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THE ULTIMATE ALI COLLECTION

THE ULTIMATE ALI COLLECTION
3 Disc DVD Set Includes: Ali Rap, Ali's Dozen and Ali 65
 
ESPN: The Ultimate Ali Collection 2007

 

By Tonisha Johnson

 

Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee! The Ultimate Ali! The 3 Disc DVD set celebrates the life and career of boxing fighter Muhammad Ali.

 

In the 3 Disc DVD Set:

 

Ali Rap hosted by Public Enemy’ front man Chuck D; accounts for the poetic side of Ali’ life and career with a bonus feature of the 1974 fight ‘Rumble in the Jungle’; where Ali vs. Foreman. Ali Rap showcases the tone of a boxer who not only fought in the ring but caused just as much ‘jab’ with his rhythmically versed words.

 

·         ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ – 1974 – The Muhammad Ali Vs. George Foreman, The Complete 1974 fight from Kinshasa, Zaire.

·         Deleted scenes Timeline

·         Interview with Host Chuck D

 

Ali’s Dozen captures his essence as a prize fighter. Often, Ali’ defiant personality outside the ring was more prevalent than his efforts inside the ring. The CD profiles 12 rounds that define Muhammad Ali as a boxer and a man. Hosted by Chuck D the DVD includes interviews with his opponents and eyewitness accounts from those who attended his fights.

 

·         12 opponents: Ziggy Pietrzykowski, Henry Cooper, Sonny Liston (2), Cleveland Williams, Ernie Terrell, Zora Folley, Jerry Quarry, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Ernie Shavers.

·         4 Classic Ali Fights

 

Ali 65 reflects on the life of Muhammad Ali as it focuses on his 65th birthday. Narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winner Jeffrey Wright; the DVD sheds on the life and times of Muhammad Ali, his impact on the world.

 

·         2 of Ali’ Most Famous Fights: ‘The Thrilla In Manilla” – 1975 Muhammad Ali VS. Joe Frazier: The fight includes optional Audio Commentary by Dr. Ferdie Pacheco – The Fight Doctor

·         Light Heavyweight Olympic Gold Medal Match – 1960- Cassius Clay (US) vs. Ziggy Pietrzykowski (Poland).

·         Chuck D Music Video – Ali Rap (Get Used To Me)

 

With a large volume of footage alongside great interviews from those who fought him and new him as well as inspired by him, the 3 Disc DVD set is a wonderful watch and great collectors item.

 

Street Date: June 5th, 2007

SRP: $45.92

Individual sale: $19.95 SRP


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