The Fight Of The Century - Ali v Frazier
BBC Radio 5 LiveMarch 8th, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York, USA. A small, illuminated square of canvas. Camera lenses point from every direction, the world is watching. In the surrounding seats an unlikely mix of spectators rub shoulders - the cream of Hollywood, music stars, gangsters, pimps and politicians. Outside touts are making a killing, asking astronomical prices for the hottest ticket in town. In o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Hip hop legend Nas joins Nihal Arthanayake to discuss the making of 'The Fight of The Century - Ali v Frazier' and why the story of the two fighters still resonates in the twenty first century. more
March 8th '71: Nearly four years after they first met in 1967, the eyes of the world are on a small, illuminated square of canvas in New York's Madison Square Garden as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier get ready to go toe to toe. more
Boxing gets the full Hollywood Treatment as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier finally agree a deal to meet in the ring. The numbers are astronomical and break new boundaries in sports promotion, as the world readies itself for 'The Fight of the Century'. more
With the spectre of a prison sentence hanging over Muhammad Ali due to his refusal to be drafted, politicians and businessmen manoeuvre behind the scenes to try and secure him a boxing license before he faces his day in court. more
As America prepares to put a man on the moon, Muhammad Ali is still banned from boxing and needs to find other sources of income. more
1968 and America is a nation divided, violently driven apart on racial fault lines and the ongoing war in South East Asia that is claiming thousands of American lives. more
1967 - America is on the brink. Over 400,000 US troops are embroiled in a divisive war in South East Asia, while at home the counterculture, fuelled by new drugs, is taking hold. It's supposed to be the 'Summer of Love', but there are protests across... more
Hip hop legend Nas takes you ringside, to the street and back in time to an event watched by over 300 million people that transcended sport and changed the world forever.
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I adored Nas’s take on this iconic fight - I relived every moment - wonderful truly superb a MUST for boxing fans & Nas fans alike 🥊 xx
Apple Podcasts5Flick Harris
United Kingdom3 years ago - Tremendous
A really great re-enactment of the era, the personalities, and the fight. Nas’ voiceover was tremendous. Really recommend for boxing fans, but anyone will enjoy this great story of two very different men.
Apple Podcasts5Christo125United Kingdom3 years ago The best drama style podcast i ever listened in my life. I am really hoping Nas will produce some more in the topic of boxing.
Podcast Addict53 years agoVedran- Excellent podcast
I’m not really into boxing but this is brilliant , documenting the social unrest of the period and with a great music soundtrack of the period
Apple Podcasts5Shadow95catUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Very promising start!
This first episode was riveting, can’t wait for the next one to land
Apple Podcasts5IanRobbins78United Kingdom3 years ago
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