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Ali and Foreman got $5 million each.
Don King had just began his professional career as promoter and he managed to generate the $10 million by asking Zaire's president Mobutu Sésé Seko for the money and Mobutu asked for the fight to be held in his country, since he was eager for the publicity such a high-profile event would bring.
Don King had also pulled together a consortium that included a Panamanian company called Risnelia Investment, the Hemdale Film Corporation, a British company founded by film producer John Daly and the actor David Hemmings, Video Techniques Incorporated of New York and Don King Productions.
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When was Muhammad Ali's first fight?
Ali's first fight was in 1960 Oct 29 in Louisville vs Tunney Hunsaker. He won in round sixMuhammed Ali's first professional fight was against Tunney Hunsaker on October 29, 1960.Ali even attended Tunney's funeral in 2005.
What age was Muhammad Ali when he turned professional?
His first professional fight was on October 29, 1960. He won a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker, He was born January 17, 1942. That would make him 18.
When did Muhammad ali had his first boxing mach?
his first pro fight was in 1960, shortly after the rome olympics. his first amateur fight was probably 8 years earlier when he was 10.
Who was Muhammad Ali's first opponent?
Tunney Hunsaker in 1960. Ali attended his funeral in 2005.
Who did Muhammad ali fight in the second heavy weight championship?
Muhammad Ali fought Jimmy Ellis to get his title belt back after being beaten by Joe Frazier.
Muhammad ali get to the 1960 summer Olympics?
Yes Muhammad ali won a gold medal in the light heavyweight in the 1960 olympics.
When did Muhammad Yusuf Hashmi die?
Muhammad Yusuf Hashmi died in 1960.
How many times did Muhammad ali fight in 1960?
only twice as a pro, but fought in the Olympics as well. http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=000180&cat=boxer
Muhammad Ali's major accomplishment?
winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics and beating sonny Liston for his first time
When did Muhammad ali first win the championship?
In 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, 12-year-old Cassius Marcellus Clay's bike was stolen while he and a friend were at the Columbia Auditorium. Young Cassius found a cop in a gym, Joe Martin, and boiling with youthful rage, told Martin he was going to "whup" whoever stole his bike. Martin admonished, "You better learn to box first." Within weeks, 89-pound Cassius had his first bout-his first win. For the next 27 years, Cassius would be in that ring. Even in his youth, he had dreams of being heavyweight champion of the world. But his life would take turns that no seer could've predicted.If your talking about his Pro career, he won his 1st Pro bout on October 29, 1960 when he beat Tunney Hunsaker in 6 rounds.
What is John Allen Muhammad's birthday?
John Allen Muhammad was born on December 31, 1960.
When was John Allen Muhammad born?
John Allen Muhammad was born on December 31, 1960.
