Muhammad Ali Visit to the North East
1977 newsreel showing boxing legend and 'People's Champion', Muhammad Ali making an extraordinary visit to Tyneside in the 1970s.
1977 newsreel showing boxing legend and 'People's Champion', Muhammad Ali making an extraordinary visit to Tyneside in the 1970s.
1977 newsreel showing boxing legend and 'People's Champion', Muhammad Ali making an extraordinary visit to Tyneside in the 1970s.
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
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