Ali: The Fight America Didn't Want

Muhammad Ali's comeback bout in 1970 against 'Great White Hope Jerry Quarry in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted not only Ali's legion of die-hard fans but also every echelon of African American society. However, an after-party became the scene of a brazen armed robbery, and Ali's life would be forever linked to the city that reintroduced him to the ring. Twenty-six years later, the same city and same fighter would come together in one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, when Ali lit the Olympic flame in front of the whole world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2018
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Introduction:
Muhammad Ali, once the most famous man in the world, has been the subject of much discussion and analysis. However, there is one special bout that has been largely overlooked, where both the fight and the shenanigans surrounding it have never been fully examined. In early 1970, a fight involving Ali was avoided by just about every city in America until Atlanta, Georgia decided to take a chance. They proposed an Ali fight with 'Great White Hope Jerry Quarry, and the comparison of Alis comeback bout with that of 'Great White Hope Jim Jeffries and his return against Jack Johnson in 1910 was unavoidable.
Atlanta's Controversial Decision:
Atlanta, once fertile soil for racism, was inundated with objections when a prize fight involving Ali, a black Muslim draft evader facing a possible five-year prison sentence, was planned. The city had a history of segregation and discrimination, and many people were skeptical about the idea of hosting a fight involving a black Muslim. However, Atlanta eventually put on the fight, and it attracted not only Alis legion of die-hard fans but also every echelon of African American society. They came together to witness the return of their fighting hero, but for some unlucky ringside spectators, the party spirit was soon replaced by anger, empty pockets, and rumors of deadly retribution.
The After-Party Robbery:
An after-party became the scene of perhaps one of the biggest and most brazen armed robberies in Atlanta's history. The robbery, which took place. place on the night of the fight, involved a group of armed men who broke into the hotel where the after-party was being held. The robbers were dressed as police officers and were armed with guns and other weapons. They stole thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry from the guests, including some of Alis friends and supporters. The robbery caused a major scandal and was widely reported in the media.
Alis Life in Atlanta:
Alis life would be forever linked to the city that reintroduced him to the ring. Twenty-six years later, the same city and the same fighter would come together in one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, when Ali lit the Olympic flame in front of the whole world. The fight, which took place world, was a symbolic gesture of unity and peace, and it marked the end of the era of segregation and discrimination in sports.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while much has been said about Muhammad Ali, there is still much to be learned and discovered about his life and career. The fight in Atlanta in 1970, which involved Ali's comeback bout with Jerry Quarry, was a controversial and significant event in his life. The after-party robbery, which took place on the night of the fight, was a brazen and daring crime that caused a major scandal and marked the end of the era of segregation and discrimination in sports. Alis life in Atlanta would be forever linked to the city that reintroduced him to the ring, and his lit the Olympic flame in front of the whole world in 1996 was a memorable moment in sporting history.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 157 x 232 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445674506