Muhammad Ali vs. Al Lewis

Date19 July 1972

Tale of the tape

BoxerUnited States Muhammad AliUnited States Alvin LewisNickname"The Greatest""Blue"HometownLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Pre-fight record37–1 (26 KO)26–4 (16 KO)Age30 years, 6 months29 years, 8 monthsHeight6 ft 3 in (191 cm)6 ft 3 in (191 cm)Weight218 lb (99 kg)224 lb (102 kg)StyleOrthodoxOrthodoxRecognitionFormer undisputed heavyweight champion

Boxer United States Muhammad Ali United States Alvin Lewis

Nickname "The Greatest" "Blue"

Pre-fight record 37–1 (26 KO) 26–4 (16 KO)

Age 30 years, 6 months 29 years, 8 months

Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)

Weight 218 lb (99 kg) 224 lb (102 kg)

Style Orthodox Orthodox

Result

Ali won by an 11th round TKO

Muhammad Ali vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested in Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland on 19 July 1972.

Background

Killorglin-born circus strongman and publican, Michael "Butty" Sugrue, put up £300,000 to persuade Ali to face his former sparring partner Alvin Lewis at Croke Park.

Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round.

A 2012 Irish television documentary called When Ali Came to Ireland presented the story of Ali's visit to Ireland.

Confirmed bouts:

Preceded byvs. Jerry Quarry II	Muhammad Ali's bouts 19 July 1972	Succeeded byvs. Floyd Patterson II
Preceded byvs. Oscar Bonavena	Alvin Lewis's bouts 19 July 1972	Succeeded byvs. Charlie Reno