Historical Events tagged with "rematch"
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Sports & Recreation
Muhammad Ali Defeats Leon Spinks in Rematch
September 15th, 1978 46 years ago
Muhammad Ali triumphed over Leon Spinks at the Superdome in New Orleans, reclaiming the heavyweight championship. This rematch came after Spinks had previously shocked the boxing world by defeating Ali. The fight consisted of 15 rounds where Ali's experience and tactical skill ultimately led to a unanimous decision victory, marking him as the first boxer to become a three-time heavyweight champion.
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