There is always one person sitting at the top of the mountain. Really, there can only be one He. This is it. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., his bicycle is stolen, and to prevent it from happening again, young Clay takes up boxing. It will be the birth of a king.
Over the course of 21 years, he captivated the boxing world and became something bigger than the sport itself. This fact remains true today. His resume includes names that are always on the great list among sweet science fans. He has been the subject of numerous documentaries, films, and other entertainment productions. But it’s completely different from what you’re about to witness. He has compiled the best footage, documentaries, fights, promos, etc. into one super film.
The film aims to cover every match of Muhammad Ali in and out of the ring in as much detail as possible, and to synthesize the man’s contribution to the social culture of his time. The mark of a true champion, a true great, is performance in adversity. When your back is against the wall, do you fly or fall? Admittedly, Mr. Ali’s struggles were not uncommon. From his vulnerability to left hooks, to his war with the U.S. government over his refusal to draft, to having his wings clipped by his rivals Frazier and Norton, to his losing battle with declining health, Muhammad Ali has remained consistent. He was a warrior. Through. He’s talkative, but he’s still a warrior. Is that arrogant if you can back it up?
In this work you will find not only familiar notes, but also some new songs. The life of an ant has been under the microscope for years, and now we’re diving inside. So, enjoy BoxingPedia’s premium production, “The Battle of Muhammad Ali,” from just after his 1960 Olympic gold medal to his final act against Trevor Berbick in 1981. Like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
Stars of the show include Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Ernie Terrell, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, George Foreman, The Greatest himself, and the usual suspects from the Golden Age. The settings are also Miami Beach, Madison Square Garden, Zaire, Manila, etc.
Written, edited, and produced by Charles Jackson, author of Encyclopedia of Boxing. From my heart to your heart.
