Bigger Than the Game with Deremy and Jose

Rumble in the Jungle- 50th Anniversary

Episode Summary

Deremy and Jose discuss the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" on the fights 50th Anniversary

Episode Notes

On this special episode of Bigger Than The Game, the guys are talking about one of the most famous events of the 20th Century "The Rumble in the Jungle"!!! This legendary fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is on its 50th anniversary. They break down the social significance of this fight and what this did by putting the continent of Africa on such a big stage. How electric and inspiring Ali was and how he connected with the people in Zaire! How dominant George Foreman was and what made him such a dominant fighter. The brilliance and the guts it took for Ali to do the Rope-A-Dope during the fight. Is this Ali's most impressive boxing performance? Is this the most popular fight of all time?? All this and more as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the rumble in the jungle!! Head over to our youtube channel as we do a rewatch of the fight!!!