Muhammad Ali's eighth-round knockout of George Foreman turns 52

On Oct. 30, 2026, Yahoo Sports and The Ring marked 52 years since Muhammad Ali knocked out previously undefeated George Foreman in the eighth round in Kinshasa, then Zaire. Boxing News's original ringside report describes Ali covering up against the ropes and hurting Foreman with counterpunches. The Ring says the victory gave Ali the undisputed heavyweight world title and that the bout was its 1974 Fight of the Year.