I was five years old when Muhammad Ali came to India. He was the first American I remember meeting.
If you drive south from downtown Calcutta, past scores of aging British colonial buildings, past roadside camps, and past the Hindu Temple devoted to violent Goddess Kali, you will eventually reach the South Calcutta Physical Culture Association.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we're looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.
Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight boxing champ who lost his title to Muhammad Ali in two battles, including the Thrilla in Manilla, died Monday at 67 of liver cancer.
Muhammed Ali returned to Ennis, Ireland, his great-grandfather's hometown, for a sentimental look at his family's ancient homeland. Ennis Mayor Frankie Neylon was there for the champ's big homecoming and joins The Takeaway this morning.