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"Heavyweight Legends: From The Beatles to Ali

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Leon Spinks (right) wrapping his hands in the gym ahead of his second fight with Muhammad

Leon Spinks (right) wrapping his hands in the gym ahead of his second fight with Muhammad Ali. 16th September 1978

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake

Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Leon Spinks training ahead of his second fight with Muhammad Ali

Leon Spinks training ahead of his second fight with Muhammad Ali. Ali won on points to win the World Title for a third time 16th September 1978

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Defiant Muhammad Ali, ( seen here left in sparring) set on snatching back the world

Defiant Muhammad Ali, ( seen here left in sparring) set on snatching back the world heavyweight title for the fourth time in his incredible boxing career

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: (Picture shows) Muhammad Ali talking to his fans at pre fight press conference for

(Picture shows) Muhammad Ali talking to his fans at pre fight press conference for the Larry Holmes fight 29th September 1980

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon

Muhammad Ali training in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

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: 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: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Henry Cooper at a press conference ahead of their

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Henry Cooper at a press conference ahead of their upcoming World Heavy weight clash to be held at Highbury Stadium on the 21st of May. 10th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper at the weigh-in for his heavyweight title fight with Muhammad Ali at

Henry Cooper at the weigh-in for his heavyweight title fight with Muhammad Ali at Highbury Stadium, North London. Ali won the bout in the sixth round when the referee had to stop the fight due to a

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) with a female fan. Ali is in London for of his rematch

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) with a female fan. Ali is in London for of his rematch with British Heavyweight Henry Cooper to be held at Highbury Stadium. 20th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) greeting muslims at a public speaking about Islam

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) greeting muslims at a public speaking about Islam. Ali is in London for of his rematch with British Heavyweight Henry Cooper to be held at Highbury Stadium. 20th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) training in White City ahead of his fight with British

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) training in White City ahead of his fight with British challenger Henry Cooper. Picture taken: 18th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) speaking to Muslims. Ali is in London for of his rematch with

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) speaking to Muslims. Ali is in London for of his rematch with British Heavyweight Henry Cooper to be held at Highbury Stadium. 20th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, pictured at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square during the weigh in for his heavyweight title fight against

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (centre) holding a press conference prior to his rematch with Henry Cooper

Cassius Clay (centre) holding a press conference prior to his rematch with Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay and entourage walking through Regent Street on route to his press conference

Cassius Clay and entourage walking through Regent Street on route to his press conference. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay leaves the crowded Soho restaurant back to his hotel. 19th May 1966

Cassius Clay leaves the crowded Soho restaurant back to his hotel. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (centre) at a press conference prior to his rematch with Henry Cooper to

Cassius Clay (centre) at a press conference prior to his rematch with Henry Cooper to held at Highbury Stadium. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (centre) and entourage on route to his press conference for his upcoming

Cassius Clay (centre) and entourage on route to his press conference for his upcoming fight with Henry Cooper. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay holds a case with 24 carrot gold coins in memory of Sir Winston Churchill

Cassius Clay holds a case with 24 carrot gold coins in memory of Sir Winston Churchill. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (centre) on his way to a press conference ahead of his rematch with Henry

Cassius Clay (centre) on his way to a press conference ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali gestures to a driver in another car. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali gestures to a driver in another car. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (far right) and Donald Zec Daily Mirror reporter (second right

Muhammad Ali (far right) and Donald Zec Daily Mirror reporter (second right) out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali getting back into his car after meeting some of his fans

Muhammad Ali getting back into his car after meeting some of his fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali hugs a young fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali hugs a young fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali gets a kiss on the cheek from a young fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali gets a kiss on the cheek from a young fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali signing an autograph for a fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali signing an autograph for a fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (right) with Daily Mirror reporter Donald Zec in the back of a car

Muhammad Ali (right) with Daily Mirror reporter Donald Zec in the back of a car. 31st August 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Super Fight II was a non-title boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Super Fight II was a non-title boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The second of the three Ali vs Frazier bouts, it took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 28

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Heathrow Airport en route to Beruit from New York

Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Heathrow Airport en route to Beruit from New York. 2nd March 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali shakes a females hand from his car. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali shakes a females hand from his car. 31st August 1967

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. Circa May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay

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

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay) was an American Olympic

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay) was an American Olympic and professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Super Fight II was a non-title boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Super Fight II was a non-title boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The second of the three Ali-Frazier bouts, it took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 28

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: The Fight of the Century (also known as The Fight) is the title boxing writers

The Fight of the Century (also known as The Fight) is the title boxing writers and historians have given to the boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali getting a piggy back from another guest at a press conference

Muhammad Ali getting a piggy back from another guest at a press conference. 1st January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England

World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England at the New Victoria Theatre in London, where a packed crowd listened and ask him questions. 29th November 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 23rd January 1974

Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 23rd January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: The Fight of the Century (also known as The Fight) is the title boxing writers

The Fight of the Century (also known as The Fight) is the title boxing writers and historians have given to the boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0)

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper in the gym training ahead of his second with Muhammad Ali. Circa May 1966

Henry Cooper in the gym training ahead of his second with Muhammad Ali. Circa May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper in training at the Thomas A Becket gym in London for his British heavyweight

Henry Cooper in training at the Thomas A Becket gym in London for his British heavyweight title defence against Jack Bodell. 25th May 1967

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: On the outside looking in, Jim Cooper (wearing sunglasses

On the outside looking in, Jim Cooper (wearing sunglasses) watching his twin Henry Copper shadow box during training. Jim lost his fight against Chip Johnson

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper at Bellingham in training for his 24th February date at Belle Vue Manchester

Henry Cooper at Bellingham in training for his 24th February date at Belle Vue Manchester where he defends his titles against Blackpools Brian London

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper pictured in training. 16th April 1966

Henry Cooper pictured in training. 16th April 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Henry Cooper in Rome, where he is fighting Piero Tomasoni on the 13th March

Henry Cooper in Rome, where he is fighting Piero Tomasoni on the 13th March, to defend his European Heavyweight title. 12th March 1969




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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.