It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Muhammad Ali: A Life takes a look back at the life and career of the world champion boxer and activist. No athlete has ever contributed more to his country or to the world than Muhammad Ali.
Having world titles in a record breaking eight different weight divisions, WBA Welterweight champion Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao has little left he can prove inside the ropes. However, after recording an unprecedented knockout win over the hard hitting Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia the Pacman has one more championship run in his sights. Who will be the next opponent to step inside the squared circle and face off against this living legend? At 40 years old and with another potential mega fight with the great undefeated Floyd Mayweather up for grabs you can bet Pacquiao will stop at nothing on his quest of becoming the first man to beat Mayweather. There are many boxing experts and Pacquiao friends alike who believe it is unrealistic to keep fighting but, how do you stop a man who has become a legend by beating the odds repeatedly over an illustrious 20 year career. This is "What Makes a Champion" the Manny Pacquiao Paradox. Written by John D Piper II
The story of the rise to glory of boxer Joe Calzaghe.