do you see this face?
Your face is very beautiful for a woman's face...
but have you ever seen something as cute as me?
Who doesn't want to be with me?
What, are you 5 feet 3 inches or like that?
It's too small for me, but I'll make an exception.
- Thank you. - Due to your enthusiasm.
- my passion? - Yes, you are a very pleasant girl.
- But you have to be Muslim. - A Muslim?
And how do you do that? You ride broom and, shazam, are you Muslim?
I have never been with anyone who is like you.
And dear...
Unfortunately you will never with the others.
- What? - Right.
I will marry her.
True love.
You can't marry him. She's your date.
Have fun.
He is not your wife. You don't marry the girl.
Here are some management sheets. You need to sign it.
Father will kill me.
Pay attention to what you signed, Ali.
This has nothing to do with you.
Whatever is done with me is related to me. I'm still a Christian.
And bring me halal food. I want a problem about that woman ends at Malcolm's house.
- Lana Shabazz. - And enter my brother on the payroll.
50 thousand a year only for driving and chatting.
What do you think of Howard? As my photographer?
I don't want to be paid. I'm a freelancer. Emphasized in the word "free".
Muhammad, he is not for you.
When I found it, he worked in a tavern...
with a rabbit's tail behind it.
What did you do in the rabbit tavern, Herbert?
Selling Muhammad's clothes?
- You can use it during training, Ali. - Damn you.
You have to spread it before you get married.
No. Marriage is the foundation in Islam.
- Yes, fine, but Sonji Roi is not Muslim. - Indeed, but will convert to Islam.
You handle it, Herbert.
Yes, fine.
So what is this meeting for?
I know Malcolm joined hands with Martin Luther King.
And we know Malcolm traveled the world, with Ben Bella and Nasser.
Our situation was better before Malcolm entered the Nation Society.
So we decided we want you...
met Elijah Muhammad to return Malcolm.
That's a joke, Joe.
When did I get paid for my fee?
Washing these clothes is not free.
We will talk about that man too.
Bring the bill, I'll pay for your clothes.
- What are you drinking? - What do I drink?
Come on. This is just water. You know I'm a natural man.
You know.
- What's wrong? We are late. - I'm changing clothes.
You just saw me strangely, so I know you don't like what I use.
- What is this? - What do you want right?
- A glass of water with vodka in it. - No, that was before.
- What is it, sir? - Before you appear. Get rid of here.
I'm comfortable around here with this outfit, especially with you.
I submit to you.
I won't bow to them Brother X's and Z's...
about their thoughts.
They always ask me a pile of questions.
- What question? - About you and us.
- And I won't brag to them. - Just say that, honey.
Change the name of my child. What are their replies?
Bad taste.
I think you're drunk. Clay's father, you're really different.
Now the fireworks are lit there. We turned it on.
- On a scale of 1-10. - Right.
I choose 1-- I choose 10-- I don't have 10.
I chose 5-- 5 good both.
I don't drink. I don't smoke. I moved to Islam for you.
OK? All except fashion.
What are you doing in my pocket, man? Take your hand out of my pocket!
- Hold my brother. - There are thieves here!
Calm down.
Are you crazy?
They killed Bliss! They shot bliss! They shot bliss!
They shot bliss!
... shot 7 times in the chest and body...
and one right below the shin.
Apparently, unknown people...
walk towards the pulpit...
when Malcolm X lectured...
first shot at a very close distance.
This arena is surrounded by the FBI.
The stand stands only half filled.
The promoter issues an insurance policy is worth $ 1 million...
due to membership of Cassius Clay in militant groups and radical black Muslims.
By the way, Sonny Liston is here too.
Handshake and compete.
Come on boy.
- Come on, Chi-Chi. - Land punch now.
Nothing has changed.
Punch now. Put a punch on him.
Evade!
- Good! - Hit him, honey!
Yes!
Wake up! No one will believe this.
Wake up!
Yes!
Surprising. We are surprised.
- Check the time. - The timer says it's over.
Check the time!
Done!
I think the champion is in a hurry.
Are you okay?
Why?
Why are you acting like that?
I desperately support you eliminate anxiety.
- worried? - Yes.
And do you think if I want to look boring?
What if I straighten my hair and move to the white suburb?
How do you think
Do you want me to catch up?
Not now.
- Not now friend. - Not now.
- What should I do? - About Sonji?
No contact with him for 90 days.
Make a statement to the public You divorce in the mosque...
and in Islamic law, you will be satisfied.
The satisfying word is not enough for the woman you sent to the moon?
I'm the only normal person left here.
I'm a black Jew, I can't read and half drunk.
I need to talk to you.
- No, you're just here, Herbert. - Brother? He is not your brother.
Your brother brought your wife back to Chicago. He cried like a widow.
- I'm not dead yet. - But already.
You forgot your name or who you are.
Will you try to go to Germany?
Will you try to be placed in Germany?
- Everyone avoids Vietnam. - What are you talking about bro?
They changed your classification. In the newspaper.
- What's wrong? - Champ from Eskridge.
You are 1A.
I'm Muhammad Ali.
I'm sorry. I apologize to you on the live broadcast.
Your name is Muhammad Ali.
You have the right to be called whatever you want.
I apologize to you.
You must have made a lot of mistakes for someone who is educated.
- Are you really a graduate of law? - Yes, Muhammad.
And I think I'm giving up practicing to be like you.
I'm the best thing you've ever met Cosell.
Without me, you're just a white man with a mic in your mouth.
And without me, you're just a big mouthed man.
We will return.
- Do you want to bring food? - Why did you do that?
- Krn is fun. - For someone you respect.
- That thing almost broke my finger. - Mr. Bundini...
I'm glad you're here to see this... this attack.
There is coffee in your sugar.
They chased you...
because they are afraid of black militias in the city.
I'm not H. Rap Brown. I'm not Stokely Carmichael.
They are all politicians.
You're a heavyweight boxing world champion.
This is the agreement offered by the government. You are 6 weeks in basic training.
You're a backup team. You don't need to go to Vietnam.
Now the messenger doesn't mind if you join the conditions.
I'm not jailed and can still box.
If you accept military service, your life will be safe.
Marvin Decker Anderson, US Army.
Juan Raymondo Benitez, US Army.
Pryce Marshall Benson, US Marines.
Cassius Marcellus Clay, US Army.
Mr. Clay, I was asked to inform you...
that the refusal to accept mandatory military orders...
is a criminal offense...
under the Military Training and Service Law...
sentenced to 5 years in prison...
and a $ 10,000 fine.
Do you understand?
Yes sir.
FBI.
Mr. Clay, you were arrested for refusing military service.
Yes.
Yes, it's me.
No, you have asked Chauncey Eskridge. That's my lawyer. He is in Chicago.
No, I'm out on bail.
I've never shot anything in my life.
Ducks, geese, deer or whatever.
Yes, I know where Vietnam is. On TV broadcasts.
Southeast Asia? There too?
Who should I think about?
Vietcong?
I have nothing to do with the Vietcong.
No Vietcong has ever called me Negro.
Yes, it's true.
Do you know what you've done, Ali?
Are you aware of your words?
Everyone, Europe to China, every home in America...
everyone will know what is said to be a heavyweight world champion...
about the American war.
Why is that? I don't want to be...
the wishes of others...
and I'm not afraid to be being myself...
according to my own will.
Almost all places refuse to hold your fight.
Plus I think they're going to take off your title.
- What? - Yes, if you are punished.
Oh, so they will take it away from me where no one in the world can take it.
And maybe the state of New York revoked your license.
Are you sure you want to do this?
In the next 3-4 years heavyweight boxers appear.
There are some in those years.
-What about Terrell? - We will know this afternoon.
I'll find a place to compete as soon as possible. I'll call later.
Do you understand the problem with your match permission against Terrell in Illinois?
Yes.
Then are you willing to apologize...
about your patriotism about war?
- You said you were a community idol. - Yes, Sir.
Do you think your action shows an idol?
Yes sir. I won't apologize to you.
This is not a courtroom, and I don't want to answer your questions.
- What about Terrell? - We will compete in other countries!
- Do you avoid military service? - I don't avoid compulsory military service...
I don't burn flags, and I don't run to Canada.
I'm still here. Do you want to imprison me?
OK, please. I'm not afraid of being jailed for 400 years.
I can survive for 4-5 times.
But I won't go as far as 10,000 miles...
to help murder and kill other poor people.
If I die, I want to die here now, right now, if you want me to die.
You are my enemy. Not Chinese, is not Vietcong, not Japanese.
You guys are stumbling when I want freedom.
You guys are when I want justice. You are my opponents when I have the equation.
You want me to go somewhere and fight for you.
Even you don't defend me while here in America...
for my rights and the religion I trust.
Even you don't defend me here at home.
- Who is first? - You sir.
Say Clay he's after me. I am the champion.
- What? - I said you were after me.
- No, what are you calling me? - I call you Clay.
You have to announce it here too, from your rat's back.
What's my name? What is my name?
What's my name? Say my name! You have to say my name!
Your mother calls you Clay! I call you Clay!
I want all of you to say to all aunts...
all uncles cousins and friends...
via television, via radio...
because I want to beat this person brutally!
What's my name? What is my name?
What's my name, motherfucker? What is my name?
What's my name?
The judge decides that you are guilty has refused military service...
American Armed Forces.
Is there a defense that you want to say?
Yes, I appreciate if the trial gives me the opportunity to speak now...
rather than waiting and arguing.
Very good.
I give an opportunity to speak to your heart's content:
5 years in prison and fined $ 10,000.
No doubt, your lawyer will appeal...
So as long as you are under surveillance, I ordered your passport to be suspended.
I don't give you permission to compete abroad.
This court was adjourned.
Wait. Pay attention. I have practiced it at home.
Relax.
Because this is scary and sometimes people get scared and run.
Please pay attention. This is very scary.
Please. Blow it up.
You don't need to box again.
You don't remember me right?
Yes. I remember something. What is your name?
- You know my name. - I know your name.
You came to my school before you won the title.
I interviewed you for my school newspaper.
I'm 11 years old.
Your hair has long braids.
Yes.
- You call me "Little Indian Girl." - Wow.
- That's you. - Indeed I am.
And I love you later, like other kids.
I still love you. Until now.
Hey, are you watching Ellis-Quary match?
Yes.
We will go to the US Court of Appeals next month.
We will lose.
- We appeal to the Supreme Court. -Jimmy Ellis, the champion.
I have banished the child since I was 16 years old.
Probably what happened, they will meet Ellis to Frazier...
Frazier will kill him, then what?
Where are the results of the fight? Then they will let me fight.
Jimmy Ellis. Fighting the child in the telephone booth.
Fight it in the middle of Times Square. Do you think it will attract the audience?
The champion attracts the audience or doesn't attract the audience...
it makes no difference without your permission to fight.
ACLU who handled your case faced the New York Boxing Commission.
They found that the New York Commission gave permission for former killers...
and rapists for boxing.
But revoke your permission?
They don't want you to fight.
- Tijuana. - Can not.
The foreign ministry refuses to grant a visa for one hour.
Can't fight in Tijuana. Listen--
Can't fight here. Can't fight abroad.
I know people in the restaurant business.
They want to introduce food. Muhammad Ali Champ Burgers.
Muhammad Malts, Fistful of Fries.
Everything.
Why do I have to dive in the restaurant business?
Because you need money.
- How much to pay? - Too much.
They deliberately did it to you, you know.
They bankrupt you.
Alright.
Bring me some Champ Burgers.
Do you see? The man just hit me.
Oh you're done messing with, motherfucker. You're done messing up...
I won't stay quiet... Even in front of your daughter.
I can beat you in front of your daughter.
- Hey, champ, nice to meet you. - Alright Miss. Take care of yourself.
Everything is fine.
You call me "Little Indian Girl" because I braided my hair.
And then I say, "Your writing is messed up.
You can't even write.
Need to go back to school until you learn to write well. "
And now do you want to make up with me?
So you think this is ridiculous?
Tell me I can't write, that my writing is messed up.
Now you're trying to please me.
- Will make things better. - Shut up. Father and Mother move to Mexico!
Come here dear.
Oh, sweet, come on.
= = We will give you 5 minutes to leave this area. Who is the heavyweight boxing world champion?
What happened?
- Hey friend. - We lost the appeal...
in New Orleans.
- We are headed for the Supreme Court. - We have been rejected there.
I submit a re-research petition based on objections. Religious beliefs.
I believe they will hear it.
Where does the money come from, Chauncey?
Herbert says I'm bankrupt. Now just put it aside...
"How did it happen?"
All permits are revoked, passports are frozen, can't fight here, there's no place to fight.
Then what happens if I lose at the Supreme Court?
You will be jailed for 5 years.
Oh, I saw Bundini when I was in Europe.
- O yes, how are you? - Bad. His condition is severe.
You better take back your belt Pay attention to this.
Joe Frazier. He can't be famous.
Can't make a full arena. They must allow me to fight.
Fighting.
If that happens, promise me You recruited new people around you.
What do you mean?
Where is Herbert and the others when you need it?
Gene Kilroy delivers vegetables like charity.
We borrow money from my team.
They surround you when you are successful, and they throw you away...
when you fall.
Norton, he is big and strong, but he means nothing.
Wait a minute, Joe. They say we have a caller.
- Please. - Cosell, this is Muhammad Ali.
That's Muhammad Ali.
Everyone knows I'm the champion.
The crown is a lie. I know it's a lie. Joe Frazier knows it's a lie.
And this is the time for everyone to stop lying and tell the truth.
Let's say that. With the trial and the problem of your punching...
Can you get a boxing promoter?
I will fight Joe Frazier in the telephone booth for free...
in the middle of Times Square if I'm not bankrupt.
You say poor? How can you be bankrupt?
You make more money than the combined all previous world champions.
What about your management? They definitely support you.
I tried to say to everyone right now to stop lying.
Muhammad Ali is the champion.
Connect with my son Herbert by telephone.
Muhammad, thank you for your call. I will tell Joe.
And tell Joe I said he was very ugly.
Muhammad said he would fight you anywhere, anytime...
and he continues to be a champion until the fight takes place.
Mr. Ali has sports blood.
Mr. Ali wants a place in the eyes of world sports.
He loves boxing very much.
Therefore I suspended Mr. Ali from the practice of Islam.
He may not be present at the meeting, pray or teach...
or chat with any Muslim.
Why don't you call an ambulance or doctor?
Because he gave your number when he checked in.
He was up there and made a lot of noise.
But he didn't open the door for 3 days.
- What is that? - Sunlight.
Bring me my drink.
Give it to me.
Why about you?
There's nothing wrong with me. My head is fine.
- Leave me alone. - Leave me. You call me!
Yes, but a week ago.
- Why are you embarrassing yourself? - Let me go.
Why did you do this?
- Why are you embarrassing yourself? - Don't embarrass other people.
There's nothing wrong with me.
I'm drunk.
The Lord of Heaven lives through me. I remember His words.
- You're low. - Yes?
I am modest where the king returns to his throne!
- From root to fruit! - Your poetry is outdated, Bundini.
You need something new.
God doesn't care about you. Not caring about me.
In everything, we don't mean is nothing. He is not our owner.
We are us.
That's the only thing He does.
But it's good too. That's why we are free.
But freedom is not easy. Freedom is truly destructive.
Like eating raw meat.
Like walking on your shoes.
Never be free.
Yes.
I sell your belt.
Sell your belt to a barber for $ 500 on Lenox Avenue.
That's why I'm embarrassed to meet you. I shouldn't have done it. My mind is messed up.
Heavyweight boxing world champion belt...
and I value $ 500...
and I take it with my hand.
That's what I want to tell you.
I heard about Nation, courtroom.
What are your actions?
Take me back.
I can go there and take your belt back. I can get your belt back.
Hey, champion.
$ 1,000 for those who bring wigs Howard Cosell lives or dies!
Don't bother me. I'm a world-famous sports announcer...
and you are a former champion with declining skills.
I can't be seen with you.
- How are you champion? - Very good.
Muhammad, I did everything for you. You know that.
But I have a boss who only cares about the rating of the Nielsen event.
I guarantee...
it will be a very important and historic night.
If they come to me tomorrow and say, "We want you to fight Joe Frazier.
at Madison Square Garden. Millions of dollars.
I told them...
"I will never fight again."
Frankly, Muhammad, I'm shocked, because it's not usually you--
or until you fight Frazier--
Cosell, don't you hear your long hair?
That's not my friend's question. I told you I kept fighting.
I have a bigger enemy, a much heavier opponent.
I'm against the whole US government.
Don't you think you're going to jail?
I don't know.
Joe Frazier told me on this show that he can KO you.
You started to incite again.
You have to ask Smoking Joe which cigarette did he smoke?
Even the kid dreams of giving me permission, better to get up and apologize.
If I'm in the ring with Joe...
this is what you might see.
Ali pushed Frazier, but Frazier started to retreat.
If Joe goes back an inch further, he will end up in a corner seat.
Ali sent his left fist, Ali sent his right fist.
Like seeing children fighting.
Frazier continues to retreat, but there is no room to retreat.
It's only a matter of time before Ali releases the blow.
Ali casts his right fist. Beautiful swing.
But the blow threw Frazier away from the ring.
Frazier is still standing, and the referee is putting on a sullen face...
because he can't start counting until Frazier kisses the canvas.
Frazier is missing from view. Viewers panic.
But our radar found it. He is in a place far from Atlantic.
Now who is thinking when they watch the match...
they have witnessed the launch of the black satellite.
But don't wait for the fight.
Because it can't be done.
What you can do...
just imagine with amazement.
Another sports broadcast exclusively from ABC.
- 2. Channel 2. - To Jim McKay...
in Bern, Switzerland.
- How are you going to run from me to Jim McKay? - Listen, uh--
- Has your wife left you? - He hasn't left me yet.
He will run away, because I said to your wife when she met her...
I said, "Why did you do that to yourself?"
Oh, Joe. Who is dressing you up?
You look like a world champion the heavyweight pimp.
Hey, shut up and come in.
Your jacket is a mess.
What are you in Philly for? Philly is my city.
I just want to be closer to you dear.
Damn you.
There are 2 undefeated heavyweight world champions and they haven't fought yet.
- What about your permission to fight? - I can perform in Atlanta.
There is no boxing commission in the state of Georgia.
It's set. I will warm up in Atlanta against Jerry Quary...
but we have to prepare ourselves the plan starts now.
What should I do?
What you are doing is announcing after I canvassed Jerry Quary...
You will give me a chance to fight.
Come on. Say agree!
I want to get what I want, I get it by boxing here.
Fuck, I've become a champion.
If I win, I get nothing, but if I lose I lose everything.
Yes, but you know you haven't become a true champion.
You beat Quary...
I'll face you. I'll beat you up.
By the way...
do you need money or anything to help you?
No need.
Done!
What do you want?
Include me, boss.
I'm clean.
This is a resurrection. Lord's power.
And the fortune teller goes home.
Take me back, boss.
I do anything.
Your hand can't hit what your eyes don't see.
Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Blaring, blaring.
God doesn't see! To anyone but us!
Good! Keep smacking his face!
Come on, Muhammad!
Good!
Now is the time. Boom!
The astrologer returns to his throne.
Very good, Ali.
Very good.
Are you okay? You are like Superman.
There is no kryptonite in the ring tonight.
- We want Joe Frazier! - We want it!
- We want Joe Frazier! - And you deserve to face it. You deserve.
The astrologer has returned, returns from darkness to light.
Soak your salad about 20 minutes.
We don't need their management.
Hey, Herbert, we succeeded. Success tonight.
Praise God.
The Message Bearer has revoked your suspension.
Congratulations.
So you say I am a Muslim again.
- Yes. - I don't stop being Muslim.
Like I didn't stop to become a champion.
I begged father to return your position.
When? When did you do that, Herbert?
After I promoted the fight vs. Quary or after I won?
- We can get Frazier. - I have managed to get Frazier.
And he accepted me. I am Jewish, but before he became Muslim...
and we are still together.
She's understanding. He understands me and still allows me here with him.
He knows I like pork and white women, but still allows me to be here with him.
Now I can stop eating pork...
but white women, damn it!
How do you handle it, kid?
Hello? Muhammad, for you.
Thank you, Lana.
- Yes? - Muhammad? Howard Cosell.
- You TKO them. - Hey, what are you talking about, Howard?
- About Quary? - No.
The Supreme Court today decided...
in the case of the US government vs. Cassius Clay...
aka Muhammad Ali.
You won 8-0 Unanimous decision.
You're free.
Congratulations.
I'm free.
The Supreme Court acquitted me.
What are you talking about?
8-0, unanimous decision.
The Supreme Court has just canceled my law.
- Yes! - Good.
- We succeeded in defeating them Ali? - We defeated them.
Hey.
- Is that true? - We did it.
You want to be by your side now because the truth has shown its strength.
Now the power of truth has arrived. That's what happened.
And truth feels good when all are filled with lies.
- What do you mean? - Ah it doesn't matter.
Ladies and gentlemen, 15 boxing matches...
fighting for the title heavyweight world champion.
In this corner, the challenger is the former heavyweight world champion...
weighs 213 pounds...
with a 31-0 record with 25 KO wins...
Muhammad Ali!
The opponent, weighs 205.5 pounds...
with a record 26-0 with 23 KO wins...
current heavyweight world champion holder....
"Smokin" Joe Frazier!
I want a clean fight. Take care of yourself while competing.
Gentlemen, shake hands. Happy competing.
Come on!
Urge him! Come on!
It's okay, champ. Don't stop fighting.
What will happen?
Avoid backwards. Backwards. Move your feet.
No one gets hurt.
Good. Nothing--
Keep your distance. Come on.
- Move Ali! - Back off, back off!
Muhammad, you said will win the fight.
How do you think about the defeat that you received?
- He hurt you? -Joe says you don't want to fight anymore.
Oh, he is wrong then.
- Why is it different? - Muhammad, wait!
- But I want to ask him something! - We all want to ask him something.
- Fuck! Get out of here! - When will you use a wig?
Don't care about that. You are all losers.
You are annoying news hunters. Get out of here!
- One more question. - Let us talk to him.
We are close to starting round 1.
Now the Smokin Joe is famous...
I can be a promoter who wants to compare matches with you in 6 months.
Frazier said he would be happy in 3 miles.
I'm going to Jamaica, meet the promoter after Joe defeats this rigid person.
I think it hurt Joe Frazier.
I think Joe is hurt.
Frazier is lying! Frazier is sprawling!
- Frazier is lying! - Get up, Joe.
The champion has a mandatory fight...
and Foreman are fully prepared.
Foreman outperformed Frazier.
And Frazier falls again!
She's probably-- No, she's on the rise.
Done! The fight is over!
It must be easy to challenge Frazier right now.
It's just that he's the champion who suffered a knockout defeat.
George Foreman is a new heavyweight world champion.
The Rumble in the Jungle. That's the title of the fight I gave.
Muhammad Ali against George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire.
- Don, Zaire? - Yes, Don.
I mean, why not in Antarctica, or something?
Why not in New York City?
Because you forget the meaning.
I dream of overcoming 400 years of racial oppression...
with a new dawn of freedom, finance and others.
Will inspire from the center of our cities.
will rise and fill with hope, souls...
selfless oppressed blacks.
That is fear, despair, denial...
from community life that is what is called a ghetto.
Don, you're crazy.
You must learn the whole dictionary in the "D" section.
Good morning sister.
Hi.
How are you champ?
Why did they say that? What are they saying?
What does that mean? I do not understand.
- Meaning... - What?
It means, "Ali, kill him. Ali, kill him."
The champion is here!
Ladies and gentlemen, the world champion has arrived!
The champion is here!
Hey.
She's younger than you. What do you think?
Is she younger than me? Right, we are younger than you.
What are you talking about? 32 years old is my best condition.
Hey stop! Step back.
Did you see Muhammad Ali?
- Your drinking water. - Oh, thanks dear.
Bottled water. Frozen meat.
Bringing all these items as if there were no steaks in Africa.
- You can catch the disease. - Mobutu eats it.
Mobutu takes care of himself.
He stole the country's wealth and saved it in Switzerland.
What has happened to all the reasons why we are here?
We are here because Don King is paid for by Mobutu $ 10 million.
Don King doesn't care about Africa. He is worse than Herbert.
This is Herbert's problem.
And Don King can be like him well.
Now he strips his dashing clothes.
Don King's black promoter is the first to hold...
world boxing championship in Africa.
Don King speaks like a black person, but his life is like white and only thinks of money.
And you defend him also brother Herbert?
Because Muslims are clean who are parading in the south of Chicago...
does not allow this match to take place!
I have to involve white people with extensive connections and evil negroes to make it happen.
And now they confront you against George Foreman.
Do you think they would care if you were killed?
So that's your mind?
I just want to know why my Muslim husband...
allows himself to be hung on a cross.
Tell me.
Mayum is sick.
Maybe I'd better go back to Chicago and take care of him?
Sure.
I think I'll go home before the fight.
If it's the best, my husband.
This fight isn't a draw!
He is entirely too slow to fight me.
I say George Foreman is a mummy.
He is too slow. You know, I named all my opponents.
I'll call George Foreman "The Mummy."
He fights like a mummy.
When I saw George throwing his fist, this is what I heard:
Left side.
Right hand side.
But the mummy can't hit what can't be seen...
because I'm too fast for him.
I'm too fast.
I'm too fast. I'm too fast. My movements are too good for him.
I will shower him with a punch, so that he feels like he's being beaten.
He will say, "Call the police! There are 5 Alis here!"
My greatness. I'm great!
Muhammad, Sorry. I have a question.
Are you really quite agile...
to defeat George Foreman?
If he pushes you to the ring strap, he can KO you with both hands.
Many people believe you are not the same man as 10 years ago.
Now listen to Howard...
I don't even want to talk about that.
Especially out here in front of people.
But I'm talking about your wife...
and he said you were not the same guy with 2 years ago!
Champ.
- Champ, George got an accident. - He... why?
- What are you talking about? - He was injured by a tear in the temple of his right eye.
My friend's elbow practices about his eyes.
- Can he ride the ring? - Not for 6 weeks.
This is not a funny situation, my champion.
This delay may be long, especially if George leaves.
Are you trying to fish something here, Don?
If George leaves, he won't come back. George doesn't like it here.
That's right, my short siblings and suspects from Italy.
Listen, is the responsibility behind me...
as the first black promoter...
is in line so that the African garden - must grow, must bloom.
Flowers may not be bleak in the shadows delay the match on the Astrodome...
or each dome in Zaire emits light and gloomy water.
Because what is pouring out is money - heavy bleeding of cash.
I'm talking about blood on the floor.
Twice the cost of hotels, planes, trips, food and drinks.
- What do you want us to do? - Muhammad Ali. Community champion.
My black brother.
I need you. I need your strength.
I need you to find a way to so that George stays.
Be the opposite of Moses.
Don't let people go. Keep them in Egypt.
- If you can in Swahili. - Lingala.
- What did you say? - They say Lingala.
Ali wants his title, and he wants to be on Zaire.
Ok, good. We reset again.
George left, George left. I can confront you to Joe Frazier.
Ali-Frazier part 3. The match that everyone wants to see.
- We don't want Frazier, we want George. - I don't set George Foreman.
There was an injury accident to George Foreman during training.
The reality is...
George dropped himself.
Right.
After 3 rounds, he realizes that he will lose to Muhammad Ali...
and dropping himself.
I predict if the match has been arranged, it's better he doesn't have to appear.
Oh, you are evil.
- That's right, I'm a great person. - No doubt about it.
Yes, but tell George the same thing.
I've heard about you. I'm watching you.
I know he is your hero, I know you made him choose... but that person is in trouble.
The whole world will know, but he doesn't dare to appear at this time.
In order to make sure George is ready, we decide the delay...
from September 24 to October 30.
What about the concert?
The concert takes place as planned. Date 20,21 September -
I want all helicopter guard, private aircraft, private boats.
I'm serious. I want the airport...
I want President Mobutu and all of his soldiers...
You are all Zaire people, you will all be taken care of too.
Every ship that creeps away, might want to take it away.
Terminal bus.
And the bus terminal!
Right. Watch the bus terminal.
Elephant convoy... They might take him out on an elephant ride.
- What did you say? - I don't talk to you.
Hey. Hey.
You don't talk to Angelo like that.
Never talk to Angie like that again.
Has someone bothered you?
Do you think you can benefit here? You get nothing.
They all know.
All women outside know, they know I'm ready.
I see fear in the eyes of his followers.
What is expected from this battle that Muhammad Ali has finished.
Muhammad is expected to "fall". My destruction is expected.
It turns out they were miscalculated. They misjudged.
They are wrong.
Wait.
What's your name?
Veronica Porche.
Porche. Like the name of a sports car.
- Yes. - With a little extra.
Hey, are you with Don?
Don brought me here, but I'm not with anyone.
- Where are you from? - LA.
- LA? - But my family is from Louisiana.
Louisiana.
Are you Creole?
We are indeed Creole, I'm an African, French and Spanish.
My grandfather's mother is Jewish.
They mix it all the results are really beautiful.
I'm just a "shaman" here. Bundini Brown.
Bundini Brown is an original "shaman".
- Tell them. - The only one in America.
I'm really relieved heard your statement today.
You make sure the fight stays here.
You know all the reporters and writers there...
they said George will kill me.
What do you think?
Mr. Ali? Mr. Ali?
- We thank you. - Hi, friend.
Do you thank me?
Why ?
They thank me for something.
Have you been to Hong Kong? Thailand? Taiwan?
- Not yet. - I can't go there.
- Hi, Ruthie. How are you? - Hi, champ.
How are you? I am good. How about you?
When I sleep, my eyes are closed.
That's what happened. When I sleep, all my body rests.
While not sleeping, I keep thinking.
Take me out of this country. All the women are so beautiful.
All of them, they have hair that has long stretch to the back of their knees.
They're all... they're all the same as Veronica.
Each of them is very beautiful But there's nothing like a sister.
There is no one like sister.
Come on. Why don't we take a walk or do something?
Want to be with me?
Ruth, tell us the truth. Is this your type of man?
More soft to be more pressing.
What did he say?
So why are you happy we are still here?
Make sure the fight stays here in Africa--
Everyone can fight in Vegas.
That's one of my tasks. I got 2 assignments.
Convincing George.
Is Islam encouraging you to do that?
Know, as a Muslim I failed in God's eyes.
I should have found Islam at the age of 50, because I was weak from women.
First they steal my eyes.
My heart continues.
Makes me a loving husband in the world...
and husband is the worst at the same time.
Look at you.
Green eyes.
Brown skin.
Ok, inside me, come on.
Passion, Ali.
- Ny. Ali. - Hello, Muhammad, Mr. Cosell.
- Hey when did you come? - Today.
And I just found out that we moved lodging on the Intercontinental Hotel.
Muhammad, can I just chat with you?
Yes.
What's wrong?
What do you mean by, what's wrong?
Should you do that to me?
Should I read it? Should someone else tell me by telephone first?
I don't mean that.
And I live like an ordinary person. I live with it all.
So why do you not respect me so much?
I respect you. I always respect you.
Do you love him?
I don't know.
So what should happen now?
I fought George.
I didn't come this far just to lose.
Me too.
Belinda.
What's wrong, Bingham?
This is it.
Hey, Zack, where is George?
What did he plan for?
Where is George? Where is he going?
I just want to make sure you will take control tonight.
George teased us, made us wait.
It's over for you, bro. You don't have a chance.
The rumble in the jungle!
You don't have a chance.
Okay, let's start.
You already know the rules. I want an exciting and clean fight.
Ali, shut up and listen to the instructions.
You have heard about me even since you were a teenager.
Ali, shut up. Listen to the instructions.
- Now you're dealing with me. - You can't hit the bottom.
- When I say stop-- - You face me now.
Shut up, or I disqualify you.
When I say stop, I want to fight cleanly. Understand?
- You shouldn't have to come to Africa. - All right, greetings.
Return to your corner.
Ok. OK. No problem.
Stop!
All right stop. Back off.
Put a punch on him! What we usually do!
Heavyweight world championship battles...
- What did you watch? - Broadcast via satellite...
directly from Zaire, Africa.
- So that's it. - Good.
Keep running around it OK?
Keep moving.
Foot pain.
Breathing heavily...
as if I'm in water.
Get out of the rope!
Get away! Run!
Get away from there! Get away!
Get out of the rope!
Come on, Ali, get out of the rope!
Come on, baby!
Come on, Ali!
Only that? That's your only ability? Only that?
Invite him to fight in the middle!
That's where he steps!
Get out of the rope! Circulate the rope!
Been here before.
Small green space.
Open the door. To get out of this place.
Come on, wake up and wake up.
They say you can punch, George.
You can't hit. You hit like a sissy, George.
You can't lean on a rope like that.
You let him hit you. You can't, champ. Come on
- Do you want to explain to me? -Jab, then run to the ring.
- You have to fight, then-- - You have to dance dear.
Shut up! Be quiet! Let me take care of this!
Manari. You can't avoid it then.
- You can't back down. - You have to respect people.
What's the rope? Is there something you want to say to me?
Tell me what's wrong with you. What are you doing?
Put Jab on him. You have to dodge and dance.
Don't let him corner you. He ties you with a rope ring.
He tied you with a rope. You can't let it go.
Pay attention to that!
And the bell rings. The two boxers meet in the middle of the ring.
Get out of the rope!
Avoid the rope!
Foreman urges him again to the rope ring.
And Ali leaned back, receiving blows to his body.
Return to the middle of Ali's ring!
Muhammad, get out of the rope!
You punch like a sissy, George. Punching like a sissy.
What happened? Come on.
George, bring him back. What happened? Come on
You have to get out of the rope!
Get out of the rope!
Towards round 8. Out of gas big friend?
Release him.
Can't you feel the second chance that you don't even realize.
Do you want a degree? Wearing a world champion crown?
Broken nose, broken jaw, face is bruised.
Are you ready for that? Is that you?
Because you face a man who is willing to die before letting him win.
Ali, don't let him defeat who you are.
Don't let him beat who you are.
Come on, Ali.
Let's get excited, Ali.
Come on, baby! Avoid the rope!
Get out of the rope!
Good. Fist his face.
Stop!
Oh, you missed, George!
You have to fight it, Ali!
I think you should hit, George. They say you have to hit.
Come on, Ali!
Get out of the rope! Get out of the rope!
He hit it!
Get him! Beat him!
Come on, Ali!
Get out of the rope! Get out of the rope!
George Foreman was hit by a combination blow...
and he fell down!
George Foreman fell!
He collapsed like a tree in the forest!
He collapsed by a combination punch from Muhammad Ali!
Ok, the fight is over! This fight is over!
I told you!
Referee Zack Clayton counts. 7, 8!
And he knelt down. Ended!
The fight is over!
George Foreman has been defeated by Muhammad Ali!
Muhammad Ali does the impossible!
He again won the heavyweight crown...
which has been taken unfairly from him since 1967.
A historic event occurred in this arena...
in Zaire, Africa!
Extraordinary moments.
Ali and Belinda divorced in 1976. He married Veronica Porche in 1977. 1986 was married to Lonnie Williams who had been known for most of his life. They live in Michigan. Ali lost and reclaimed his third title in 1978.