Muhammad Ali’s legacy in the Congo
By DW
07 April 2024 |
3:18 pm
Congolese fans of Muhammad Ali will commemorate his legendary 'Rumble in the jungle' which was held in the capital of what was then Zaire. A series of boxing matches are set to take place on the day of his funeral.
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