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I rewatched the Thrilla in Manila with Muhammad Ali. He still winced at the blows years later

I rewatched the Thrilla in Manila with Muhammad Ali. He still winced at the blows years later

The article discusses the 50th anniversary of the "Thrilla in Manila," one of boxing's greatest fights, between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The author, Ali's biographer, had the opportunity to watch the fight with Ali in 1989. While reviewing Ali's fights for a book, the author noticed that Ali still winced at the blows he received, even years later, indicating the toll the bout took on him. The article highlights the significance of this historic fight and the lasting impact it had on Ali, even decades after the event.

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