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Muhammad Ali's Deer Lake Training Camp
Ali trained for his first ‘comeback’ fight at a mink farm in Reading, PA in 1971, a setting where he could train without being harassed by fans and reporters. Inspired by the secluded setting, Muhammad Ali established a training camp in the countryside in the village of Deer Lake. This became the place where he trained for all of his fights from 1972 until the end of his career. Ed Schuyler of AP News said, “The best time to talk with him [Ali] if you wanted to do it alone was at Deer Lake. He was a different person when he was alone. He’d talk very quietly and somberly, but you rarely had him alone for long...”Rope-A-Dope
In The Rumble in the Jungle, Ali fought George Foreman in a much-anticipated battle in Zaire, Africa. Foreman was known for his strength, while Ali was known for his speed and agility. However, Ali spent most of the match leaned up against the ropes covering up and allowing Foreman to punch his arms and body. This tactic drained Foreman of his energy with seemingly little impact on Ali. In the 8th round, a tired Foreman once again tried to pin Ali against the ropes. This time, Ali pounced and landed several punches – ultimately knocking down Foreman, winning the match and reclaiming his title.
