Muhammad Ali: A Look Back in Photos

Muhammad Ali Magnum Photos Thomas Hoepker Abbas
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Abbas traveled with Ali to Zaire in 1974 and grabbed this shot of the boxer as he prepared to fight George Foreman for the heavyweight title. Ali regained the heavyweight title by knocking out his opponent in the eighth round.

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