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"Heavyweight Legends: From The Beatles to Ali

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylanvia

Muhammad Ali at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylanvia. ahead of his rematch with Joe Frazier 20th January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin

Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis. 14 July 1972

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Lennox Lewis heavyweight boxer with Gary Mason who is also heavyweight

Lennox Lewis heavyweight boxer with Gary Mason who is also heavyweight

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield World Heavy-Weight Champion 06 January 1998 Date: 06 January 1998

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: A Days Deer-Stalking in the Highlands (engraving)

A Days Deer-Stalking in the Highlands (engraving)
1055820 A Days Deer-Stalking in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Deer-Stalking in the Highlands)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988078 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: The Seven Ages of Horsemanship (engraving)

The Seven Ages of Horsemanship (engraving)
1041256 The Seven Ages of Horsemanship (engraving) by Giles, Godfrey Douglas (1857-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Ages of Horsemanship)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Light heavyweight boxer John Conteh (centre) and heavy weight boxer Joe Bugner (right

Light heavyweight boxer John Conteh (centre) and heavy weight boxer Joe Bugner (right) training together. 25th May 1972

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Former World Heavy Weight Champion Muhammad Ali in the UK. 20th September 1984

Former World Heavy Weight Champion Muhammad Ali in the UK. 20th September 1984

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World Heavy Weight Champion Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali

World Heavy Weight Champion Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) in London for his rematch with Britains Henry Cooper. 21st May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali

World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali and WBC Champion Larry Holmes at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Lennox Lewis with his new trainer Emanuel Steward From The Kronk Gym In Detroit

Lennox Lewis with his new trainer Emanuel Steward From The Kronk Gym In Detroit. 23rd January 1995

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Al in a press conference leading up to his bout with Ernie Terrell

Muhammad Al in a press conference leading up to his bout with Ernie Terrell. Circa 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Al in with trainer Angelo Dundee. Circa 1967

Muhammad Al in with trainer Angelo Dundee. Circa 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: On August 6, 1966 at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England

On August 6, 1966 at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, from Louisville, Kentucky, defended his title against Brian London, from Blackpool, England

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) training at his Pennsylvanian mountain retreat for his fight

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) training at his Pennsylvanian mountain retreat for his fight against George Foreman in Zaire. (Picture shows) Fans watching Ali train 27th August 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Joe Bugner boxer in New York City, USA. Joe is New York to meet some of

Joe Bugner boxer in New York City, USA. Joe is New York to meet some of the greatest fighters in the game. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner (Right) with American former heavyweight champion of

British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner (Right) with American former heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali, pictured sparring at a gymnasium in West 28th Street, New York City

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper on 21st May

Muhammad Ali at a press conference ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper on 21st May. Picture taken: 9th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali arrives in England ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper on 21st May

Muhammad Ali arrives in England ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper on 21st May. Picture taken: 9th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) attends a sports writers reception

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) attends a sports writers reception, on the day of his arrival in London. He is in England ahead of his next fight with Henry Cooper on 21st May

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World Heavyweight Champ Joe Frazier (left) with Joe Bugner (centre). 27th June 1970

World Heavyweight Champ Joe Frazier (left) with Joe Bugner (centre). 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (centre) with boxing promoter Micky Duff (left) at a New York gymnasium

Muhammad Ali (centre) with boxing promoter Micky Duff (left) at a New York gymnasium. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (right) sparring with a young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York City

Muhammad Ali (right) sparring with a young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York City. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: A young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some of

A young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some of the greatest fighters in the game 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some

British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some of the greatest fighters in the game. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World heavyweight title fight between American champion Muhammad Ali

World heavyweight title fight between American champion Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) and British challenger Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium, North London

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Joe Bugner (left) with fans in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some of

Joe Bugner (left) with fans in New York City. Joe is New York to meet some of the greatest fighters in the game. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (right) getting ready to spar with a young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York

Muhammad Ali (right) getting ready to spar with a young Joe Bugner at a gym in New York City. 27th June 1970

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner (left) with American former heavyweight champion of

British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner (left) with American former heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali, pictured sparring at a gymnasium in West 28th Street, New York City

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training at Caesars Palace ahead of his non-title fight against Britain

Muhammad Ali training at Caesars Palace ahead of his non-title fight against Britains Joe Bugner. 8th February 1973

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Britains Henry Cooper weighs-in for his non title bout against Cassius Clay aka

Britains Henry Cooper weighs-in for his non title bout against Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at The London Palladium. 18th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: American boxer Cassius Clay Aka (Muhammad Ali) and Britain

American boxer Cassius Clay Aka (Muhammad Ali) and Britains Henry Cooper (left) weigh-in for their non title bout at The London Palladium. 18th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay, aka (Muhammad Ali) on his way back to the United States after beating

Cassius Clay, aka (Muhammad Ali) on his way back to the United States after beating British Heavyweight Henry Cooper in 5 rounds

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Pictured) having lunch in London before his trip to Scotland for an

Cassius Clay (Pictured) having lunch in London before his trip to Scotland for an exhibition bout against fellow American Jimmy Ellis

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) vs Henry Cooper in their first fight at Wembley Stadium

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) vs Henry Cooper in their first fight at Wembley Stadium. Clay stopped Cooper in the 5th round. Picture shows) Referee stopping the fight. 18th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) seen here with his brother Rudoph

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) seen here with his brother Rudoph and Jack Solomons taking a stroll through Piccadilly, Central London on the day of his arrival in England

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in Londons West End on the day of his arrival ahead of

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in Londons West End on the day of his arrival ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th June. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in London ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in London ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th June. (Picture shows)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in London on the day of his arrival ahead of his non-title

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in London on the day of his arrival ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th June. (Picture shows) Clay signing autographs for fans

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) at Wembley Stadium where his non-title bout against

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) at Wembley Stadium where his non-title bout against Britains Henry Cooper will be held. 11th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) running in The Mall London ahead of his first fight with

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) running in The Mall London ahead of his first fight with Henry Cooper. Clay left his room at 6am to train

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali (right) training in The Mall London ahead of his first

Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali (right) training in The Mall London ahead of his first fight with Henry Cooper. Clay left his room at 6am to train

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World Heavyweight Championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Brian London at Earls Court

World Heavyweight Championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Brian London at Earls Court, London. Ali won the fight after the third round when London failed to show for the fourth

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training at the Concord Hotel in Catskill Mountains

Muhammad Ali training at the Concord Hotel in Catskill Mountains. 23rd September 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Ken Norton training at the Solar Gym ahead of his third title fight with Muhammad Ali

Ken Norton training at the Solar Gym ahead of his third title fight with Muhammad Ali. 20th September 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Having his stomach muscles strengthened is British Heavyweight Champion Henry Cooper

Having his stomach muscles strengthened is British Heavyweight Champion Henry Cooper (left)...who defends his title against Dick Richardson at Wembley




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"Heavyweight Legends: From The Beatles to Ali, a Journey through Boxing History" Step into the ring of boxing history as we explore the captivating world of heavyweight champions. In 1964, The Beatles found themselves clowning around with none other than Cassius Clay, who would later become Muhammad Ali. This playful encounter took place just one week before his iconic championship fight against Sonny Liston. Speaking of unforgettable fights, Rocky Marciano's career-defining moment came when he was downed in the first round during his heavyweight title fight with Jersey. Despite this setback, Marciano went on to become one of the most revered boxers in history. Travel back even further to 1921 and witness "The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, " an epic showdown that captivated audiences worldwide. Daniel Mendoza, a legendary British boxer from the late 18th century, also left an indelible mark on boxing history with his innovative fighting style. Joe Louis made waves in 1936 as he emerged victorious and became a symbol of hope for many during challenging times. Jack Johnson not only dominated inside the ring but also showcased his love for speed off it by posing confidently on his racing motor car. Tommy Farr may not be as widely known today, but this Welsh fighter's resilience and determination earned him a spot among boxing's heavyweights. Another prominent figure from yesteryears is Jack Johnson; his battles both inside and outside the ring challenged societal norms at every turn. In 1910, Jack Johnson faced James Jeffries in what was billed as "The Fight of the Century. " This historic bout highlighted racial tensions prevalent at that time while showcasing Johnson's incredible skills. Across the pond, Joe Beckett proudly represented Britain as its heavyweight champion. And who can forget Gene Tunney? His famous long count against Dempsey still echoes through boxing lore after their monumental clash at Soldier Field in Chicago.