Invented by Muhammad Ali, the “rope-a-dope” is a defensive shell used to ... on The Ring ratings panel and is a full member of the Boxing Writers Association of America.
The Sporting News takes a deep dive into Muhammad Ali’s unique ring strategy – the rope-a-dope. Invented by Muhammad Ali, the ...
Five decades on, it's hard to imagine a fight that could have the same impact as Ali vs. Foreman in 1974. Boxing insiders share their views.
Before the upset that defined 20th-century boxing, Ali had lost to Joe Frazer ... as I relive the ‘Rope-a-Dope.’” Meanwhile, Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, reacted to Foreman’s post ...
burnished the legend of the man known as “The Greatest,” added new phrases to the boxing vocabulary – from “Rumble in the Jungle” to “rope a dope,” effectively launched the career of ...
Rumble in the Jungle, orchestrated by Don King, produced one of boxing's most sensational spectacles. We asked boxing insiders what they think.
Bellew had a fine campaign that included high-profile fights with Nathan Cleverly, two huge heavyweight showdowns on PPV with ...
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali became World Heavyweight ... The Louisville Lip, who was incredibly proud of his County Clare roots, used the "rope-a-dope" tactic to defeat Foreman in a thrilling ...
He's bigger than boxing. To put him in the best boxer would ... That's the invention of the 'Rope a dope,'" he said. The event on October 30, 1974, was a success for promoter Don King, who drew ...