October 30, 2006
“Rumble in the Jungle” Fought
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The "Rumble in the Jungle" pitted Muhammad Ali against heavyweight champion George Foreman in Zaire, Africa. The match is remembered for the sweltering heat and for Ali's incredible performance in regaining the heavyweight title. Ali, surrounded by spellbound fans, used a strategy later dubbed the “rope-a-dope” technique to tire Foreman before winning in the 8th round. This fight was Don King's first venture as a professional boxing promoter. What musical acts were booked for the event?
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