5/31/2023 0 Comments Muhammad ali boxing![]() ![]() He visited the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, and met with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.īut in those eight short hours he became the first foreign athlete to be jointly invited by the Chinese Olympic Committee and China Sports Federation. ![]() 19, 1979, Ali visited China for the first time, but only stayed for 8 hours. He had great and lasting impact on Chinese sports development. The boxing legend who passed away at the age of 74 on Friday night, was a global icon visiting countries that only his unique standing could access.Īfter Ali retired, he visited China three times, each time producing a great sensation throughout the country. It might seem an odd pairing, but Muhammad Ali and China had long history. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪli's meeting with Deng Xiaoping revived boxing in China ![]()
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