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"Heavyweight Legends: From The Beatles to Ali

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. 1st May 1984

Muhammad Ali at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. 1st May 1984

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali in the passenger seat makes his way through Coventry mobbed by fans

Muhammad Ali in the passenger seat makes his way through Coventry mobbed by fans. 11th August 1983

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali meets the Mayor of Dudley. 11th August 1983

Muhammad Ali meets the Mayor of Dudley. 11th August 1983

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali with a young fan at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. 1st May 1984

Muhammad Ali with a young fan at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. 1st May 1984

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali mobbed by fans in Dudley, Birmingham. 11th August 1983

Muhammad Ali mobbed by fans in Dudley, Birmingham. 11th August 1983

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali signing to enthusiastic fans in Handsworth Birmingham. 6th August 1983

Muhammad Ali signing to enthusiastic fans in Handsworth Birmingham. 6th August 1983

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper promoting their second fight in London at the Piccadilly

Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper promoting their second fight in London at the Piccadilly Hotel. Clay won the rematch by stoppage in the sixth round. 10th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) and British challenger Henry Cooper attend a press conference at the Piccadilly Hotel in London to promote their

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali and trainer Angelo Dundee ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas

Muhammad Ali and trainer Angelo Dundee ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas. 4th February 1973

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at a supermarket in Stretford to promoting the drink Ovaltine

Muhammad Ali at a supermarket in Stretford to promoting the drink Ovaltine. 11th October 1971

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali in his training camp ahead of his first fight with Joe Frazier

Muhammad Ali in his training camp ahead of his first fight with Joe Frazier. 1st December 1972

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali talking to the press in his training camp ahead of his first fight with Joe

Muhammad Ali talking to the press in his training camp ahead of his first fight with Joe Frazier. 1st December 1972

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas

Muhammad Ali training ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas. 4th February 1973

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali in the gym ahead of his clash with Smoking Joe Frazier to be held at Madison

Muhammad Ali in the gym ahead of his clash with Smoking Joe Frazier to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 4th March 1971

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali with trainer Drew bandhani (left) in his training camp ahead of his first

Muhammad Ali with trainer Drew bandhani (left) in his training camp ahead of his first fight with Joe Frazier. 1st December 1972

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali in training ahead of his second fight with Ken Norton

Muhammad Ali in training ahead of his second fight with Ken Norton, Ali lost the first fight. 7th September 1973

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali and Angelo dundee in the gym ahead of Ali

Muhammad Ali and Angelo dundee in the gym ahead of Alis clash with Smoking Joe Frazier to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 4th March 1971

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper (left) at the the weigh-in for their first encounter

Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper (left) at the the weigh-in for their first encounter. 18th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in Soho on the day of his arrival in London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in Soho on the day of his arrival in London. He is in Britain for a non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th June

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay later to become Muhammad Ali in England for his first clash with British

Cassius Clay later to become Muhammad Ali in England for his first clash with British Heavyweight Henry Cooper. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) (centre) in London England ahead of his next fight

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) (centre) in London England ahead of his next fight. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay later to become Muhammad Ali (centre) In town for the heavyweight title

Cassius Clay later to become Muhammad Ali (centre) In town for the heavyweight title fight with Henry Cooper in London. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali, former heavyweight boxing champion, stepping outside into the rain after a

Muhammad Ali, former heavyweight boxing champion, stepping outside into the rain after a press conference at his London hotel. 12th December 1980

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: Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali) arrives in England ahead of his rematch with Henry Cooper

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

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 Heavy-weight boxing champion Muhammad Ali with a little girl from Great Ormond

World Heavy-weight boxing champion Muhammad Ali with a little girl from Great Ormond Street the Hospital for sick children. 11th August 1977

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training with conner man Drew Bundini (left

Muhammad Ali training with conner man Drew Bundini (left) at the Hotel Concord in the Catskill Mountains 23rd September 1976

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

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

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali getting a rub down ahead of his third fight with Ken Norton

Muhammad Ali getting a rub down ahead of his third fight with Ken Norton. 22nd September 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali sparring ahead of his fight with Richard Dunn in Munich. 23rd May 1976

Muhammad Ali sparring ahead of his fight with Richard Dunn in Munich. 23rd May 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference to publicise his book 'The Greatest-My Own Story

Muhammad Ali at a press conference to publicise his book "The Greatest-My Own Story
Muhammad Ali at a press conference to publicise his book " The Greatest-My Own Story." At the Savoy Hotel in London. 8th March 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali signing autographs ahead of his rematch with Joe Frazier

Muhammad Ali signing autographs ahead of his rematch with Joe Frazier. 23rd January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training at Gleasons Gym in New York ahead of his third fight with Ken

Muhammad Ali training at Gleasons Gym in New York ahead of his third fight with Ken Norton. 26th August 1976

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania 22nd January 1974

Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania 22nd January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Al at a Boxers Party. 18th January 1974

Muhammad Al at a Boxers Party. 18th January 1974

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali. World Heavyweight Champion after his victory over

Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali. World Heavyweight Champion after his victory over Henry Cooper at the Empire Stadium, Wembley. Pictured at the Piccadilly Hotel. 19th June 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) catches up on some sleep in the Piccadilly Hotel

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) catches up on some sleep in the Piccadilly Hotel on the day of his arrival in London. He is in Britain for a non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) at a press conference in Soho prior to his upcoming world title fight rematch with Henry Cooper. 19th May 1966

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Bunny Johnson (Left) seen here in action during his fight against Harry Snow

Bunny Johnson (Left) seen here in action during his fight against Harry Snow White at the Civic Hall (South Staffs Sporting Club), Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 17th May 1977

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Bunny Johnson (right) seen here in action during his fight against Harry Snow

Bunny Johnson (right) seen here in action during his fight against Harry Snow White at the Civic Hall (South Staffs Sporting Club), Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 17th May 1977

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali seen here with four year old Hannah Clarke during a book signing session at

Muhammad Ali seen here with four year old Hannah Clarke during a book signing session at Dillions book store in Birmingham City Centre. 4th June 1992

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali at Dillions book store in Birmingham to sign copies of the Thomas Hauser

Muhammad Ali at Dillions book store in Birmingham to sign copies of the Thomas Hauser biography of Ali. 4th June 1992

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his

Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his promotional tour for Ovaltine. 13th October 1971

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his

Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his promotional tour for Ovaltine before hosting a press conference at the Albany Hotel. 13th October 1971

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Muhammad Ali aka (Cassius Clay) relaxing in his suite at the Piccadilly Hotel London

Muhammad Ali aka (Cassius Clay) relaxing in his suite at the Piccadilly Hotel London holding hand-springs and wearing big boots

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali right) arriving at London Airport with brother Rudolph

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali right) arriving at London Airport with brother Rudolph Valentino Clay (front left) and his entourage. 27th May 1963

Background imageHeavy Weight Collection: Cassius Clays bodyguard Ronald King keeps watch outside the Piccadilly Hotel room

Cassius Clays bodyguard Ronald King keeps watch outside the Piccadilly Hotel room where Clay is asleep. 26th May 1963




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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.