Epic Throwback Photos: When Late Boxing Legend Mohammad Ali Visited Nigeria In 1964

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Mohammad Ali in Nigeria
Mohammad Ali beating the Yoruba tradition drum ‘Gangan’
It is no longer news that boxing legend Mohammad Ali passed on yesterday June 3rd at the age of 74.
What many of you may not know however is that the sports icon actually visited Nigeria in June 1964. exactly 52 years ago.
See photos below:
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Ali  remains the only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion which he won in 1964, 1974, and 1978.

He is  generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the sport’s history and is  highly regarded for the skills he displayed in the ring plus the values he exemplified outside of it.
He is also one of the most recognized sports figures of the past 100 years, and was crowned”Sportsman of the Century” by Sports Illustrated and “Sports Personality of the Century” by the BBC.
RIP Mohammad Ali.
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  1. Bomi says

    The greatest ever… #MissYou

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