Muhammad Ali 11/28/16/77B
Identifier
F.2012-03-1624
Date Of Production
November 28 1977
Abstract
Muhammad Ali is interviewed at Windy City Boxing Gym in advance of his December 2, 1977 exhibition with Scott LeDoux to be held at Auditorium Theater.
Description
This footage depicts Muhammad Ali during his training at Windy City Boxing Gym (at 5411 East 63rd Street). The news reporter teases Ali—drawing attention to his luxurious Rolls Royce parked outside of the gym, and the "opulence" visible around the "middle" of Ali that will likely do damage to his prestige. Heightening potential audiences' anticipation for Ali's December 2, 1977 exhibition with Scott LeDoux to be held at Auditorium Theater, the reporter implies that Ali is out of shape and might lose the match. Ali asserts that his extra weight will give him an advantage: it will be a "free for all!" Hightlights include Ali speaking lovingly about hot rice pudding with vanilla ice cream melted over the top.
Run Time
3 min 13 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
116 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Mag Stripe
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Trims and Outs
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Ali, Muhammad (is interviewee)
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