When Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in Zaire 47 years ago, it was about far more than just boxing.
In this video, we look at the politics behind the iconic "Rumble In The Jungle" Fight hosted in Kinshasa, Zaire with the help of the infamous African dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko.


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The Story Behind the 'Rumble in the Jungle' Fight - Time
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How Muhammad Ali Stunned the World at the Rumble in the Jungle - Vice
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What Muhammad Ali Believed - Africa Is A Country
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The “Rumble in the Jungle,” 40 Years Ago
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